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Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

  • 12138 4th Ave
  • Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
  • Phone: 604.664.9009

Located on the banks of the mighty Fraser River, in the historic fishing village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is a dynamic museum, full of sounds, images and artifacts waiting to be explored. Built in 1894, the Cannery echoes with memories of the days when it was the largest in British Columbia. Today it is a museum commemorating the history of Canada's West Coast fishing industry. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour, or choose to self-guide through the facility at their leisure. Interactive exhibits bring to life the machines that once churned out millions of cans of salmon. A walk through its history will bring you face to face with the Chinese, Japanese, First Nations and European fishermen and plant workers who toiled long hours, side by side, to keep up with the mountains of sockeye processed in the "Monster Cannery". Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm.

Highlights:

  • Ebb & Flow: Turning Points in the History of West Coast Fishing - 25 minute introductory film (available with French, Japanese and simplified Chinese subtitles)
  • The Canning Line - a restored salmon canning line
  • Herring Reduction Plant - massive machinery involved in herring processing
  • The Cannery Store - our gift shop is stocked with fishing and maritime themed gifts
  • Fishing the West Coast Exhibit - outlines various fishing methods
  • Steveston - historic fishing village with many tempting shops and restaurants

 

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    • French
    • Japanese
    • Mandarin
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  • Year Opened: 1994

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