The Haunted Sea

Visit the seasonally spooky installation inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site from September 27 to Nov 2, 2025.

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New Exhibition : Cannery REcollections

Explore our new feature exhibit Cannery REcollections: Redefining Storytelling through Objects.

On view May 10, 2025 to Spring 2027

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Experience the Stories of West Coast Fishing

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, in the picturesque fishing village of Steveston, is a national historic site representing the historical significance of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry.

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School Program - Spend the Day in Steveston (Grades 1-6)

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Shipyards now offer joint bookings for up to four classes (Grades1-6). Spend the day at Steveston’s national historic sites and let us do the planning!

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School Program - Spend the Day in Steveston (Grades 1-6)

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Shipyards now offer joint bookings for up to four classes (Grades 1-6). Spend the day at Steveston’s national historic sites and let us do the planning!

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View of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site from Steveston Harbour
Experience the Stories of West Coast Fishing

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, in the picturesque fishing village of Steveston, is a National Historic Site representing the historical significance of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry.

Explore What's On
The Water We Call Home
The Water We Call Home

Re-presencing Indigenous women’s connections to fish, water, and family around the Salish Sea.

The Water We Call Home

Current Exhibits

LEGO Gulf of Georgia Cannery
On-Site Exhibit
Immerse yourself in the Gulf of Georgia Cannery's 130 years of history in miniature via a 1:1200 scale model built entirely out of LEGO. Visit LEGO Man Peter Grant's newest creation for a limited time, now until May 2025.
Canning Line
On-Site Exhibit
Learn the fascinating history of salmon canning on the West Coast
Fishing the West Coast
On-Site Exhibit
Explore the development of fishing on the West Coast
From Tides to Tins
Virtual Exhibit
Exposition en ligne de Musées numériques Canada sur l’histoire des conserveries de la côte ouest du Canada

Upcoming Events

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The Haunted Sea
September 27-November 02, 2025
The Haunted Sea

Culture Days Events Families and Kids get involved Halloween Haunted Sea Programs Richmond Steveston

Steveston Festival of Trees 2025
November 29-January 04, 2026
Steveston Festival of Trees 2025

Cannery Christmas Community Events Families and Kids get involved Richmond Steveston

Filipino Christmas Celebration & Parol Workshop
December 06, 2025
Filipino Christmas Celebration & Parol Workshop

Cannery Christmas Community Events Families and Kids get involved History Richmond Steveston

2025 Santa at the Cannery (Photos with Santa)
December 07, 2025
2025 Santa at the Cannery (Photos with Santa)

Cannery Christmas Community Events Families and Kids get involved Richmond Steveston