With winter finally making its bitter retreat, and the return of the springtime sun, Steveston offers a host of reasons to get back out there and enjoy the community.
To help get you back in gear, Walk Richmond is offering $5 walking kits that include a pedometer, Richmond's Walking Guide Book and a current Walk Richmond schedule, perfect for walking around the village or taking a scenic walk along the dyke or around Garry Point.
For those who bundled up during the winter, the farmer's market invites you to come out and do some shopping for some community made crafts, foods and one-of-a-kind items.
"We're going to have almost 30 vendors inside and outside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery offering a lively mix of food and wares good for you and your soul," said Henry Pietraszek, manager of the Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market.
The warmer weather makes hanging around the docks a whole lot nicer and a reason to go down to check out the fresh seafood - bought right off the boats.
Salmon, prawns, shrimp, sardines, halibut, cod, tuna and other seasonal seafood, are just some of the fresh options to choose - pulled from our local waters.
For the more adventurous, spring marks the start of boat tours, where you'll be able to catch some beautiful scenery, enjoy the sea air, and explore the areas around the habour.
Bruce Livingston, owner of Steveston Eco Tours, said that, while it is slightly too early to catch a glimpse of the whales, it is prime season to spot California sea lions, as well as nestling eagles and plenty of other wildlife.
Finally, for those eager to get back to tending their gardens, the Prickly Pear and Super Grocer are stocked with fresh plants and flowers, including various hellebores (bedding plant able to withstand cold spring), known as Christmas rose, which can survive the still chilly nights.
Brian Gilmore, from the Prickly Pear, points out that starting mid-April, you have the all-clear to start planting your summer flowers.
And of course, Steveston offers all manner of restaurants, and unique shopping experiences, and coffee shops, so get out there and enjoy spring in Steveston.
