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

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
Fishing the West Coast
On-Site Exhibit
Explore the development of fishing on the West Coast

Upcoming Events

Fish Tales Story Telling Workshop
June 04-June 05, 2022
Fish Tales Story Telling Workshop

Cannery Events get involved Programs Richmond Steveston

Welcoming the Sun
June 18-June 18, 2022
Welcoming the Sun

Cannery Community Events Families and Kids Fishing History Richmond Steveston Uncategorized

Steveston Salmon Festival
June 25-July 01, 2022
Steveston Salmon Festival


Steveston Stories & Community Treasures
July 12-August 23, 2022
Steveston Stories & Community Treasures

Cannery Collections Community Events History Richmond Steveston