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STEVESTON INSIDER Publisher's Note ___ Guide to Shops, Services, Food & Events __
Greetings, Steveston!
As summer begins to wind down, there's still plenty happening around our waterfront village before fall arrives. The 79th annual Steveston Salmon Festival was a fantastic way to celebrate Canada Day. Next up are the Richmond Maritime Festival and Culture Days, along with three remaining dates for the Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market. The Steveston Dragon Boat Festival will not take place in 2026, as organizers have postponed the event due to regional scheduling challenges and other major local events. The Steveston Merchants Association (SMA) continues its outreach as we work toward establishing a Business Improvement Area. Plan to attend the next information session on August 20, featuring a special guest speaker from BIA BC. Local government elections will be held on October 17, when voters will elect one Mayor, eight Councillors and seven School Trustees. Be sure to make your voice heard. It is great to see filming return to the village with productions including The Probability of Miracles and Fender.
and his family, the team behind Village Curry. What began as Harpreet’s dream of opening an authentic Indian restaurant has grown into one of Steveston’s favourite dining destinations. Since opening in 2021, their commitment to quality food, innovation and community has led to a second location in Surrey and a move to a larger waterfront space on Bayview Street. For decades, visitors have lined up at Granville Island to enjoy Lee’s Donuts, a Vancouver favourite known for its handmade treats and cherished family recipe. In this issue, we introduce you to Pam, the local owner who brought Lee’s first Richmond location to Steveston in 2024. Learn why Steveston was the perfect fit for Lee’s Donuts and how the shop has become a favourite stop along the boardwalk. We also welcome three new businesses to the village, Astra Learning Academy, Dona Donair, Richlea Bakery, and Snack Corner. After several years of serving Steveston, Kun's Omakase Bar will be relocating to River Rock Casino, where it will reopen under the new name Koi. As we look ahead to fall, plans are already underway for two of the village's favourite traditions: the Steveston Scarecrow Crawl and Trick-or-Treating in the Village. We hope you enjoy this issue of Steveston Insider, and we'll see you around the village.
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From a Dream to a Steveston Favourite Story by Sarah Gordon | Photos by Sandra Steier & Carolynne Palla When Harpreet and Jagwinder Gill opened Village Curry on Moncton Street in April 2021, they were fulfilling a dream that had been years in the making. The couple moved to Canada in 2015 in search of a better future. They spent their early years in Canada working multiple jobs while settling into their new lives and creating opportunities for their two children.
Opening a restaurant was always a long-term goal for Harpreet, but balancing work, family responsibilities and building a new life meant that dream had to wait. "As the kids grew into young adults and started chasing their own dreams, I felt inspired to finally give my dream a chance too. Cooking has always been a passion for me; it is deeply connected to our culture, family, and home life." As Steveston residents, the Gills saw the area as an ideal place to open a restaurant. “Steveston is a food hub in Richmond,” Harpreet says. “Not only local residents but also many visitors love to come here for the food.”
From the beginning, Village Curry was a true family effort. It began as a small takeout-focused restaurant. Harpreet and Jagwinder worked in the kitchen while their daughter, Nimrat, son, Abhay, and niece, Anureet, helped at the front of the restaurant. As Nimrat and Abhay pursued their own professions, Anureet and her husband 8
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Gurshan took on greater roles in the business, serving as managers at the Steveston and Surrey locations. "We still remember our very first customer. An older gentleman riding by on his bike stopped in for a cup of tea and some naan on our opening day,” he recalls. “It sounds like such a simple order, but at the time, it created complete excitement and chaos in the kitchen because it was our family’s very first order ever running a restaurant. Looking back, moments like that really shaped the way we approached the business.”
Community support has helped Village Curry grow steadily over the years. Village Curry expanded to open a second restaurant in Surrey in May 2023. In June 2025, the Steveston location moved into a larger space on Bayview Street. "Our goal was simply to build something stable and serve good food consistently," Harpreet says. Over time, that consistency attracted
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customers from farther afield, and the original location could no longer meet demand. “Expansion happened very organically over time rather than being part of some large business plan from the start. From the outside, it may have looked like rapid growth, but for us, it felt like years of steady work, long hours and slowly building trust within the community." The Steveston restaurant features a proper kitchen, increased dine-in seating, a larger team, a liquor bar, patio seating with a waterfront view and an expanded menu. Today, Village Curry offers more than 165 menu items. One of the things that makes the restaurant different is the development of 14 different curry bases that can be paired with different proteins and vegetables, giving customers greater variety and flexibility.
"We're always testing new ideas and refining dishes.” “A big inspiration behind that has been creativity and wanting to offer something unique while still staying true to authentic flavours.”
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Among the restaurant's most popular dishes are its three styles of butter chicken, methi malai curry, chicken tikka masala, rara lamb and shahi paneer. The menu also features clayoven roasted meats, biryani, fresh naan and vegetarian and vegan dishes. Lunch specials include fish and chips topped with masala, butter curry packs and Punjabi quesadillas, a fusion of Mexican and Indian cuisines. Harpreet’s own favourites include fish tikka, mushroom duplex, methi malai paneer, and Lahori chicken kadahi. Anureet recommends the paneer makhmali tikka, a unique dish they invented at home. For first-time visitors, they recommend starting with the fish tikka, followed by the restaurant’s classic butter chicken served with garlic naan. Spice levels can be adjusted from mild to extra hot, with staff often guiding first-time diners through the menu to help match dishes to personal preference.
location, Village Curry remains grounded in the same approach it started with. “Our recipes were developed through our own experience and experimentation rather than copied from somewhere else,” Harpreet says. “We also offer a large variety of appetizers and dishes that are not common at most Indian restaurants in the Lower Mainland. Numerous guests tell us our curries taste noticeably different from what they usually find elsewhere, and we take a lot of pride in that.” Village Curry 3791 Bayview Street Richmond, BC V7E 0A4 778-776-6660 villagecurry.ca
The encouragement of Steveston residents has been central to the restaurant’s success. “Their trust, encouragement and loyalty have helped us grow from a small family-run operation into what we are today.” Seeing longtime customers return, often bringing the next generation with them, is especially meaningful. “Many of our customers have been with us since the beginning and their encouragement has helped shape our growth. What we love most is seeing the reaction when someone tries our curry for the first time,” he says. “That moment of surprise is what we work for.” A year after opening its Bayview Street 10
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LEE'S DONUTS STEVESTON: Donuts With a View
Story by Sarah Gordon | Photos submitted & by Carolynne Palla Visiting Lee’s Donuts is a quintessential Steveston experience. As you approach the glass-fronted waterfront bakery, the irresistible aroma of warm sugar and freshly fried dough draws you inside. Few storefronts can rival its picturesque setting, where handcrafted donuts and river views come together. For franchisees Pam Capitulo and Graham Slack, both raised in Richmond, the setting was a natural fit. “We always take visitors to Steveston,” says Pam. “It’s such an idyllic place. We love the community.” They knew this was the place to open their franchise. The Steveston location will celebrate its second anniversary in September.
Lee’s Donuts is a Vancouver success story. Founded by Alan and Betty-Ann Lee, the small family-run shop opened in the Granville Island Public Market in 1979. Over the years, it became a Vancouver staple, known for lineups of donut enthusiasts eagerly anticipating Lee’s signature classics. 16
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In 2018, a group of local entrepreneurs took over the brand, aiming not to reinvent it but to build on what already existed. Willowbrook Mall became the first franchise location, followed by Steveston. Lee’s Donuts has now grown to 12 locations. Alan passed away in 2014, but the family legacy he and BettyAnn built continues to shape the company’s growth. Betty-Ann remains proud that Lee’s Donuts is expanding into new neighbourhoods while still honouring its roots. The Steveston donut shop was designed to feel like it belonged on the waterfront. Nautical touches echo the fishing village outside, while reclaimed wood defines much of the interior. The wood came from an old barn and was carefully restored and milled by a local craftsman. “We wanted the space to feel warm, authentic, and reflective of Steveston’s history,” Pam explains. “Using reclaimed barn wood felt like a meaningful way to pay homage to the community’s heritage. Knowing the wood was restored through a program that helped people earn community service hours made it even more special.” August 15 - October 1, 2026
One feature was never up for debate. The openconcept kitchen was a must in the design so customers can watch the process of making and serving fresh donuts daily. That decision has become central to the shop’s identity. Visitors often pause at the glass to see the dough being cut, fried, and glazed before their eyes. Lee’s Donuts recently introduced a new premium coffee program featuring rich, full-bodied beans with smooth chocolate notes. The blend was carefully selected to complement the bakery’s signature handcrafted donuts, giving customers another reason to stop in for a morning coffee before strolling through Steveston Village, or to enjoy a fresh donut and coffee along the waterfront.
The original recipes remain at the heart of the business. The work begins long before the waterfront
wakes up. Between 5 and 6 a.m., bakers begin preparing dough using the original Lee’s recipes. Both cake and yeast donuts are made fresh throughout the day, with batches constantly moving from the fryer to the finishing table. Pam and Graham both went through donut training. “It was definitely one of the highlights,” she says with a laugh. Learning the process allowed them to train their own team and maintain consistency. On weekends, the Steveston shop normally serves more than 650 new and returning customers. The honey dip remains the bestseller, a staple since the earliest days of Lee’s Donuts. “It’s hard to keep them in stock,” Pam says. Since opening, the Steveston shop has quickly become part of the community. Lee’s Donuts has taken part in local events, including the Steveston Icebreaker 8K, where the donut mascot Johnny Glaze made an appearance, and has partnered with businesses such as A Monkey Tree and the Steveston Hotel. The shop also supports school and sports fundraisers and participates in events like the OneAbility Games at the Richmond Oval. “I really enjoy being part of the Lee’s Donuts family,” she says. “The company is about being part of communities: building relationships, creating traditions, and making meaningful connections that extend far beyond the products we sell.”
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Cookie Monster is a top seller, while sprinklecovered donuts remain a favourite for younger customers. Cheesecake-topped varieties also continue to grow in popularity. The shop also accepts pre-orders for weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations, with custom designs available for special events. When asked what makes the ultimate donut, Pam doesn't hesitate. "It has to be perfectly round, with the perfect amount of toppings and golden crispiness."
National Donut Day exceeded their wildest dreams. “On June 5, we had people lined up outside the door before we opened, and that continued until we closed,” Pam recalls. “We served 450 customers in just over nine hours.” Canada Day brought a similar pace, but with a different atmosphere. For the first time, the team set up a tent in the Spirit of Steveston zone. Donuts sold steadily throughout the day as staff carried trays through the crowds. “It was such a fun experience,” she says. “We had to restock our donuts a few times, and people kept stopping to say how amazing everything smelled.” One of Pam’s favourite parts of the day wasn’t the sales, but the people. “We served nearly 1,000 customers and met so many first-time Lee’s Donuts fans. It was wonderful to be able to share that experience with them.”
The Steveston store is always experimenting with new ideas. This summer, Lee’s Donuts expanded into the Richmond Night Market, where it served its bestselling honey dip along with donut bites, available exclusively at the market. For Pam, the most meaningful part of the work isn’t the scale of production or the success of seeing long lineups; it’s the small moments inside the shop. “I love seeing kids’ reactions when they look through the display case.” Judging by the steady stream of people popping in for their favourite donut or simply stopping by to watch the bakers at work, Steveston has welcomed Lee’s Donuts with open arms. Lee's Donuts 4180 Bayview St, #110 Richmond, BC V7E 6S1 Phone 604-284-1600 leesdonuts.ca
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POP-UP ART SHOWS The highly successful Pop Up Art Shows continue at the Steveston Museum and Post Office, showcasing the work of talented local artists. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and support the local art community. The featured artists change monthly, and a portion of the sales supports Steveston Historical Society programs and events. August: John Beatty & Anne Primeau September: Marv and Arlene Skelton & Patti Tan October: Micah Groberman & Sarah Glen and Bea Martin
STEVESTON VINTAGE FAIR The Steveston Vintage Fair continues in August in Town Square Park, next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office with more vintage vendors and upcycled vintage creations. When: Sundays, August 16 & 30. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CULTURE DAYS Enjoy a free outdoor concert by the Camilli String Quartet, performing a wide range of musical styles with engaging commentary. While you listen, watch local en plein air artists bring their canvases to life before your eyes. This is a drop-in event in Town Square Park, next to Steveston Museum, presented in partnership with the Community Arts Council of Richmond. When: Sunday, September 20. Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
STEVESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY On July 26, the Steveston Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary with a community party in Town Square Park. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our donors, sponsors, local merchants, and volunteers for their incredible generosity, support, and dedication. This celebration would not have been possible without you. Since 1976, the Society has been preserving and sharing Steveston’s stories. Help support the next 50 years. Donate online: canadahelps.org/en/charities/steveston-historical-society
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What is a Business Improvement Area (BIA)? A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a non-profit organization representing businesses and commercial property owners within a defined area. A BIA is created through a City bylaw and funded through a shared contribution from commercial properties within the district. The City collects these funds and the BIA uses them to support programs that benefit the area.
Purpose To support the business district through: • Marketing and promotion • Events and community activities • Streetscape improvements • Advocacy with the City on issues such as parking, safety, and infrastructure
Why Form a BIA in Steveston Village? About 40 businesses currently fund marketing, events, and beautification in the village, supported by volunteer time and effort. This model has worked for many years but is difficult to sustain. A BIA creates a fair and stable funding model, allowing the district to support marketing, events, beautification, and advocacy that benefits the entire business area. This approach helps strengthen the commercial district and support long-term property value.
What Can a BIA Do for Steveston Village? • Marketing and promotion that brings more customers to Steveston businesses. • Events and seasonal programming that attract shoppers, families, and visitors to the village. • Improved streetscapes and storefronts that strengthen the appearance of the commercial district. • Advocacy with the City on issues such as parking, lighting, safety, and infrastructure. • Village branding and destination marketing that positions Steveston as a place to shop, dine, and visit. • Business support and collaboration that helps local businesses grow and succeed. 28
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Why Now? Steveston has grown into one of Richmond’s most recognized business and visitor destinations. A BIA would provide the structure and resources needed to support the village long term, with coordinated marketing, consistent programming, and a unified voice working with the City.
BIAs support many of Metro Vancouver’s most successful commercial districts, including Kerrisdale, South Granville, and Downtown Vancouver.
STEVESTON VILLAGE BIA BOUNDARY PROPOSED
How is a BIA Funded? • A Business Improvement Area is funded through a shared contribution from commercial properties within the district. • Each property contributes a portion of the annual budget based on its assessed property value. • For example, if a property represents 1% of the total assessed value within the BIA boundary, it would contribute 1% of the annual budget. • The City collects these funds and the BIA uses them to support marketing, events, beautification, and district initiatives that benefit the area. • Important: A BIA can only be established through a City bylaw following a formal notification and approval process with all affected property owners.
Did You Know? There are 22 BIAs in Vancouver and more than 500 across Canada supporting local commercial districts. Many of Metro Vancouver’s most successful commercial districts operate with BIAs. Learn more about Business Improvement Areas: bia.bc.ca For more information or to discuss the proposed BIA: info@stevestonmerchants.com
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Est. 2002
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August 15 - October 1, 2026
604-274-7224
150-12211 First Avenue, Steveston
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FOOD & DRINK Cafes | Restaurants
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Aloha Hawaiian Grill 110-3900 Bayview St 604-370-3033 alohahawaiiangrill.ca
Opening Soon! Cheng Chinese Cuisine 130-12420 No. 1 Rd
B & P Ice Cream & Coffee 100-12220 Second Ave 604-325-9837
Dairy Queen 140-11099 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7175 dairyqueen.com
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine 4100 Bayview St 778-839-5711 baanlao.ca
Dave’s Fish & Chips 3460 Moncton St 604-271-7555 davesfishandchips.com
Best Bite Indian Cuisine 10-3891 Chatham St 604-370-4949 bestbiteindiancuisine.ca Blenz Coffee 105-3900 Bayview St 604-272-0777 blenz.com Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant 140-3866 Bayview St 604-275-7811 bluecanoerestaurant.com Breakfast Table 120-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-285-6018 breakfasttable.ca Britannia Brewing Steveston 250-12240 Second Ave 604-270-9252 britanniasteveston.ca Cannery Cafe 3711 Moncton St 604-285-9997
Catch Kitchen + Bar (ad p. 34) 200-3866 Bayview St 604-284-1222 catchkitchen.com Chef's Playground 170-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-8079 chefsplayground.ca CHJ Bistro 230-12240 First Ave 604-227-0207
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Kari House 130-3900 Bayview St 604-275-5274 karihouse.com Kisamos Greek Taverna 3420 Moncton St 604-277-5626 kisamostaverna.com Kove Kitchen 140-3900 Bayview St 604-628-2500 kovekitchen.com
Diplomat Bakery 105-6168 London Rd 604-241-9134 diplomatbakery.com
Kuroki Kitchen 110-3880 Chatham St 604-616-1323
New! Dona Donair 3804 Moncton St
Lavash Seaside Grill / Anar 108-3800 Bayview St 604-284-0906 lavashseasidegrill.com
Enishi Japanese Kitchen 140-12251 No. 1 Rd 236-480-2115 FreshSlice Pizza 115-3866 Bayview St 604-370-9339 freshslice.com John's Pan Pizza 120-12420 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4404 johnspanpizza.com Garry Point Grill & Fish 'N' Chips 12771 Seventh Ave 604-370-8696 garrypointfishandchips.com Gmen At Steveston Ramen Shop 3711 Bayview St 604-275-4636 gmenatsteveston.com Hog Shack Cook House 160-3900 Bayview St 604-272-7264 hogshack.ca Ichiro Japanese 110-12011 Second Ave 604-277-1150 ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca
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Little Mexico Cantina 3131 Chatham St 604-272-5123 littlemexicocantina.com Mega Sushi 100-3131 Chatham St 604-447-0773 megasushi.ca Milky Snow 115-3900 Bayview St 604-278-1778 Moncton Pizzeria 3680 Moncton St 604-284-0415 Nyonya House 110-3866 Bayview St 778-919-3866 nyonya.richmondpos.com
O’Hare's GastroPub (ad p. 14) 5031 Steveston Hwy 604-277-2305 ohares.pub Okome 150-11099 No. 1 Rd 604-370-2270 okome.ca
August 15 - October 1, 2026
FOOD & DRINK Cafes | Restaurants ... con’t New! Snack Corner 3995 Moncton St 236-235-2268
Timmy Kitchen 100-3791 Bayview St 604-275-1112 timmykitchen.com
Oretachi Japanese Curry 150-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-284-2999 oretachicurry.com
Starbucks Coffee 4011 Bayview St 604-204-0288 starbucks.ca
Toast to Coast Brunch Bar 130-3760 Moncton St 604-370-5550 toasttocoast.ca
Outpost Mini Donut Company 110-12240 Second Ave 604-448-0005 outpostminidonutco.com
Steveston Bakery 12231 No. 1 Rd 604-271-3656 stevestonbakery.com
Uncle 3480 Moncton St 604-285-6667
Pajo’s 3500 Bayview St (on water) 604-272-1588 pajos.com
Steveston Built 130-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-447-4420 stevestonbuilt.com
Pierside Deli 115-3800 Bayview St 604-448-0071
Steveston Coffee Company 110-3511 Moncton St 604-275-1983 stevestoncoffee.com
Pizza Factory 120-12020 First Ave 604-233-7777 pizzafactoryrichmond.ca Rocanini Coffee Roasters 115-3900 Moncton St 604-284-5126 rocanini.com Sanctuary Café 160-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-340-3688 santuarycafeyvr.com
Steveston Hotel Cafe 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 stevestonhotel.ca Steveston Pizza Co. 100-3400 Moncton St 604-204-0777 stevestonpizza.com Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton St 604-271-5252
Shady Island Seafood Bar
& The Wee's Thai Kitchen 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com Shintaro Japanese 230-3791 Bayview St 604-284-5253 shintarosushi.ca
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Subway 3-3740 Chatham St 604-274-8850 subway.com The Village Burgery 105-3800 Bayview St
Opening Soon! Vietnamese Alley 115-3800 Bayview St Village Books & Coffee House 130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601
Village Curry
(story p. 8-10) 210-3791 Bayview St 778-776-6660 villagecurry.ca
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Ora Sushi 120-3651 Moncton St 604-284-3880 orasushi.com
Village Sushi Bar 150-13020 No. 2 Rd, 604-271-1067 Vogue Cafe 130-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-370-4444 Waves Coffee 120-12231 First Ave 604-448-9283 wavescoffee.ca Wharf & Flame 120-4020 Bayview St 778-297-8688 wharfandflame.com
Specialty | Grocery | Liquor Damien’s Belgian Waffles 2-3891 Chatham St 604-304-2884 damienswaffles.ca
August 15 - October 1, 2026
D Original Sausage Haus 130-12000 First Ave 604-447-5545 doriginalsausagehaus.com
Hayat Supermarket 10991 No. 1 Rd 236-888-2122 hayatsupermarket.ca
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FOOD & DRINK Specialty | Grocery | Liquor Lee's Donuts
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(story p. 16-18) 110-4180 Bayview St 604-284-1600 leesdonuts.ca
Sinfully The Best (ad p. 2) 110-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-272-2655 sinfullythebest.com
O’Hare’s Liquor Store Something Sweet (ad p. 14) 5031 Steveston Hwy 604-241-8513 ohares.pub
Original Pure Water 115-3571 Chatham St 604-277-7873
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New! Richlea Bakery 140-12240 Second Ave 604-907-7655 richleabakery.com Sally’s Homemade Ice Cream 120-12240 Second Ave 604-300-2217
160-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-370-7088 ilikesomethingsweet.com Sprinkles Gelato & Dessert 105-12231 Bayview St 604-370-0330 Steveston's Best of British 110-12031 First Ave 604-370-3375 stevestonsbestofbritish.com Steveston European Food 120-12220 Second Ave (lane) 604-271-3635 Steveston Fish Shoppe 100-3420 Moncton St 604-277-3135 Steveston Landing Fish 102-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4746
Sanjay's Foods 200-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-241-9344 sanjayfoods.ca
Steveston Liquor Store 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 stevestonhotel.ca
Save-On-Foods 12088 Third Ave 604-272-8852 saveonfoods.ca
Steveston Pure Water 7-3740 Chatham St 604-272-8850 stevestonpurewater.com Steveston Sweet Shoppe 120-12031 First Ave 604-370-3357 Sweet Surrender Gelato 108-12211 No. 1 Rd 604-227-2504 sweetsurrendergelato.com The Juice Truck 12151 First Ave 604-285-5404 thejuicetruck.ca The Sweet Spot 110-12000 First Ave 604-370-6105 thesweetspotbakery.ca Timothy’s Frozen Yogurt 104-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7547 timothysfrozenyogurt.ca Windsor Meats 190-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-274-6328 windsormeats.com
SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Shoes | Accessories
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Bare Basics Lingerie 3871 Moncton St 604-271-5330 barebasicslingerie.com
Mia Boutique 120-3531 Bayview St 604-279-8936 miaboutique.ca
Stepin Out 105-3900 Moncton St 604-284-3611 stepinout.ca
Jet-Lag Travel Fashion 110-12031 Second Ave 604-277-3331 jet-lagtravelfashion.com
Nest Designs 3580 Moncton St 866-681-9298 nestdesigns.com
Steve’s Board & Apparel 160-12240 Second Ave 604-274-7952 stevesboardshop.com
Lulu Island Designs 118-3800 Bayview St 604-275-0558
Seas On Shore
Steveston Village Maternity 110-3911 Moncton St 778-297-7379 svmaternity.com
(ad p. 12) 150-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5822
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SHOP - RETAIL Specialty Stores Nikaido Gifts 150-3580 Moncton St 604-275-0262 nikaidogifts.com
Balloon Place 100-12211 First Ave 604-284-2565 balloonplace.ca
Pacific Net and Twine 3731 Moncton St 604-274-7238 pacificnetandtwine.com
Beau Monde 117-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7969
Pharmasave Steveston Village 105-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-232-0159 stevestonpharmasave.com
Cannery Store 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9006 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org Dancing Florista 100-12211 First Ave 778-895-5808 dancingflorista.com Dub Dub Toys 4-3740 Chatham St 778-954-6657 dubdubtoys.com Floria Gifts 170-3580 Moncton St 604-783-4596 Glass House Optical 110 - 3591 Chatham St 604-330-3789 theglasshouseboutique.ca Hackney Nine 130-3651 Moncton St 604-897-4729 hackneynine.com Hoya Home Living 12115 First Ave 604-274-3787 Juvelisto 120-3500 Moncton St 604-241-7376 juvelisto.com Moncton Craft House 3831 Moncton St 604-238-5243
August 15 - October 1, 2026
Phoenix Art Workshop 8-3891 Chatham St 604-448-1860 phoenixartworkshop.com Prickly Pear Garden Centre 12311 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4717 pricklypear.ca
Steveston Pharmacy 101-3811 Chatham St 604-271-2820
Steveston Village Post Office (ad p. 26) 3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868 historicsteveston.ca
Super Grocer Pharmacy
(ad p. 13) 130-3591 Chatham St 604-274-7878 supergrocer.ca The Medicine Shoppe 11-3993 Chatham St 778-297-5777 medicineshoppesteveston.ca
Sage & Sienna Boutique 125-3531 Bayview St sageandsienna.ca
Village Bikes 3891 Moncton St 604-274-3865 village-bikes.ca
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy 120-12088 Third Ave 604-272-9741 saveonfoods.ca
Village Books & Coffee House 130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601
Serendipity’s 12111 First Ave 604-275-1683 serendipitysbackyard.ca Shooting Star Gift Shop 119-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6710 Shoppers Drug Mart 3868 Steveston Hwy 604-288-6343 shoppersdrugmart.ca
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A Monkey Tree 3851 Moncton St 604-448-9234 amonkeytree.com
Wander Bike Rentals 101-12071 First Ave 778-952-1389 Wong's Greenhouse & Nursery 11140 No. 2 Rd 604-278-1028 wongsgreenhouse.com Your CPAP Shop 3-3891 Chatham St 604-242-3160 yourcpapshop.com
Splash Toy Shop 140-3580 Moncton St 604-241-0234 splashtoyshop.ca Steveston Book Store 3760 Moncton St 604-274-3604
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SHOP - RETAIL Thrift Shops / Consignment / Auctions
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Bon Retour 3806 Moncton St 604-370-1951 bonretour.com Jade d'Art Auction House 3551 Moncton St 604-356-2907 jadeartauction.com
(ad p. 22) 3731 Chatham St 604-271-1551 rhhaux.ca
Treasure Cottage Secondhand 3800 Moncton St 604-274-8866 sbsbc.org
Steveston Thrift Shop Society (ad p. 27) 3560 Moncton St 778-960-3560 stevestonthriftshop.com
SERVICES Beauty, Hair, Spa Alen’s Golden Scissors 6-3740 Chatham St 604-274-4247
DNA Esthetics 150-12000 First Ave 778-999-7101
Allranel Day Spa 107-3531 Bayview St 604-273-6916
Earth, Wind & Spa 180-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-0767 earthwindspa.com
Arrz 2 120-3571 Chatham St 604-272-0041
ASK Hair Studio
Hair by Lenny 115-3631 Chatham St 604-241-1755
(ad p. 21) 150-3900 Bayview St 604-241-8600 askhairstudio.com
La Bella 125-3800 Chatham St 604-910-0219 medispalabella.com
Bellatudo 140-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-785-1476 bellatudo.com
Lanmay Beauty & Spa 240-3791 Bayview St 604-808-7779
Elite Barbershop 130-12240 Second Ave 778-814-7363 elite-barbershop.com
Browcasso 120-12000 First Ave 604-284-2020 browcasso.com Collective Beauty Studio 110-3900 Moncton St 604-370-0276 Cool Secret Spa Laser Clinic 155-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-803-5359 coolsecretspa.com
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RHA Thrift Shop
Lift Hair Shoppe 155-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-241-5593 lifthair.ca Palms Day Spa 105-3800 Chatham St 604-278-4700 palmsdayspa.ca Perfectly Polished 5-3740 Chatham St 604-370-5585 Pure Beauty Spa 140-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-231-0575 purebeautyspa.ca
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Raintree Wellness Spa 125-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-274-4426 raintreespa.com Rejuven8 Skincare 250-3580 Moncton St 604-284-5252 rejuven8skincare.com Salon Diva & Co. 110-6111 London Rd 604-278-2140 salondivarichmond.com Shay's Hair Studio 7-3891 Chatham St 604-277-8229 hairstylinginrichmondbc.ca Ship N' Shore Hairstyling for Men & Women 105-12031 First Ave 604-272-4822 Steveston Barbers 120-3880 Chatham St 604-277-7815 stevestonbarbers.com Steveston Nails 4-3891 Chatham St 604-284-5178 Steveston Tattoo Company 125-3800 Chatham St 604-284-5030 stevestontattooco.com Tao Day Spa 115-3900 Bayview St 604-277-9821 taodayspa.com
August 15 - October 1, 2026
SERVICES Dental
Harmony Dental Studio 3700 Moncton St 604-277-2223 harmonydentalstudio.com
Smilebrite 110-11971 Third Ave 604-273-3415 smilebrite.ca
Chompers Family Dental 108-6033 London Rd 604-284-5005 chompersdental.com
Family Dentistry & Implants 110-3755 Chatham St 604-277-3515 stevestondentalgroup.com
Steveston Dental Care 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-6121 stevestondentist.com
Dental Family Tree 120-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-370-3132 dentalfamilytree.com
Seacoast Dental Centre 12235 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5622 dentistinsteveston.com
Steveston Smiles
(ad p. 34) 2nd Flr, 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1131 stevestonsmiles.com
Education (Private), Arts & Care for Kids 4Cats 3820 Moncton St 604-447-6770 4catssteveston.com
Kumon 12131 First Ave 236-305-5400 kumon.com
South Central Montessori 110-6020 Steveston Hwy 778-889-0188 centralmontessori.ca
Alderwood House School 140-6261 London Rd 604-377-8385 alderwoodhouse.com
Little Earthlings Childcare 3-3871 Moncton St 604-370-6228 littleearthlings.ca
Spirit of Math 3720 Broadway St 604-304-4032 spiritofmath.com
Arts Connection 5-12491 No 2 Rd 604-241-0141 theartsconservatory.ca renaissanceacademy.ca
Mia Montessori Academy 100-6160 London Rd & 110-6111 Dyke Rd 604-616-2997 mia-montessori.com
Stars of Tomorrow 12191 First Ave 604-370-1221 sotel.ca
New! Astra Learning Academy 12051 Third Ave 778-792-7197
Oxford Learning 5-3891 Chatham St 604-233-5577 oxfordlearning.com
Steveston Japanese Language School 4111 Moncton St 604-274-4374 sjls.ca
Aves Early Education Centre 13040 No. 2 Rd 778-239-9000 aveseducation.com
Sandcastle Park 8-3060 Chatham St 604-274-8380 sandcastlepark.ca
Tree House Early Learning 100-5500 Andrews Rd 604-277-8224 rscl.org/treehouse
BCMA Lighthouse Sunnah Learning Centre 100-12031 Second Ave
Sandpiper Jr Kindergarten & After School Care ssocc.ca
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Smart Early Education 140-6168 London Rd 604-338-4255 smartelc.ca
With Our Own Two Hands Early Learning Centre 110-3531 Bayview St 604-274-5277 withourowntwohands.ca
(ad p. 35) 200-4080 Bayview St 778-846-1334 generationdaycare.com
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Bayview Dental 110-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2483 bayviewdental.ca
World of Music & Arts 120-6160 London Rd 778-297-5505 worldofmusicandarts.com
Financial AMJ Hunter CPA 220-3580 Moncton St 604-370-8600 amjhunter.com
August 15 - October 1, 2026
BMO Bank of Montreal 130-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-288-6547 bmo.com
Coast Capital Savings 3960 Chatham St 604-517-7000 coastcapitalsavings.com
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SERVICES Financial
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Edward Jones 120-3671 Chatham St 604-231-7621 edwardjones.com
RBC Royal Bank 3740 Moncton St 604-668-4355 rbc.com
Erick Cardona CPA Inc. 212-3580 Moncton St 778-837-2799 cardonacpa.com
Robel Income Tax Service 105-3631 Chatham St 604-241-7595 robeltax.com
iA Private Wealth 130-11971 Third Ave 604-277-1835 iaprivatewealth.ca
Rubinstein Financial Management 110-3671 Chatham St 604-583-5813 rubinsteinfinancial.com Scotiabank 110-12088 Third Ave 604-295-8577 scotiabank.com Seigneuret & Co. CPA 210-3911 Moncton St 604-266-0212 seigneuret.com
Fitness & Sports 8th Element Yoga 3551 Moncton St, 2nd Floor 778-861-2346 elev8wellness.ca
Pure Motion Physio 105-6033 London Rd 604-285-5949 puremotionphysio.ca
Balanced Body Fitness 110-12020 First Ave 604-284-5507 balanced-body-fitness.com
Russel Sean Fitness 9-12491 No. 2 Rd 604-341-4288 russelseanfitness.com
Calla Prana Yoga 604-277-3331 jet-lagtravelfashion.com
Shift & Lift Fitness 120-3755 Chatham St 604-910-4897 shiftandlift.ca
Focus Pilates
Sirota’s Alchymy Martial Arts 1-3740 Chatham St 604-244-8842 sirotasalchymy.com
(ad p. 21) 330-12211 First Ave 604-551-6593 focuspilates.ca
Steveston Martial Arts Centre 4251 Moncton St stevestonjudo.com uchiage-kai.com stevestonkendo.ca True Conditioning 200-3960 Chatham St 604-763-6296 trueconditioning.com True Yoga 201-3800 Bayview St trueyogasteveston.com TumbleTown 145-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-357-7355 tumbletown.ca
Paradigm Shift Martial Arts 110-3760 Moncton St 778-297-7870 jointheparadigmshift.com
Health | Medical | Aesthetics Ana's Care & Home Support (ad p. 6) 140-12000 First Ave 604-242-2190 anascare.ca
Acupro Healthcare Centre 120-3631 Chatham St 604-232-1252 Advantage Speech-Language 205-3740 Chatham Street 604-370-2757 advantageslp.com
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Chatham Speech & Language 113-6033 London Rd 604-271-7523 chathamspeech.com
Enable Occupational Therapy 350-12211 First Ave 604-284-4462 enableot.ca
Empower Physiotherapy 118-6033 London Rd 604-370-1040 empowerphysio.ca
Exhale Counselling 110-3631 Chatham St 604-719-2058 exhalecounselling.com
Empowering Radiance 110-3571 Chatham St 778-863-4476 empoweringradiance.com
Healing River Acupuncture 105-3571 Chatham St 604-277-5550 healingriveracupuncture.ca
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SERVICES Health | Medical ... con't
In Harmony Counselling 200-3651 Moncton St 778-230-4634 inharmonycounselling.ca Juniper RMT 120-3591 Chatham St juniperrmt.com Life Labs 104-3811 Chatham St 604-271-1712 lifelabs.com Living Health 103-6033 London Rd 604-277-0307 livinghealth.ca
Revive Wellness Collective 340B-12211 First Ave deborahledon.com
Sunrise Counselling 200-3651 Moncton St sunrisecounselling.ca
RH Skin Wellness 200-12220 Second Ave
Terra Nova Midwifery 120-12051 Second Ave 604-285-8719 terranovamidwifery.com
Richmond Steveston Physio 110-4020 Bayview St 604-553-7409 physiosteveston.ca Saint Medical Spa 3991 Moncton St 236-235-0390 saintmedspa.com
Satori Integrative Health Centre
(ad p. 35) 150-12211 First Ave 604-274-7224 satoriintegrativehealth.com
Tranquility Therapeutic Massage 203-3811 Chatham St 778-859-7172 tranquilitytherapeuticmassage.ca
True Physio + Pilates 200-3960 Chatham St 604-499-8783 truephysiopilates.com Turning Point Wellness 110-3571 Chatham St 604-275-4641 turningpointwellnesscentre.com
Momentum Wellness Centre Steveston Health Collective 1-3891 Chatham St 3251 Chatham St 604-370-2223 momentumwellnesscentre.com 604-626-9935 stevestonhealth.com
Vision Plus 190-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-274-2020 visionplusbc.com
Pangaea Clinic 120-12011 Second Ave 604-275-0163 pannaturopathic.com
Waterside Massage & Wellness 110-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-626-3455 watersidemassage.com
Past Tense Massage & Wellness 280-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-272-9995 pasttense.ca
Steveston Medical Group 204-3811 Chatham St 604-277-7166 stevestonmedicalgroup.com Steveston Optical 110-12211 First Ave 604-285-0101 stevestonoptical.ca
Powerful Mind Counselling Steveston Physiotherapy 265-3580 Moncton St 102-3811 Chatham St 604-783-5417 powerfulmindcounselling.com 604-241-0933 stevestonphysiotherapy.ca
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Healthvue Medical Clinic 100-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-9888 healthvuemedical.com
Wendy Minichiello RTC 250-3580 Moncton St 604-359-5565 wendyminiello.com West Steveston Medical Clinic 100-6168 London Rd 604-448-9595 weststevestonmedicalclinic.com
SERVICES Pets Opening Soon! Bayview Animal Hospital 110-12480 No. 1 Rd bayviewvet.ca
Bosley's Steveston Village 4180 Bayview St 604-227-2233 bosleys.com
Bone & Biscuit 195-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-370-6669 boneandbiscuit.ca
DMC Pet Store 115-3531 Bayview St 778-389-9550
August 15 - October 1, 2026
Doggy Six 130-12471 No. 2 Rd 604-271-2525 doggysixrichmond.ca
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SERVICES Pets ... con't
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Little Paws Animal Clinic 130-12011 Second Ave 604-241-7387 littlepawsvet.com
Petsville Animal Hospital 120-3511 Moncton St 604-245-7474 petsvillevets.com
Sweet Paws Dog Grooming 105-3531 Bayview St 604-285-7425 sweetpaws.ca
Real Estate, Developments, Home Repairs & Hotels Austin Harris Residence 5411 Moncton St 604-277-9819 Biggar Real Estate Group 115-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-341-8368 gobiggargohome.com Oris Consulting Corp. 12011 Third Ave 604-241-4657 orisconsulting.ca
Penta Builders Group (ad p. 20)
S.D. Woodman Management 230-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-275-6777 sdwoodman.com
Steveston Waterfront Hotel 4280 & 4300 Bayview St 604-424-4972 stevestonwaterfronthotel.com
Steveston Hotel 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 stevestonhotel.ca
The Maple Residences (ad p. 12) 11900 No. 1 Rd 604-277-4519 themapleresidences.com
Steveston Real Estate RE/MAX Wisteria Place (ad p. 33) 12011 Third Ave 604-274-7326 stevestonrealestate.com
(ad p. 22) 4360 Garry St 604-338-5280 wisteriaplace.ca
130-3531 Bayview St 604-244-9594 pentabuilders.ca
Specialty Services Doina's All Season Tailoring 210-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-278-2274 doinastailoring.com
Pacific Design Furniture 105-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-204-0700 pacificdesign.ca
The Pottery 350-12211 First Ave 604-773-3224 thepotteryyvr.com
Go2Girl Services 115-3800 Chatham St 604-396-9462 yourgo2girl.ca
Seppo’s Automotive 3611 Moncton St 604-204-0415
Veronica Armstrong Law Corp. 218–3580 Moncton St 604-644-9232 valc.ca
Navacord Insurance 120-3800 Chatham St 604-259-3298 waypoint.ca Nesika Insurance Services 55-12740 Trites Rd 604-448-9196 nesika.ca
Steveston Marine Services 12200 First Ave 604-274-9825 stevestonmarineservices.ca Steveston Music Centre 340-12211 First Ave 604-271-3545 Tammy Morin-Nakashima 209-3740 Chatham St 604-275-0070 richmondnotary.ca
Western Coast Insurance 100-3960 Chatham St 844-802-7625 westerncoastinsurance.ca Westland Insurance 110-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9971 westlandinsurance.ca
COMMUNITY GROUPS, CITY & SERVICES Fraser Marine Rescue Society (RCMSAR) rcmsar10.org
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Kelly Greene MLA (ad p. 19) 115-4011 Bayview St 604-241-8452 kellygreene.ca
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Steveston Buddhist Temple 4360 Garry St 604-277-2323 steveston-temple.ca
August 15 - October 1, 2026
COMMUNITY GROUPS, CITY & SERVICES
Steveston Community Police - RCMP 4371 Moncton St Non-emerg: 604-713-2323 richmond.ca/safety/police Steveston Harbour Authority 12740 Trites Rd 604-272-5539 stevestonharbour.com
Steveston Historical Society (ad p. 26) 3811 Moncton St historicsteveston.ca
Steveston Hub 200-3551 Moncton St stevestonhub.com
Steveston Merchants Association (ads p. 28-30) stevestonmerchants.com
Steveston No. 2 Firehall 11011 No. 2 Rd Non-Emerg 604-278-5131 richmond.ca/safety/ firerescue Steveston Rotary Club stevestonrotary.org Steveston United Church 3720 Broadway St 604-277-0508 stevestonunitedchurch.ca S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Adult Day Centre 5411 Moncton St successbc.ca
ATTRACTIONS Athiana Acres 12800 No. 2 Rd athianaacres.com Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Dr 604-238-8050 richmond.ca/britannia Gulf of Georgia Cannery NHS 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
London Farm 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton St 604-238-8081 richmond.ca/stevestontram
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Steveston Seabreeze Adventures 12551 No 1 Rd 604-272-7200 seabreezeadventures.ca Vancouver Whale Watch 210-12240 Second Ave 604-274-9565 vancouverwhalewatch.com
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DIRECTORY - Advertisers with no storefront in Steveston Bryan & Tracy Johnstone Riverside Mortgage Group (ad p. 21) 604-274-9000 riversidemortgage.ca
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ABW Mortgage Group
Sandra Steier Photography & Pop Up Portraits (ad p. 31) 778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com popupportraits.ca
Strokes Renovations (ad p. 23) 604-617-0113 strokesrenovations.com
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