The Best Landmarks in Richmond

Great for locals and tourists to learn how the fish boats were off loaded and the cannery process worked along with the wonderful history of Salmon fishing on the B.C. Coast. I also recommend going to the Britannia Ship yard first we’re some fishing boats had been built and repaired. This is a good spot to start in the morning then finish at the cannery museum followed by lunch on the waterfront. I live in Steveston and just did this with our friends from Holland and we had a great day The Museum you pay the shipyard is no charge with free parking.

This is a beautifully restored farmhouse with a quaint tea room that serves in English tea regularly during the summer. Visit the house and see how people lived at the turn of the century. There is a beautiful garden to wander in during the summer and many pieces of antique machinery and artifacts to view. We like to pick up some food items from one of the local shops and enjoy eating a picnic on a picnic bench under the large shady trees. If you check on the City of Richmond website you sometimes catch an event such as a plant sale or Family Farm Day. Once you have finished visiting the farm you can always go for a stroll along the dyke or head out on bikes to enjoy the river views.

What a gem of a place! I've been to a lot of historical museums and I have to say that the Brittania Shipyards is one of the most impressive municipally run museum I've seen. I wish that all students learning about Canadian history could have a field trip here, since it touches on several facets of our country's history. If you have the chance to visit, you must see tour the Murakami family home. The story of this family's connection to this site certainly touched my heart. You are so lucky Richmond for having such a beautiful place! Thank you to the volunteers who maintain this fantastic place for all of us to see, and who gave us a tour of this site.