Plan Your Visit
Location
Garry Point Park
12011 Seventh Avenue, Richmond, BC
Located in the historic Steveston waterfront, Garry Point Park offers scenic views and open spaces to explore throughout the event.
Getting Here
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The Garry Point Park parking lot will be closed, except for festival vehicles. Limited free and paid parking is available in Steveston Village.
Free parking is also available at Lord Byng Elementary School, a 10 to 15 minute walk from the festival. See below for alternative parking and transportation options.
Accessible Parking – There are a limited number of accessible parking stalls on-site. A pass is required and must be shown for access.text goes here
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Enjoy some extra fresh air by taking your bike to the festival. Richmond has many scenic and convenient bike paths from Richmond Brighouse and Bridgeport stations:
Wheel Watch, a free bike valet service, is available.
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Several routes end at the Steveston Exchange, a short walking distance to Garry Point Park:
From Brighouse Station: Bus Routes 401, 402, 406
From Bridgeport: 407
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A shuttle from McMath Secondary School (4251 Garry Street) will travel to the Festival Site at Garry Point Park approximately every 10 to 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
A shuttle from Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Road) will travel to the Festival Site at Garry Point Park approximately every 20 to 30 minutes from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The last shuttles from Garry Point Park will depart at 6:00 pm.
Know Before you Go
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This is a rain-or-shine event
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Comfortable footwear is recommended.
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Some activities may have limited capacity.
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Children age seven and under must wear a life jacket on board and are advised to do so when viewing from the dock.
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Children under seven are to be accompanied by an adult when on the dock or ship.
Accessibility
Sensory Kits
Sensory kits can be signed out for use during the festival at the information booth.
Washrooms
Accessible washrooms are available in the public washroom building at the Garry Point Park concession. Accessible porta-potties are available through the festival field on site.
Parking
A limited number of accessible parking spaces will be available on site at Garry Point Park parking lot. Please have SPARC BC/Accessible parking pass to show at the park entrance.
Dock
Due to the extreme incline of the dock during low tide, wheelchair access will be available only from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the guest’s own discretion.
There is no accessible ramp to access the boat. Therefore, viewing of the ship is limited to the land side. Visitors with mobility issues may view the boats from an accessible viewing area directly across from the ship inside the Garry Point Park.