In collaboration with Steveston Community Society, join us in the Gulf of Georgia Cannery's historic Boiler House Theatre for our all-new Movie Matinees! Enjoy classic films, educational documentaries, and even family favourites like you've never seen them before, monthly at the Cannery. Limited seats available.
Event Info
In collaboration with Steveston Community Society, join us in the Gulf of Georgia Cannery’s historic Boiler House Theatre for our all-new Movie Matinees! Enjoy classic films, educational documentaries, and even family favourites like you’ve never seen them before, monthly at the Cannery. Limited seats available.
About the Boiler House Theatre: This historic space was built to house the Cannery’s steam boilers, which powered the machinery used to can salmon between 1894 and 1930. Once filled with powerful boilers, this original structure has been transformed into an intimate theatre space that shows educational films daily. The Boiler House Theatre is a wonderful place to experience your favourite films while immersed in Cannery history.
Upcoming Film Screening:
Date: February 23rd, 2026
Film: Unarchived
About the Film:
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” – William Faulkner
In the new feature documentary Unarchived, co-directors Hayley Gray and Elad Tzadok highlight community archives across British Columbia to reveal some of what has been erased from the official record.
The people and places left out of traditional archives and museums are often determined by the dominant power, but as UBC’s Dr. Henry Yu states, “the process of silencing makes a lot of noise.” Local knowledge keepers are undoing these omissions and hand-fashioning a more inclusive history through family photos, newspaper articles and scratchy old VHS tapes.
Through a collage of personal interviews, archival images and footage, and deeply rooted memories, the past, present and future come together, fighting for a space where everyone is seen and everyone belong. History is what we all make of it. (85 minutes).
Produced by the National Film Board of Canada.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are available in advance via the Steveston Community Centre’s registration portal. Last-minute tickets can be purchased on the day of each screening at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Register Here
Is the Theatre accessible?
Yes, the Boiler House theatre is fully wheelchair accessible.
What movies are playing?
Movie Matinees in the Boiler House Theatre will be featuring a wide variety of films. You can expect:
- Historical documentaries
- Canadian-made films
- 20th Century classics
- Films about Steveston history
- And more!
Upcoming film screenings will be listed on the Gulf of Georgia Cannery website one the previous month’s program has taken place.
Film Screenings
3rd or 4th Monday of each month
February 2026-February 2027
2pm – 4pm
$5 per ticket
Register Here
Please note that ticket cost does not include entry to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery museum. Admission to the site must be purchased separately.
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
- Exact length of each monthly program is dependent on the length of the film being screened.
- Doors open 15 minutes prior to screening start time.
Location: Boiler House Theatre, Gulf of Georgia Cannery 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC, V7E 3J1
Who can attend?
While this programming is targeted towards Steveston’s seniors community, all ages are welcome to join.
Does my ticket include entry to the Museum?
Entry to the Cannery museum is not included in the movie ticket cost, and may be purchased separately before or after the film screening. Youth (<18) always receive free admission to the museum.
Cost: $5 per ticket
- Audience: Program is developed for seniors (55+), but open to all visitors.
Please note that ticket cost does not include entry to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery museum. Admission to the site must be purchased separately.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Monday, May 25, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Monday, November 16, 2026
Monday, December 21, 2026
2027 screening dates TBD
