Steveston Festival of Trees

Get into the holiday spirit and explore a display of illuminated holiday trees inside the historic Cannery! Check out the details below for the range of events and activities you can take part in to share how you celebrate! 

Steveston Festival of Trees (November 30 – January 5)

The Steveston Festival of Trees is an opportunity for local merchants and community groups to decorate trees in hopes of winning the community’s top vote for favourite tree. Voting can be done onsite (and is included in the cost of admission) or on our Facebook page @GulfofGeorgiaCannery between November 30^th and December 31^st. The winners will be announced early January.

This year, look out for decorated trees featuring holiday stories, traditions, and celebrations shared by our community partners.

Santa at the Cannery (December 8)

Join us on Sunday, December 8, for Santa at the Cannery! To celebrate the holiday season, enjoy free admission and festive activities – including meeting Santa!

Take in the Festival of Trees and vote for your favourite entries free of charge, enjoy live musical performances on the Cannery stage, and see Santa as he arrives for the season! From 2-4pm, take your photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Cannery’s very own Boiler House Theatre.

Photos with Santa are free and require a ticket. Tickets will be available for pickup onsite starting at 10:30am day-of (December 8^th). Tickets are limited will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations or pre-booking available.

Please note: Families partaking in photos with Santa will need to provide their own camera (ex: a smartphone) to capture their memories. The Cannery will not be providing any professional photography services onsite.

Fish Tales Recipe Exchange and Ornament Crafting (November 30 – January 5)

Sharing meals with friends and families is a large part of holiday celebrations everywhere!  Throughout the month, we invite you to share your holiday recipes and food-based holiday traditions, all while joining in Festival of Trees’ signature decorating fun!

Visit the Cannery’s all-new “What’s Cooking?” Recipe Exchange wall to share your recipe and story, and to take home some new community recipes to try with your family! Or, head to the Cannery Kids Corner to create your own Fish Tales-themed tree ornament to take home.

Available daily during site opening hours (10am – 5pm).

Steveston Festival of Trees 

• Dates: Viewing Saturday, November 30, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025; Voting open November 30 – December 31, 2024.
• Time: 10am-5pm
• Admission: Regular admission fees apply
• Please note our holiday hours this December and January

Santa at the Cannery 

• Date: Sunday, December 8
• Time: 10am-5pm; Photos with Santa 2pm-4pm
• Admission: Admission to the Cannery and photos with Santa are free; however, photos with Santa require a ticket. Tickets will be available for pickup onsite starting at 10:30am day-of (Sunday, December 8). Tickets are limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations or pre-booking available.
• Suitable for families and children
• Please note: Families partaking in photos with Santa will need to provide their own camera (ex: a smartphone) to capture their memories. The Cannery will not be providing any professional photography services onsite.

Fish Tales Recipe Exchange & Ornament Crafting

• Dates: November 30-January 7
• Times: 10am-5pm
• Admission: Regular admission fees apply
• Suitable for families and children

What to expect: Due to our building’s unique placement over the water and historic architecture, it is colder inside the Cannery than it is outdoors; please dress appropriately to stay comfortable.