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.

The Haunted Sea 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 Howl Over 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.

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

The Haunted Sea at the Cannery

The event usually runs from the end of September until the beginning of November. The exact dates for 2025’s opening are to be confirmed. The attraciton features colourful creatures and displays, along with educational material about plastic waste in the ocean.

Admission and Location

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Steveston Village in Richmond. This is right at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Moncton Street which is a 15-to 20-minute walk from the Britannia Shipyards.

Below are the admission prices to the Cannery. These prices are likely be the same for the Halloween event in 2025, though details are to be confirmed.

Adults (ages 18 or older): $13.25
Seniors (ages 65 or older): $11.25
Youth (ages 17 and younger): Free

Members of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society also get in for free.

About the Event

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a National Historic Site. It’s a museum where guests can learn all 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.

The Cannery decorates its space with recyclable materials for Halloween. The theme for the last few years has been “The Haunted Sea.” The venue is dark with black lights and a smoke machine. There aren’t any flashing lights or jump scares to worry about, so the event is great for families with young kids.