2026 Santa at the Cannery (Photos with Santa)

Santa at the Cannery – Sunday, November 29, 2026

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to the Cannery! To celebrate the holiday season, enjoy free Cannery admission and get ready for Santa’s annual winter visit! Santa at the Cannery is the perfect opportunity to also capture your holiday memories with all-new festive photo stations located throughout the museum. Enjoy live performances from local musicians spreading the holiday cheer.

From 2:00-4:00 pm, complete your holiday photo album in the historic Boiler House Theatre where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be ready for photos with you and your family.

Photo note: Families partaking in photos with Santa will need to provide their own camera (iphone, smartphone) to capture their memories. The Cannery will not be providing any professional photography services onsite at this time.

Photos with Santa are free and require a ticket. Limited tickets will be available beginning Sunday, November 15 in-person at the Cannery and on Eventbrite.

Admission to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery on the day-of Santa at the Cannery will be FREE! However, we will be accepting cash and card donations towards the Richmond Food Bank Society.

The Richmond Food Bank is a dynamic hub that connects people, food, and services that are essential to health and well-being — the hallmark of a caring community. The Richmond Food Bank gives healthy and nutritionally-balanced food to more than 2,800 people in a typical week, providing Richmond residents with healthy food choices and connecting our clients to services that address the root cause of poverty.

Santa at the Cannery – Photos with Santa

• Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026.
• Time: 10 am – 5 pm; Photos with Santa 2 pm – 4 pm.
• Admission to the Cannery and Photos with Santa will be FREE; however, Photos with Santa require a ticket. Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, November 15 in-person at the Cannery and on Eventbrite.
• Photo note: Families partaking in photos with Santa will need to provide their own camera (iphone, smartphone) to capture their memories. The Cannery will not be providing any professional photography services onsite at this time.

What to expect: Due to our building’s unique placement over the water and historic architecture, it is colder inside the Cannery than it is outdoors; please dress appropriately to stay comfortable and enjoy your visit.

What is Santa at the Cannery?

On Sunday, November 29^th, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery will be free to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to Steveston. From 2pm-4pm Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for Photos with Santa in the Cannery’s Boiler House Theatre.

Do I need to buy a ticket to visit the Cannery?

Tickets are only required to reserve a spot for Photos with Santa in the Boiler House Theatre. Tickets are not required to visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site on Santa at the Cannery day.

When/where are Photos with Santa tickets available?

Photos with Santa tickets will be available beginning at 10:00am Sunday, November 15 for in-person pickup at the Cannery and on Eventbrite. Tickets are first-come, first-served.

A limited number of day-of tickets will be available for pickup at the Cannery from 10:00am-12:00pm.

How many people are included per ticket?

Each ticket includes access to Photos with Santa for one “family group” (parents/guardians and children). We generally estimate this as up to 6 people; additional ticket will be required for groups above 6.

Is there a limit on how many tickets?

Yes, there is a limit of 2 tickets per person/group.

Can I reserve a specific time?

Tickets will be split up by half hour increments; 2:00-2:30, 2:30-3:00, 3:00-3:30, and 3:30-4:00. Tickets are first-come, first-served, so we cannot guarantee availability for a particular time block upon reservation/pickup.

On November 29th, you may begin lining up for your ticketed block up to 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.

There are a total of 40 tickets available per time block.

Do I need my ticket to get in?

Yes, physical tickets (or Eventbrite confirmation email) will need to be shown to Photos with Santa staff in order to access the Photos with Santa line.

What if I don’t get tickets?

Once tickets are sold out, we cannot guarantee a spot for your family. However, we may have extra space available at the end of each 30-minute block; interested person(s) are welcome to stick around the Cannery and check in with Photos with Santa staff towards the end of a time block (ex. 2:20, 2:50, 3:20, 3:50) to see if extra space may be available.

What do I need to bring?

When arriving for your Photo with Santa, please bring your timed-entry ticket to present to staff. Once presented, staff will direct you to the Photos with Santa lineup. Photos with Santa tickets are not required for general admission to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.

Please bring your own phone/photography device to capture your picture.

What else is happening on Santa at the Cannery day?

Who do I talk to if I have more questions?

For additional questions, please contact Tatyana Beck, Curatorial Program Manager, at tatyana.beck@gogcannery.org, or by phone at 604-664-9282.

Terms and Conditions:

• Timed-entry tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum 2 group tickets per person.
• Ticket time denotes entry to line up for photos only, this does not guarantee the time that your photo will be taken.
• No food or drink is allowed inside the Cannery or the Boiler House Theatre. Food and drink can be left at the Cannery’s front desk for safekeeping.

For any questions about Photos with Santa or timed-entry tickets, please contact Tatyana Beck at 604 664 9282 or by email at tatyana.beck@gogcannery.org

Photo note: Families partaking in photos with Santa will need to provide their own camera (iphone, smartphone) to capture their memories. The Cannery will not be providing any professional photography services onsite at this time.

What to expect: Due to our building’s unique placement over the water and historic architecture, it is colder inside the Cannery than it is outdoors; please dress appropriately to stay comfortable and enjoy your visit.