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
 **The Cannery is closed on July 1, 2021** Under British Columbia’s Provincial Health Order, in order to significantly reduce social interaction and travel we encourage you to stay local and support local businesses with just your immediate household or bubble.

Current Exhibits

Canning Line
On-Site Exhibit
Learn the fascinating history of salmon canning on the West Coast
Fishing the West Coast
On-Site Exhibit
Explore the development of fishing on the West Coast
Herring Reduction Plant
On-Site Exhibit
Explore the massive machines that turned fish into gold
From Tides to Tins
Virtual Exhibit
A Virtual Museum of Canada online exhibit of the history of Canada’s west coast canneries

Upcoming Events

Halloween / Once Upon A Haunted Sea
October 01-October 31, 2021
Halloween / Once Upon A Haunted Sea


Steveston Festival of Trees
December 01-December 31, 2021
Steveston Festival of Trees


Easter at the Cannery
April 15-April 17, 2022
Easter at the Cannery


Canada Day / Steveston Salmon Festival
July 01, 2022
Canada Day / Steveston Salmon Festival