Visit Steveston came to life when I realized there was no official online home for Steveston as a community. There was no one place where you could learn about Steveston itself. No comprehensive guide. No destination dedicated exclusively to this unique little corner of British Columbia.
Steveston is a historic fishing village at the mouth of the Fraser River and one of the oldest communities in the Lower Mainland. Although it is part of the City of Richmond, Steveston has always had its own distinct identity, history, and character.
Today, Steveston is one of Metro Vancouver’s most popular destinations, welcoming both locals and visitors throughout the year. Yet despite its popularity, it has never really had a destination brand dedicated solely to telling its story.
If you want to learn about Steveston’s history, you visit one of its museums or borrow a book from the library.
Tourism Richmond does an excellent job promoting Steveston as one of Richmond’s premier attractions, but naturally it tells Steveston’s story within the broader context of Richmond as a whole.
The Steveston Insider publishes a magazine every two months highlighting local businesses and community happenings.
Steveston People shares the stories of the people who live and work here through its podcast.
Each of these plays an important role in celebrating Steveston. But there wasn’t a single place dedicated to bringing everything together. A place to explore Steveston’s history, attractions, nature, restaurants, seasonal events, hidden corners, local businesses and stories, all in one place.
That’s why I created Visit Steveston.
I’m not a tourism organization or a marketing agency. I’m simply someone who lives here, grew up here, and whose family has called Steveston home for four generations. Visit Steveston is my way of sharing the place I love with others, while celebrating the history, culture and community that make Steveston unlike anywhere else.
Acknowledgements
This project wouldn’t be possible without the work of local organizations and storytellers who have long preserved and shared Steveston’s spirit, including:
- Musqueam Indian Band
- Steveston Community Society
- Steveston Heritage Sites
- Steveston Historical Society
- Steveston Insider
- Steveston People
- Tourism Richmond
This site is not affiliated with these organizations, but I gratefully link to their resources and recommend them to visitors.