Movie Matinees in the Boiler House Theatre

February 23rd 2026 - December 21st 2026

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: Monday, September 21, 2026

Film: Under the Willow Tree: Pioneer Chinese Women in Canada

About the Film:

A rich and little-known part of Canadian history unfolds through the stories of the first Chinese women to come to Canada and of subsequent generations of Chinese Canadian women. It is an amazing tale of courageous women who left behind their families, knowing they would never see them again and of girls who were shipped off to the New World to marry men they had never met. These are the women who fought against the many forms of racism they faced in Canada while, at the same time, challenging sexism within their own communities.

By passing on language, culture, and values to their children, these women defined what it means to be Chinese Canadian. Beautiful old photographs from family albums, the recollections of seven women who grew up in Canada in the first half of the 20th century, and the memories of narrator and director, Dora Nipp, whose grandfather came to Canada in 1881 to build the railway, create a remarkable story of stunning impact.

How do I get tickets?

Online tickets are available in advance via the Steveston Community Centre’s registration portal. Register Here

Day-of tickets for each screening are available for purchase at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.

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 (doors 15 minutes in advance)
$5 per ticket
Advance Ticket Purchase/Registration 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