Steveston Pride Variety Show at the Cannery

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery and the Steveston Community Centre are joining forces to celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ Pride with a one-night-only variety show in the Cannery’s Boiler House Theatre. Enjoy drag performances, comedy, music, and more from a selection of 2SLGBTQI+ presenters and artists, build community, and celebrate!

Curious to know how 2SLGBTQI+ experiences connect to the history of the West Coast’s fishing and canning industries and communities? Embark on a special “Hidden History” guided tour of the Cannery’s exhibits focusing on 2SLGBTQI+ history and discover how queer figures, experiences, and events are present in the history that the Cannery shares.

Drag performances from local artists Phyllis Hull, Eva Lasting, Carlotta Gurl, and Valentina Vanity.

The key purpose of this event is to create a welcoming space for the 2SLGBTQI+ community at the Cannery by showcasing relevance and connection between the 2SLGBTQI+ community (and allies), West Coast fishing, and canning history.

• Admission Cost: $16.99 per person – Click here for Tickets
• Date: Saturday, June 20^th, 2026 
• Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm 
• Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site – Boiler House Theatre

Code of Conduct for a Respectful Environment

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons, participants, staff and volunteers.

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society expects all facility users to be responsible for their personal conduct and does not tolerate any unacceptable behaviours that include, but are not limited to:

• a display of racist or sexually explicit, discriminatory or hateful images;
• abusive, offensive or foul language, or name calling of staff, volunteers or users of Gulf of Georgia Cannery facilities;
• behaviour that is illegal or violates policies and procedures of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery;
• hurtful or humiliating comments, jokes or taunting about a person’s race, skin colour, anatomy, sexual appearance/attractiveness, attire, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, etc.;
• intimidation that includes staring or stalking;
• persistent rudeness, bullying, taunting or patronizing behavior;
• physical assault or violence;
• refusal to follow the directions of staff;
• unwelcome physical contact including sexual advances;
• vandalizing personal belongings or Gulf of Georgia Cannery property;
• words, gestures, actions, images or displays that may humiliate, ridicule, insult or degrade;
• deliberate misgendering, deadnaming, or disrespecting a person’s stated name or pronouns.

Please report any concerns or unacceptable behaviour to a Gulf of Georgia Cannery staff member immediately. Reports will be taken seriously and addressed as promptly as possible.

All facility users are expected to behave in a respectful and socially responsible manner towards others. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in being asked to leave the site or program, and possible suspension or expulsion from future use of programs and facilities. Thank you!