Winter in the Village Ongoing Events

DECEMBER 1 TO 31, 2024

Experience Winter in the Village this holiday season! Explore Richmond’s charming waterfront village, the perfect winter wonderland destination for locals and visitors. From decorated historic sites to special events – there’s a full menu of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.

Take a look at the list of ongoing events happening this winter holiday throughout the month of December 2024.

Ongoing Events

Holiday Displays

Sponsored by Tourism Richmond, Steveston Merchants Association, Steveston Insider and Steveston Tram and Steveston Museum and Post Office

Dates: December 1-31, 2024

Stroll through Steveston and enjoy dazzling holiday displays. Families and Kids are welcome to vote for their favourite holiday display while participating in the Spot Solomon the Seasonal Seal Scavenger Hunt! More details and the participation map can be found here.

Steveston Sips

Celebrate the season with specially curated festive drinks from participating locations in Steveston. Enter for a chance to win a $150 gift basket.

Happy sipping!

Dates: December 1-31, 2024

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Winter Tram

Presented by Steveston Heritage Sites

Dates: December 1-31

The Steveston Tram has been transformed for winter – climb abroad and explore the history of interurban travel in Richmond. Don’t miss the junior tram conductor dress-up station and strike a pose with the historic tram, all decked-out for the holidays. Open 10am to 4pm (Closed Mondays and Stat Holidays).

Steveston Festival of Trees

Presented by Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Dates: November 30 – January 5

Explore a forest of festive trees decorated by local merchants and organizations. Vote for your favourite tree by visiting the cannery (general admission applies) or submit your voting on their social channels. Voting can be done onsite (and is included in the cost of admission) or on their Facebook page between November 30th and December 31st. The winners will be announced early January.

Selfie Stations

Funded in partnership with the Motion Picture Industry

Dates: December 1-31

Visit these locations in Steveston and take selfies with Winter in the Village murals.
– Tourism Richmond Visitor Centre Kiosk
– Town Square Park
– Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Click here for the full Event Calendar