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Description
- When: Saturday, August 22 – Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM both days
- Where: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, Steveston, Richmond, BC
- Cost: Free
- Hosted by: Richmond Maritime Festival
Now in its 23rd year, the Richmond Maritime Festival returns to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston for a weekend celebrating the city's nautical history. The free, family-friendly event brings together live music, maritime-themed kids activities, and a display of beautifully restored wooden boats and ships along the historic shipyards.
What to Expect
Wooden Boat & Ship Display
Beautifully restored wooden boats and ships are on display throughout the weekend at the historic shipyards site.
Live Music
Free live music runs throughout both days of the festival.
Maritime-Themed Kids Activities
A range of maritime-themed activities keeps younger visitors engaged across the weekend.
Plan Your Visit
- Event: Richmond Maritime Festival
- Date: August 22–23, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM both days
- Location: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, Steveston, Richmond, BC
- Admission: Free
- Website: richmondmaritimefestival.ca
Two decades in and still free, the Richmond Maritime Festival is an easy weekend stop in Steveston for anyone curious about the city's boatbuilding history — restored wooden vessels, live music, and family activities all included at no cost.
