The Gulf of Georgia Cannery honours the importance of Canada’s West Coast fishing history by sharing stories of the fishing industry and fishing communities through exhibitions, collections, and programs, and events.
Since the 1980s, the Society has worked in collaboration with Parks Canada to preserve the Cannery facility and is responsible for its interpretation through tours and educational programming, site promotion and regular maintenance.
In addition to operating the national historic site, the Society works to achieve its mission through other activities such as creating annual feature exhibitions related to fishing history and producing community events. In all activities, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is committed to working with the Steveston community to preserve its fishing heritage and local charm.
Located in the historic fishing village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is a Parks Canada site which presents the history of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. Built in 1894, the Cannery was once the largest building of its kind and the leading producer of canned salmon in British Columbia. Interactive exhibits bring to life the machines that once churned out millions of cans of salmon. Through guided tours, programs and exhibits, discover the history of the site and its people.
