Britannia Shipyards

Britannia Shipyards is an authentic representation of a once thriving community of canneries, boat yards and residences. Many of the buildings date back to 1885 and tell the stories of multi-ethnic residents and workers at the Britannia Cannery and Britannia Shipyards: Chinese, European, First Nations and Japanese. This collection of buildings has national value and was designated a National Historic Site in 1991 by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board. Learn about the important history of Britannia Shipyards in the Statement of Significance. Learn more: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/britanniashipyards.htm