Getting to the Festival

The 78th anniversary Steveston Salmon Festival is taking place across Steveston Village. Check out the festival map and the parade route. There are multiple ways to get here and we encourage all visitors to choose a sustainable method of transport where possible. Here are a few suggestions:

ON FOOT:

If it’s possible, walk to the festival! There’s lots to explore, so taking a stroll to the festival and throughout the grounds is a great way to get in your daily steps.

ON BIKE:

The ride into Steveston includes many great bike routes. Take the path along the waterfront to start your day at the Britannia Zone or ride down the Railway corridor. Bring your bike and store it in one of our two bike valets. No bike lock needed as this will be a secured compound and operated just like a coat check. You can also leave your strollers here too. Don’t forget your helmet!

  • 9AM–7PM: Wheel Watch, located on the festival grounds east of the Community Police Station
  • 10AM–7:30PM: Steveston Bike Valet, located at the Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site parking lot

SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION:

A convenient, FREE shuttle service available to make it easy for you to attend the festival. There are two lines: Route A between Richmond City Hall and Britannia Shipyards, and Route B between West Richmond Community Centre and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

ROUTE A: Operates from 9:00AM–7;30PM with departures approximately every 20 minutes

Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Rd.)

  • Park and Ride available with parking on-site
  • 5-minute walk from Richmond-Brighouse Canada Line Station
  • The shuttle goes to Britannia Shipyards
  • First bus departs at 9:00AM; last bus departs at 7:00PM

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site (5180 Westwater Dr.)

  • A 10-minute walk to the morning parade route and festival grounds
  • The shuttle goes to Richmond City Hall
  • First bus departs at 9:20AM; last bus departs at 7:30PM

ROUTE B: Operates from 12:30PM–7PM with departures approximately every 20 minutes

West Richmond Community Centre (9180 No. 1 Rd.)

  • Park and Ride available with parking on-site
  • The shuttle goes to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
  • First bus departs at 12:30PM; last bus departs at 7:00PM

Gulf of Georgia Cannery (12138 Fourth Ave.)

  • A 5-minute walk to the festival grounds
  • Shuttle goes to the West Richmond Community Centre
  • First bus departs at 12:50PM; last bus departs at 7:30PM

*One accessible bus will run this line.

More car-free transportations options to Steveston are the Richmond Discovery Shuttle or if you are using pedal power, securely store your ride for free at the located at Chatham St and 4th Ave.

To explore the Steveston Salmon Festival in its entirety, the Festival Shuttle is the recommended mode of transportation. 

Download the Festival Shuttle Schedule.

TAKE PUBLIC TRANSIT:

Translink will be running a modified bus schedule for July 1st. Please visit their website for more details.

DRIVE YOUR CAR:

If you are planning on driving, please try to carpool! Parking at the festival will be extremely limited and there will be multiple road closures during the big day. Please see the Road Closure Map and Festival Parking page for more details.

ACCESSIBLE PARADE SEATING:

A limited number of seats will be located west of the front entrance to the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street.