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Mark the start of summer at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site with a family-friendly celebration. If you haven’t visited the Cannery in a while, now is the perfect time to visit. At the Welcoming the Sun event, visitors will enjoy an afternoon of FREE programming and entrance to this popular attraction in idyllic Steveston Village.

Welcoming the Sun celebrates Indigenous culture and the dynamic fishing history of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Visitors will enjoy live drumming and dance performances, Indigenous music, Coast Salish storytelling, and many authentic Indigenous vendors selling their goods. If you want to learn more about our local Indigenous cultures during National Indigenous History Month, which is in June, then this is the event to do so!

In addition to the lively events, film screenings will take place inside to delve deeper into the local history of the village and the Cannery.  Experience the splendor of the historic Cannery as your family explores the many hands-on and interactive exhibits to learn what life was like for the fishers and cannery processors who worked at the Cannery in its heyday. After you take in the sights, be sure to join the regularly scheduled Cannery Summer Experience tours guided by costumed interpreters.  Your family will love participating in community art projects and workshops during the Welcoming the Sun public event, and there may even be an opportunity for your art to be incorporated into a larger piece to be displayed in the community.

Entrance to this event is free and on a drop-in basis.

Know Before You Go: 

  • Paid parking is available at The Cannery. There is a bus drop-off nearby, as well as limited street parking.
  • Food and drink are not permitted inside the museum.
  • Admission is free from 12pm-4pm. Visitors are permitted to exit and re-enter on the same day during open hours.
  • Due to the location of The Cannery over the water, the building is often colder inside than the temperature outside. Dress appropriately!

Welcoming the Sun at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery:

When: June 15, 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Address: 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond
Website: gulfofgeorgiacannery.org