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. Please view our Santa at the Cannery FAQ (below) for more details on ticket availability and pickup.

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. See Photos with Santa FAQ below for more information.
• Suitable for families and children.
• 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. Clause will be available for Photos with Santa in the Cannery’s Boiler House Theatre.

Do I need to buy a ticket?

Tickets are limited to reserve a spot for Photos with Santa on the day-of Santa at the Cannery. For 2026, tickets are available at no cost; we cannot guarantee that this will be the case in future years.

When/where are tickets available?

Photos with Santa tickets will be available for pick up on (Date to be confirmed). The ticket table will be available outside the front doors of the Cannery (or in the Lobby in case of inclement weather) beginning at 10:30am.

Tickets are first-come, first-served.

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 I can pick up?

Yes, there is a limit of 2 tickets per person/group who comes to pick up on (Date to be confirmed).

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 timeslot upon ticket pickup.

There are a total of 25 tickets available per time-slot.

Do I need my ticket to get in?

Yes, physical tickets will need to be shown to Photos with Santa staff or volunteers in order to access the event.

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.

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

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 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.