Steveston Village Richmond, BC

Celebrate the season in Steveston Village!  Look out for 2024 Winter In The Village later this year.

Every December, Steveston Village comes together to ring in the festive season like no other. The historic village is bedecked with beautiful lights, banners, selfie stations, and holiday displays, there’s also an incredible program of events happening throughout the month. All coming together to make Winter in the Village a signature holiday event in Richmond!  

2023 saw the largest-ever Winter in the Village program, with new events and familiar favorites being enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. 

Here are some of the many amazing highlight events of Winter in the Village 2023: 

Steveston Girls Night Out 

Steveston Girls Night Out is an annual winter event which invites women to come out to Steveston to shop and socialize with their friends. Local retailers offer special deals on this fun night and 2023 saw the village at its bustling and vibrant best! 

Steveston Sips 

New for 2023, 15 participating locations around Steveston developed specially curated festive drinks exclusively available throughout December. With everything from Salted Caramel Mocha’s to ‘CranMerry’ Lemontini cocktails, the participating locations did not disappoint with their creations! 

Winter In The Village is made possible by the partnerships of the incredible businesses in Steveston, and we’re proud to have participated with them to make 2023 the biggest Winter In The Village to date. 

Santa Arriving in Steveston and Classic Car Parade 

In early December, Santa made his entrance by arriving in Steveston by boat at Fisherman’s Wharf. Newly added this year, was Photos with Santa, made available at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, as well as free entrance to the historic site. 

Steveston Festival of Trees 

The Steveston Festival of Trees allowed visitors and locals to explore a forest of festive trees decorated by local merchants and organizations. Presented by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, visitors were encouraged to vote for their favourite tree in-person or by submitting their vote on the Cannery’s social channels. 

Holiday Dog Parade and Dog Photos with Santa 

Presented by Steveston Merchants Association, Pathfinders Dog Ranch, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site and Tourism Richmond. 

Visitors and locals were invited to dress up their dogs and parade along Imperial Landing on December 10^th.  The parade ended at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, where owners and their dogs took pictures with Mr.  and Mrs. Claus outside. 

Winter In The Village is made possible by the partnerships of the incredible businesses in Steveston, and we’re proud to have participated with them to make 2023 the biggest Winter In The Village to date. Look out for details of the 2024 Winter In The Village later this year!