Britannia Shipyard (MAP )
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 Britannia Shipyard is a rare surviving example of a once thriving mixture of
canneries, boatyards and residences. It is an eight acre National Historic Site
with some of the oldest remaining heritage buildings found along the Fraser
River.
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Britannia Shipyard
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Britannia Heritage Shipyard is an authentic representation of a once thriving
community of canneries, boatyards, residences and stores. Dedicated volunteers
work together to preserve and restore the shipyard and surrounding buildings as
an active wooden boat centre and waterfront park.
Britannia Heritage Shipyard is a favorite with locals and visitors to Steveston
alike. The large pleasant, park like setting encourages strolling, picture
taking and even picnicking.Tour the oldest shipyard buildings in British
Columbia, and observe ongoing boat restoration projects as you experience a
bygone time when fishing and boatbuilding were flourishing industries on the
Fraser River.
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Britannia Shipyard During Your Visit...
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During open hours, many of the buildings showcase wooden vessels under repair,
maritime displays, special events and school programs. View ongoing restoration
of historic wooden vessels in the Shipyard and Richmond Boat builders, where
shipwrights and volunteers will be happy to answer your questions.
Walk the
historic boardwalk and learn about the history of the site through interpretive
storyboard signage, or take a complimentary tour of the Shipyard. Walk through
the interactive displays in the Murakami House and Murakami Boatworks that
narrate the intriguing family history of Asayo and Otokichi Murakami.
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Britannia Shipyard Hours
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Summer: May 1 - September 30
Tuesday through Sunday 10am - 6pm
Winter: October 1 - April 30
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
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Britannia Shipyard Location
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Britannia Heritage Shipyard (Site Office):
5180 Westwater Drive
Richmond BC, V7E 6P3
Phone: 604-718-8050
Britannia Shipyard Contact |
