At the Shipyard

It was the city of Richmond's Doors Open this weekend and my cousin Ange who works for the city told us about it. Many of the cultural hubs (museums, galleries, heritage sites, etc.) were free for admissions.

We had the chance to go out to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard. Their “How We Lived” exhibit just opened. The new exhibit reveals the captivating stories and cultural diversity of the Shipyard between 1910 and 1930. It was very neat to see the buildings that have been restored and the stories they revealed.

My Mom's favourite was the Murakami House. The Murakami family - ten children, mom and dad, lived in the residence from the early 1929 to 1942. It was interesting to see all the artifacts showing their life as one of the first permanent Japanese residents in the area. Brea enjoyed the stroll along the boardwalk and watching us try various things like the blacksmith's forge in the boatyard and opening and closing drawers in the houses.

Brea on the boardwalk

One of the restored houses

Brea in front of one of the displays of a desk with accessories

In front of a toy box with era toys

I love the Steveston area! We enjoyed lunch at the Blue Canoe, overlooking the water, and then we went down to the dock to check out the fishermen and their wares. We didn't buy any fish but it was definitely fun looking :o)