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Built in 1894 in the historic fishing village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery was the largest building of its kind and the leading producer of canned salmon in British Columbia.

Experience the stories of this place and its people through interactive exhibits, films, and guided tours.

Punch in your time-card in the Cannery time clock and begin your journey through B.C.’s fishing history.

  • Enjoy guided cannery tours on the hour
  • Watch the canning line machine demonstration
  • Visit the Cannery Store for unique souvenirs and books

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Click here for location and map.

Pour obtenir de l’information sur le lieu historique national du Gulf of Georgia Cannery, veuillez visiter www.pc.gc.ca/georgiacannery.

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Upcoming Events

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Events on May 1, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 2, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 3, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 4, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • Doors Open Richmond

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: This free event allows visitors of all ages to explore Richmond’s arts, culture and heritage at up to fifty partner sites through the use of a Doors Open colour brochure guide with complete listings, posted on-line, and available at local facilities and in the Richmond Review in April 2013

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  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 5, 2013

  • Doors Open Richmond

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: This free event allows visitors of all ages to explore Richmond’s arts, culture and heritage at up to fifty partner sites through the use of a Doors Open colour brochure guide with complete listings, posted on-line, and available at local facilities and in the Richmond Review in April 2013

    More details

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 6, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 7, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

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Events on May 8, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 9, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

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Events on May 10, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 11, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

12
Events on May 12, 2013

  • "Seafood for Thought" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: Visit the Cannery's temporary exhibit to learn more about ocean-friendly seafood.

    More details

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

13
Events on May 13, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 14, 2013

  • Cannery closes at 3:00pm today

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery

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  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 15, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 16, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 17, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 18, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 19, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 20, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

21
Events on May 21, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 22, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

23
Events on May 23, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

24
Events on May 24, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 25, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 26, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 27, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 28, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 29, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 30, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

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Events on May 31, 2013

  • "Natural Capital" exhibit

    Starts: 10:00 am

    Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

    Description: 'National Capital" is an exhibit curated and created by Emily Carr University of Art and Design students, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), and in collaboration with the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto.

    More details

 
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