Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

This scenic national historic site shares the stories of the oldest shipyard community in British Columbia, where once a diverse waterfront community stood, built on pilings and connected by boardwalks overlooking the Fraser River.

Explore the past and present of wooden boatbuilding at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Join our resident shipwright at the Richmond Boat Builder’s building to learn about tools and techniques from the Western and Japanese boatbuilding traditions. Then, test your skills with a boatbuilding tool challenge!

Please call 604-238-8050 for inquiries.

Drop-in on Saturday or Sunday, 10:00AM – 4:00PM