Steveston Questions and Answers

I'm visiting in October and I have some questions  Will the Farmer's and Artisans Market be open?
Will the stores be open?
Will there be a possibility that there will be Fish sales off the dock? or is ...

Estimated Population of the Steveston Area?  Hello there,

What's the current estimated population of residents within just the Steveston area?

Is there parking east of Steveston to access Finn Slough?  My walking group is planning a walk from Steveston to Finn's Slough and back, and because this is a long walk, we would like to know a place where we ...

Would love to turn Steveston into a Christmas Village during the season  Hi There! First I'd like to thank you for the wealth of information on this website. Although I have visited Steveton umpteen times, I am now a proud resident....

Anyone know what's up with the proposed Ladner bike ferry?  Hey there - just wanted to say great site! Me and my family have been Steveston residents since 1997 and we love it here! I have two young children (4 ...

Is the Richmond Savings Credit Union still in Steveston?  Is the Richmond Savings Credit Union still in Steveston? I can't seem to find their email or phone number. Thanks for your help. Reply : I don't recall ...

When is the 2007 Sardine Festival Going to be Held?  Just wondering if you know when this year's sardine festival is being held. We missed it last year and would like to mark it on our calendar for this ...

We're Looking For Ceramic Seagulls  Not sure if you can help me or not! I am trying to find the name of a shop in Steveston that sells ceramic seagulls. My mom received two as gifts and ...

Are There Any Synagogues in Steveston?  What a wonderful place to live. Can you tell me if there are any synagogues in the area please?

Looking For a Steveston History Page  Great Site. However, I was looking for information on the history of Steveston. Can't seem to find any. You know, first settlers, that sort of thing. Am ...

Where Can I Get These Commemorative Bricks?  While walking with my son—who lives in Steveston—we noticed that at Steveston Park that there were several bricks placed on the grounds that ...

How Do I Contact The Steveston Visitor Kiosk?  How do I contact Tourism Richmond's Steveston Visitor Kiosk? Reply : The Steveston Kiosk is closed during the cooler months. Doesn't open until May....

Looking For Video on Asayo Murakami  I'm hoping you can help me find a video made about a local woman from Steveston. Her granddaughter wrote and produced it, another granddaughter starred ...

Would Like to Find the Shop with Celtic Wear  I visited Steveston quite some time ago and was in a shop that had alot of Celtic wear, such as different tartan kilts and such. Do you have any info ...

Is the Steveston Hotel the Only Hotel in Steveston?  My family and I are thinking of coming for a night or two... is that hotel OK, or would you recommend something else? Also, are kids allowed to fish anywhere?...

Are pets allowed in Steveston?   Are pets allowed in Steveston? Reply : Of course! Regards, Dave Davis

Is Visiting Steveston Practical During YVR Stopover?  We will have several hours to spend at Vancouver International Airport soon. Would you please tell me whether a visit to Steveston between flights is ...

Can you help a visitor find a book about the fishing industry?  Hello,

I have received an email from a visitor who is looking for a book written by by a Steveston author. Perhaps you could help out.

Here is the ...

Is there a retirement home in Steveston for commercial fisherman?  Is there a retirement home in Steveston for commercial fisherman?
And where can I find more info.

janet_tynan@hotmail.com

Looking for a place to rent in Steveston - April 8 2011  how can i find a listing of apts or condo to rent in the village of steveston .i wish to live in steveston village for life

battyballs@yahoo.ca

Prawns  What time of year can we buy prawns from the boats?

Chatham Street  I'm researching if there is a historical reference for naming Chatham Street. Was this an early citizen? business?

Where can I find books on the history of Steveston?  Where would I find books for sale on Steveston? Reply : Thank you for asking, Don. Our Steveston Books page would be a good place to start.

Regards,...

Reader wants to know when the 2010 Wild BC Seafood Fest will be held  Would you please let me know all about the 2010 Sardine Festival? When will it be held? Where? And any further details you have. – Donna. Reply ...

Where are the Thrift Stores in Steveston?  Could you please tell me where the thrift store(s) are in Steveston? Reply : Thank you for asking, Marian. You will find Steveston thrift stores listed ...

Jewelry Designers Wish to Register for the Farmers' Market   We are jewelry designers living in Richmond and would like to take part as craft people for the summer farmers' market. We couldn't find a way to apply ...

Visitor missing Sena II in port  I visited Steveston warf many times last year and can't find the Sena II (they sell black cod, aka, sablefish). Would like to know if they will be back ...

Couple seeking short-term accommodations  My husband and I are planning a trip to BC for business/pleasure purposes. He is a professor of history at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish,...

Has anyone found my lost prescribed glasses?  Has anybody by any lucky chance picked up a brown eyeglass case containing prescribed multi-focal glasses, dark clip-on and neckband. Lost around Blenz ...

Will Steveston be hosting a Farmers' Market in 2009?  Will Steveston be hosting a Farmers' Market this year, 2009? Reply : Thanks for asking, Anneli. The answer is yes, in fact, the Market started May 24th ...

Busker looking for cheap parking in village  I am a busker and have to park my vehicle close to the tourist area in Steveston to perform. Can you please advise on where I can park cheaply as I don'...

Need accommodation in the village  Dave, I will be playing darts in the Senior Olimpics in September and am looking for accommodation. I would appreciate anything you can tell me. Thank ...

Will we be welcome with our dog?  We are planning a day in Steveston on Saturday, if the weather is nice. We are bringing our 7-month-old German Shepherd and staying at the pet friendly ...

Can I get to Steveston by bus?  I'm wondering if I can take Pacific Coach and local bus to get to Steveston. I'm taking ferry from Victoria. If it's possible, where should I take transit ...

Vender needs Market information for registration  Just wondering if there will be a farmer's market again throughout the summer. If there is, could I get the contact number and email for the person in ...

Family wishes to honor son's passing  Hi Dave, I wrote to you back in August, 2006 and at that time I was requesting a brick be placed for my son at the park in Steveston... and with your ...

What's the name of the Greek restaurant in downtown Steveston?  Hi, when we were up in Steveston last April we went to a delightful Greek restaurant in downtown Steveston. Do you have the name of that restaurant as ...

Where's that shop with all those British goodies?  I have a question. There used to be a shop on a street corner in Steveston that served all things British: sweets, food stuffs, all sorts of things. Is ...

What are the round dishes along the West Dyke Trail in Steveston  What are the contraptions we see out on the mud flats by the dyke there are quite a number of them going north/south the are circular dishes on wood construction ...

Visitor would like to see a list of Richmond farms  I recently read an item in the Vancouver Sun about farms in Richmond and where to buy locally grown food. I remember reading about a farm in Steveston,...

Pieces In Steveston a Great Place for Home Decor and Gifts  Would you know the name of the shop on Moncton Street that has distressed type country furniture, like white hutches and bed frames, plus other home decor?...

Reader requests easier route to Steveston Maps and Directions  It would be nice to have a readily identifiable place to click to find directions to the wharf. I had to do a lot of searching. - Darren Reply : Totally ...

Reader would like to see Steveston restaurant reviews  I was just wondering if you have every thought about having a restaurant review section, or at least some write-ups on the various restaurants. I just ...

Reader has lost contact with Sheila Tynan and Margaret Hobson  I am trying to get in touch with Sheila Tynan and Margaret Hobson residents of Steveston, BC. I am a friend of Sheila Tynan from Montreal and I have lost ...

Loves this site and wants to do something similar in Indiana  Hi Dave, Thanks for the tip on slide.com. I am another SBIer. I love your site and have been thinking about doing something like this for my local community....

Reader wants more information on Manoah Steves' offspring  Have been hunting for Manoah's offspring and was hoping you could help or point me in the right direction. Names, birthdates, etc. in particular. Thank ...

We are considering relocating to the Steveston  Hi Mr. Davis, My wife and I live in Whitehorse, Yukon. We are considering relocating to the Steveston area (due largely, in part, to your awesome website)...

SBI! colleagues want to know what tools I use to build Steveston iVillage  Hello Dave, We are Ian and Jo fellow SBIers and we love your site. We, too, want to add extra features to our website www.design-ideas-for-kitchens.com....

Where's the information on the history of Steveston?  Hi: Great Site! However, I was looking for information on the history of Steveston. Can't seem to find any. You know, first settlers, that sort of thing....

Disabled visitor wants to know more about Steveston parking  A group of us are going to Steveston on Monday the 14th of August. We will be visiting Treasure Cottage at 3800 Moncton Street for starters. My question ...

This reader is looking for fish and chip restaurants along the boardwalk  I would like to make a reservation for a group fo 21 seniors who would like to eat fish & chips at one of the restaurants along the boardwalk. Unfortunately,...

Any plans for a good quality produce store in Steveston?  Thank you for your very interesting website... smile. My fiance and I just purchased a house in the village and are very excited about the move. One thing ...

Site visitor would like to see more interactive FAQ pages  Why don't you assemble the Q & A section into a FAQ section. I enjoyed the few I read, but was looking for more volume since I find that people who do ...

Is there any "special place" we could park 20~30 Mustangs in Steveston?  The Mustang "club" that I belong to has cruises and we are planning one to Steveston. We were wondering if there is any "special place" we could park ...

Looking for a Condo in Steveston  Hi Everyone :) My husband, baby son and I are looking for a condo to rent in Steveston in the coming months. We are looking for a 2 bedroom. If you have ...

What is the name of the snow-capped mountain seen from Steveston?  I live in Steveston, and whenever I take a walk along the boardwalk/dike and turn to face the historic Murakami House, I see this large mountain. It can ...

Ths Reader Would Love to See a Farmer's & Artisan's Market Here  I would love to see a Steveston Artisan's and Farmers Market. We are one of the few communities that does not offer a market. Do you know of any plans ...

George's Greek Taverna Flew Under the Radar for This Young Visitor  Hi, I live in Steveston and I'm in grade 10 and lived here my whole life. I go to school here in Steveston and was looking for a specific number to order ...

Will I Be Close Enough to Take a Cab From YVR to Steveston?  Hello, Sorry to bother you with this question, but your website is great and I'd really like to visit Steveston. I'm just going to be at one of the Vancouver ...

I Need Booklets on Things to Do While in Richmond  We are planning to be in the area the first of August. We are coming with a car show and will be staying at the River Rock Casino and Resort. I'm interested ...

Who to Call for Harbor Moorage?  Where can I moor my 185 foot mini-cruise ship? Reply : Thanks for asking. The people you need to contact are at the Steveston Harbour Authority , +1-...

When's a Good Time to Visit Steveston?  Hello, I am planning on visiting Steveston this weekend and was wondering if everything was still open. I have never been to Steveston before and plan ...

Where Are the Steveston Bed and Breakfast Accommodation?  I am looking for B&B accommodation in the Steveston area over Christmas. Can you help me? Agnes Reply : Thanks for asking, Agnes. The bed and breakfast ...

Is It Really 2 km Around Garry Point Park?  Is it really 2 km around Garry Point Park? I run the trail 3 times in 1/2 an hour in the mornings and it seems shorter to me... maybe I'm just getting ...

Will There Be a Canada Day Parade in Steveston?  I have a question regarding Canada Day in Steveston. Will there be a parade this year in Steveston? If so, what time and where? Reply : Thanks for asking,...

Is There a Map for Steveston Village?  Does the Village have a map of the area for visitors? I am particularly interested in a map showing bike trails in and around Steveston. Reply : Thanks ...

Can Steveston's Interurban Tram be Rented?  As I, too, hold residence in lovely Steveston, I am hoping that you can help me. I remember that there was an Interurban tram that ran during the summer ...

Where Would I Find the British Food and Confections Store?  I need the phone number for a store in Steveston that sells British food and confections. Reply : Thanks for asking. The shop you're referring to used ...