Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

06/11/2026

After a year-long restoration, the Britannia Shipyard building has now reopened ⚓️

Thanks to all who joined us for a sneak peek last weekend during Doors Open Richmond. Heritage Consultant Elana Zysblat led behind the scenes tours of the newly restored shipyard building and shared stories about the project team, materials used, challenges and discoveries along the way, and how the entire project was guided by national standards for conservation.

Visit the national historic site, now open daily 10am - 5pm, and book a guided tour to learn about this building and the diverse communities who lived and worked here. Tours offered daily at 1:30pm for $12 + GST per person - drop by the Visitor Centre for more details.

06/03/2026

Last chance to visit the Seine Net Loft before it closes for restoration on Monday June 8! ⚓️ The restoration is scheduled for completion in Fall 2027.

Built in the 1950s, this overwater structure will be undergoing repairs and reinforcements in accordance with the national guidelines for the conservation of heritage buildings.

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site will remain open. For more information visit the link in bio🔗

Open daily 10-5, admission is free.

05/18/2026

Now open daily from 10am to 5pm including statutory holidays! ☀️Summer hours begin this weekend from May 16 to September 7. Admission is free!

05/16/2026

Steveston’s Fraser River boat tours on the historic cannery channel are back this summer⚓️ Voyage of the Gikumi

05/01/2026

Setting up for Ships to Shore⚓️ Find us in the Partner’s Circle this weekend May 2 & 3, 10am to 5pm at Garry Point Park.

04/24/2026

Silver Ann LEGO set custom created with authentic LEGO pieces by Steveston’s own Peter Grant ⚓️

The Silver Ann is the last wooden gillnetter built in the Richmond Boat Builders in 1969, by Japanese Canadian boat builder Sadajiro Asari.

The 418 piece set is suitable for 12+ years, and is on sale at Steveston Museum and Post Office.

04/21/2026

Crystal S restoration project update - Michael, one of our dedicated workshop volunteers, has been busy helping prepare red cedar decking that will cover the main deck and cockpit areas.

He’s seen here creating a pattern for the covering board, which is the outermost decking piece and needs to be carefully notched around each hull rib.

04/19/2026

April 19-26 is National Volunteer Week - we celebrate and thank our volunteers for their support of our programs and events throughout the year.

Celebrating our volunteers at Britannia Shipyards NHS during National Volunteer Week, April 19 - 26, 2026.

04/18/2026

🔈We’ve uncovered Silver Ann for the season and started up the engine for the first time this year. The boat is powered by the legendary Ford Industrial 300 inline six gas engine. This motor was once widely used in everything from pickup trucks to farm equipment. Silver Ann’s is in great shape, always easy starting, running smooth and quiet!

04/18/2026

Now open Tuesdays to Sundays 10am to 5pm ☀️ Spring weather brings more open hours and the annual reveal of the Silver Ann whose winter cover has come off ⚓️