Vancouver Photowalks

Steveston and Brittannia Shipyards

August 11, 2012 · 5:00 PM
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Where will we meet?:

We will meet at the Steveston Landing under the Fishermans Wharf sign (see pic below.) Steveston Landing is on Bayview Street and if you come up Second ave in Steveston you will come up to the Steveston Landing. We will meet here at 16:45 and begin the walk at 5pm sharp. We will walk down to the Brittannia Shipyard area and then walk back to the Waves Coffee Shop on 1st and Bayview for a chat and to compare photos!

Steveston has some amazing photo opportunities, lots of fishing boats, river scenes and beautiful buildings. We will also walk along the water frontage to the Brittania Shipyards which has some great heritage buildings and interesting history, take a look at this link to read more:
http://www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/britannia/about.htm

1. What should I bring?

A Camera, It doesn't matter if you have a point and shoot camera or a Digital SLR, either one is fine.
A tripod (optional)
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, be sure you are comfortable, it will be a bit of a walk.

2. What can I shoot?

There are plenty of fishing boats, old canneries, heritage buildings and river scenes. There will also be plenty of people out on the day, so people and street photography should be good too! Lots and lots of photo opps.

3. How do I get there?

You can drive out there, it is best to use Google Maps if you are driving.

If you are using public Transit, you may need to use the Skytrain and then a bus to Steveston, there are a few combinations, so check on the Transit website or use Google Maps, there is public transit to within a block of the meeting place.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Gladwin Johnson

Awesome!!! Thanks Barry for organizing this.

0 · August 13
SiuYin

Thank you Barry and Simon! As usual great location and group.

0 · August 13
Bonnie

Really enjoyed the day. Didn't begin to get the shots I wanted. Will have to go again. Many who went took some really good photos. This has been the best I've been on.

0 · August 13
kelly

in case you missed it, the "Living Social" deal of the day is $40.00
for $80.00 worth of photo printing and mounting at ABC Photo-colour....
4 more days to purchase it.

1 · August 12
kelly

thanks barry and simon....i had a great time as always.....i just wished i could have stayed longer, had a coffee and been able to watch/photograph the amazing sunset!

0 · August 12
Ming Ly

Hi, Kelly and Paul,
Thanks for your comments on my two pictures. The chickens were at the backyard of the last house when I walked towards the East of the Maritime festival.

0 · August 12
Jan

Great day. Didn't get into the shipyards as they closed at 6:00. But I was there early and enjoyed some of the Maritime Festival and did the cannery tour. Bonnie and I finally left at 11:30PM after a long chat. Thanks Barry and Simon for you rhelp with my camera and my questions.

0 · August 12
Geoff Dagg

Great photo walk, just too much too see and not enough time.

0 · August 12
Ming Ly

I think this place has a good sunset view. The shipyards was closed at 6 p.m.
Today I might go again to see the shipyards inside.

0 · August 12
Michael Krochter

I love this...great to meet people and do what you love. Seeing how I can't walk as far as you and the others went. I do teach and help new photographers at my club so if you get new people out that don't want to move and want help I could help you out in that way...love to do it.

0 · August 12
Carol

Hi guys It is Saturday evening at 9:35 and I found out I was confirmed for a photo walk in Steveston at 5:00pm. Not enough time to make it

0 · August 11
Neil Laffra

Got there 6 hours early! Now I have 900 frames to filter to diplayable set! Yikes! Great event!

0 · August 11
Katherine

I'm here but have no idea where Fisherman's Wharf is located. Different ppl give me completely opposite instructions.

0 · August 11
Doris

Sorry, got the confirmation too late. I can't come anymore - maybe somebody else? Next time!

0 · August 11
kelly

the richmond maritime festival is taking place august 10-12...they have
a web-site (still being updated)...perhaps the docks will be open.....
www.richmondmaritimefestival.ca

0 · July 17
- Katherine Dykstra
  
  Yes, great link Kelly. The brochure is up for viewing and it looks like there will be some activity around Steveston and Britannia this weekend, but only from 11-6 PM.
  
  0 · August 10
Jack Z

I know there's a wait list, but can we just come and follow along?

0 · August 9
Jan

Eileen, you need to change your own RSVP. Go into your RSVP and change your YES for the waitlist to a NO and that will take you off the list.

0 · August 9
Bonnie

What's chances of getting to Fisherman's Wharf next Sat. I'm about 15th I think on the waitlist

0 · August 6
Eileen Depeel

Please take me off the wait list for August 11th - Thanks - Eileen

0 · August 5
kelly

sorry neil, it's not my neck of the woods....i'm going to take katherine's
recommendation or maybe have my husband drop me off

0 · July 19
Katherine Dykstra

Hi Neil, I posted a comment earlier on the parking situations around Steveston.

0 · July 17
Neil Laffra

Sooo that raises the old question of parking.... It will be scarce!! Be prepared, since close by to the Village, residents get top billing as you'd expect. Can you check for options for us Kelly?!

0 · July 17
Neil Laffra

Ah yes. Attended once , without camera( oops). Will investigate for a return next year.

0 · July 16
Katherine Dykstra

Hi Neil, they rarely open the shipyard buildings and docks. If you're interested to see them, a good time is in May when the city of Richmond holds it's annual Doors Open event.

0 · July 16
Neil Laffra

Any chances we get any special access in the shipyard? Docks? The "public" views I've seen a number of times, although not exhausted the possibilities.

0 · July 16
Carissa

I've only just noticed this - have the meeting times always been officially 15 mins prior to the posted walk start?

0 · July 16
Katherine Dykstra

My home! Regarding parking, if they aren't filming, there is a large pay parking area on Chatham Street. There is also free parking around on the streets if you can find some. Also, Garry Point Park is a short walk (5-10 minutes) from the meetup spot and there is plenty of free parking there as well.

0 · July 16
Confusion Circle

Drat, that's Abborsford Airshow weekend. :-(

0 · July 16
Andrew L

Thanks Barry

1 · July 16
Barry J Brady

Lovely shot Andrew!!

0 · July 16
A former member

Was there over the weekend and they were filming something here ... Well known for 'once upon a time' ... Might be some people shooting chances as well ;-)

0 · July 16