[Meetup Info] Let’s sketch at Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf

Let’s meet and sketch at Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf!

📍Outside the historical Steveston Tram Building,
4011 Moncton St, Richmond, BC
https://g.co/kgs/DT7jB39

June 29, 2025 (Sun)
Meetup 🕐 1 pm
Sketch Throwdown 🕐 3:30 pm

*We will update closer to the date if anything changes.

We had a successful meetup at this location a couple of years ago, so we're bringing it back!

The once thriving fishing village of Steveston is now a scenic destination, located along an arm of the Fraser and close to the sea.

There is a LOT to sketch: the 1912 tram (where we’ll meet), wharfs and fishing boats, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (Museum), Britannia Shipyards (Museum), Steveston Post Office (Museum), industrial scenery, a store-lined main street, cozy cafes, kites flying in Garry Park, and even the Phoenix Art Studio (Chatham St).

Our meetup point at 1 pm will be outside the Steveston Tram Building, near No. 1 Road and Moncton Street.

https://stevestonheritage.ca/visit/steveston-tram/

We will return here at 3:30 pm to see each other’s work.

How to Get There:

- Public Transit
From Vancouver City Centre Station to Richmond-Brighouse, allow at least 30 min on the Canada Line. From Brighouse to Steveston takes about 45 more minutes – sorry it takes so long, but it’s worth it!

Take the Canada Line to Richmond-Brighouse Station (last stop). Be careful not to get on the YVR (Airport) train.

#402 Two Road Bus is best — it stops right at the Steveston Tram (Stop #56595):
https://www.translink.ca/.../route/402/direction/1/schedule

Alternatively, #406 Steveston Bus stops within two blocks of the tram.

- Driving
Parking is tricky but not impossible — try side streets or the lot near Steveston Community Centre.

What to Bring:
Art supplies, water, a hat, good outerwear. A portable stool is a bonus!

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