Experience the Stories of West Coast Fishing

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, in the picturesque fishing village of Steveston, is a national historic site representing the historical significance of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry.

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View of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site from Steveston Harbour
Experience the Stories of West Coast Fishing

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, in the picturesque fishing village of Steveston, is a National Historic Site representing the historical significance of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry.

Explore What's On
Bright orange panel at entry of Fishing section in Cannery exhibit
Waves of Innovation: Stories from the West Coast

Our 2021-2023 feature exhibit explores how adaptations and innovation in the canning and fishing industries affect the diverse communities of Canada’s West Coast.

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COVID-19 and your visit to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
All you need to know to prepare for your visit to the Cannery.

Current Exhibits

Waves of Innovation: Stories of the West Coast
On-Site Exhibit
Discover how innovations in the fishing and canning industries affect our west coast communities.
Herring Reduction Plant
On-Site Exhibit
Explore the massive machines that turned fish into gold
Canning Line
On-Site Exhibit
Learn the fascinating history of salmon canning on the West Coast
From Tides to Tins
Virtual Exhibit
A Virtual Museum of Canada online exhibit of the history of Canada’s west coast canneries

Upcoming Events

Be a Cannery Owner for a Day
March 11-March 26, 2023
Be a Cannery Owner for a Day

Cannery Events Exhibits Families and Kids get involved

Easter at the Cannery
April 07-April 09, 2023
Easter at the Cannery

Cannery Community Easter Events Exhibits Families and Kids get involved Programs

2022 Annual General Meeting
May 07, 2023
2022 Annual General Meeting


June 17-June 17, 2023
Welcoming the Sun

Community Events Families and Kids Richmond