Richmond Maritime Festival Celebrates Steveston’s Nautical Nature (Aug. 24 & 25)

ByJon Dykstra
Britannia Shipyards
The Richmond Maritime Festival takes place at Britannia Shipyards on Aug. 24 and 25. One of the major attractions will be a collection of historic wooden boats and ships on view along the 190-metre dock accessible through the Seine Net Loft. Photo: facebook/britshipyards

The Richmond Maritime Festival returns this weekend, celebrating Steveston’s rich nautical heritage with a free, two-day multicultural event on Aug. 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Visitors can enjoy live music performances, interactive shows, and historical and artisanal exhibits and workshops, all set within the historic Britannia Shipyards. Once a major hub of canneries, boatyards, and homes at the southern mouth of the Fraser River, this National Historic Site has preserved its 19th-century charm, with heritage buildings perched on pilings and connected by wooden boardwalks. Visit the website for a full list of performers and artisans attending the festival.

Jon is a long-time Metro Vancouver resident where he owns an interior design firm and home design publication. As a prolific writer who enjoys much of what Metro Vancouver has to offer, he couldn't help but write about the goings on in Metro Vancouver which resulted in the launch of The Burrard Bulletin.

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