Halloween at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, in the heart of Richmond’s Steveston Village, has special Halloween-themed displays and activities in October.

Into the Deep at the Cannery is a good, family-friendly attraction. It’s a bit more low key than other Halloween events in the Lower Mainland, but it’s both interesting and educational.

Canyon Frights in North Vancouver, Harvest Days at VanDusen Gardens and the HowlOver Canada film in Vancouver are terrific Halloween attractions in the Lower Mainland that are also suitable for younger children. You can also visit various Pumpkin Patch farm venues in the Fraser Valley and drop by lots of other fun places. In 2026, from October 8th to 12th, the Circus Circo Osorio is in Richmond, making Lansdowne Mall a “best place to be” that week.

Continue reading to learn about the Halloween activities at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. See our article about Halloween Activities for Children to learn about other family-friendly seasonal activities in the region.

This article includes the following information about The Haunted Sea:

Admission and Location | About the Event | Other Information

Into the Deep at the Cannery

The Into the Deep Halloween attraction features colourful undersea creatures and displays made from upcycled materials, along with educational content about ocean health and plastic waste.

This year’s event runs daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm from October 1st to November 1st, 2026. Also happening during the month is a screening of the film Beetlejuice on Monday, October 19th.

Admission and Location

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Steveston Village in Richmond. The Cannery is near the corner of Fourth Avenue and Moncton Street. It is about a 15- to 20-minute walk from the Britannia Shipyards.

Below are the admission prices to the Cannery as of October 2026.

Adults (ages 18 or older): $14.75
Seniors (ages 65 or older): $12.50
Youth (ages 17 and younger): Free

Members of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society also get in for free. Admission to the Haunted Sea is included with regular museum entry.

About the Event

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a National Historic Site. It’s a museum where guests can learn about the history of local salmon canning. There are educational displays highlighting the economic importance, manufacturing processes and other details about the Cannery from past years.

For Halloween, the Cannery decorates with recyclable and upcycled materials under “The Haunted Sea” theme. Spaces are dim with black lights and a light fog effect. There are no strobe or flashing lights and no jump scares, so the experience is suitable for families with young children.

Added Attractions

Throughout 2026 the Cannery hosts a special movie matinee event on either the third or fourth Monday of the month. October’s selection is Beetlejuice. The film plays inside the Boiler House Theatre at 2:00 pm on October 19th. Tickets are just $5 each.

Last year the Cannery offered an opening-day ghost jellyfish craft workshop on Saturday, September 27th. Families helped to build a giant ghost jellyfish that became part of the Haunted Sea installation. Sessions took place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop was free but advance registration was required on the Cannery’s website. Unfortunately there don’t seem to be any extra workshops in 2026.

Tips & Advice

Below are some tips to help you make the most of your visit to the Cannery for the Halloween attractions.

TIP #1: If you go to Steveston Village, be sure to drop by the Cannery while you’re there. Steveston Village is a lovely place to visit, and the Cannery is one of its highlights.

TIP #2: It’s important to note that the movie matinee screening tickets don’t include admission to the rest of the Cannery. If you want to watch Beetlejuice and also enjoy the Into the Deep attraction, then you have to pay for both separately.

TIP #3: The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a National Historic Sites, just like Fort Langley and Britannia Mine are elsewhere in the Lower Mainland. Both of these other places also offer special activities during the fall and Halloween seasons. On the Thanksgiving long weekend the fort hosts the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival, which is a great event. The fort is also decorated with scarecrows for much of the season. It also hosts the Grave Tales Walking Tours which are exceptional. The Britannia Mine Museum, meanwhile, hosts its own Monsters, Machines and Mischief event on weekends in mid to late October.