Explore the Stories of West Coast Fishing
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is located in the historic fishing village of Steveston, the largest commercial small-craft fishing port in Canada. Built in 1894, the Cannery was once the largest of its kind, and was known as the “Monster Cannery”. Today the Cannery is the last among more than 15 canneries that once stood on the Steveston waterfront. Now a National Historic Site, our exhibits showcase the history of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry.
What's On
Explore the massive machines that turned fish into gold
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.
The Water We Call Home exhibit is a continuation of a lifetime of research by Coast Salish / Sahtu Dene artist Rosemary Georgeson, and emerges from her decade-long collaboration with Dr. Jessica Hallenbeck.
Explore the development of fishing on the West Coast
Virtual Exhibits
Exposition en ligne de Musées numériques Canada sur l’histoire des conserveries de la côte ouest du Canada
Collections
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society cares for over 7,500 artifacts in two collections: one belonging to Parks Canada, and the other to the Society. For information about ordering and using images, research requests, or donating items to the collection, please contact Collections Manager Heidi Rampfl at heidi.rampfl@gogcannery.org or 604-664-9007. Please note that requests and donation offers need time for processing; walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Gift Shop
Nestled amidst historic exposed wooden beams, the Cannery Store is a boutique emporium offering a curated selection of souvenirs, clothing, home accessories, books, and local treats. Proceeds from the gift shop help sustain and support the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society’s operations.