Gulf of Georgia Cannery
49°07′ N 123°11′ WMuseum$14.75
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston suits families on a wet day, since youth 17 and under get in free and the old canning line tells the West Coast fishing story up close, and the trade-off is the chill, because the building stands over the water and runs colder inside than out.
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Field card · Sight · No. 014 · checked 17 Oct 2026
Bring a warm layer, because the building over the water runs cold.
Access
The site is fully wheelchair accessible. Floorboards in the historic building can be uneven, and visitor services can tell you more on 604-664-9009.
The cannery building went up in 1894, and the site became a National Historic Site in 1976. It stopped processing fish three years later, and Parks Canada took title in 1984. Since 1994 the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society has run visitor operations for Parks Canada. The society names the mouth of the Fraser River as the ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking peoples.
One ticket covers the whole day, so you can walk out to Fisherman's Wharf for lunch and come back. You can take photos and video for personal use with handheld gear, and flash is allowed. Food and drink stay outside the museum, and pets aren't allowed in apart from guide and service dogs.
Steveston's Winter in the Village runs from 19 November to 31 December 2026, with lights and free family events through the village. Down at the wharf, the Steveston Harbour Authority warns that a wild sea lion hangs around the public sales float. Feeding it is illegal and dangerous, and disturbing a marine mammal breaks the federal Marine Mammal Regulations.
Worth knowing
- Organized groups of 10 or more must book ahead on 604-664-9009.
- For Canada Place, walk 5 minutes to Steveston Exchange and ride the 401 for 22 minutes to Richmond–Brighouse at midday on TransLink's September 2026 timetable. The Canada Line takes 26 more to Waterfront, and Canada Place is a 6-minute walk.
- The cannery has paid parking and limited free street parking in the village.
Quick answers about Gulf of Georgia Cannery
How much is the Gulf of Georgia Cannery?
Admission to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is $14.75 for adults and $12.50 for seniors in 2026, and youth 17 and under get in free.
Is the Gulf of Georgia Cannery open in winter?
Yes. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm, and it posts special closures on its hours page.
How do I get to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery from downtown Vancouver?
Ride the Canada Line to Richmond–Brighouse and take the 401 bus to Steveston Exchange. The two rides take 48 minutes by TransLink's timetables, before any wait, and the cannery is a 5-minute walk from the exchange.
What are the opening hours of Gulf of Georgia Cannery?
Gulf of Georgia Cannery keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.
When is the best time to visit Gulf of Georgia Cannery?
Gulf of Georgia Cannery: Any wet winter day, as long as you bring a warm layer for the cold building over the water.
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