Publisher's Note
Fall in Steveston always feels like a fresh start. The summer crowds have thinned, but the Village is still buzzing with locals shopping and looking forward to seasonal events. October brings the annual Scarecrow Crawl, Thanksgiving, and Halloween trick-or-treating. November follows with Girls’ Night Out and the Tree Lighting, while December ushers in festive merriment with Winter in the Village traditions, including horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa’s arrival by boat, the Classic Car Cruise, and more.
On the cover of this issue is Kristy Quan, owner of A Monkey Tree. Two and a half years ago, Kristy purchased the shop and has carried on its reputation as one of Steveston’s must-visit stores. A Monkey Tree is loved for its Canadian-made gifts, cards, and home décor, and continues to flourish thanks to the support of loyal locals. Kristy is committed to actively giving back, serving as vice-president of the Steveston Merchants Association.
We also feature the RHA Thrift Shop, which has recently completed a major restoration of its beautiful 131-year-old heritage building. Run entirely by volunteers, the shop raises funds for Richmond Hospital while offering affordable treasures for shoppers. The dedicated team of 125 Red Coat volunteers is a shining example of people making a difference while doing what they love.
Thank you for continuing to support the shops, restaurants, and services that keep Steveston vibrant all year long; it makes a huge impact during these shoulder seasons. Steveston Insider is marking 18 years in business, and that milestone wouldn’t be possible without the ongoing support of our readers, advertisers, and community.
See you around the Village,
Carolynne Palla
Carolynne Palla Owner/Publisher
Sandra Steier Photographer/Stylist
Sarah Gordon Writer/Editor
Tara Orr Social Media
A MONKEY TREE: Steveston's Must-Visit Shop
Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Sandra Steier & Emily Robertson
Chances are, if you walk along Moncton Street, you’ll be drawn into A Monkey Tree with its inviting window and sidewalk displays. Once inside, you will lose track of time as you browse the beautiful shop, known for its unique selection of gifts, home décor, and cards—many of which are made or designed in Canada.
Two and a half years ago, Kristy Quan took a leap of faith and purchased the well-loved store. Stepping into the role of owner felt completely natural, since A Monkey Tree is closely tied to her family, the community, and her roots. It was a homecoming of sorts for Kristy, who was born and raised in Steveston. After spending several years living in central Richmond, she felt the pull to return to the village. “There is a sense of home in Steveston,” she says.
Kristy comes by her love of retail honestly. Her mother, Kelly Krull, is a well-known Stevestonite who has spent many years working in retail. As a teenager, Kristy’s first job was at Splash Toy Store, working alongside her mom. Kelly went on to manage A Monkey Tree long before Kristy purchased it.
Interestingly, Kristy’s original career plan was to be a mortgage broker. She attended UBC’s Sauder School of Business, and in her selfproclaimed “driven manner,” not only did she complete the program well ahead of schedule, but she even managed to attend classes while caring for her daughter, who was only four months old. Looking back, Kristy sees a connection between the two professions: both are built around helping people and offering great service.
Kristy recalls, “When this opportunity came up, I was more interested in what would happen here.” A bonus is that Kelly has a wealth of knowledge to share. Kristy refers to Kelly as the store’s “momager.” There is plenty of laughter at the shop, including moments when she finds herself calling out, “Mom!” across the floor.
“We balance each other with our tastes and determining quantities to purchase,” says Kelly. “We know what’s giftable, and we’ve honed in on what we are really good at.” Their staff also offer valuable insight and customers’ suggestions are considered too. Kelly explains, “People suggest items they would like us to carry.” One customer’s request to carry pie weights turned out to be a hit.
“Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift or a treat for yourself, treasures await in every corner,” Kristy says. Kelly adds, “Each section of the store tells a story. Stories are everything.”
The beautifully curated store includes mini departments such as candles, cards, clothing, coastal, jewellery, kitchenware, nautical, pets, pink and girlie, soaps, stationery, and of course, the perennial favourites—hummingbirds and mushrooms.
Steveston specialty items such as wall art, baseball caps, and tea towels are customer favourites. Locals love celebrating and supporting their community, and Kristy notes that about 90 per cent of their sales come from them.
Each product is chosen not only for its appeal but also for its origin.
“Buying Canadian is a logical choice because it is easy to access, and we subscribe to the idea of a small business buying from other small businesses,” Kristy explains.
One of their newest lines is Mint Cleaning, eco-friendly home and body products developed by two Uclueletbased partners who were featured on Dragons’ Den. Their products are now sold across Canada.
Many will remember how puzzles became a “thing” during the pandemic, and it seems the love affair hasn’t ended. Villager Puzzles is a company that showcases Canadian female artists with many designs featuring West Coast landscapes.
The shop has also expanded its selection from one of Canada’s finest chocolatiers, Victoriabased Rogers’ Chocolates. Another winner is InstaCake, a cake mix in a card that delivers sweet wishes plus everything needed to make a delicious cake in minutes.
A Monkey Tree was the first retailer to carry Little b Confectionery’s handcrafted salted caramels. Since then, the sweet treats have taken off like wildfire. Fun fact: Ladner-based creator Iona Barnes is a registered dental hygienist by day and a confectioner by night.
Salt Spring Island couple Don and Suzanne Zacharias are the creative team behind Cedar Mountain Studios. They design and make beautiful home décor, including art blocks and coasters.
Vancouver-based Danica Brands is a market leader in the home, kitchen, and giftware industry; some of their popular items include whimsical tea towels, aprons, lunch bags, and ceramics.
A Monkey Tree is also known for its terrific
selection of cards. Kelly says, “The price point is very good. We try to keep them under $6.”
Customers can often be heard saying, “We love it!” or “It’s beautiful.”
They come not just for products but also for the atmosphere—the playlist, the joy, and the warmth of the staff. “Everyone is welcome at A Monkey Tree,” Kristy says.
The team of nine part-time and full-time employees is central to the shop’s success. “We have a great team, and I feel confident that I can leave the store in their hands,” Kristy says. She and Kelly emphasize that the staff’s happiness and dedication mean as much as customer approval. “Knowing that our staff are happy and care about the shop is so rewarding. We are like family,” Kristy explains.
“Our connection with the community is a great reward. It’s all integrated.”
Kristy’s role also extends beyond the store. As vice-president of the Steveston Merchants Association (SMA), she works to strengthen the village’s business community. “We all need to come together,” she says. She believes that
promoting Steveston benefits all businesses and makes the community better for everyone. Follow @amonkeytree on Instagram, where the shop frequently shares the latest village events.
Each autumn, Kelly pours her creative talent into designing A Monkey Tree’s scarecrow for the Scarecrow Crawl. The team also joins the fun by handing out goodies on Halloween, while Girls’ Night Out remains one of their busiest days of the year. Planning happens year-round, and this year Kristy and Kelly are especially excited about the gift they have lined up.
As a busy mother, shop owner, and SMA board member, Kristy juggles many responsibilities. Moving closer to the store has helped, and she makes sure to take weekends to spend time with her husband and daughter.
Kelly sums it up: “It takes a village to make a business successful. Once you find that village you never want to leave.” Kristy agrees: “We are thrilled to hear that people love the work we do. It feels like I’ve always been here, but it has only been two and a half
It feels good to have come full circle.”
POP-UP ART SHOWS
3811 Moncton Street
Steveston Village
Steveston Historical Society www.historicsteveston.ca
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The popular Pop-Up Art Shows continue to feature the work of talented local artists. Artists change monthly, and a portion of each sale supports Steveston Historical Society programs and events. Find your next favourite art piece while supporting local talent!
October: Margot D’Souza & Marilyn Piccinin
November: Jennifer James & Marsha Hoggan and “Richmond Artists Guild”
STEVESTON GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
Visit us for special offers, local art, artisan creations and surprise artist Pop Ups. November 20 starting at 5pm.
SONGS IN THE SNOW
Join us in Town Square Park beside Steveston Museum as it transforms into a winter wonderland with festive lights and seasonal performances and of course, free hot chocolate. Mark your calendar for this annual holiday event. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of B.C. December 6 & 13 from 3:30pm – 6:30pm.
THE RISE, FALL AND RISE AGAIN OF STEVESTON
Explore Steveston’s rich history with a new self-guided walking tour available on the On This Spot app. Compare “then” and “now” photos of the village and learn how the community has evolved over time. Download the app or visit: onthisspot.ca/places/steveston
STEVESTON MUSEUM AND POST OFFICE
Full-service post office open 7 days a week. Serving as a vital hub in our community. Your support of this Post Office, becoming a member of Steveston Historical Society, or sponsoring an upcoming event greatly contributes to our ability to provide programs and events that benefit our community.
RICHMOND HOSPITAL/HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP
Giving Back to Our Community
Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Carolynne Palla
Many Stevestonites are doing double takes as they pass the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary (RHA) Thrift Shop. Over the past year, the 131-year-old heritage building has undergone a stunning transformation, lovingly restored as close as possible to its original appearance.
The Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary was established in 1961 to help fund the creation of Richmond Hospital. Groups of local women came together to form the Auxiliary, raising money for the hospital and much-needed equipment. One of their earliest initiatives was opening a thrift shop, staffed entirely by volunteers, in a rented storefront on Moncton Street. Despite limitations on what donations could be accepted, the shop flourished. Around 2007–2008, the Auxiliary moved into its current, larger location—a former Methodist church built in 1894.
The move proved successful. The larger
space became a popular place to shop and allowed the Auxiliary to accept a wider range of donations. The number of customers and volunteers also grew. By 2019, however, the rent was rising while the structure itself was deteriorating. Moving was not an option as Chatham Street was a prime location. Former Auxiliary Presidents Ursula van Duin and Colleen Kason convinced the Board to purchase the building outright. A few years later, the Auxiliary embarked on a major renovation, which included laying steel pillars 30 feet deep, as the building lacked a proper foundation. The City of Richmond supported the effort with a $100,000 grant and promised another grant toward exterior renovations.
Since its inception, the Auxiliary has raised over $100 million—most of it through the Thrift Shop.
This year, Valerie Burkimsher was elected President of the Board. In addition, she serves as the Sunday floor manager and oversees the organization’s publicity and website. Valerie brings a wealth of non-profit experience, including her time as Director of Fundraising at Dartmouth General Hospital in Nova Scotia, where she worked closely with the hospital auxiliary. After moving to Steveston 20 years ago, she discovered the RHA Thrift Shop. “I knew I could contribute to their mission of raising money for Richmond Hospital,” she says.
Another dedicated Red Coat volunteer is Pam Ogden, who serves on the Board, supervises two days a week, and manages the Shop’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
One
hundred and twentyfive Red Coat volunteers generously donate their time to the Thrift Shop.
They range in age from 16 to 90. Last year, the Auxiliary began welcoming high school students aged 16 and up to volunteer on weekends. This provides valuable real-world experience for students’ résumés while also helping the shop cover key weekend shifts.
Valerie explains, “We welcome volunteers who can commit to at least one full-day shift of five to six hours each week. Right now, we’re especially in need of male volunteers who
can price and occasionally repair electronic items, as well as establish prices for sporting goods. They must also be able to carry boxes of donations into the sorting area from outside the shop. We also welcome volunteers with special expertise in any area.”
“Working with other volunteers is a lot of fun. No two days are alike.”
When you enter the shop through the side entrance, you’ll see a beehive of activity in the back room, where volunteers are hard at work sorting and pricing donations. They never know what they’ll find—jewellery is often tucked inside garment pockets. Any item suspected of being high-end, such as gold
pieces, small diamond necklaces, or rings, is sent to a jeweller for appraisal. A wide array of costume jewellery is always popular and affordably priced.
“The volume of high-end clothing always amazes us,” says Valerie. “A few years ago, we opened our boutique section with garments priced slightly higher than our regular stock because of their higher quality and designer or brand labels. Once, a genuine pink Chanel suit was donated.” She adds, “We frequently receive high-end antiques and either sell them in the shop or work with an auction house.”
Volunteers often go above and beyond, taking silverware home to polish, laundering or staintreating clothing, or making minor repairs. One volunteer even stores Christmas items yearround in her garage to free up space in the shop.
The Thrift Shop is neatly organized into departments where you can find everything from clothing to books, CDs, records, toys, and a huge assortment of household items. Watch for the special $2 sales when selected clothing is priced to clear!
On an ongoing basis, the Auxiliary Board considers requests for funding from Richmond Hospital and its associated extended-care residences, Minoru Long-Term Care and Lions Manor Long-Term Care.
Hospital funding supports comfort items such as warming blankets, specialized medical equipment, perinatal loss and mental health therapy, and clothing for emergency patients to wear home when their own clothing is no longer usable, as well as many other needs.
Minoru and Lions Manor have benefited from specialized walkers, mattresses, passive exercise machines, fish tanks, hip protectors, fall reduction mats, therapy programs, two buses, and patio benches.
The Thrift Shop regularly donates used clothing to unhoused community members, along with donated pet food and supplies.
Each year the Auxiliary awards four bursaries of $2,500 each to outstanding Richmond Health Services student volunteers pursuing post-secondary education in a healthcare related field in Canada to assist with their education costs.
As the latest renovation wraps up this fall, the hard-working Red Coat volunteers look forward to celebrating alongside the City of Richmond and the community.
“Knowing that the work we do greatly benefits healthcare and people in our community is extremely rewarding,” says Valerie. “Meeting and working with like-minded people who become new friends is a close second.”
Richmond Hospital Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Shop 3731 Chatham St, Richmond, BC, V7E 2T9 Phone 604-271-1551
rhhaux.ca
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THRIFT SHOP
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Discover hidden treasures at the RHA Thrift Shop! If you haven’t stopped by yet, now’s the perfect time to explore. We’ve got unique housewares, trendy and vintage clothing, quirky collectibles, and so much more!
Every visit is an adventure—you never know what amazing finds are waiting for you at incredible prices!
Shop smart. Shop fun. Shop RHA Thrift Shop!
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SHOP HOURS: Monday to Friday 10am-2:45pm Saturday & Sunday 12 noon-2:45pm
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cruise around Steveston (15 minutes)
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Car display (location TBA) (2 hours) No
Cars display in Steveston Hotel parking lot (2 hours)
12111 Third Ave (at Moncton St), Richmond, BC No entry fee. Please
ENTRIES
(Send your name, year and make of vehicle, city, and phone number) LIMIT 75 CARS ONLY
SUNDAY, NOV 30
Christmas Tree Lighting 4:00 p.m.
Gather in front of the Steveston Tram Museum after 4 p.m. for entertainment, free hot chocolate and snacks before lighting the big tree!
SUNDAY, NOV 30 & DEC 7
Horse Carriage rides 12-4 p.m.
Loading zone on Bayview Street at First Avenue. Suggested donation $10 per person for the Richmond Christmas Fund.
SUNDAY, DEC 7
Santa & Mrs. Claus - 1 p.m.
Fisherman’s Wharf arriving by boat
Photos with Santa - 2-4 p.m.
Inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Theatre Free admission into the cannery
Aloha Hawaiian Grill 110-3900 Bayview St 604-370-3033 alohahawaiiangrill.ca
New Location!
Anar Persian Grill (ad p. 20) 108-3800 Bayview St 604-284-0906 anargrill.com
B & P Ice Cream & Coffee 100-12220 Second Ave 604-325-9837
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine 4100 Bayview St 778-839-5711 baanlao.ca
Best Bite Indian Cuisine 10-3891 Chatham St 604-370-4949 bestbiteindiancuisine.ca
Blenz Coffee 105-3900 Bayview St 604-272-0777 blenz.com
Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant (ad p. 13) 140-3866 Bayview St 604-275-7811 bluecanoerestaurant.com
Breakfast Table 120-12480 No. 1 Rd 604 285 6018 breakfasttable.ca
Britannia Brewing Steveston 250-12240 Second Ave 604-270-9252 britanniasteveston.ca
Cannery Cafe 3711 Moncton St 604-285-9997
Catch Kitchen + Bar (ad p. 29)
200-3866 Bayview St 604-284-1222 catchkitchen.com
FOOD & DRINK
Cafes | Restaurants
CHJ Bistro
230-12240 First Ave 604-227-0207
Chef's Playground
170-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-8079 chefsplayground.ca
New!
Cheng Chinese Cuisine 130-12420 No. 1 Rd
Dairy Queen
140-11099 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7175 dairyqueen.com
Dave’s Fish & Chips 3460 Moncton St 604-271-7555 davesfishandchips.com
Diplomat Bakery 105-6168 London Rd 604-241-9134 diplomatbakery.com
New!
Enishi Japanese Kitchen 140-12251 No. 1 Rd
FreshSlice Pizza 115-3866 Bayview St 604-370-9339 freshslice.com
John's Pan Pizza 12420 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4404 johnspanpizza.com
Garry Point Grill & Fish 'N' Chips 12771 Seventh Ave 604-370-8696 garrypointfishandchips.com
Gmen At Steveston Ramen Shop 3711 Bayview St 604-275-4636 gmenatsteveston.com
Goodco Bars 4020 Bayview St 604-285-3554 goodcobars.com
Hog Shack Cook House 160-3900 Bayview St 604-272-7264 hogshack.ca
Ichiro Japanese 110-12011 Second Ave 604-277-1150 ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca
Kari House 130-3900 Bayview St 604-275-5274 www.karihouse.com
Kisamos Greek Taverna 3420 Moncton St 604-277-5626 www.kisamostaverna.com
Kove Kitchen 140-3900 Bayview St 604-628-2500 kovekitchen.com
Kun's Omakase Bar 150-3500 Moncton St 778-899-3930
Kuroki Kitchen 110-3880 Chatham St 604-616-1323
Lavash Seaside Grill 108-3800 Bayview St 604-284-0906 lavashseasidegrill.com
Little Mexico Cantina 3131 Chatham St 604-272-5123 littlemexicocantina.com
Mega Sushi 100-3131 Chatham St 604-447-0773 megasushi.ca
Milky Snow 115-3900 Bayview St 604-278-1778
Moncton Pizzeria 3680 Moncton St 604-284-0415
Nyonya House 110-3866 Bayview St 778-919-3866 nyonya.richmondpos.com
FOOD & DRINK
Cafes | Restaurants ... con’t
O’Hare's GastroPub (ad p. 29)
5031 Steveston Hwy
604-277-2305 ohares.pub
Okome
150-11099 No. 1 Rd
604-370-2270 okome.ca
Ora Sushi
120-3651 Moncton St
604-284-3880 orasushi.com
Oretachi Japanese Curry 150-12420 No. 1 Rd
604-284-2999 oretachicurry.com
Outpost Mini Donut Company 110-12240 Second Ave
604-448-0005 outpostminidonutco.com
Pajo’s
3500 Bayview St (on water)
604-272-1588 pajos.com
Pierside Deli
115-3800 Bayview St
604-448-0071
Pizza Factory (ad p. 6)
120-12020 First Ave
604-233-7777 pizzafactoryrichmond.ca
Rocanini Coffee Roasters 115-3900 Moncton St
604-284-5126 rocanini.com
Sanctuary Café 160-13020 No. 2 Rd
604-340-3688
santuarycafeyvr.com
Damien’s Belgian Waffles
2-3891 Chatham St
604-304-2884
damienswaffles.ca
Shady Island Seafood Bar & The Wee's Thai Kitchen 112-3800 Bayview St
604-275-6587
shadyislandseafood.com
Shintaro Japanese 230-3791 Bayview St
604-284-5253
shintarosushi.ca
Starbucks Coffee 4011 Bayview St
604-204-0288 starbucks.ca
Steveston Bakery 12231 No. 1 Rd
604-271-3656
stevestonbakery.com
Steveston Built 130-12480 No. 1 Rd
604-447-4420
stevestonbuilt.com
Steveston Coffee Company 110-3511 Moncton St
604-275-1983
stevestoncoffee.com
Steveston Hotel Cafe 12111 Third Ave
604-277-9511
stevestonhotel.ca
Steveston Pizza Co. 100-3400 Moncton St
604-204-0777
stevestonpizza.com
Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton St
604-271-5252
stevestonseafoodhouse.com
Subway 3-3740 Chatham St
604-274-8850 subway.com
The Village Burgery 105-3800 Bayview St
Timmy Kitchen 100-3791 Bayview St 604-275-1112 timmykitchen.com
Toast to Coast Brunch Bar 3760 Moncton St 604-370-5550 toasttocoast.ca
Village Books & Coffee House 130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601
Village Curry & Spice 210-3791 Bayview St 604-370-8899 villagecurry.ca
Village Sushi Bar 150-13020 No. 2 Rd, 604-271-1067
Vogue Cafe 130-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-370-4444
Waves Coffee 120-12231 First Ave 604-448-9283 wavescoffee.ca
Win Win Chick-N 12160 First Ave 778-297-5818 winwinchick-n.com
Specialty | Grocery | Liquor
D Original Sausage Haus 130-12000 First Ave 604-447-5545 doriginalsausagehaus.com
Hayat Supermarket 10991 No. 1 Rd 236-888-2122 hayatsupermarket.ca
FOOD & DRINK
Specialty | Grocery | Liquor
Steveston Insider Directory
Lee's Donuts 110-4180 Bayview St 604-284-1600 leesdonuts.ca
O’Hare’s Liquor Store (ad p. 29) 5031 Steveston Hwy 604-241-8513 ohares.pub
Original Pure Water 115-3571 Chatham St 604-277-7873 originalpurewatershoppe.ca
Sally’s Homemade Ice Cream 120-12240 Second Ave 604-300-2217
Sanjay's Foods 200-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-241-9344 sanjayfoods.ca
Save-On-Foods 12088 Third Ave 604-272-8852 saveonfoods.ca
Sinfully The Best (ad p. 5) 110-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-272-2655 sinfullythebest.com
Something Sweet 160-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-370-7088 ilikesomethingsweet.com
Sprinkles Gelato & Dessert 105-12231 Bayview St 604-370-0330
Steveston's Best of British 110-12031 First Ave 604-370-3375 stevestonsbestofbritish.com
Steveston European Food 120-12220 Second Ave (lane) 604-271-3635
Steveston Fish Shoppe 100-3420 Moncton St 604-277-3135
Steveston Liquor Store 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 jrg.ca/steveston-liquor-store
Steveston Landing Fish 102-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4746
Steveston Pure Water 7-3740 Chatham St 604-272-8850 stevestonpurewater.com
SHOP - RETAIL
Steveston Sweet Shoppe 120-12031 First Ave 604-370-3357
Sweet Surrender Gelato 108-12211 First Ave 604-227-2504 sweetsurrendergelato.com
The Juice Truck 12151 First Ave 604-285-5404 thejuicetruck.ca
The Sweet Spot 110-12000 First Ave 604-370-6105 thesweetspotbakery.ca
Timothy’s Frozen Yogurt 104-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7547
Windsor Meats 190-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-274-6328 windsormeats.com
Clothing | Shoes | Accessories
Bare Basics Lingerie 3871 Moncton St
604-271-5330 barebasicslingerie.com
Hackney Nine 3651 Moncton St
604-897-4729 hackneynine.com
Jet-Lag Travel Fashion 110-12031 Second Ave 604-277-3331 jet-lagtravelfashion.com
Lulu Island Designs 118-3800 Moncton St 604-275-0558
Mia Boutique 120-3531 Bayview St 604-279-8936 miaboutique.ca
Mini Pomato
115-3800 Chatham St 778-927-0188 minipomato.ca
Nest Designs 3580 Moncton St 866-681-9298 nestdesigns.com
Seas On Shore (ad p. 22) 150-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5822
Stepin Out 105-3900 Moncton St 604-284-3611 stepinout.ca
Steve’s Board & Apparel 160-12240 Second Ave 604-274-7952 stevesboardshop.com
Steveston Village Maternity 110-3911 Moncton St 778-297-7379 svmaternity.com
A Monkey Tree
(article p. 8-11)
3851 Moncton St
604-448-9234
amonkeytree.com
Balloon Place
100-12211 First Ave
604-284-2565 balloonplace.ca
Beau Monde
117-3800 Bayview St
604-275-7969
Cannery Store 12138 Fourth Ave
604-664-9006 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
Dancing Florista 100-12211 First Ave 778-895-5808 dancingflorista.com
Dub Dub Toys
4-3740 Chatham St 778-954-6657
dubdubtoys.com
Floria Gifts
170-3580 Moncton St
604-783-4596
Glass House Optical 110 - 3591 Chatham St
604-330-3789 theglasshouseboutique.ca
Hoya Home Living 102-12071 First Ave
604-274-3787
Juvelisto
120-3500 Moncton St
604-241-7376 juvelisto.com
Lust for Life Floral 110-3800 Chatham St
Moncton Craft House 3831 Moncton St
604-238-5243
Nikaido Gifts
150-3580 Moncton St
604-275-0262
nikaidogifts.com
SHOP - RETAIL
Specialty Stores
Pacific Net and Twine 3731 Moncton St
604-274-7238
pacificnetandtwine.com
Pharmasave Steveston Village 105-12420 No. 1 Rd
604-232-0159
stevestonpharmasave.com
Phoenix Art Workshop 8-3891 Chatham St 604-448-1860
phoenixartworkshop.com
Prickly Pear Garden Centre 12311 No. 1 Rd
604-241-4717
pricklypear.ca
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy 120-12088 Third Ave
604-272-9741
saveonfoods.ca
Serendipity’s 12111 First Ave
604-275-1683
serendipitysbackyard.ca
Shooting Star Gift Shop 119-3800 Bayview St
604-275-6710
Shoppers Drug Mart 3868 Steveston Hwy 604-288-6343 shoppersdrugmart.ca
Splash Toy Shop (ad p. 3) 140-3580 Moncton St 604-241-0234
splashtoyshop.ca
Steveston Book Store 3760 Moncton St 604-274-3604
Steveston Pharmacy 101-3811 Chatham St 604-271-2820
Steveston Village Post Office (ad p. 14) 3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868 historicsteveston.ca
Super Grocer Pharmacy 130-3591 Chatham St 604-274-7878 supergrocer.ca
The Medicine Shoppe 11-3993 Chatham St 778-297-5777 medicineshoppesteveston.ca
The Spotted Frog 110-11900 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4663 thespottedfrog.ca
Village Bikes - Repair & Rental 3891 Moncton St 604-274-3865 village-bikes.ca
Village Bikes - Sales 101-12071 First Ave 604-274-3865 village-bikes.ca
Village Books & Coffee House 130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601
Open Seasonally Wong's Greenhouse & Nursery 11140 No. 2 Rd 604-278-1028 wongsgreenhouse.com
Your CPAP Shop (ad p. 2) 3-3891 Chatham St 604-242-3160 yourcpapshop.com
SHOP - RETAIL
Thrift Shops / Consignment / Auctions
Bon Retour 3806 Moncton St 604-370-1951 bonretour.com
Jade d'Art Auction House 3551 Moncton St 604-356-2907 jadeartauction.com
A-Styles Hair Salon 130-3500 Moncton St 604-277-4883
Alen’s Golden Scissors 6-3740 Chatham St 604-274-4247
Allranel Day Spa 107-3531 Bayview St 604-273-6916
Arrz 2
120-3571 Chatham St 604-272-0041
ASK Hair Studio (ad p. 12)
150-3900 Bayview St 604-241-8600 askhairstudio.com
Bee's Aesthetics 6-3740 Chatham St 778-228-2383
Bellatudo 140-12420 No. 1 Rd
604-785-1476 bellatudo.com
Elite Barbershop 130-12240 Second Ave 778-814-7363 elite-barbershop.com
Browcasso 120-12000 First Ave 604-284-2020 browcasso.com
Collective Beauty Studio 110-3900 Moncton St 604-370-0276
Little Life Antique Store 110-3800 Chatham St 778-522-1019
RHA Thrift Shop (ad p. 31, article p. 16-18) 3731 Chatham St 604-271-1551 rhhaux.ca
Beauty, Hair, Spa SERVICES
Cool Secret Spa Laser Clinic 155-13020 No. 2 Rd
604-803-5359
coolsecretspa.com
DNA Esthetics 150-12000 First Ave 778-999-7101
Earth, Wind & Spa 180-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-0767
earthwindspa.com
Hair by Lenny 115-3631 Chatham St 604-241-1755
La Bella 125-3800 Chatham St 604-910-0219 medispalabella.com
Lift Hair Shoppe 155-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-241-5593 lifthair.ca
Palms Day Spa 105-3800 Chatham St 604-278-4700 palmsdayspa.ca
Perfectly Polished 5-3740 Chatham St 604-370-5585
Pure Beauty Spa 140-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-231-0575 purebeautyspa.ca
Treasure Cottage Secondhand 3800 Moncton St 604-274-8866 sbsbc.org
Raintree Wellness Spa 125-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-274-4426 raintreespa.com
Rebecca Nail Spa 110-12051 Second Ave 778-297-6587
Rejuven8 Skincare 250-3580 Moncton St 604-284-5252 rejuven8skincare.com
Salon Diva & Co. 110-6111 London Rd 604-278-2140 salondivarichmond.com
Shay's Hair Studio 7-3891 Chatham St 604-277-8229 hairstylinginrichmondbc.ca
Ship N' Shore Hairstyling for Men & Women 105-12031 First Ave 604-272-4822
Steveston Barbers 120-3880 Chatham St 604-277-7815 stevestonbarbers.com
Steveston Nails 4-3891 Chatham St 604-284-5178
Tao Day Spa 115-3900 Bayview St 604-277-9821 taodayspa.com
Bayview Dental 110-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2483 bayviewdental.ca
Chompers Family Dental 108-6033 London Rd 604-284-5005 chompersdental.com
Dental Family Tree 120-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-370-3132 dentalfamilytree.com
Dental
Harmony Dental Studio 3700 Moncton St 604-277-2223 harmonydentalstudio.com
Family Dentistry & Implants 110-3755 Chatham St 604-277-3515 stevestondentalgroup.com
Seacoast Dental Centre 12235 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5622 dentistinsteveston.com
Smilebrite 110-11971 Third Ave 604-273-3415 smilebrite.ca
Steveston Dental Care 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-6121 stevestondentist.com
Steveston Smiles (ad p. 28) 2nd Flr, 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1131 stevestonsmiles.com
Education (Private), Arts & Care for Kids
4Cats 3820 Moncton St 604-447-6770 4catssteveston.com
Alderwood House School
140-6261 London Rd 604-377-8385 alderwoodhouse.com
Arts Connection
5-12491 No 2 Rd 604-241-0141 theartsconservatory.ca renaissanceacademy.ca
Aves Early Education Centre 13040 No. 2 Rd 778-239-9000 aveseducation.com
Generation Daycare 200-4080 Bayview St 778-846-1334 generationdaycare.com
Gingerbread House PPP 10451 Lassam St 604-204-1008 gingerbreadhouse preschool.org
Kumon 12131 First Ave 236-305-5400 kumon.com
AMJ Hunter CPA
220-3580 Moncton St 604-370-8600 amjhunter.com
Mia Montessori Academy
100-6160 London Rd & 110-6111 Dyke Rd 604-616-2997 mia-montessori.com
Oxford Learning 5-3891 Chatham St 604-233-5577 oxfordlearning.com
Sandcastle Park 8-3060 Chatham St 604-274-8380 sandcastlepark.ca
Smart Early Education 140-6168 London Rd smartelc.ca
South Central Montessori 110-6020 Steveston Hwy 778-889-0188 centralmontessori.ca
Spirit of Math
3720 Broadway St 604-304-4032 spiritofmath.com
St Joseph the Worker 4451 Williams Rd 604-277-1115 stjosephtheworker.ca
Financial
BMO Bank of Montreal 130-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-288-6547 bmo.com
Stars of Tomorrow 12191 First Ave 604-370-1221 sotel.ca
Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St 604-238-8080 richmond.ca/steveston
Steveston Japanese Language School 4111 Moncton St 604-274-4374 sjls.ca
Tree House Early Learning 100-5500 Andrews Rd 604-277-8224 rscl.org/treehouse
With Our Own Two Hands
Preschool & Learning Centre 3-3871 Moncton St & 110-3531 Bayview St 778-882-3165 withourowntwohands.ca
World of Music & Arts 120-6160 London Rd 778-297-5505 worldofmusicandarts.com
Coast Capital Savings 3960 Chatham St 604-517-7000 coastcapitalsavings.com
Steveston Insider Directory
Edward Jones 120-3671 Chatham St 604-231-7621 edwardjones.com
Erick Cardona CPA Inc. 212-3580 Moncton St 778-837-2799 cardonacpa.com
iA Private Wealth 130-11971 Third Ave 604-277-1835 iaprivatewealth.ca
8th Element Yoga 3551 Moncton St, 2nd Floor 778-861-2346 elev8wellness.ca
Balanced Body Fitness 140-12000 First Ave 604-284-5507 balanced-body-fitness.com
Calla Prana Yoga 604-277-3331 jet-lagtravelfashion.com
Focus Pilates
210 - 3651 Moncton St 604-551-6593 focuspilates.ca
Paradigm Shift Martial Arts 110-3760 Moncton St 778-297-7870 jointheparadigmshift.com
RBC Royal Bank 3740 Moncton St 604-668-4355 rbc.com
Robel Income Tax Service 105-3631 Chatham St 604-241-7595 robeltax.com
Rubinstein Financial Mgmt 110-3671 Chatham St 604-583-5813 rubinsteinfinancial.com
Fitness & Sports
Pure Motion Physio 105-6033 London Rd
604-285-5949 puremotionphysio.ca
Russel Sean Fitness 9-12491 No. 2 Rd
604-341-4288 russelseanfitness.com
Shift & Lift Fitness 120-3755 Chatham St 604-910-4897 shiftandlift.ca
Sirota’s Alchymy Martial Arts 1-3740 Chatham St 604-244-8842 sirotasalchymy.com
Scotiabank 110-12088 Third Ave 604-295-8577 scotiabank.com
Seigneuret & Co. CPA 210-3911 Moncton St 604-266-0212 seigneuret.com
Steveston Martial Arts Centre 4251 Moncton St stevestonjudo.com uchiage-kai.com stevestonkendo.ca
True Conditioning
200-3960 Chatham St 604-763-6296 trueconditioning.com
True Yoga 201-3800 Bayview St trueyogasteveston.com
TumbleTown 145-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-357-7355 tumbletown.ca
Health | Medical | Aesthetics
Acupro Healthcare Centre
120-3631 Chatham St
604-232-1252
Advantage Speech-Language 205-3740 Chatham Street 604-370-2757 advantageslp.com
Chatham Speech & Language 113-6033 London Rd 604-271-7523 chathamspeech.com
Empower Physiotherapy 118-6033 London Rd 604-370-1040 empowerphysio.ca
Empowering Radiance 110-3571 Chatham St 778-863-4476 empoweringradiance.com
Enable Occupational Therapy 350-12211 First Ave 604-284-4462 enableot.ca
Exhale Counselling 110-3631 Chatham St 604-719-2058 exhalecounselling.com
Healing River Acupuncture 105-3571 Chatham St 604-277-5550 healingriveracupuncture.ca
Healthvue Medical Clinic 100-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-9888 healthvuemedical.com
In Harmony Counselling 200-3651 Moncton St 778-230-4634 inharmonycounselling.ca
Juniper RMT 120-3591 Chatham St juniperrmt.com
Health | Medical ... con't
Life Labs
104-3811 Chatham Rd
604-271-1712
lifelabs.com
Living Health
103-6033 London Rd
604-277-0307 livinghealth.ca
Momentum Wellness Centre 1-3891 Chatham St
604-370-2223 momentumwellnesscentre.com
Pangaea Clinic
120-12011 Second Ave
604-275-0163 pannaturopathic.com
Past Tense Massage & Wellness 280-12251 No. 1 Rd
604-272-9995 pasttense.ca
Powerful Mind Counselling 265-3580 Moncton St
604-783-5417 powerfulmindcounselling.com
Revive Wellness Collective 340B-12211 First Ave deborahledon.com
Richmond Steveston Physio & Sports Injury Clinic 110-4020 Bayview St 604-553-7409 physiosteveston.ca
Saint Medical Spa 3991 Moncton St 236-235-0390
saintmedspa.com
Satori Integrative Health Centre 150-12211 First Ave 604-274-7224
satoriintegrativehealth.com
Steveston Health Collective 3251 Chatham St 604-626-9935
stevestonhealth.com
Steveston Medical Group 204-3811 Chatham St 604-277-7166
stevestonmedicalgroup.com
Steveston Optical 110-12211 First Ave 604-285-0101
stevestonoptical.ca
Steveston Physiotherapy 102-3811 Chatham St 604-241-0933
stevestonphysiotherapy.ca
Terra Nova Midwifery 120-12051 Second Ave 604-285-8719
terranovamidwifery.com
SERVICES
Pets
Bosley's Steveston Village 4180 Bayview St 604-227-2233 bosleys.com
Chew Chew 115-3800 Chatham St 672-380-5622
DMC Pet Store 115-3531 Bayview St 778-389-9550
Doggy Six 130-12471 No. 2 Rd 604-271-2525 doggysixrichmond.ca
Little Paws Animal Clinic by Telus Health 130-12011 Second Ave 604-241-7387 littlepawsvet.com
Tranquility Therapeutic Massage 203-3811 Chatham St 778-859-7172 tranquilitytherapeuticmassage.ca
True Physio + Pilates 200-3960 Chatham St 604-499-8783 truephysiopilates.com
Turning Point Wellness 110-3571 Chatham St 604-275-4641 turningpointwellnesscentre.com
Victoria Sport Rehabilitation 240-3791 Bayview St 604-626-9935 vsrcanada.ca
Vision Plus 190-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-274-2020 visionplusbc.com
Wendy Minichiello RTC 250-3580 Moncton St 604-359-5565 wendyminiello.com
West Steveston Medical Clinic 100-6168 London Rd 604-448-9595 weststevestonmedicalclinic.com
Petsville Animal Hospital 120-3511 Moncton St 604-245-7474 petsvillevets.com
Sweet Paws Dog Grooming 105-3531 Bayview St 604-285-7425 sweetpaws.ca
SERVICES
Real Estate, Developments, Home Repairs & Hotels
Austin Harris Residence 5411 Moncton St
604-277-9819
Steveston Insider Directory
Biggar Real Estate Group 115-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-341-8368 gobiggargohome.com
Oris Consulting Corp. 12011 Third Ave 604-241-4657 orisconsulting.ca
Penta Builders Group (ad p. 21) 130-3531 Bayview St 604-244-9594 pentabuilders.ca
Doina's All Season Tailoring 210-12511 No. 1 Rd
604-278-2274 doinastailoring.com
Nesika Insurance Services 55-12740 Trites Rd
604-448-9196 nesika.ca
Pacific Design Furniture 105-12417 No. 2 Rd
604-204-0700 pacificdesign.ca
Seppo’s Automotive 3611 Moncton St
604-204-0415
Steveston Marine Services 12200 First Ave 604-274-9825 stevestonmarineservices.ca
S.D. Woodman Management 230-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-275-6777
sdwoodman.com
Steveston Hotel 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511
stevestonhotel.ca
Steveston Real Estate RE/MAX (ad p. 27) 12011 Third Ave 604-274-7326 stevestonrealestate.com
Specialty Services
Steveston Music Centre 340-12211 First Ave 604-271-3545
Steveston Tattoo Company 110-12020 First Ave 604-284-5030 stevestontattooco.com
Tammy Morin-Nakashima 209-3740 Chatham St 604-275-0070 richmondnotary.ca
The Pottery 350-12211 First Ave 604-773-3224 thepotteryyvr.com
Veronica Armstrong Law Corp. 218–3580 Moncton St 604-644-9232 valc.ca
Steveston Waterfront Hotel 4280 & 4300 Bayview St 604-424-4972
stevestonwaterfronthotel.com
The Maple Residences (ad p. 22) 11900 No. 1 Rd 604-277-4519 themapleresidences.com
Wisteria Place 4360 Garry St 604-338-5280 wisteriaplace.ca
Waypoint Insurance 125-3800 Chatham St 604-259-3298 waypoint.ca
Western Coast Insurance 100-3960 Chatham St 844-802-7625 westerncoastinsurance.ca
Westland Insurance 110-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9971 westlandinsurance.ca
COMMUNITY GROUPS, CITY & SERVICES
Fraser Marine Rescue Society (RCMSAR) rcmsar10.org
Kelly Greene MLA (ad p. 7) 115-4011 Bayview St 604-241-8452 kellygreene.ca
Steveston Buddhist Temple 4360 Garry St 604-277-2323 steveston-temple.ca
Steveston Community Centre & Public Library (ads p. 22 & 30) 4111 Moncton St 604-238-8080 richmond.ca/steveston
Steveston Community Police - RCMP 4371 Moncton St
Non-emerg: 604-713-2323 richmond.ca/safety/police
COMMUNITY GROUPS, CITY & SERVICES
Steveston Harbour Authority
12740 Trites Rd
604-272-5539 stevestonharbour.com
Steveston Historical Society (ad p. 14) 3811 Moncton St historicsteveston.ca
Steveston Hub 200-3551 Moncton St stevestonhub.com
Athiana Acres
12800 No. 2 Rd athianaacres.com
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Dr 604-238-8050 richmond.ca/britannia
Gulf of Georgia
Cannery NHS (ad p. 6) 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
Steveston Merchants Association (ads p. 26, 30, 32, 33 & 35) exploresteveston.com
Steveston No. 2 Firehall 11011 No. 2 Rd Non-Emerg 604-278-5131 richmond.ca/safety/ firerescue
Steveston Rotary Club (ad p. 29) stevestonrotary.org
Steveston United Church 3720 Broadway St 604-277-0508 stevestonunitedchurch.ca
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Adult Day Centre 5411 Moncton St successbc.ca
ATTRACTIONS
London Farm 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca
Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton St 604-238-8081 richmond.ca/stevestontram
Steveston Museum & Post Office (ad p. 14) 3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868 Post Office 604-238-8026 Museum historicsteveston.ca
Steveston Seabreeze Adventures 12551 No 1 Rd 604-272-7200 seabreezeadventures.ca
Vancouver Whale Watch 210-12240 Second Ave 604-274-9565 vancouverwhalewatch.com
DIRECTORY - Advertisers with no storefront in Steveston
Ana's Care & Home Support
(ad p. 15)
604-242-2190 anascare.ca
Bryan & Tracy Johnstone
Riverside Mortgage Group (ad p. 20)
604-274-9000 riversidemortgage.ca
Comfort Cocoons (ad p. 19)
604-445-0999 comfortcocoons.ca
Dexter Realty (ad back cover)
604-263-1144
dexterrealty.com
Robyn McLean
Origin Mortgages (ad p. 12)
778-997-5852 mortgagesbyrobyn.com
Sandra Steier Photography & Pop Up Portraits (ad p. 34)
778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com popupportraits.ca
Strokes Renovations (ad p. 23) 604-617-0113 strokesrenovations.com
Tourism Richmond 1-877-247-0777 visitrichmondbc.com
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October 2025
Oct 1-Nov 2 The Haunted Sea (p. 6)
Oct 1 SMA Social & BIA Outreach
Oct 5 Swap Meet (p. 30)
Oct 1-31
Steveston Scarecrow Crawl (p. 30)
Oct 13 Thanksgiving
Oct 21
Oct 25
Oct 31
Advertising deadline for Steveston Insider - Nov 15 issue (p. 46)
Rotary Shred Event (p. 29)
Steveston Trick-or-Treating in the Village (p. 26)
November 2025
Nov 20 Girls' Night Out (p. 35)
Nov 22
Steveston Christmas Craft Fair (p. 22)
Nov 30 Tree Lighting in front of Steveston Tram Building (p. 33)
Nov 30 Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides (p. 33)
Upcoming
Dec 1-31
Festival of Trees in the Cannery
Dec 1-31 Steveston Sips
Dec 1-31 Steveston Tram
Dec 6 & 13
Dec 1-24
Dec 7
Dec 7
Dec 7
Dec 14
Songs in the Snow (p. 14)
Holiday Display Contest
Santa's arrival by boat, followed by photos at the Cannery
Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides
Steveston Christmas Classic Car Cruise
Holiday Dog Parade & photos
Steveston
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