Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

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Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Historic site of fishing, canning and boat building operations in Steveston BC. Britannia Shipyards is open Tuesday-Sunday 12-4pm.

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is an authentic representation of a once thriving community of canneries, boat yards, residences and stores. The Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society is a group of volunteers who work to preserve west coast maritime history by promoting boat building traditions.

A rare look at the MV Burnaby on the water, on her way home to the Britannia Shipyard. Shipwright Dave Sharp has careful...
11/04/2026

A rare look at the MV Burnaby on the water, on her way home to the Britannia Shipyard.

Shipwright Dave Sharp has carefully planned the timing of the MV Burnaby’s return to the shipyard building with the tide and preparation of the equipment needed for this major move.

See the MV Burnaby back home after a year outdoors during building repairs. Now back indoors on the west ways of the Britannia Shipyard building. Open Fridays to Sundays 10am to 4pm (open later until 5pm starting November 27). Admission is free!

A detailed and fascinating read about the Lam and Lim family proprietors of the Hong Wo & Co. store, which was located n...
10/27/2026

A detailed and fascinating read about the Lam and Lim family proprietors of the Hong Wo & Co. store, which was located next to the Britannia Shipyards site from 1895 to 1971. From Friends of the Richmond Archives.

Clarence Sihoe 22 October 2026 Genealogical research often takes you to unexpected places. The twists and turns on the road to discovery are numerous and family historians know this well. So I ex…

The Crystal S restoration project is nearing completion! Here are the latest updates, and if you'd like to see her and t...
10/07/2026

The Crystal S restoration project is nearing completion! Here are the latest updates, and if you'd like to see her and the work being done in person, visit the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Fridays to Sundays 10am to 4pm (closed stat holidays).

An update on the Crystal S restoration project, soon nearing completion, with photos of the progress over this summer.

Attention local educators! Here's a Pro-D opportunity to learn about the field trips offered by the Richmond Museum and ...
09/29/2026

Attention local educators! Here's a Pro-D opportunity to learn about the field trips offered by the Richmond Museum and the Steveston Heritage Sites on October 23, 2026. Space is limited, sign up soon!

Teachers register now to get a taste of the field trips offered at the Steveston Heritage Sites at this Pro-D Workshop on October 23, 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival crafts continue this weekend inside the Chinese Bunkhouse. Make a paper lantern🏮or playdough mooncak...
09/26/2026

Mid-Autumn Festival crafts continue this weekend inside the Chinese Bunkhouse. Make a paper lantern🏮or playdough mooncake🥮 ! Drop in for free activities 10am to 4pm this weekend September 26-27 for 🍂

🍂Fall Hours: Sept-Oct 5 open Tuesdays to Sundays 10am to 5pm🍂 Visit the heritage buildings during open hours or enjoy th...
09/13/2026

🍂Fall Hours: Sept-Oct 5 open Tuesdays to Sundays 10am to 5pm🍂 Visit the heritage buildings during open hours or enjoy the scenic boardwalk dawn to dusk year-round.

08/28/2026
06/28/2026

🔈Imagine the hustle and bustle of a busy shipyard in the early 1900s. Hear the building come to life and immerse yourself in Steveston’s boatbuilding history against the scenic backdrop of the Fraser River.

⚓After a year of restoration, the shipyard building and the Britannia docks will officially re-open on July 1st. Open 10-5, admission is free!

06/21/2026

⚓️Experience the Fraser River like never before. Discover Steveston’s historic cannery channel with our guided boat tours this summer. Two-hour round trip from Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. July 25 & 26, August 8 & 9 🔗 Link in bio to book!

Address

5180 Westwater Drive
Richmond, BC
V7E6P3

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16042388050

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