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A small town community, lots of heritage, charm, waterfront access. Home to the largest fishing fleet in Canada, public docks, fresh seafood, the best fish & chips!
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Steveston like Finn Slough is also a nice place
Carmanah Says: Often thought of as one of the best community centres in the city of Richmond, the Steveston Community Centre has been an important part of the neighbourhood for decades.It's here where you'll find the Richmond Public Library's Steveston branch, outdoor and indoor tennis...
Carmanah Says: Moncton Street is the historical heart of Steveston village. It's along Moncton Street, between No 1 Road and Third Avenue where you'll find a lot of quaint shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. You can easily stroll up and down Moncton Street within 15 minutes,...
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Carmanah Says: The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is a wonderful museum located inside of a restored cannery. Unfortunately it's only open between April and October, however, if you're in town when it's open, go!This cannery in particular is one of the oldest structures in...
pieter_jan_v Says: PaJo's was founded in 1985 byPatricia Branch and Joan Whettlaufer.They started serving the finest fish and chips from a stand at the waterfront.Through the years PaJo's opened at 3 more locations.Open:Summer: 11AM - 8PMWinter: 11AM - 7PM Fish and Chips.
Charthouse Restaurant: Seafood and more
pieter_jan_v Says: The Charthouse Restaurant built over the water is a great place to have a lunch or dinner.The menu has a lot of selection possibilities beyound seafood, like pasta, souvlaki or steaks.Open daily: 11AM - 10PM
Sockeye City Grill: Fish and chips
pieter_jan_v Says: I payed a visit to the Sockeye City Grill on a warm Spring day. I had my lunch at the sunny terras with a nice view on the harbour. Sockeye only has fresh sea food, from lobster to crab,Open daily from 11AM. Fish and Chips.
Sockeye City: Too posh for newspaper...
aqazi Says: On our search to find the best F&C's is Steveston we upped our budget and gave the Sockeye a try. The location is great and we sat on the outdoor terrace watching the toursits go by. Food wasn't bad and though it's all served on glass plates which isn't a great idea with...
Charthouse Restaurant: An uninspiring and overpriced tourist trap
Carmanah Says: Just don't bother. While this is definitely one of the most impressive views of the waterfront in Steveston, I wish I could say the same thing for the interior or the food.The Charthouse is located on the second floor of the Steveston Landing and looks over the wharf and the...
aqazi Says: We finally got to try this place which is located in a great location on the boardwalb overlooking the fishing boats. The set up is very similar to what you would expect at Earls, Milestones and Cactus Club but it is slightly most intamate and features a menu which is a bit...
aqazi Says: This is the poshest place in Steveston and it has pricing to match. Food is OK but I left feeling dissapointed. Most of the crowd looked like they were celebrating something or out on their first date so it definitly isn't casual. I much prefer the other laid back places...
Steveston Cannery Cafe: Good sandwiches and baked goods
Carmanah Says: Back in the early 1980's, my uncle opened up "Cannery Row Cafe" which was the first restaurant of its kind in Steveston at the time. It featured a custom-made sandwich bar, an espresso bar (before espresso drinks were remotely popular), fresh baked desserts, as well as hot...
Carmanah Says: The Net Shed Cafe has unfortunately closed due to new developments on Moncton Street. I am keeping this review up here so that those visiting Steveston in the future may get a sense of the older, pre-gentrified version of Steveston.Review:The Net Shed Cafe is one of the last...
Carmanah Says: Jakes on the Pier was one of the original restaurants located at Steveston Landing along the east side of the complex, however after about 20 years it finally closed its doors and has been turned into the Blue Canoe. The Blue Canoe opened in June of 2008.Jake's was, like...
Shady Island Bar & Grill: Shady Island Bar & Grill
Carmanah Says: This restaurant is all about location and atmosphere. It has that sea shanty theme going with a real fishing boat dangling from the rafters, but the patio's a great place to be. Shady Island Bar & Grill is a casual seafood restaurant - we'd often come here for brunch on...
Kisamos Greek Taverna: This Greek, or one a few doors down?
aqazi Says: Finally had a chance to check this place out. Had been to George's a few doors down a while back and I'd heard so much about Kisamos that I wanted to give it a go. The place was busy...very busy..and its not very big so it can be very noisy and feel cramped. The food is...
Jerry's Books: Best second-hand books in town!
Carmanah Says: This is a fun place for a book lover. Jerry's is a second-hand book shop with the shelves stuffed full with a large variety of books: fiction/non-fiction literature, history, biographies, children's, photography, gardening, cooking, music, travel, etc.I like this store...
British Home: For when you're craving British food
Carmanah Says: This British import store is one of my favourite stores in Greater Vancouver. Run and owned by an elderly English lady, British Home has been a staple in both the local Steveston and greater British ex-pat communities for at least two decades.My Nana, who lived until I was 8...
Celebrate Canada Day at the Salmon Festival
Carmanah Says: Every year on Canada Day (July 1st, Canada's national birthday), people come to Steveston for the Salmon Festival. While it is a festival to celebrate Canada Day, it actually has more to do with celebrating Steveston's fishing heritage. This is a festival that has been a...
The London Heritage Farm (locally called "London Farm" or sometimes "London Farm House") is possibly the oldest farm in Richmond standing. It was first built in the 1880's by the London family. The Londons were one of the first pioneers to establish a permanent residence in Richmond.
The Londons took what was essentially swampy tidal flats along the river, built dykes to prevent flooding, and then established a farm site. They also built a house, and that is the very house that still stands.
The house and barn (with heritage farm equipment) are maintained as a museum that you can tour on your own or with a guide. It has a functioning tea room and a gift shop as well. Every room in the house (the kitchen, the drawing room, the bedrooms, etc) is designed to represent the 1880s. Thus, it is a Victorian farm house.
Occasionally the Farm House will hold special community events several times throughout the year. The land surrounding is still used for agricultural purposes, as it is saved in the Agricultural Land Reserve. There are also beautiful flowers gardens, a public community garden, beehives, and picnic tables. An extra bonus is that Gilbert Beach - a sandy beach on the Fraser River- is located across the street.
Richmond has a rich agricultural history that you don't quite experience in Steveston, or in the urbanized part of Richmond (like the north end of No 3 Road where all the malls are). If you enjoy history, the Victorian period, or just want something different to do, it's definitely worth a visit.
London Farm House is located east of Steveston at 6511 Dyke Road (west of Gilbert Road).
Admission is by donation.
Updated Apr 28, 2007
Phone: 604-271-5220
Website: www.londonheritagefarm.ca
Carmanah Says: Watching the Salmon Festival parade every July 1st has been a family traditional spanning several generations. While I admit that it can be hokey and amateurish, it has that small town charm to it, bringing all aspects of the local community together. My family would often...
So the best way to describe Steveston is as a fishing village of the outskirts of a bigger city. We have miles of boardwalks, amazing birdlife (both kinds), a cannery museum and a fish market where......
Quaint Areas Near the City of Vancouver
One of my favorite area's on the outskirts of Vancouver, is a small hamlet called: Finn Slough, which is not very far from Steveston. Its an old finnish fishing community on the Fraser river, where......
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