Steveston & Britannia Shipyard

These photo's were shot in Steveston which is located in Richmond. Steveston is a fishing village that is going through some redevelopment due to limits on the Salmon fishery. The prime real estate of being close to the water, parks and recreation, and fresh food market are a draw. Steveston, in relation to Richmond city, is lacking in the Asian influence which is unique to the area as a majority of the population are visible minorities. Also located in Steveston is an old cannery, the Britannia Shipyard and a park near the mouth of the southern arm of the Fraser River. There are statues and monuments regarding the Japanese fishermen who built the fisheries in Steveston prior to World War II. During this time the Japanese Canadians and Canadians were shipped away from the coast to the interior of the Province with there property sold off. I would recommend checking this area out if you have not already.


Steveston:

Memorial to those lost at sea:



Art along the path:

This is near a great fish and chip place:

One of the many fishing vessels:

Monument to the Japanese Fishermen:

Britannia Shipyard: