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Guided Heritage Tours (School Groups)

Grades 8-12

Discover the stories of a diverse fishing, canning, and boat building community at the scenic Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site on the shores of the Fraser River. This one-hour guided...

Man with beard in brown overalls and blue denim shirt standing facing a blonde woman in beige blazer and purple leggings and a blonde woman in a flower print dress, on a wooden walkway leading into a large wooden building with a sign: Britannia Shipyard The Anglo British Columbia Packing Co. Ltd,

Discover the stories of a diverse fishing, canning, and boat building community at the scenic Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site on the shores of the Fraser River. This one-hour guided tour is led by a Heritage Interpreter, and includes introductions to the heritage buildings which illustrated the living and working conditions of the communities that made Steveston the special place it is today.

Pricing

$12.00 per student

Details

Length
90 minutes

Availability/Times

Availability: Year-round (Weather dependent, contact us in advance to confirm availability)

Times: Can be customized to suit class schedules

Additional Information

How to book

Contact Britannia@Richmond.ca or call 604-238-8037

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