Britannia Shipyard Richmond BC

Britannia Shipyard (MAP )

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.

Britannia Shipyard

The 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.

Britannia Shipyard During Your Visit...

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.