Gulf of Georgia Cannery

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a Parks Canada national historic site showcasing the history of the salmon canning industry in Richmond’s Steveston Village.

The Cannery also has a new exhibition called RECollections. Continue reading or click Cannery REcollections for more information about it.

Click Cannery Events to learn about special events that take place at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Or, see below to learn about the historic site in general.

Visit gulfofgeorgiacannery.com for the museum’s official website.

TIP: Admission to the Cannery will likely be free in the summer under the Canada Strong Pass program. Exact details are to be confirmed.

In this article you’ll find the following information about the cannery:

Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Snow

Steveston Village Cannery

Located at 12138 Fourth Avenue in the heart of Steveston Village at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Moncton Street, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a museum where visitors can learn about the region’s salmon-canning past.

The national historic site has a collection of displays showcasing the history, economic importance, manufacturing processes and lives of the people who made a living fishing and working at the cannery over the years.

The venue is wheelchair accessible, a good place to learn about BC history and makes for an enjoyable and educational break while exploring the rest of Steveston Village.

Expect to spend up to about one hour going through the cannery.

The cannery is especially worthwhile on rainy days when you want to escape to somewhere indoors.

Note: Attractions with free admission in the summer typically include Fort Langley and Fort Rodd Hill (in Victoria), plus many more places across the country. The closest national park to Vancouver is the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve which has properties on Pender Island, Mayne Island, Saturna Island and about 12 others.

Admission Prices

Below are the Cannery’s admission prices as of early 2026. Between end of June and early September, however, it’s free for Canadians. (Note: Prices are subject to change.)

Adults: $14.75
Seniors (ages 65+): $12.50
Youth (ages 17 and under): Free (when accompanied by a paying adult)

Members of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society and current members of the military, veterans and their immediate family members get in for free as well.

Gulf Cannery Fishermen Display — Fishermen Display at the Cannery

Cannery REcollections Exhibit

The cannery’s temporary exhibit is called Cannery REcollections. It’s all about sharing new and personal stories from the rich fishing history in BC.

The exhibit is interactive and contains a number of artifacts of all kinds. Each of the objects has their own story, and there is a Community Curation section that features artifacts picked out specifically by those in the local community based on what they feel best tells the history of the cannery and the area.

Cannery REcollections runs until the spring of 2027.

Click Cannery REcollections for more information.

Cannery Hours

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is open every day from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. It’s closed on statutory holidays between October and January (i.e. Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) and if there are special events and closures.

Gulf Cannery Fish Displays — An Informational Display about Fish

Events at the Cannery

There are all kinds of activities that take place at or near the Cannery throughout the year, including seasonal events like Canada Day festivities, Halloween events and Christmas Tree Displays in December. The venue also hosts weekly live music events in the summer.

Check out the Cannery Event Calendar to find out what’s happening in the months ahead.

Below are examples of just some of the many events that take place at the historic site in Steveston Village.

See our article about Gulf of Georgia Cannery Events for more detailed information about events at this historic site.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery at Waterfront

Halloween at the Cannery

An example of an event at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is when Halloween is celebrated with some kind of haunted attraction and kid-friendly activities on the last Saturday and Sunday of October each year. It often has a “Haunted Sea” theme which typically operates from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm each day. The cost is the same as the regular admission to the cannery.

The Halloween event includes a child-friendly haunted house-style exhibit featuring sea monsters, cobwebs and other spooky maritime-themed characters. There are also games, crafts activities and the usual selection of the museum’s regular things to see.

Click Gulf Cannery at Halloween for more details.

Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees is when the Gulf of Georgia Cannery gets filled with Christmas trees that are decorated by area merchants and community organizations for all of December. It’s not so much a “festival” as simply a nice time to see the Cannery with holiday decorations.

Although the Festival of Trees itself isn’t a major event with lots of activities, there are additional special things to see and do at the Cannery and surrounding area on the first Sunday in December. That’s when Santa arrives and there are dozens of classic cars on display just a block or so away.

Click Christmas in Steveston Village for information about the event on the first Sunday in December, or click Festival of Trees for further details about the month-long holiday decorations at the Cannery.

Santa Police Escort in Steveston Village — Christmas in Steveston Village

Other Information

See the Gulf of Georgia Cannery for the site’s official website.

Click Steveston Farmers and Artisan Market for more information about the Sunday markets from May to October that take place just down the street. Click Vancouver Farmers Markets for details about other markets in the Lower Mainland throughout the year.

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