Steveston
49°08′ N 123°11′ WVillageRichmond and YVR
Steveston suits families and seafood lovers who want a working fishing harbour at the mouth of the Fraser River, where boats sell their catch from the public sales float, and the trade-off is distance, because downtown Vancouver sits a Canada Line ride and a bus away.
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Field card · Town · No. 019 · checked 16 Oct 2026
The catch on the sales float changes daily, so check first.
Who should base here
Base in Steveston when you want the fishing harbour on your doorstep and YVR within a bus and a Canada Line ride. Most visitors come out from Vancouver for the day.
The name
Steveston takes its name from the pioneer Manoah Steves, whose farm sat near the fishing village in the southwest corner of Lulu Island.
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His descendants, including the long-serving Richmond councillor Harold Steves, have kept farming part of his land.
SourceEat in Steveston
Blue Canoe Waterfront RestaurantRestaurant
Tourism Richmond lists the restaurant at 140-3866 Bayview Street among Steveston's places to eat.
Drink in Steveston
Britannia Brewing StevestonBrewery
Tourism Richmond lists the brewery at Unit 250, 12240 Second Avenue in the village.
Things to do in Steveston
Fisherman's Wharf public sales floatMarket
Fishers sell seafood straight from their boats, and the Steveston Harbour Authority posts the day's catch online. Prices and quantities are given only at the float.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic SiteMuseum
The cannery opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Its building stands over the water and runs colder inside than out, so dress warmly.
Britannia Shipyards National Historic SiteMuseum
Tourism Richmond lists the shipyards at 5180 Westwater Drive among Steveston's heritage sites.
Garry Point ParkPark
Open lawns and picnic spots face the water, and Tourism Richmond sends visitors here for sunsets.
Steveston puts up lights and seasonal displays and runs free family events from 19 November to 31 December 2026, and village merchants pour festive drinks for Steveston Sips.
Steveston sits at the mouth of the Fraser River, and its Fisherman's Wharf opens seven days a week. Fishers sell from their boats at the public sales float, and the Steveston Harbour Authority posts the day's catch on its site. Through the winter the Authority's seasonal list keeps Dungeness crab and shrimp on sale with rotating closures, and halibut comes back in February. Prices and quantities are given only at the float. The Harbour Authority has warned visitors about a wild sea lion at the float and says feeding it is dangerous and illegal under the federal Marine Mammal Regulations.
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm, and its canning line and herring reduction plant tell the story of the West Coast fishing industry. The building stands over the water. The cannery warns that it runs colder inside than outdoors, so bring a warm layer in December. Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site sits at 5180 Westwater Drive, and Fishers Walk pairs waterfront views with facts about the local fishing industry.
Winter in the Village lights up Steveston from 19 November to 31 December 2026 with seasonal displays and free family events. Village merchants pour festive drinks for Steveston Sips over the same weeks. Garry Point Park opens onto the water for a sunset walk, and whale-watching tours leave from Steveston in their April to October peak season. For lunch, Tourism Richmond's Steveston list includes Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant at 3866 Bayview Street and Britannia Brewing at 12240 Second Avenue.
Worth knowing
- Check the Harbour Authority's daily post before you go, because the catch on the sales float changes each day.
- The cannery admits visitors all day on one ticket, so you can step out for lunch on the wharf and come back.
Quick answers about Steveston
Can you buy fish off the boats in Steveston?
Yes. Fishers sell seafood straight from their boats at the public sales float on Steveston's Fisherman's Wharf, which opens seven days a week. Prices and quantities are given only at the float.
Is the Gulf of Georgia Cannery open in winter?
Yes. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site lists daily hours of 10 am to 5 pm, and it warns that the building runs colder inside than outdoors.
How do I get to Steveston from YVR by transit?
Take the Canada Line from YVR to Bridgeport station and change to the 407 bus to Steveston. You can also change trains at Bridgeport for Richmond–Brighouse and take the 401, 402 or 406.
When is Winter in the Village in Steveston?
Winter in the Village runs in Steveston from 19 November to 31 December 2026, with seasonal displays and free family events.
What does the name Steveston mean?
The name Steveston means steveston takes its name from the pioneer Manoah Steves, whose farm sat near the fishing village in the southwest corner of Lulu Island.
Is Steveston a good place to stay?
Base in Steveston when you want the fishing harbour on your doorstep and YVR within a bus and a Canada Line ride. Most visitors come out from Vancouver for the day.
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