At the west end of Steveston, the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is a row of old boatworks, homes and bunkhouses on stilts over the Fraser River. For the holidays the site is lit up and the heritage buildings are decorated inside. On weekends, the Chinese Bunkhouse hosts free holiday crafts, a scavenger hunt and warm drinks.
Heritage Holidays at Britannia Shipyards runs November 28 to December 31, 2026, and it’s free.
Heritage Holidays 2026: Quick Facts
| Dates | November 28 to December 31, 2026 |
| Site hours | November 27 to December 24: Fridays to Sundays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed December 25 and 26. December 27 to 31: daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Crafts and scavenger hunt | Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 to December 20, plus December 27 to 31, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Chinese Bunkhouse |
| Where | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond |
| Cost | Free |
| Organizer | Steveston Heritage Sites |
| Official page | stevestonheritage.ca |
What’s On
- Holiday lights around the site.
- Decorated heritage buildings, with seasonal touches inside.
- Holiday crafts and a scavenger hunt in the Chinese Bunkhouse on weekends and December 27 to 31.
- Free warm drinks in the Bunkhouse.
Tips
- Go on a weekend for the crafts. Before Christmas the site is only open Fridays to Sundays.
- Come in the afternoon and stay until the lights come on before closing at 5:00 PM.
- Walk the boardwalk along the river into Steveston Village for dinner afterwards.
More in Steveston
Heritage Holidays is part of Steveston’s Winter in the Village. Santa arrives by boat at Fisherman’s Wharf on Sunday, November 29, with photos at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (Santa at the Cannery) and the village tree lighting at 4:45 PM. In December, the free Winter Tram opens on Moncton Street. More around the city is in Christmas in Richmond and Delta.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Heritage Holidays at Britannia Shipyards?
November 28 to December 31, 2026. Before Christmas the site is open Fridays to Sundays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Is it free?
Yes, including the crafts and warm drinks.
When are the crafts?
Saturdays and Sundays from November 28 to December 20, and daily from December 27 to 31, in the Chinese Bunkhouse.
Is it open on Christmas Day?
No. It’s closed December 25 and 26.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Steveston’s Winter in the Village
