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 11 years of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

Opening day at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Nat’l Historic Site of Canada and the Steveston Market.
Thanks Bob King

The final results are in and the people have voted, below we have listed their Steveston favorites.

This author thinks that all the businesses, services, amenities etc. in Steveston are winners. Having lived here for over 35 years, I could live nowhere else. These winners are listed in no particular order, but this ‘small town within a city' should be very proud!!

Best place to get your pants wet – Steveston Water Park
Best place to go dancing - Buck & Ear
Best place to go for drinks Best– Buck & Ear
Best loaf of bread – Steveston Bakery
Best Curry – La Tandoor
Best Dessert – Diplomat Bakery
Best Dessert – Tapenade Bistro
Best Desert – Dairy Queen
Best fine dining – Tapenade Bistro
Best fine dining – Steveston Seafood House
Best first date – Steveston
Best first date – Tapenade Bistro
Best fish and chips- Dave’s on Moncton
Best fish and chips – Pajo’s
Best Greek food – Kisamos Taverna
Best place to take out of town company – Steveston
Best place to take out of town company – Pajo’s
Best place to take out of town company – Tapenade Bistro
Best Pizza – Steveston Pizza
Best sardines – Steveston docks 05 to 11
Best French fries – Tapenade Bistro
Best lunch time seat – Garry Point Park
Best place to lose your lunch to a seagull or starling – Garry Point Park
Best picnic tables – Pajo’s, Garry Point Park
Best trip back in time – Gulf of Georgia Cannery Nat’l Historic Site of Canada
Best chance of seeing someone naked outdoors – Steveston Island (Shady Island)
Best reward for actually walking – Rubusto’s
Best endangered piece of Richmond history – Steveston
Best local island not named lulu or Sea – Steveston Island (Shady Island)
Best Richmond Secret – London Heritage Farm
Best Garden – London Farm
Best community event – July 1 Salmon Festival
Best part of Salmon Festival – parade, salmon, food
Best reason to live in Richmond – Steveston
Best cheap date – Pajo’s
Best place to by knickknacks – Pieces
Best flower shop – Super Grocer
Best shoe store – Stepin’ Out
Best toy shop – Splash Toy Shop
Best antiques and Collectibles – Grandma’s Antiques
Best antiques and collectibles – Steveston General Store
Best place to load up for a BBQ – Heringer’s Olde Fashioned Quality Meats
Best facial – Raintree Day Spa
Best manicure/pedicure – Raintree Day Spa
Best hair stylist – Julia at H2O Hair
Best place to buy second hand clothing – Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Best place to fly a kite – Garry Point Park
Best battle of the power tools – Belt sander races at the Steveston Salmon festival
Best community centre – Steveston
Best playground – Steveston
Best place to bird-watch – Steveston
Best walk – Steveston Boardwalk
Best walk – Barry point Park
Best place to go cycling – Steveston dyke
Best place to cool down after the game – O’Hare’s Pub & Bistro

2008 EXHIBIT OPENS MAY 3
To help celebrate BC’s 150th anniversary, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is mounting an exhibit: Nifty 150: Gears, Nets and GPS, focusing on innovation and invention in the fishing industry. Come BY

It is our great pleasure to once again open the “nets” to the Cannery Shore for another season. We look forward to seeing familiar faces, as well as many new ones. As always, you can find a fantastic selection of unusual gifts and souvenirs - including canned salmon, jewelry, hard to come by books, First Nations crafts, as well as children’s toys. Looking for a truly unique item? Choose from our wide variety of original art and Canadian made products, which can easily fit into a suitcase! Just a reminder that all Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society members receive 20% off most gift shop purchases. Our friendly staff members Lynne, Tish, Elizabeth and Lynn are here to welcome both shoppers and browsers alike. Come on in!

FREE fishermen’s tape rule with a $25.00 purchase (before members discount & taxes) while supplies last.

Open 7 days a week starting May 3rd
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday

Located at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada, parking lot.

Calling all foodies! The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market is excited to introduce Chef in the Market , a weekly event which will take place each Sunday at noon beginning May 11 th . Each week a professional chef will present a half hour cooking demonstration in the Market's outdoor kitchen. Market goers will have a unique opportunity to watch chefs work with seasonal foods available from vendors at the market.

Upcoming chefs this market season include Diane and Doug Clement (authors of the just released Start Fres h! ) , Nathan Hyam (author of New Thai Cuisine), Executive Chef Ken Iaci (Papi's Ristorante) and Tahera Rawji (author of Simply Indian and soon to be released Simply More Indian ), with many more chefs soon to be announced!

A weekly community celebration of food, culture and heritage, each market day promises to be a lively and memorable home grown event. The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market runs from May 4 through to September 28 , every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site's parking lot.

Leisa Yee , Co-Chair, Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market 604-880-9936

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.

The Niña, a replica 15th century caravel redonda, is considered the most authentic replica ship sailing today... http://www.thenina.com/

This elegant ship will make her voyage to Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site where she will be available for school tours from June 9 - 13, 2008. Your students will tour the Niña and relive Columbus' exciting journey of exploration to the New World!

The Niña was Christopher Columbus favourite ship, the one he very nearly died on in 1493, upon which he ultimately logged more than 40,000 km (25,000 miles).

Built in Brazil by the Columbus Foundation, ship-makers built this tribute to Columbus using the same kind of tools and techniques the original ship's builders would have used. In December 1991, the Niña left Brazil and sailed to Costa Rica on a 6,400 km (4,000 mile) unescorted maiden voyage to take part in the filming of the movie 1492, starring Gerard Dépardieu as Columbus. Since then, the ship has visited over 300 ports sailing out of her home port of Grand Caymen.

The public is invited to tour the ship between 9 am to 6 pm on a drop-in basis. Purchase tickets at the site. Tickets are Students: $3, Seniors: $4, Adults: $5.

Contact Brooke Lees at 604-718-8043 or blees@richmond.ca for more information on school tours.

Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3
604-718-8050

Public Tours: The public is also invited to tour the ship.
Fees: Students: $3, Seniors: $4, Adults: $5
Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3
604-718-8050
britannia@richmond.ca
www.richmond.ca

Yoga on the Dock - Tuesdays, July 8 - August 26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Thursday, July 10 - August 28, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Summer Concerts at Britannia -July 5, 19, August 2, 16, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
May 1 – Sept 30, “Industry on the Waterfront”

Britannia, a National Historic Site, is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Shipyard and surrounding buildings as an active wooden boat centre and waterfront park. Tours are being offered: Tuesday through Sunday 10am - 6pm.

Richmond Maritime Festival - Friday, August 15, 12 noon - 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, August 16 - 17, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Britannia Shipyard is the place to be for a celebration of our maritime heritage. With a floating exhibition of boats for your viewing pleasure, this year's festival is expected to be the best yet!!

Maritime displays, boat restoration, maritime demonstrations, ships, food, free kids' activities, live entertainment, maritime music and lots of family fun.

Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive Richmond, BC V7E 6P3 604-718-8050

We are now open Sundays from 12 noon to 3pm
inconjunction with the Sunday Farmers Market in
Steveston. We hope you will drop in to see the variety of
clothes and household goods available.

The store is located in the restored heritage church
building, 3731 Chatham Street at the corner of Chatham
and Second Ave in Steveston.

New volunteers are always welcome. If you are
interested in giving back to your community, please call
Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176.

You are low-income family with children who need to be looked after! You may be eligible for this government subsidy!

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

Catch of the Day at Fisherman’s Wharf is now online. Consumers can view available seafood daily in the below box. Sellers at the Sales Float, can call in their Catch at (604) 272-5539. (Editor note: Thanks to the newsletter sent to me by www.savvyinsider.ca, I was able to catch this information so people can call or visit them instead of calling me!! – Sue Girling)

Hi everyone….mark your calendars! We have chosen the date for THE 3 RD ANNUAL TEE CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 at Country Meadows Golf Club in Richmond After raising over $6000 for Touchstone Family Association in 2007 we are hoping to reach the $10,000 mark this year.

After listening to your positive feedback we have again dedicated our fundraising to Touchstone Family Association. Please visit their web site at www.touchfam.ca to learn more about all they do.

To save your spot, reply to this email to pre-register as an individual or with friends. Registration and details will follow but we do want to give our supporters from the past the opportunity to play as we are anticipating a sold out event this year. Remember this is a fun tournament for all levels of golfer.

Some new opportunities will be available for sponsorship in this year's Tee Cup.

Eighteen $300 hole sponsorships are available as well as the putting contest sponsor. This allows sponsors the opportunity to include their information or product in the goodie bags or at the place settings, run an activity or tasting at their hole, and receive signage highlighting their company on their hole. We will provide a $100 discount on sponsorship if you also register a foursome.

* Pass on the information to your friends and colleagues so we can get them more info and registration

Hope to hear from you soon,
Donna Janet Chris Linda Vivian
Women Making a Difference
Donna Price
Janet Clouston
Christine Campbell
Linda Macmillan
Vivian Smith

HELP WANTED
LAARA'S VACUUMS, 3981 Moncton St, 604-277-8487
Need part time sales lady, must be flexible in hours. Please contact Laara,

WORK WANTED
I am a multitalented Steveston student coming home from Cardiff University law school, in GB on July 1 and am looking for full or part time summer work, July and August or until I return. I have office and restaurant services experience, as well extensive computer skills, English is my first language. Resume and references available. Please contact me at: Cell: 07914865675 or ljgirling@telus.net or sunor@steveston.bc.ca