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Richmond's Gulf of Georgia Cannery re-opens on Monday

Richmond’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site re-opened on July 13 and is welcoming visitors back with limited services.
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Built in 1894 and preserved as a national historic site in the early 1980s, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston was one of the largest to operate along the waterfront. Flickr photo. Since 1986, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society has, along with support from Parks Canada, been responsible for the site and is today headed up by chair Dave Semple.

Richmond’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site re-opened on July 13 and is welcoming visitors back with limited services.

At this time, the museum, exhibits, gift shop and washrooms are open, while the Cannery film will be showing at a “limited capacity” in the theatre upon request.

While guided tours, group programs and events are suspended until Aug. 31., self-guided maps are still available in print and digitally for visitors.

“The health and safety of visitors and employees is of utmost importance to the Government of Canada,” said Mimi Horita, marketing and visitor services manager at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, in a statement.

“The cannery crew has been working hard to ensure the safe conditions for our staff and visitors.”

Safety protocols put in place include:

  • directional signage throughout the historic site
  • hand sanitizing stations at entry ways
  • designated doors for entry and exit
  • plexiglass shields at the front desk area
  • Increased cleaning of high-touch areas

The historic site is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit http://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/visit/covid-19