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Publisher’s Note Summer in Steveston is in full swing! A wide variety of events celebrating the sea, farms, music, art and food await us including Richmond Maritime Festival, Steveston Rotary Duck Race, Music at the Cannery, Family Farm Fair at London Heritage Farm, Steveston Dragon Boat Festival, Best Catch Sustainable Seafood Festival, Grand Prix of Art and Culture Days. Four market days remain to shop and enjoy outdoor entertainment at the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market.

We have now reached the middle of summer.

The Sockeye Run Car Show and Shine was bigger and better than ever, Steveston Salmon Festival was a huge success this year attracting a possible 100,000 people and enjoyed CTV television coverage, Ships to Shore brought new boats, the City of Richmond put on a spectacular Canada Day fireworks display over Steveston’s waterfront for the first time in 11 years, and the Steveston World Cup had the village celebrating for over a month. The Railway corridor was officially opened and again Steveston was featured on television showcasing the success of this path. It has been delightful to see people walking, cycling and rollerblading along this 5 kilometre stretch which was bursting with wildflowers earlier this summer. Now there is talk of completing the 550-kilometre Canyon

to Coast Trail along the Fraser River with Steveston as the final destination!

This month’s cover features two-year-old twins Sean and Ryan playing in Steveston waterpark. The Steveston Outdoor Pool is open and has already hosted the Kigoos annual swim meet. It is the best place for swimming lessons and an afternoon cool down. Inside this issue we feature Living Cafe, the only gluten-free restaurant in Steveston.

It offers a wide range of delicious and healthy meals to make any diner happy. We also feature Village Books & Coffee House, one of Richmond’s few remaining bookstores.

You will find two of life’s great pleasures partnered – good books and coffee (or tea if you prefer!)

While we are uncertain whether kids will head back to school on September 2, we do have confirmation that our favourite TV series Once Upon A Time will be back in Steveston filming for a 4th season. Fans can buy souvenirs at Steveston Visitor Centre.

I'm heading to the first Steveston Wine Fest at Britannia Shipyards as I put this magazine to print. I look forward to enjoying the remainder of summer in the village as we soak up the sun and fun, and before too long we will see all of the hockey parents back at the rink for the start of a new season. Savour this relaxing time of the year!

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Writer & Editor Sarah Gordon

Photographer Sandra Steier

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Great Things to do in Steveston

by Tourism Richmond

With its fairytale charm, it’s no wonder visitors flock to the picturesque seaside village of Steveston. Pretty historic homes and tempting eateries line the streets.

Orcas and bald eagles frolic just off shore. And there’s always something fun to do, even if it’s just watching the fishing boats dock in the busy marina.

Embark on a Whale Watching Excursion

Hop on board an eco-tour or whale watching expedition that leaves right from Steveston’s shores. You might spot heron, eagles, a pod of black-and-white orcas or even majestic humpback whales. Steveston Seabreeze Adventures Inc, Vancouver Whale Watch and Steveston Eco tours Ltd, all offer tours to see one of the top attractions on the Canadian West Coast.

Discover two National Historic Sites

At the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, discover how things worked at the largest of the salmon canneries that once lined the coast. Then head over to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and experience what life was like for workers in Steveston’s fishing industries a century ago.

Explore Once Upon a Time’s Storybrooke

Come share the magic. Explore the enchanting historic buildings and scenic settings that play a starring role as the village of Storybrooke in the fairytale ABC TV series Once Upon A Time. Who knows – you might even see Snow White or Prince Charming!

Snack on Seafood by the Seaside

When the sun comes out, so do the happy crowds heading to the patios along the Steveston wharf.

Pull up a seat at one of the lively eateries and enjoy some fresh fish and chips while you watch the fishing boats in the marina.

Hike or Bike Along the Dykes

Steveston is surrounded by a system of dykes that provide perfect pathways for hiking, biking or just taking in the view of ocean and mountains.

Pick up your rental bike at Village Bike Rentals in Steveston, and start exploring. You never know what you’ll see next.

Feast on Culinary Delights

Bring your appetite, because Steveston has something cooking just for you. Choose from pizza, pasta, souvlaki, sushi, tapas, gourmet sausages, charcuterie, burgers, Kansas City-style BBQ, steak and seafood galore. Then, for a sweet finish, try the doughnuts, cupcakes, chocolates and ice cream!

Visit Fisherman’s Wharf

Stop by to watch the fishermen unload their catch before heading back out to sea, and pick up some fresh salmon and spot prawns at the dock. Or why not cast a line yourself from a fishing charter with STS Fishing Adventures.

Join the Festival Fun

There are many great events happening in August and September including the Maritime Festival, Rotary Duck Race, London Family Farm Day, Steveston Dragon Boat Festival, Garlic Festival, Beer Fest and Grand Prix of Art.

Shop for Unique Gifts

Check out the tempting goodies at the village boutiques, such as charming home accessories, crafty toys, handy garden tools, quirky t-shirts and trendy fashion. Or, if you’re looking for a truly oneof-a-kind idea, head to Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market for gorgeous handcrafted gifts.

Experience a Historical Farm

Venture out to the countryside for a taste of century-old farming life at London Heritage Farm.

Wander through the heritage gardens, explore the museum and stop for the afternoon tea. And don’t forget to pick up some homemade jam and teas in the gift shop.

For more information stop by Steveston Visitor Centre located at 3811 Moncton Street or call 604-271-8280.

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Living Cafe

by Sarah Gordon

photos by Sandra Steier

My interview with Amanda Kroetsch (owner of Living Cafe) began with me seeking advice. Two of my family members have recently been experimenting with new ways of eating; one is now a vegetarian and the other is exploring a gluten-free diet, which has forced me to look at cooking in an entirely different way. She assured me that it is a workable situation and calmed down this grain-eating carnivore!

Kroetsch is highly familiar with a variety of diets, which people choose either as a lifestyle preference, or

elect to follow due to a health issue.

For fourteen years Kroetsch battled a long list of unexplained symptoms, which was diagnosed 5 years ago as Celiac disease. She found immediate relief when she adopted a gluten-free diet.

The organically inspired eatery opened last August. Aware that there was nothing like her restaurant in the village Kroetsch wanted to offer the community delicious, wholesome and nutrient dense foods. While she did not train as a chef she brings to the business her vast personal experience.

She admits that a strong desire to create the Living Cafe came from longing to have a place to dine with family and friends without the fear of getting sick and the embarrassment of being the odd one out.

While Kroetsch would ideally like to be a raw vegan she has discovered that a paleo diet (meat, vegetables and fruit) works best for her physiology.

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Kroetsch wanted to offer the community delicious, wholesome and nutrient dense foods.

Whether you have no dietary restrictions, or you are a vegetarian, vegan, paleo-friendly, gluten-free or have food allergies, Living Cafe offers menu items to satisfy ever diner.

She dispels two myths about her business; it is neither exclusively vegetarian nor is it just a juice bar. So what will you find inside the busy cafe? The space is divided into two rooms with an archway separating the dining room from the kitchen and retail area. The light green walls of the eating space house a number of tables. Soft music was playing the day my taste testers and I enjoyed lunch.

While we waited for our meal we sipped orange and mint infused alkaline water and perused cookbooks found on the bookshelf in the dining room.

Two of us enjoyed the BLT sandwich on gluten-free bread, which tricked us both. It did not taste like any gluten-free bread that I have eaten; it was like the real McCoy. Our other companion dined on the “Tuna” salad sandwich. The tuna is actually made from a raw nut pate (sunflower seeds and almonds) and was given a big two thumbs up, as were the house-made flax veggie crackers.

Only the freshest ingredients are used with a focus on Ocean Wise sustainable seafood sourced from local fishermen, ethical and organic meat and chicken from B.C. farms, free eggs from Rabbit River Farms located in Richmond, and organic produce from local farmers.

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Comfort food is a large part of the Living Cafe experience. You will find revamped takes on many favourites that are flavourfully adapted to keep the yum-o-meter registering high. Some of the popular menu items include the vegan Caesar salad made with an in-house dressing and herb focaccia croutons.

Smoothies are not made with ice or fillers but rather with organic frozen fruit and almond milk made in-house – Kroetsch describes it as a meal in a glass. The hearty vegan Moroccan stew, Chicken Salad sandwich, Herbivore Hash and Eggs Benny (made with vegan butternut squash hollandaise sauce) are all crowd pleasers.

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Speaking of crowds, the cafe has been doing very well since it opened. Kroetsch is pleased to report that every month business has grown. She and her staff of 8 are thrilled by the amazing support of loyal locals and there is a fair amount of drop in traffic too. There is certainly spin off business from hungry whale watchers at neighbouring business Vancouver Whale Watch.

Whether you have special dietary needs or not, this is a wonderful place to dine and feel good about what you eat.

Young families have been great supporters of the restaurant. Steveston resident Tracy Johnstone says she does not know what she or family would do without Living Cafe.

Their dietary needs hinge on the gluten-free baked goods that they can find nowhere else in Steveston. She has become one of the restaurants biggest fans.

just a few, you will find gingersnap cookies, dairy free double chocolate cake, paleo mudpies, quinoa carrot cake, lemon blueberry muffins, chocolate zucchini loaf, banana bread, vegan cupcakes and scones.

The freezer case contains an array of glutenfree baked goods including baguettes, hamburger buns, quinoa bread, cinnamon raisin bread, pumpkin cranberry rosemary bread, chia flax bread and vegan pizza shells.

In the future Kroetsch would love to see everything that they use in the kitchen available in their retail section. Soon she will be introducing celiac safe bulk bins.

Living Cafe is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With a goal to expand the dinner menu and an application for a liquor license in the works, it goes without saying that business is going to continue to climb.

Whether you have special dietary needs or not, this is a wonderful place to dine and feel good about what you eat.

The Living Cafe’s retail section offers a display case is packed with baked goods. To name

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Note: Special Extended Length Swim Only scheduled September 2 – 26, Mon-Fri, 1:30-2:30pm.

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A Girl And Her Horse

by Sarah Gordon

O’Bray is deeply committed to the ten-year-old Holsteiner, owned by her grandmother Marcia Westermark. During the summer months she volunteers five days a week at Pacific Banner stable where Luke resides.

She does everything from barn work, to tacking up horses, warming up and riding other people’s horses to keep them active.

Her mother, Jennifer O’Bray, is also an equestrian and rides at the barn.

While some girls dream of owning a horse, the closest many come is living vicariously through posters on their bedroom walls, watching movies and reading novels.

Steveston resident Sophie O’Bray (14) has been fortunate to live the dream with access to stables a short drive from her home.

She says she has been horse crazy for as long as she can recall. As a toddler she insisted on sitting on a horse and by age 4 she was taking riding lessons. O’Bray says she never outgrew the “I love horses” phase and adores the majestic animals.

She recently earned the honour of qualifying for Dressage (a competitive equestrian sport) at the BC Summer Games, but sadly her horse Luke sustained an injury and they had to withdraw. Undoubtedly O’Bray will not let this slow her down. She is participating in other local Dressage events and dreams of one day competing in the Olympics.

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She appreciates the opportunity to bond with an animal. O’Bray points out each horse has its own personality.

To succeed at events there is a deep level of trust involved for both the rider and the horse.

She says, “We are one. We work together as a team. How we work together affects our performance.” Although she has been riding for years, she realizes that she still has much to learn and that even the best in the sport are always training and striving to improve.

Behind every rider is a team of people who help make it possible. O’Bray points out that her mother, her coach Marcie Doyle, and her grandmother have all been key supporters.

In addition to her year round commitment to Luke, she is also actively involved in competitive dance at Urban Dance where she takes contemporary, jazz, lyrical, modern and pointe classes. When asked about her career goal O’Bray says law is an area of interest.

As for her love of horses O’Bray declares, “I have found my passion and I will never give it up.”

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Memories of Vacations Past

by Sarah Gordon

When you set off on a holiday do you find yourself reminiscing about past adventures?

Do ‘how I spent my summer vacation memories’ surface that you thought were permanently archived and never to be retrieved?

steering in jeopardy with nowhere to pull over. We were forced to cautiously limp to the nearest village in the heartland of Normandy to find a service station, and using our best textbook French (how exactly do you say 'tie rod end' in French?) to explain the situation.

When my family goes on vacation we are usually loyal to our home and native land, however on our first camping trip this summer we headed to Washington state for a few days of rest and relaxation. We were told at the border that we were venturing into an area laden with hillbillies and skinheads, a remark that we discovered painted a very unkind portrait of the warm and hospitable people we met along the way.

There was no quick fix, instead the suggestion was to load the van onto a flatbed truck, drive us to the Le Havre ferry terminal and from there we were on our own to seek repairs back in L’Angleterre, where our journey had commenced. Two of our passengers sat up front with the French driver, while five of us remained inside the van strapped to the rescue truck. Like a parade float we travelled through the countryside and from our elevated vantage point we waved at mystified French folk as they saw this odd image pass by. In my imagination they rubbed their eyes and questioned how much red wine they had consumed that day – zut alors!

Memories began to surface as soon we reached the Peace Arch crossing. Upon sighting Blaine’s water tower my stories began. I had a view of a water tower from my bedroom window as a child. It was a legend in the area. Someone had scaled it and painted a massive peace sign, a symbol very much associated with those years. Stories circulated of people who had climbed the mighty structure without getting caught. I imagined an Ontario Provincial Police officer would whisk those who did get caught off to a jail cell. I am not entirely sure how many times I have told that tale, but nonetheless my family patiently humours me.

Vacations are a time to relax and clear the brain. Perhaps it is during this down time, combined with reminders of past experiences, that we create an opportunity for these blasts from the past to surface. Enjoy these trips down memory lane, and if you have a chance, bring along a journal and jot down classic holiday moments - they may become family legends!

As we rolled down the I-5 we noticed new car after new car. It dawned on me that when I was a child my family had a series of roadside mishaps in some of the older cars that transported us, eventually, to our destinations or home. A classic roadside breakdown occurred in the sweltering heat in the Cariboo region, a rear tire got stuck in deep mud on an isolated road near Port Alberni as we listened to the car radio announcing Elvis had died, and the biggest S.O.S. moment of all, a breakdown took place in the middle of a bridge in northern France.

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Village Books & Coffee House

by Sarah Gordon photos by Sandra Steier Little did Angela and Ron Hill realize when they opened Village Books & Coffee House in March 2013 the book vending playing field in Richmond would vastly alter a year later.

In May 2014 with the closing of two major

Richmond bookshops (Chapters and Black Bond Books) their Steveston business has become one of the only remaining contenders on Lulu Island.

While the married couple and business partners are disappointed to see these shops go, they are taking the opportunity to draw a new market to their bookstore which is alive and well in Steveston village.

Village Books & Coffee House evolved from Gerry’s Books, which was located on First Avenue. Ron Hill’s parents Gerry and Sonja Hill opened the store in 1988. When the time came to sell they approached their son and daughter-in-law who had been running the business since January 2011. In January 2013 Angela and Ron Hill decided to make some big changes to the business and moved it two doors down to a larger retail space. After a couple of months spent renovating and moving 50,000 books, Village Books & Coffee House opened its door.

A new business concept accompanied the new location. They incorporated a coffee bar and a few tables where customers can make themselves at home. The Hills assumed that the coffee house would help supplement books sales, however, they have been

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Angela and Ron Hill believe that books and coffee form a natural partnership. pleasantly surprised to discover that books are selling remarkably well.

Nice touches like oversized letters in assorted colours spell READ and COFFEE create an inviting and homelike feel. Angela gives her husband full credit for the interior design.

The pine bookcases (built by himself and a friend) placed in an almost maze like pattern, encourage people to meander through the shop and discover literary gems along the way.

Village Books & Coffee House primarily sells used books, however with their new role as one of the only bookstores in town, the Hills plan to introduce a larger selection of new books to fill the demand. Customers will also be able to place special orders. The selection of used books is vast and ranges, in very organized sections, from historical romance

to general fiction, historical fiction, poetry, literature, children’s books, cookbooks, architecture, art, crafts, non-fiction, current events, history, spiritual and self-help.

If you are interested in trading in books the shop offers a credit program, which they apply to the purchase of second hand books.

It is a great way to bring home some fresh reading material.

As booksellers the couple frequently are asked what they like to read. Currently Angela is reading “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed and she has a stack of parenting and cookbooks on her beside table. One of her favourite authors is Chevy Stevens, a Vancouver Island author who writes thrillers set in British Columbia.

Angela recommends “Never Knowing” as one of her top picks. Ron is an action and suspense fan and enjoys British author Lee Child. They also have three part-time staff that are avid readers and are happy to assist you in searching the shelves.

These busy merchants are the parents of two young boys. During the summer the Hills alternate time at the shop to care for their children. Angela is also hard at work as a part-time student studying bookkeeping at Langara College. Ron has recently joined the Steveston Merchants Association as a board member.

There are plenty of ideas percolating to take Village Books & Coffee House in new directions and to further increase its exposure. Angela mentions that the group Richmond Write Out Loud meets at the shop on occasional evenings to read their published or unpublished works. Future plans include introducing story times for children and organizing book clubs for adults.

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chocolate, brown rice, pumpkin and chia seeds, raw almonds and cashews.

At the coffee counter the couple is committed to selling sustainable and high-quality products. They are proud to serve 49th Parallel coffee from the Burnaby-based roasting company. Herbal Republic Tea and cold beverages (lemonade and fruit smoothies) are also on the menu. They are always experimenting with drinks and come up with some wonderful seasonal concoctions.

“We could have called the store ‘My Favourite Things.’“ Solly's Bakery in Vancouver is the supplier of the majority of baked goods that they sell. A few of the tempting items include muffins, cinnamon buns, date squares and apple strudel. One of their most popular goodies (made by Mangala Foods) is the B Square. This gluten-free vegan treat is chocka-block full of delicious goodness with dark

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Philanthropy is important to the couple. They choose to donate books they cannot use to a number of local charities including the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary, The Richmond Food Bank, Women's Hospital as well to preschools and other local organizations.

They are also respectful of the environment and source products that are either recyclable or compostable. Attention gardeners! If you would like some coffee grounds for the nitrogen-loving plants in your garden, bring in a bucket and they will fill it for you.

Reflecting back Angela says, “We could have called the store 'My Favourite Things.'" Books, 49th Parallel coffee, Herbal Republic Tea and Solly's bakery are a few of her favourite things, as are their long term customers who have supported them over the years, and the new ones who discover them on a daily basis.

The next time you walk down First Avenue make a point of stopping in and exploring Village Books & Coffee House. You may come out with something that you were looking for, or perhaps you will leave with an unexpected book that jumps out at you and will be a great midsummer read.

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PHOENIX ART WORKSHOP PRESENTS THE 5TH ANNUAL

The painting event of the year Celebrating Historical Steveston Village Artists are invited to participate in a competition of Plein Air painting. Participating artists will be ramdomly allocated a location, where they will have three hours to complete a work of art. The works will then be adjudicated, with over $2000 in prizes givingen. Young artists are also invited to participate, with dedicated awards for youth as well as numerous participation awards. Visitors are invited to come down to Steveston to enjoy the atmosphere, live music, and watch the competition unfold as over 100 artists battle for the coveted Grand Prix Championship. Visitors will also be given an opportunity to vote for a “Peoples Choice” award and take in the display of painting which will hang at Britannia Heritage Shipyards though the week.

RACE TIME: 11am - 2pm Saturday September 20 Paintings will be on display from Sunday September 21 – 28 Noon -5 pm For more information and to register please visit our website at: www.grandprixofart.com Phoenix Art Workshop - #8-3891 Chatham Street Richmond, BC. 604-448-1860 Our Community Partners: Mark Glavina 604.448.1860

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YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR VANCITY TRY HOCKEY EVENT AND EQUIPMENT SWAP Sunday, August 10th from 12:00–2pm at Richmond Ice Centre – Garage Rink Never played hockey before and want to give it a try? Come out for a free skate.

Have equipment that is too small? Bring it to the rink and maybe you can trade it for some equipment that does fit! For more details call Ken 604-723-7245

8th Annual Hack n’ Slash Golf Tournament Saturday, August 23 at Mylora Golf Course Cost $75

Pre-Season Warm-up Camps August 18-22 Available to all Seafair MHA players Contact Tina 604-271-3702 to register

(includes green fees, dinner and prizes) Contact Jeff Cox 604-274-0070 or Brad Pamo 604-278-0727

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FOOD | DRINK

Cafes | Restaurants

Steveston Insider Directory

Alegria Cafe 12151 First Ave 604-274-1215

Fishermen Sushi 130-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-204-0023

Adorabelle Tea Room & Gift Shop 12051 Third Ave 604-241-1947 adorabelletearoom.com

George’s Taverna 130-3760 Moncton St 604-275-5502 georgestaverna.com

Bean & Beyond Cafe Bistro 12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2687 beanandbeyond.com Blenz Coffee 105-3900 Bayview St 604-272-0777 blenz.com

Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant (ad on back cover)

140-3866 Bayview St 604-275-7811 bluecanoerestaurant.com Buck & Ear Bar & Grill 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 thesteveston.com

Hog Shack 3900 Bayview St 604-272-7264 hogshack.ca Ichiro Japanese 110-12011 Second Ave 604-277-1150 ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca John’s Pan Pizza 130-12420 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4404 johnspanpizza.com Kari House 130-3900 Bayview St 604-275-5274 karihouse.com

Caesars Bar & Grill 3880 Steveston Hwy 604-274-1268 caesarsgrill.com

Kisamos Greek Taverna 3420 Moncton St 604-277-5626

Charthouse Restaurant 200-3866 Bayview St 604-271-7001 charthouserestaurant.ca

New! Kove Kitchen 140-3900 Bayview St 604-628-2500 kovekitchen.com

Cimona Cafe 210-3791 Bayview St 604-275-3753 cimona.com Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy 604-277-0646 dairyqueen.com

Moncton Cafe Restaurant 120-3651 Moncton St 604-370-1184 monctoncafe.ca

O’Hares GastroPub (ad p. 7)

5031 Steveston Hwy 604-277-2305 ohares.ca Paesano’s 250-12240 Second Ave 604-270-9252 paesanos.ca Pajo’s - Wharf (floating) 3500 Bayview St 604-272-1588 and Pajo’s - Garry Point 12771 Seventh Ave 604-204-0767 pajos.com Panago Pizza 103-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-310-0001 panago.com Pat’s Galley 110-3900 Bayview St 604-277-1812 Peaks Coffee Roast House 110-3866 Bayview St 604-370-0186

Little Mexico Cantina 3131 Chatham St 604-272-5123 littlemexicocantina.com

PierSide Deli 115-3800 Bayview St 604-448-0071

Living Cafe

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Pizza Factory 120-12020 First Ave 604-233-7777 pizzafactoryrichmond.ca

Dave’s Fish & Chips

240-12240 Second Ave 604-370-5483 livingcafe.ca

3460 Moncton St 604-271-7555 davesfishandchips.com

Mama’s Pizza 10-3891 Chatham St 604-271-6400

Rocanini Coffee Roasters 115-3900 Moncton St 604-284-5126 rocanini.com

McDonald’s Restaurant 110-12420 No 1 Rd 604-272-3034 mcdonalds.ca

Shady Island Seafood Bar 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com

(ad p. 7)

NEW! East on 1 Restaurant 12251 No. 1 Rd

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Gudrun Tasting Room 150-3500 Moncton St 604-272-1991 gudrun.ca

Mega Sushi 100-3131 Chatham St 604-447-0773 megasushi.ca

FOOD | DRINK

Cafes | Restaurants ... con’t The Steveston Hotel Cafe 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 thesteveston.com

Steveston Village Vietnamese 120-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-370-3709

The Village Burgery 105-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6710

Starbucks Coffee 4011 Bayview St 604-204-0288 starbucks.ca

Subway 3-3740 Chatham St 604-274-8850 subway.com

Village Books & Coffee House

Steveston Cannery Cafe 3711 Moncton St 604-272-1222

Tapenade Bistro

Sockeye City Grill 108-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4347 sockeyecity.com

(article p. 26-28)

130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601

(ad p. 3)

Village Sushi Bar 150-13020 No. 2 Rd, 604-271-1067

3711 Bayview St 604-275-5188 Steveston Coffee Roasting Co. tapenade.ca 110-3511 Moncton St 604-275-1983 The Crab King stevestoncoffee.com 3540 Bayview St (floating) 604-448-8801 Steveston Pizza Co. thecrabking.com 100-3400 Moncton St 604-204-0777 Timmy Kitchen stevestonpizza.com 100-3791 Bayview St 604-275-1112 timmykitchen.com

Waves Coffee 12231 First Ave 604-448-9283 wavescoffee.ca

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Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton St 604-271-5252 stevestonseafoodhouse.com

Shintaro Japanese 230-3791 Bayview St 604-284-5253

Xyclo Vietnamese Cuisine 3804 Moncton St 604-275-1011

Liquor O’Hare’s Liquor Store (ad p. 7)

5031 Steveston Hwy 604-241-8513 ohares.ca

Steveston Hotel Liquor Store 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 thesteveston.com

Shady Island Liquor Store 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com

Specialty | Grocery 7-Eleven 10991 No. 1 Rd 604-271-1811

Bell’s Bake Shop (ad p. 3)

110-12211 First Ave 604-284-5152 bellsbakeshop.com Candy Dish 120-3911 Moncton St 604-277-6866 Culinary Flavours 160-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-370-4433

Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy 604-277-0646 dairyqueen.com Damien’s Belgian Waffles 2-2891 Chatham St 604-304-2884 Diplomat Bakery 110-6111 London Rd 604-241-9134

D-Original Sausage Haus (ad p. 7)

130-12000 First Ave 604-447-5545 doriginalsausagehaus.com

Heidi’s Cookie Creations (ad p. 31) 604-270-2709 heidiscookiecreations.ca

Golden Apple Farm Market 4-3891 Chatham St 604-448-9918 Heringers 190-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-274-6328 Mary’s British Home Store 4-3740 Chatham St 604-274-2261 Mary’s Italian Ice Cream 120-12240 Second Ave 604-277-8210

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Specialty | Grocery ... con’t

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Nirvana Organics 120-6231 London Rd 604-272-0115 nirvanaorganics.ca Original Pure Water 115-3571 Chatham St 604-277-7873 originalpurewatershoppe.ca Outpost Mini Donut Co. 110-12240 Second Ave 604-448-0005 outpostmdc.com Romania Country Bread 3680 Moncton St 604-304-0170 Screamers Soft Serve Third Ave at Bayview 604-364-8740 screamerssoftserve.ca

Sinfully The Best (ad p. 12)

13-3993 Chatham St 604-272-2655 sinfullythebest.com South Harbour Fish 159-12420 No 1 Rd 604-277-3008 Steveston Bakery 12231 No. 1 Rd 604-271-3656 stevestonbakery.com Steveston Fish Shoppe 100-3420 Moncton St 604-277-3135 Steveston Landing Fish 102-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4746

Steveston Pure Water 7-3740 Moncton St 604-272-8850 stevestonpurewater.ca Super Grocer 12051 No. 1 Rd 604-271-2722 supergrocer.ca The Sweet Spot 110-12000 First Ave 604-271-8865 thesweetspotbakery.ca Timothy’s Frozen Yogurt 104-3800 Bayview St and Timothy’s at Garry Point 120-12771 Seventh Ave 604-275-7547

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Chatham Dental Centre 211-3740 Chatham St 604-271-5622 chathamdental.ca

Steveston Dental Care 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9988 stevestondentalcare.com

Chompers Family Dental 108-6033 London Rd 604-284-5005 chompersdental.com

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Harmony Dental Studio 3700 Moncton St 604-277-2223 harmonydentalstudio.com Dr Bob Jamieson 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1223 Dr Rho Kee & Dr Sarah Harland 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-6121

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Education (Private), Arts & Care for Kids Pacific Rim Montessori 3720 Broadway St 604-726-8428 gingerbreadhousepreschool.org pacificrimmontessori.com

Burke Academy of Dance 200-3960 Chatham St 604-271-1271

Little Maples Preschool 7671 Alouette Dr 604-512-1611 www.littlemaples.ca

Generation Day Care 1-12320 Trites Rd 778-846-1334

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Gingerbread House PPP 10451 Lassam St 604-204-1008

4Cats Arts Studio 110-12031 First Ave 778-297-4244 4cats.com/steveston

Little Penguins Childcare 12191 First Ave 604-370-1221 littlepenguinschildcare.com

Sandcastle Park 8-3060 Chatham St 604-274-8380 sandcastlepark.ca

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Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St 604-238-8080 richmond.ca

Steveston Japanese Language School

The Arts Connection 5 - 12491 No 2 Rd 604-241-0141 theartsconnection.org Tiny Tots Playhouse 604-285-6013 tinytotsplayhouse.com

4111 Moncton St (ad p. 29) 604-274-4374 sjls.ca

Tree House Early Learning Centre 100-5500 Andrew Rd 604-277-8224 With Our Own Two Hands 3-3871 Moncton St 778-882-3165 withourowntwohands.ca World of Music & Arts 140-6231 London Rd 604-809-5730 worldofmusicandarts.com

Education - Public Schools Boyd Secondary 9200 No. 1 Rd 604-668-6615 hughboyd.com

Homma Elementary 5100 Brunswick Dr 604-668-7844 homma.sd38.bc.ca

Byng Elementary 3711 Georgia St 604-668-6649 byng.sd38.bc.ca

McKinney Elementary 10451 Lassam Rd 604-668-6133 mckinney.sd38.bc.ca

Diefenbaker Elementary 4511 Hermitage Dr 604-668-6639 diefenbaker.sd38.bc.ca

McMath Secondary 4251 Garry St 604-718-4050 www2.sd38.bc.ca/mcmath-web

Dixon Elementary 9331 Diamond Rd 604-668-6608 dixon.sd38.bc.ca

Steves Elementary 10111 Fourth Ave 604-668-6660 steves.sd38.bc.ca

Steveston-London Secondary 6600 Williams Rd 604-668-6668

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Steveston Music Centre 340-12211 First Ave 604-271-3545

St Joseph the Worker 4451 Williams Rd 604-277-1115 stjo.richmond.bc.ca

www2.sd38.bc.ca/StevestonLondon

Westwind Elementary 11371 Kingfisher Dr 604-668-6497 westwind.sd38.bc.ca Wowk Elementary 5380 Woodwards Rd 604-668-6198 wowk.sd38.bc.ca

Financial Bryan & Tracy Johnstone FS Financial Strategies 110-3880 Chatham St Riverside Mortgage 604-241-8887 Group (ad p. 18) 118-6033 London Rd 604-274-9000 riversidemortgage.ca

Coast Capital 3960 Chatham St 604-517-7000 coastcapitalsavings.com Edward Jones 120-3671 Chatham St 604-231-7621 edwardjones.com Eidsvik & Associates 120-3631 Chatham St 604-278-5355 eidsvikassociates.com

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RBC Royal Bank 3740 Moncton St 604-668-4355 rbc.com

HollisWealth 100-3688 Chatham St 604-277-1835 holliswealth.com

Robel Income Tax Service 105-3631 Chatham St 604-241-7595 robeltax.com

M.J. Bayers CGA 604-671-4791

Seigneuret & Co. CGA (ad p. 34)

New!

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210-3911 Moncton St 604-266-0212 seigneuret.com

WealthSmart Financial 3251 Chatham St 604-241-4357 wealthsmart.ca

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Fitness

Steveston Insider Directory

Focus Pilates (ad p. 31)

#210 - 3651 Moncton St 604-551-6593 focuspilates.ca Fusion Fitness 310-12211 First Ave 604-275-1110 fusionfitnessstudio.com Gemini Fitness Inc. 115-3800 Chatham St 604-304-9119

New Location!

Jazzercise Richmond (ad p. 19)

200-3960 Chatham St 604-813-3990 jazzercise.com Perfect Hearts Yoga 12151 First Ave 604-786-4145 perfectheartsyoga.com Russel Sean Fitness 9-12491 No. 2 Rd 604-341-4288 russelseanfitness.com

Studio 108 Yoga (ad p. 34)

130-3900 Steveston Hwy studio108.ca The Pilates Group 200 - 3960 Chatham St 778-895-4148 thepilatesgroup.net

True Conditioning (ad p. 13)

102-12071 First Ave 604-763-6296 trueconditioning.com

Hair Salons | Barbers A-Styles Hair Salon 130-3500 Moncton St 604-277-4883

Berenices Braid 130-12240 Second Ave 604-813-7174

Alen’s Golden Scissors 6-3740 Chatham St 604-274-4247

Braen’s Cut 110-3400 Moncton St 604-370-1911

Amy’s Hair & Beauty 7-3891 Chatham St 604-277-8229

Hair by Lenny 115-3631 Chatham St 604-241-1755

Arrz 2 120-3571 Chatham St 604-272-0041

Lift Hair Shoppe 155-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-241-5593

Ask Hair Studio Ltd 150-3900 Bayview St 604-241-8600 askhairstudio.com

Natalia’s Spa 125-3800 Chatham St 604-204-0333

Remark Hair Design 130-3591 Chatham St 604-271-4247 remarkhair.com

Ship N Shore Hair Studio 105-12031 First Ave 604-272-4822 Steveston Barbers 120-3880 Chatham St 604-277-7815 stevestonbarbers.com

Health | Medical 12th House Homeopathy 270-3580 Moncton St 604-271-4325 12th-househomeopathy.com Angels There For You 106-12031 Second Ave 604-271-4427 atfy.ca

Healing River Acupuncture Centre (ad p. 14)

105-3571 Chatham St 604-277-5550 healingriveracupuncture.ca

Life Labs 104-3811 Chatham Rd 604-271-1712 Chatham Speech & Language lifelabs.com 110-3671 Chatham St 604-271-7523 Momentum Wellness Centre speechandlanguageservice.com 1-3891 Chatham St 604-370-2223 Empower Physiotherapy momentumwellnesscentre.com 105-3800 Chatham St 604-370-1040 empowerphysio.ca

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Nurse Next Door 120-12000 First Ave 604-644-5524 nursenextdoor.com Pangaea Clinic 120-12011 Second Ave 604-275-0163 pannaturopathic.com Past Tense Massage Therapy 280-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-272-9995 pasttense.ca Pharmasave Steveston 105-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-232-0159 pharmasave.com

SERVICES

Health | Medical ... con’t

Satori Integrative Health Centre 12004 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7224 satoriintegrativehealth.com

Turning Point Wellness 110-3571 Chatham St 604-275-4641

Steveston Acupuncture 290-3651 Moncton St 604-916-3833 stevestonacupuncture.ca

turningpointwellnesscentre.com

Steveston Chiropractic 140-12000 First Ave 604-275-9776 stevestonchiropractic.com

Vision Plus 190-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-274-2020 visionplusbc.com

Steveston Village Physio 102-3811 Chatham St 604-241-0933 stevestonphysiotherapy.ca

West Richmond Massage 268-3580 Moncton St 604-284-5095 westrichmondmassage.com

Pets Doggy Six 6-12491 No. 2 Rd 604-271-2525 doggysixrichmond.ca

Meow + Bark Avenue 3820 Moncton St 604-271-3647 meowandbarkavenue.ca

SPCA Richmond 7791 Steveston Hwy 604-277-3100 spca.bc.ca

Little Paws Animal Clinic 130-12011 2nd Ave 604-241-7387 littlepawsvet.com

Richmond Dog Walking 604-785-1476 richmonddogwalking.com

Steveston Vet Hospital 150-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9938 stevestonvethospital.com

B & D Spa Inc. 240-3791 Bayview St 604-304-9005 bndspa.com

Lacquer Beauty Bar 110-3900 Moncton St 604-275-7575 lacquerbeautybar.com

Belle Spa & Cosmetic Ctr 180-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-447-1164

Perfectly Polished 5-3740 Chatham St 604-370-5585

Glow Tween Spa & Party 12115 First Ave 604-370-4569 glowtweenspa.com

Radiant Tanning Salon 110-3591 Chatham St 604-295-6410 radianttanning.com

Goegan Spa

Raintree Day Spa 125-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-274-4426 raintreedayspa.com

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Richmond Midwifery 120-3591 Chatham St 778-297-1678 richmondmidwiferychildbirthcare.com

Spas, etc

(ad p. 18)

135-6231 London Rd 604-241-4556 goeganspa.com

Rebecca Nail Spa 12031 Second Ave 778-297-6587 Steveston Nails 4-3891 Chatham St 604-284-5178 Tao Day Spa 115-3900 Bayview St 604-277-9821 taodayspa.com

Specialty Services Auto Wizard Mechanical 12340B Trites Rd 604-274-0443

Benmark Construction (ad p. 17)

604-916-6060 benmarkgroup.ca

Birdman the Welder

Design by Fire

778-837-7880 birdmanthewelder.com

604-831-9206 designbyfire.ca

(ad p. 18)

Brechin Maclean Photography 200-3580 Moncton St 604-277-5787 brechinmaclean.ca

(ad p. 34)

Encorp Return-It 2-12320 Trites Rd 604-241-9177 return-it.ca

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SERVICES

Specialty Services ... con't

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Jeffersons Dry Cleaners 110 – 3800 Chatham St 604-271-8223 Lordco Parts Ltd. 1-3740 Chatham St 604-272-7870

Mardon Insurance (ad p. 12)

145-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9971 mardoninsurance.ca

Penta Builders Group (ad p. 15) 12011 Third Ave 604-244-9594 pentahomes.ca

P. Fleming Law Office 230-3580 Moncton St 604-277-0177

(ad p. 14)

604-760-4294 nuhaus.ca

Richard Keevil & John Skapski Law Offices 2nd Flr, 3711 Moncton St 604-204-0050

Oris Consulting Corp.

12235 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4657 orisconsulting.ca Pacific Design Furniture 105-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-204-0700 pacificdesign.ca Pelham’s Automotive 5-12320 Trites Rd 604-241-1727

Steveston Marine Services 12200 First Ave 604-274-9825 stevestonmarineservices.com

RE/MAX Select Realty Steveston Real Estate RE/MAX Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven Sean Lawson (ad p. 35) 604-329-1430 stevestonhouses-condos.com vancouversbestlistings.com

nuHaus

S. D. Woodman Management 230-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-275-6777 sdwoodman.com

Sandra Steier Photography

(ad p. 21)

12235 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7326 stevestonrealestate.com Steveston Tattoo Company 110-12020 First Ave 604-284-5030 stevestontattooco.com

(ad p. 33)

Tammy Morin-Nakashima 209-3740 Chatham St 604-275-0070 richmondnotary.ca

Seppo’s Automotive 3611 Moncton St 604-204-0415

The Maple Residences 11900 No. 1 Rd 604-277-4519 themapleresidences.com

778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com

SHOP - RETAIL

Clothing | Shoes | Accessories Bare Basics Lingerie 3871 Moncton St 604-271-5330 barebasicslingerie.com Best Dressed by C. 140-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-271-6415 bestdressedbyc.com From Seeds to Fashion 150-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-3676 Jet Lag Travel Fashion 110-12031 Second Ave 604-277-3331 jet-lagtravelfashion.com

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Seas on Shore 150-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5822 Stepin’ Out Shoes 3991 Moncton St 604-304-0602 stepinoutshoes.com Steve’s Board & Apparel 150-12240 Second Ave 778-297-7422 stevesboardshop.com

Steveston Village Maternity 110-3911 Moncton St 778-297-7379 stevestonvillagematernity.com Treasures Boutique 140-12240 Second Ave 604-275-7119 Violet Hill Boutique 108-12211 No. 1 Rd 604-274-3563 violethillclothing.ca

SHOP - RETAIL

Decor & Gifts 105-3900 Moncton St 604-448-9234 amonkeytree.com

Beat Merchant 160-12240 Second Ave 604-204-0044 beatmerchant.com Beau Monde 117-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7969

Bliss (ad p. 19)

105-12231 First Ave 604-284-5212 blissgifts.net Cannery Store 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9006 gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Juvelisto 120-3500 Moncton St 604-241-7376 juvelisto.com

Serendipity’s Backyard 120-12031 First Ave 604-275-1683 serendipitysbackyard.ca

London Farm Gift Shop 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca

Serenity Home Decor 170-3580 Moncton St 604-241-3055 serenityhomedecor.com

Lulu Island Designs 118-3800 Moncton St 604-275-0558

Shooting Star Souvenir 119-3800 Bayview St 604-271-2717

Nikaido Gifts 150-3580 Moncton St 604-275-0262 nikaidogifts.com

Splash Toy Shop 140-3580 Moncton St 604-241-0234 splashtoyshop.ca

Pieces

The Fab Pad 3480 Moncton St 604-370-5560 thefabpad.com

(ad p. 23)

100-3580 Moncton St 604-271-1011 piecesinsteveston.ca Prickly Pear Garden Centre 12311 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4717 pricklypear.ca

It’s Posh 3480 Moncton St 604-303-7990 itsposh.ca

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A Monkey Tree Emporium (ad p.19)

The Spotted Frog 110-12480 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4663 thespottedfrog.ca

Thrift | Antiques | Consignment Bon Retour 3806 Moncton St 604-370-1951 bonretour.com Daisies Boutique 12131 First Ave 604-271-9402

Richmond Hospital Aux. 3731 Chatham St 604-271-1551 Steveston General Store 101-12071 First Ave 604-272-5272

SOS Treasure Cottage 3800 Moncton St 604-274-8866 sosbc.org

Pharmacy Pharmasave Steveston 105-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-232-0159 pharmasave.com

Steveston Pharmacy 101-3811 Chatham St 604-271-2820

The Medicine Shoppe 11-3993 Chatham St 778-297-5777 medicineshoppesteveston.ca

Specialty Stores Crafts N More Benjamin Moore 3471 Moncton St 150-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-272-3824 604-271-2027 paintstore.benjaminmoore.com Elves Embroidery 12111 First Ave Budget Appliances 604-275-8191 3831 Moncton St 604-271-0666 budgetappliances.ca

Laara’s Vacuums 3981 Moncton St 604-277-8487 laarasvacuums.com Nikka Fishing & Marine 3551 Moncton St 604-271-6332 nikka.ca

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Phoenix Art Workshop

Steveston Bicycle & Mobility 3-3891 Chatham St 604-271-5544 kaymarantours.com

(ad p. 30 & 31)

8-3891 Chatham St 604-448-1860 phoenixartworkshop.com

Village Bikes 3891 Moncton St 604-274-3865 village-bikes.ca

Steveston Marine & Hardware Village Books & 3560 Moncton St Coffee House 604-277-7031 (article p. 26-28) stevestonmarine.com 130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601 Steveston Winemakers 3851 Moncton St Wool & Wicker 604-275-9463 120-12051 Second Ave stevestonwinemakers.com 604-275-1239 woolandwicker.com

Rod’s Building Supplies 3471 Moncton St 604-277-1191 rodsbs.com Steveston Book Store 3760 Moncton St 604-274-3604

COMMUNITY

Attractions & Excursions Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site (ad p. 47)

5180 Westwater Dr 604-718-8050 richmond.ca/britannia

Gulf of Georgia Cannery 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.com London Heritage Farm 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca/londonfarm South Fraser Water Taxi 604-632-0923

Steveston Eco Tours

Steveston Outdoor Pool (ad p. 13) 4151 Moncton St 604-238-8030 richmond.ca/aquatics

Steveston Post Office, Museum & Visitor Centre (ad p. 4)

3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868 Post Office 604-271-8280 Info 604-718-8439 Museum tourismrichmond.com Steveston Seabreeze Adv. 12551 No 1 Rd, Bldg 43 604-272-7200 seabreezeadventures.ca

Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton St 604-238-8081 richmond.ca/stevestontram Steveston Water Taxi 604-720-0841 stevestonwatertaxi.ca

The Sharing Farm (ad p. 34)

2631 Westminster Highway sharingfarm.ca

Vancouver Whale Watch 210-12240 Second Ave 604-274-9565 vancouverwhalewatch.com

(ad p. 5)

604-377-5964 stevestonecotours.com

Community Links

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Army, Navy & Airforce 284 105-11900 No. 1 Rd 604-277-7350 anaf284.org

John Yap, MLA 115–4011 Bayview St 604-241-8452 johnyapmla.bc.ca

City of Richmond 6911 No. 3 Rd 604-276-4000 richmond.ca

Steveston Community Centre and Public Library 4111 Moncton St 604-238-8080 richmond.ca/steveston

Steveston Community Police 4371 Moncton St Non-emerg: 604-713-2323 Steveston Farmers Market Third Ave & Moncton St sfam.ca Steveston No. 2 Firehall 11011 No. 2 Rd Non-Emerg 604-278-5131 richmond.ca

Community Links ... con’t Steveston Merchants Association exploresteveston.com

Steveston Rotary (ad p. 16)

stevestonrotary.org

SPORTS Basketball

Richmond Youth Basketball rybl.net

Richmond Rugby richmondrugby.ca

Steveston Hockey stevestonhockey.com

Richmond Youth Soccer richmondsoccer.com

Martial Arts

Steveston Athletic Assn thesaa.ca

Sirota’s Alchymy Martial Arts 110-12280 Trites Rd 604-244-8842 sirotasalchymy.com

Atlantis Programs Pedalheads Bike Camps atlantisprograms.com

TSS Academy at Sportstown tssacademy.com

Steveston Judo stevestonjudo.com

Bowling

Gymnastics

Steveston Karate Club uchiage-kai.com

Drive Basketball drivebasketball.com

Bicycle

The Zone Bowling zbowl.com

Curling

Richmond Curling Club richmondcurling.com

Equestrian

Cartwheels Gym 145-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-275-0020 cartwheels.ca Panther Cheer Athletics panthercheerathletics.com

Steveston Kendo stevestonkendo.ca

Skating

Connaught Skating Club connaughtsc.com

Red Colt Equestrian Farm redcolt.ca

Richmond Gymnastics Club richmondgymnastics.com

Field Sports

Hockey

Kajaks Track & Field Club kajaks.org

Coast Hockey League coasthockey.com

Richmond Oval richmondoval.ca

Richmond Boys Fastball rbfa.ca

Pacific Inline Hockey pichpage.com

Richmond Ringette richmondringette.com

Richmond City Baseball richmondcitybaseball.com

Richmond Ball Hockey rbha.ca

Richmond Rockets Speed Skating richmondrockets.org

Richmond Cricket Club richmondcricketclub.ca

Richmond Cosom Hockey rcfha.org

Swimming

Richmond Girls Field Hockey rfhc.ca

Richmond Ravens Female Hockey richmondravenshockey.ca

Richmond Girls Soccer richmondgirlssoccer.com Richmond Girls Softball rgsa.ca Richmond Lacrosse richmondlacrosse.com Richmond Minor Football raidersfootball.ca Richmond Pitch & Putt Golf richmond.ca

Richmond Minor Hockey richmondminorhockey.com Richmond Sockeyes richmondsockeyes.com

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Steveston Harbour Authority 12740 Trites Rd 604-272-5539 stevestonharbour.com

Richmond Arenas richmond.ca

BC Water Polo bcwaterpolo.com iDive idivevancouver.ca Richmond Kigoos kigoos.com Richmond Rapids Swim Club richmondrapids.com

Richmond Youth Roller Hockey VPW Synchronized Swimming ryrhl.com vpw.bc.ca

Seafair Minor Hockey (ad p. 32)

seafairhockey.com

Trampoline

Extreme Air Park 604-244-5867 extremeairpark.com

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August - September 2014 Steveston Insider Calendar

Aug 1

Music at the Cannery every Friday, 6:30pm, Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Aug 2

Honda Celebration of Light - Japan, 9:30pm, English Bay in Vancouver

Aug 3 & 17 Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market, 10am-4pm adjacent to Gulf of

Georgia Cannery August 3, 17, Sept 7 and 21.

Aug 4

BC Day

Aug 8-10

Richmond Maritime Festival (see p. 47)

Aug 9

Steveston's 2nd Annual Rotary Duck Race (see p. 16)

Aug 9

All Aboard, 12-4pm, Steveston Tram Building

Aug 16

Car Boot Sale, Steveston Community Centre

Aug 17

London Family Farm Day, 10-4, London Heritage Farm

Aug 17

Picnic in the Past, 12-4, Steveston Museum

Aug 21

Steveston's Summer Fun Community Barbecue, 5-7pm, Steveston Park

Aug 21

Music at the Shipyard, 7pm, Britannia Shiyards

Aug 23

Steveston Dragon Boat Festival, 9-5, Britannia Shipyards

Aug 23

Teddy Bear Picnic, 11:30-2, Steveston Park and Tram

Aug 24

Garlic Festival (see p. 34)

Aug 27

Summer West Fest, 6:30-10:30pm, West Richmond Community Centre

Sep 1

Labour Day

Sep 2

Back to School SD #38

Sep 7

Advertising deadline for Steveston Insider magazine (see p. 6)

Sep 7

SPCA Paws for a Cause - Richmond Walk, Garry Point Park

Sep 7 & 21 Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market, 10am-4pm adjacent to Gulf of

Georgia Cannery Sep 14

Terry Fox Run, 10am, Garry Point Park

Sep 18

Music at the Shipyard, 7pm, Britannia Shipyards

Sep 20

Beer Fest, 7-9:30pm, Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Tickets $49 (see p. 8)

Sep 20

Grand Prix of Art (see p. 30)

Sep 26-28 Culture Days Oct 1

Steveston Insider magazine comes out Go online for details and updates: www.stevestoninsider.com/calendar

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