Gulf of Georgia Cannery Richmond
Gulf
of Georgia Cannery National Historic SiteSmell the sea! Hear the clattering cans and the rhythmic hum of long retired machines in the monster cannery. There used to be mountains of fish here early in the last century. Hear stories of cannery workers— women, mostly—and life in the steamy, noisy, smelly world of fish slime and machine oil. Punch your own time card on the old cannery time-clock and begin your journey to the past.
Why You Will Love It!
Learn about Canada's west coast fishing industry and the important role women played in its development.
Walk through the late 19thcentury building where Chinese, Japanese, Aboriginal and European fishermen and plant workers toiled long hours to process mountains of sockeye salmon.
Sample the authentic sights, sounds, images and artifacts of the massive 4,500-square-metre cannery.
Learn about seining, gillnetting, trolling, longlining, trawling and trap fishing and all the gear involved.
Contact
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada
12138 Fourth Avenue
Richmond BC
(604) 664-9009
www.pc.gc.ca/georgiacannery
The Cannery is located within easy commuting distance of the city of Vancouver on the southwest coast of British Columbia Canada, in the fishing village of Steveston.
Directions:
FROM DOWNTOWN (Approximately 30 km)
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Granville Street South to Hwy 99 to Steveston Exit
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Steveston Highway West to No. 1 Road
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No. 1 Road South to Chatham Street
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Chatham Street West to Fourth Avenue
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Enter Parking Lot
FROM THE VANCOUVER AIRPORT (Approximately 6 kilometers)
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Russ Baker Way to No. 2 Road Bridge
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No. 2 Road South to Steveston Highway
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Steveston Highway West to No. 1 Road
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No. 1 Road South to Chatham Street
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Chatham Street West to Fourth Avenue
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Enter Parking Lot
FROM THE FERRY (Approximately 12 km)
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Highway 17 North to Highway 99
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Highway 99 North to Steveston Exit
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Steveston Highway West to No. 1 Road
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No. 1 Road South to Chatham Street
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Chatham Street West to Fourth Avenue
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Enter parking lot
TRANSIT
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is conveniently located next to public transit. For up to date transit information visit www.translink.bc.ca and go to the Trip Planning section. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is listed as one of their "Landmarks" under "Museums & Galleries".
