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Gulf of Georgia Cannery Historic Site
One of the few remaining salmon canneries currently standing in British Columbia from the 1800's, this national historic site is home to a museum located on the banks of the Fraser River in the fishing village of Steveston, located in the community of Richmond, British Columbia.
The cannery was the second longest running cannery along the Fraser River (1894-1979), after the Imperial Cannery. Built and restored between 1894 and 1964, the cannery was closed in 1979, bought by the Federal Government five years later and is now owned by Parks Canada. Currently operated by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, the cannery was registered as a national heritage site in 1976.
A landmark for fishermen, the cannery is currently a series of wooden and heavy timber structures comprised of the main cannery building, the icehouse, and the vitamin oil shed. The museum also features an artifact display of approximately 10,000 objects related to the industry and cannery machinery dating back from the 1900's.
Guided tours, a short film and a 50-seat Boiler House Theatre that displays four huge boilers for steam power used in production are some of the daily attractions. Visitors have been learning about the west coast fishing industry and the important role that women and immigrants played in the canneries' development since the site was opened to the public in 1994.
Address: 12138 4th Ave Richmond BC CAN V7E 3J1
 1 604 664-9009
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery commemorates the history of the West Coast fishing industry. Exhibits, displays, artefacts and machinery give visitors a sense of how the cannery must have looked and sounded during its years of operation. Guided tours allow visitors to see some of the massive machinery which was used in herring reduction. Other exhibits can be viewed in the self guided tour. Group tours can be arranged year round.
Address: 12138 Fourth Avenue Richmond BC V7E 3J1
 Send an Email (1) 1 604 664-9009
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Kootenay National Park Visitor Centre
This visitor centre offers information on Parks Canada, BC tourism and provides Chamber of Commerce information services. On-site exhibits feature the history and culture of the Ktunaxa. A Friends of Kootenay gift shop is available.
Address: 7556 Main St. East Radium Hot Springs BC CA V0A 1M0
Send an Email 1 250 347-9505
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London Heritage Farm
Overlooking the south arm of the Fraser River, London Heritage Farm offers a park-like setting with flower gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, old farm equipment, and chickens. The 1880's London farm house has been fully restored and furnished to illustrate rural life in Richmond. The parlour is available for weddings or other event photographs, and the front lawn and gazebo are available for weddings and picnics. The tea room can accommodate 25 - 30 for small business meetings and seminars.
Address: 6511 Dyke Road Richmond BC V7E 3R3
Send an Email (2) 1 604 271-5220
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Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site
The Britannia Heritage Shipyard building is the oldest remaining on the Fraser River and was built as a salmon processing plant in 1889. Later it became a shipyard to service the burgeoning coastal fishing fleet. Now restored, it pays tribute to the shipbuilding and fishing industry of the area. Visitors can observe the restoration of old boats and ships using traditional methods. The visitors centre focuses on the multi-cultural origins of the many who worked and lived in the area including the Japanese-Canadian owners of the shipyard.
Address: 5180 Westwater Drive Richmond BC V7E 6P3
Send an Email (4) 1 604 718-8050
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