Annual Event June 15th 2024

Celebrate Indigenous cultures and fishing history with us at Welcoming the Sun – a free and public event at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

About the Event

Celebrate Indigenous cultures and fishing history with us at Welcoming the Sun—a FREE, public event on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 12-4pm. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, located in idyllic Steveston Village, will come alive in an uplifting celebration of Indigenous music, storytelling, shops, and more! For more information on this free event, check us out on social media or visit in-person at 12138 Fourth Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1.

Supported by the Province of British of Columbia, Parks Canada, and Port of Vancouver.

This year, come and experience:

  • Live drumming and dance performances
  • Free film screenings
  • Coast Salish storytelling for families
  • Indigenous vendors (art prints, stickers, jewelery, wellness, food, etc.)
  • Community art projects and workshops
  • Indigenous organizations and businesses

Event Details

Steveston Festival of Trees
November 30-January 05, 2025
Steveston Festival of Trees