Lieu : Gulf of Georgia Cannery | 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC, V7E 3J1

Description :

Spend a day in the historic fishing village of Steveson, the largest commercial small-craft fishing port in Canada, exploring the sites and hearing stories of West Coast fishing life.

We start the day at 11 am with a guided visit of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Built in 1894, the Cannery was once the largest of its kind and was known as the “Monster Cannery”. Today the Cannery is the last among more than 15 canneries that once stood on the Steveston waterfront. Now a National Historic Site, the exhibits showcase the history of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. It is located at 12138 Fourth Ave., Steveston. Dress in layers; it’s always cool in the Cannery.

Across the parking lot, meet at 12:30 pm at the Sockeye City Grill, 108-3800 Bayview Street, and enjoy a leisurely lunch at your cost.

After lunch, join a guide from 2 to 3 pm at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site which is an 8-acre heritage park at 5180 Westwater Drive, set on the scenic banks of the Fraser River. The site is the original location of early canning, fishing and boatbuilding operations. Arranged along a wooden boardwalk, the unique landscape and collection of heritage buildings tell the stories of the diverse community of people who lived and worked in Steveston over the past 150 years. The Shipyards are about a 15-minute walk from the Cannery, but you may wish to drive over. Free parking.

Getting to Steveston and Parking: If you live in Richmond, investigate the public transportation, buses, and the best route for you. If you live in Vancouver, Delta, Surrey or Langley, the best suggestion is to drive and to carpool. Free parking in Steveston is limited but there are parking lots nearby both the sites. Transportation costs will be at your expense.

COST:  $25 includes entrance fees to Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Shipyard.

Register by:  Fri. May 10th

Affiliation(s) obligatoire(s) :

• TALK Annual Membership

Disponibles : 1/20

Prix : 25,00 $ Taxes exonérées

Âge requis : 50+ au jour de l'activité

Notes : Meet at 11:00 AM The Gulf of Georgia Cannery 12138 Fourth Ave. Steveston, BC

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