The Steveston Village Community Website

elcome to the Steveston Village Community Website! As the foremost authority on business and tourism in Steveston BC, we provide a wealth of information on enterprises and activities within historic Steveston. Browse around and have fun!

Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on Saturday April 7 from 1 to 5
Little ones put on your Bunny Ears and bring your basket

Pick up your map at any merchants and restaurants below, we have treats for you.
Stepin' out
Candy Bouquet
Alegria Cafe and Giftware
Riverside Gallery
Jet-Lap Travel Fashion Boutique
Enchante
Pajo's Fish & Chip at Garry Point
Pajo's Fish & Chip on the Wharf
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Store
The Country Mouse
Beat Merchant
Treasures Boutique
H2O Hair & Nail Co.
Pieces
Serenity
A Monkey Tree
McDonald's Restaurant

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - May 5: Join us for the Cannery's official exhibit opening for the 2007 summer season.

April 14 - Pub Night Fundraiser for the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Join us on Saturday, April 14 for our annual Pub Night Fundraiser, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Buck & Ear. Tickets are just $10 and you'll get a tasty burger, chips and frosty glass of beer. There will be a 50/50 draw and silent auction to help raise money for our continued operation of the Cannery. Call 604-664-9203 for tickets.

Come check out the newly expanded CANNERY STORE just inside the front doors of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. We're opening April
4 and our Spring hours are:
Tuesday through Sundays 11:30 am to 4:30 pm, plus we're open Easter Monday, April 9!

DO YOU ENJOY MEETING PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD? Are you proud of your community, and would like to share this with others? If you answered yes, why not volunteer at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site!
The non-profit society that runs the Cannery is looking for enthusiastic people to help deliver tours, programming and assist in our gift shop. If you would like to help, call Rob at 604.664.9134 or e-mail gog.info@pc.gc.ca

Rob Hart
Marketing Co-ordinator
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
12138 Fourth Avenue
Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
t: 604.664.9134

Steveston is getting ready for the building of a 450 metre 2 lane circuit asphalt walking & running track to be built at Westwind Park this summer for residents to participate in an active and healthy lifestyle. The City, Westwind school community and residents of the area have raised enough funds to build 250 metres of the track- we need more funds to complete the last 200 metres.

To raise awareness of the track and to celebrate active living in our community, we will be holding a Spring Fair & Relay on June 2, 2007 at Westwind Elementary School (11371 Kingfisher Drive).

Information the Spring Fair, the track and donations is available at the Westwind School Office, e-mail us at WestwindTrack@hotmail.com or call 604-668-6497. Be a part of our community in motion, together we can build to the finish line!

Are you a new mom? Are you looking to get back into shape? Do you want to meet other new moms? Then.....Stroller Strides is your Solution! Stroller Strides classes consist of a Power Walk and body toning exercises using your stroller and your baby. In 60 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility. Whether you're a beginner or an expert exerciser, Stroller Strides can provide you with your ideal workout. It's up to you to create the intensity, but we will create the fun!

Stroller Strides is a unique workout that you can do with your baby! Make new friends, get in shape and watch your baby love every moment of it! Baby will love the interaction and the action of Stroller Strides! It's a total workout combining cardio, strength and flexibility using your stroller, your baby and the environment. We turn the outdoors into a total gym!

Monday & Wednesday - meet on the NE corner of Moncton & No 1Rd at 11:00am
Saturdays @ 9:00am
Tuesday & Thursday – meet on SE corner of Francis & No 1Rd (Hugh Boyd) at 9:30am
Tuesday & Thursday – meet at South Arm Park @ 11:00am
We are also conducting a learn to run 5km clinic on Tuesday nights at 7:00.

See the website for more information! http://www.strollerstrides.net/vancouver, or contact me directly at Anne-Louise Parry (604) 880-1142
Anne-Louise Parry, Stroller Strides Steveston, BC, 800.467.9576, Helping Moms Make Strides In Fitness, Motherhood and Life

The Steveston Museum Society would like to remind all Businesses and residents about the services they offer. Buy your stamps through the Steveston Post Office that the Post Office is run by the Society and all proceeds are used to operate the Museum. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSEUM.

We are a 'fitness for mom baby group' that offers stroller fitness, bootcamps for moms, kids yoga, prenatal yoga, postnatal yoga etc. all based in Ladner. You can check out my website at www.buggybabiesfitness.ca for more info.

Also, Buggy Babies is hosting a Baby Fair in Ladner on April 14th from 10-3pm and we will be showcasing products and services from local moms in our community. Bobs and Lolo will be entertaining and we will have face painting, lemonade stand, baby photo contest etc. This is our 2nd one, the first was a huge success!

Garage Sale, Sat. April 14. 9 am to 1 pm. New and old items. Chow mein, hot dogs, home baking.

Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society invites you, your family & friends and your clients to join our Multicultural Book Club. Next meeting will be on Monday, April 2, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Richmond Caring Place Room 345/50. This time we read the book "The Ash Garden” by Dennis Bock. If you would like to enquire more information, please contact Yoshimi 604-279-7160.

Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society invites you, your family & friends and your clients to join our Potluck "Get Together!" Group. This group is for Men and Women of different cultures and meets once a month. This group will give you an opportunity to Share your experiences and talk in English, Make friends and networking, and simply have fun! The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 12, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Richmond Caring Place Room 294. Please bring some snacks for coffee. We will have your goodies and chat!
If you need to enquire more information, please contact Yoshimi 604-279-7160.

Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society offers Income Tax Clinic for Low-income person, New immigrants and seniors until Tuesday, April 30, 2007 at the Richmond Caring Place. For more information or appointment, please contact Ashok Rattan at 604-279-7165.

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARDS - SPRING PROGRAMS To register, phone 604-276-4300

Kayaking Presentation
Rod Tait (Orca Boats), a builder of wooden kayaks and canoes, has an informative slide presentation and demonstration on how to build your own canoe or kayak. For a sneak preview, visit www.orcaboats.ca
BN23200 Tuesday, May 15 (7 - 8 pm)
$5/person (16+yrs)

Asian Elements of Britannia Guided Walk (FREE)
Learn the stories behind the Murakami House and Boatworks, Richmond Boatworks, Chinese Bunkhouse, and the Japanese Duplex buildings at Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site.
BN23000 Tuesday, May 22 (7 - 8 pm) - English
BN23100 Tuesday, May 22 (7 - 8 pm) - Cantonese
All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Island City by Bike (FREE!!)
Join a guided bike tour and discover some of Richmond's cycling routes (choice of short and long rides). Pre-ride safety check included with refreshments and raffle prizes at the finish. Presented by the Richmond Community Cycling Committee, the City of Richmond and Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST). For details, contact Joan Caravan at 604-276-4035.
BN25000 Sunday, June 3 (9:30 - 2:30 pm)
10+yrs (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Laughter Yoga - Summer Solstice
Welcome the longest day of the year in this outdoor Hatha and Laughter Yoga workshop. All levels welcome. Laughter Yoga Coach, Allan O'Meara will partner with Yoga Instructor, Margie Hardy for an evening of fabulous yoga fun. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a mug for yoga tea.
BN24300 Wednesday, June 20 (6:30 - 9 pm)
$20/1 session (18+yrs)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Guided Tour
The twelve buildings at Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site tell many stories about the Chinese, European, First Nations and Japanese workers at the Britannia Cannery and Shipyard.
BN27000 Friday, June 8 (1 - 2:30 pm)
$3/1 session (55+yrs)

Being Green with Science World - Aberdeen Centre (FREE)
Join Science World staff for hands-on activities and challenges. Explore some keys concerns our planet faces every day. Discuss questions about the environment and discover some of the small things we can do to help.
BN25100 Sunday, May 6 (1:30-4:30 pm)
BN25150 Sunday, May 27 (1:30-4:30 pm)
All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

SUMMER PROGRAMS
Richmond Maritime Festival (FREE!!)
Maritime fun for the whole family. Featuring boats for your viewing pleasure, maritime displays, demonstrations, activities on the off the water. Volunteers are needed to help plan this fun event or help during the event. Phone Angela Soon at (604) 718-8037 to find out how much fun it is to volunteer at Britannia Shipyard.
Friday, August 17 (12 - 4 pm)
Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19 (10 am - 4 pm)
All Ages

Is seeking volunteers for its Crisis Line. Learn effective communication skills, give back to your community, make a difference. Training starts mid-January. Call 604-279-7077 for more information.

Located at 3920 Moncton St., raises money for the hospital – for the purchase of much needed equipment and to pay for the continuing support of the recreational needs of the residents of the Minoru Residence and Lions Manor. The Thrift Shop is run ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS.

Each day new and interesting items come into the store, thanks to the generous donations from the people of Richmond. One never knows what treasures await our customers.

We are in need of volunteers. If you would like to help out at the Thrift Shop and give back to the community please phone Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176. Our Curio Sale for the will be on Nov.2, 3 & 4th, 2007.

Spring Garage Sale at, 4360 Garry Street on Saturday, April 14. 9:00 am to 1 pm, $15 rental per table. Phone Hiroko at (604) 277-6521 before March 18 or email: aprilyoshihara@yahoo.com

New Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days a week: 9:00am - 5:00pm*
Closed on Statuary Holidays, except July 1st
*Pending Officer Availability

Our “Wine and Seafood Festival” is looking for donations for our silent auction or loud auction. this event is our major fund raiser for the year and appreciate all the help we can get. This event is at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site and is on April 27, 6:00 to 10:00 pm approx. cost per person is $50. tickets available through Bob Butterworth at Elves Embroidery (in Steveston) March 6.

May 26-27, 18th Annual Wood Carving Show in the Steveston Community Center, 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC. This is a juried show with demonstrations, mini-seminars and carving suppliers.
Times: Sat: 12:00-5:00 p.m. Sun: 10:00-4:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults $4. Seniors (65+) $3. Under 12 years old FREE.
Contact: Len Sawyer, 604 266-3913, email: woodcuts@telus.net or website: www.richmondcarvers.ca.

Local not-for-profit society seeks a bright, reasonably priced one-bedroom basement suite in close proximity to Steveston for neat, non-smoking staff person, available for mid-April. Please contact Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society at 604-664-9192.

If you love Steveston and like meeting exciting new entrepreneurs and supporting your local community groups this may be for you. I’m ready to retire with my husband after 24 years in business in Steveston. You can own your own business at home in Steveston. Only serious enquiries please. http://www.steveston.bc.ca/contact.html