Winter in the Village, Steveston

When: November 19 to December 31, 2026. Highlights: Santa arrives by boat and the tree is lit on Sunday, November 29 (tree at 4:45 pm); free Winter Tram rides December 1 to 31, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Steveston Village, Steveston Village (Moncton St &amp; Bayview St area), Richmond
Cost: Mix of free and by-donation events. Some events (e.g. craft fair) do not list prices.
Official site: <a href="https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/events/winter-in-the-village/" rel="nofollow noopener ugc" target="_blank">visitrichmondbc.com

Six weeks of holiday events, lights and the free Winter Tram in Steveston

Event Start Date

November 19, 2026 10:00 am - December 31, 2026 9:00 pm

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Winter in the Village is Tourism Richmond's six-week holiday program in the fishing village of Steveston, filled with small-town events rather than one big festival. The season opens with a Girls Night Out shopping evening. The biggest day is Sunday, November 29, when Santa arrives by boat at Fisherman's Wharf, poses for photos at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (which offers free admission that day), and the village tree is lit outside the Steveston Tram. Later weekends bring a 100-vendor craft fair at the Net Shed, Songs in the Snow by donation in Town Square Park, Polar Express story times aboard the tram, a holiday celebration at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and a costumed dog parade. Horse-drawn carriage rides support the Richmond Christmas Fund. Most activities are free or by donation. Pair a visit with fish and chips on the wharf and a sunset walk at Garry Point Park.