Steveston Harbour is one of the most authentic coastal places in British Columbia, where fishing life and maritime tradition are still alive. Walking along Steveston Harbor, you experience the quiet rhythm of working boats, reflections on the water, and the connection between people and the sea. These Harbor Stories capture moments of sailing, fishing culture, and everyday life shaped by simplicity, respect, and the natural flow of coastal living.
Travel sometimes begins with no reason at all – Photo Thanasis Bounas When There Is No Destination There are days in travel when there is no destination. No schedule.No plan.No expectation. And still, I go to the sea. Returning to the Marina This photograph was taken in Steveston Village, Richmond, British Columbia. Another visit to the marina.Another quiet return. Traveling for Proximity I do...
Travel sometimes means standing where others once worked. – Photo Thanasis Bounas A Place for Remembrance There are places in travel that are not meant for admiration. They are meant for remembrance. A Preserved Breath of Labor The Gulf of Georgia Cannery stands in Steveston like a preserved breath of labor. Wood.Salt.Industry. Figures That Speak The bronze figures outside do not pose. They speak...
Travel sometimes means returning without a reason – Photo Thanasis Bounas When There Is No Plan There are days in travel when there is no itinerary. No landmark.No plan. And still, you go somewhere. The Pull of the Marina For me, it is the marina. Every time I return to Canada, I find myself walking toward the boats. Even when I have nowhere specific to be.Even when there is no reason. Or perhaps...
Steveston Harbour in Vancouver, a historic fishing village with peaceful waterfront views. Photo by Thanasis Bounas. Discovering Steveston Harbour in Vancouver Steveston Harbour is one of the most charming waterfront areas in Vancouver, located in the historic village of Steveston, British Columbia. Known for its fishing heritage and peaceful atmosphere, it offers a different side of the city —...
Fisherman’s Wharf in Steveston, a historic fishing dock where boats, sea, and daily life meet. Photo by Thanasis Bounas. Discovering Fisherman’s Wharf in Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf in Steveston is one of the most authentic waterfront places in Vancouver. Located next to Steveston Harbour, it is a working dock where fishing boats arrive daily, bringing fresh catch directly from the sea. Walking...
Steveston Harbour in Richmond with waterfront views, reflections, and peaceful atmosphere. Photo by Thanasis Bounas. Discovering Steveston Harbour Steveston Harbour in Richmond is one of the most beautiful waterfront areas in the Vancouver region. With calm waters, wooden docks, and buildings standing right above the water, it creates a unique atmosphere that combines tradition with modern life...
Britannia Shipyards in Richmond, British Columbia, where history and water reflections create a sense of renewal in travel. Photo by Thanasis Bounas. Renewal in travel Renewal in travel often comes from quiet places. Places that do not try to impress. But simply exist. A historic place in Richmond Located in Richmond, British Columbia, Britannia Shipyards is a preserved historic site by the water...
Fisherman’s Wharf in Richmond, British Columbia Canada where loss in travel meets sea, memory, and coastal tradition. Photo by Thanasis Bounas. The meaning of loss Loss in travel is not always visible. It is something you feel quietly. In places shaped by time, work, and memory—like Fisherman’s Wharf in Steveston, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. A place built by the sea Fisherman’s Wharf is...