Steveston Insider - February 2023

Publisher's Note

Welcome to our first issue of 2023!

Looking back, Christmas was magical. Some snow remained when Santa arrived by boat on December 4. People enjoyed old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage rides thanks to the Steveston Merchants Association and Tourism Richmond, raising money for the Richmond Christmas Fund. Steveston merchants created beautiful holiday displays, and we congratulate the grand prize winner, Anar Persian Grill, for transforming the restaurant’s exterior into a charming gingerbread house. Collective Beauty Studio earned the most online votes, followed by Steveston’s Best of British.

We have made it through the short dark days of winter, and spring isn’t far off. People are marking their calendars for the Family Day long weekend on February 20. Daylight saving time begins March 12, coinciding with school spring break from March 13 to 24. Easter falls early this year (Good Friday is April 7).

On the cover is Amin Sunderji; he and his wife, Farida, are excited to be celebrating the fifth anniversary of Ember Indian Kitchen. Discover why their well-loved restaurant draws people from near and far.

Read about Tammy Sill, the owner of Balloon Place, whose personality is as cheerful as the balloons she sells. She carries an impressive collection of over 5,000 balloons! The exciting news is the shop has been renovated and is now fully visible from the street.

Hayat Supermarket will be opening this spring in the former 7-Eleven location. Sadly, M Sushi Bar has closed.

We are looking forward to the longer and warmer days of spring (and hopefully a lot more sunshine!), so we can get out and enjoy every ounce of this beautiful seaside village.

Carolynne Palla

Carolynne Palla Owner/Publisher

Sandra Steier Photographer/Stylist

Sarah Gordon Writer/Editor

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EMBER INDIAN KITCHEN: A First Class Dining Experience

Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier and submitted

It has been five years since Amin and Farida Sunderji opened their well-loved Ember Indian Kitchen in Steveston’s scenic London Landing neighbourhood. Food, conversation, and laughter have always been integral to Amin and Farida; therefore, the opportunity to own and operate a restaurant seemed like a natural fit. They returned from early retirement in 2017 to offer their home community of Steveston a firstclass Indian dining experience.

The couple met and married in Uganda, their country of origin. In 1972 Ugandan dictator Idi Amin banished Asians who held British passports from the country, giving families only 90 days to leave. “It was a very traumatic time,” says Amin. He was relieved that Canada warmly welcomed Ugandan refugees.

Their daughter Saleema Sunderji is very proud to be a first-generation Canadian. She mentions, “We brought Ugandan cuisine to Steveston.” The Sunderjis previously owned a furniture store

for over 35 years. They designed the elegant restaurant with the assistance of Saleema, who has followed in her parents' footsteps; she and here husband own Yaletown Interiors.

Their goal was to create a unique and modern look that would set Ember apart from traditional Indian restaurants.

The bright space features high ceilings adorned with black and white chandeliers and pendant lights, which creates an exotic ambience. Beams made from reclaimed wood suspend light fixtures. Two magnificent oversized black and white prints are well-chosen representations of the two continents that come together in Ember’s cuisine. One photo captures a felucca

boat on the Nile River, while the other showcases a gorgeous peacock, an Indian symbol of grace, joy, beauty, and love.

Situated close to the boardwalk overlooking Shady Island and the Fraser River, you may spot eagles and herons as you dine.

The restaurant seats 60 guests indoors and 35 on the patio, which was recently enclosed with a roof and plexiglass half walls; this creates an airy aesthetic while offering an outdoor dining experience. Amin says an outdoor heating system is next on their wish list and hopes to have it in place this year.

Ember is a lovely space to host events such as anniversaries, birthdays, and other celebrations. They will happily create set menus for parties. “We will plan a quality event while considering a group’s budget,” remarks Amin.

Ember’s staff enriches the exceptional dining experience.

Saleema mentions, “Ember’s staff have ridden side by side with my parents and are an important part of the restaurant’s success.”

The business name salutes the popular African Indian method of grilling over charcoal embers. Ember’s specialty is African Indian food, spotlighting regional dishes from northern and southern Indian cuisine. Grilled meats take centre stage alongside extremely popular dishes such as butter chicken.

Patrons explore African Indian food through appetizers and entrees such as the signature coconut chicken curry, lamb vindaloo, masala halibut, prawn biryani, chicken tikka and channa masala. Both naan and roti are made on-site in the restaurant’s gas-burning tandoor. Amin says, “Tandoori dishes have become very popular in the last six months.”

New protein dishes are now offered, including rock cod biryani and lamb tikka. Saleema says, “Increasingly, people are looking for healthy menu options.” Gluten-free and vegetarian selections are also featured on the menu.

Ember is a destination that attracts many diners, including families with young children. Amin comments, “Kids love Indian cuisine. They are adventurous eaters.”

“The quality of food is our number one priority. It is very important to us that the community enjoys Ember. We want it to feel like home,” says Amin.

Farida works magic in the kitchen while Amin makes personal connections by circulating to diners’ tables. In addition, he oversees front-ofhouse operations, ordering and staffing.

During the pandemic, Amin created a large menu and posted it outdoors. It was a marketing tool that attracted attention. The menu also evolved during this time to focus on increased takeout orders.

When restaurants were mandated to close, some of Ember’s loyal customers ordered from them as often as two to three times a week to help support their favourite restaurant. Amin says, “We are extremely grateful to all our customers for their steadfast support during COVID-19. When businesses reopened, many customers made a point of coming to Ember as their first choice.”

Metro Vancouver Dine Out takes place each January. During this time, they often introduce new items to the menu. This event, along with Open Table, exposes the

business to many new diners who come from across the Lower Mainland.

Some tourists visit Steveston specifically to dine at Ember. Amin says, “It is common for American tourists to google ‘Indian food’ and detour to Ember on their way to the border.”

“After celebrating our fifth anniversary this past September, I can certainly say it’s been a labour of love for my wife and me for many reasons. We enjoy feeding people and appreciate the continuous support from the Steveston community. Our goals have superseded just serving the community; we are so grateful to have built lifetime friendships at Ember,” says Amin.

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BALLOON PLACE: Spreading Happiness

Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Carolynne Palla

Balloons are often connected with celebrating life’s special moments and helping to elevate moods. With these objectives in mind, Tammy Still opened Balloon Place, as no other store of its kind existed in the area. As a bonus, her personality is as cheerful as the balloons she sells.

Over the last six years, Balloon Place has moved three times within the same building on First Avenue near Bayview Street. Six months before the pandemic, the shop settled into its current location and has almost doubled in size. The new shop is visible from the street; customers can see through the glass door, whereas the previous store was tucked away. Another advantage is the new storefront has a high ceiling which is integral to building high floating bouquets and large arches.

When Tammy’s nephews were young, she wanted to throw them elaborate parties, so she learnt the art of balloon arrangements and discovered she had a talent for it. She attended

balloon school in San Fernando, California. Tammy also took courses with Qualatex Balloons, where she learned about helium and other gases, balloon arrangement, colour charts and designs to become a balloon artist. Tammy furthers her knowledge with continuing education courses.

She previously worked as a realtor in her native Los Angeles. After relocating to Calgary, Tammy continued to work in real estate until the market slumped, and she headed to the Lower Mainland to work in strata management. Realizing that career was not for her, she followed her passion and began working with a Vancouver-based balloon business until she opened Balloon Place.

Tammy has resided in Steveston since 2007 with her husband and business partner, Steve Olson. She mentions, “I am ecstatic to be here. I have always wanted to be part of a small and special community.”

“I am a workaholic who forgot to have kids,” says Tammy. She may be the biggest kid of all, and owning a business that makes people happy is her driving force.

Balloon Place carries over 5,000 balloons.

Tammy remarks, “Customers are shocked at the choices and say they haven’t seen anything like it. I have approximately 50 racks of balloons. There is something for everybody.”

Orders of any size are possible, from a single special balloon to a bouquet that can fill a room for a special event. Whether you are celebrating an engagement, a baby reveal party, a birthday, graduation, marriage or retirement, balloons add the crowning touch. Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day and Canada Day are made more special with the addition of colourful balloons.

Balloons have a way of brightening someone's day.

Tammy admits the pandemic was a difficult time for her business. With so many events cancelled, she lost conventions, weddings, graduation ceremonies and parties. She is extremely grateful to her clients who supported her by ordering birthday balloons, which kept her afloat. Adult children put extra effort into Mother’s and Father’s Day by sending balloon bouquets when they couldn’t visit their parents in person.

In addition to the pandemic hurdle, the cost of helium has increased globally, which has caused Tammy to raise her prices slightly and look for more options.

A new alternative is AirLoonz; these largescale free-standing air-filled balloons feature many characters, such as unicorns, dinosaurs, birthday cakes, and many seasonal favourites. They range from four to five feet in height. Visit Balloon Place’s website to view the wide varieties available.

If you can imagine it, Balloon Place can make it.

Putting gifts inside balloons is making a comeback. Tammy can put a small stuffed animal, money, a grad present, baby clothes, or even a boxed engagement ring inside an eighteen-inch air-filled balloon. Customers are welcome to bring their own soft items, although candy and anything with LED lights are not possible.

Some companies water down their helium with nitrogen; however, Balloon Place uses 99% helium in latex balloons. With the addition of high-float, balloons will float three days longer. Foil balloons will float for seven days and are refillable. Tammy suggests not releasing the helium as some will remain inside, and it will cost less to refill it next time.

Customers come into the shop to pick up their balloons, or Steve will make deliveries for a fee. Tammy says, “Steve is the best arch and column builder.” These items can also be delivered in their delivery vans.

The shop’s busiest time of the year is high school graduation. She and Steve will often work 16-hour days building arches and bouquets.

Tammy recalls an occasion when balloons saved a relationship. She was at home in her pyjamas when she received an after-hours call from a fellow in a panic. He was standing outside

the shop, having forgotten to get a birthday bouquet for his significant other. Tammy drove to the store and bailed him out.

Tammy says, “I am so grateful to my customers; they are super sweet and supportive. This is such a happy and rewarding industry. The best part of my job is when customers come in to pick up their bouquets, and I witness their excitement and smiles. I love spreading happiness.”

Balloon Place

100-12211 First Avenue

Richmond, BC V7E 3M3

Phone 604-284-2565

www.balloonplace.ca

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Anar Persian Grill (ad p. 14)

12051 Third Ave

778-834-1707

www.anargrill.com

B & P Ice Cream & Coffee

100-12220 Second Ave

604-325-9837

Baan Lao

Fine Thai Cuisine (ad p. 6)

4100 Bayview St

778-839-5711

www.baanlao.ca

Best Bite Indian Cuisine

10-3891 Chatham St

604-370-4949

www.bestbiteindiancuisine.ca

Bistro One Half

3540 Bayview St

604-448-7930

www.bistroonehalf.com

Blenz Coffee

105-3900 Bayview St

604-272-0777

www.blenz.com

Blue Canoe

Waterfront Restaurant (ad p. 17)

140-3866 Bayview St

604-275-7811

www.bluecanoerestaurant.com

Britannia Brewing Steveston

250-12240 Second Ave

604-270-9252

www.britanniasteveston.ca

Buck & Ear Bar and Grill 12111 Third Ave

604-370-3343

www.jrg.ca

Cannery Cafe 3711 Moncton St

604-285-9997

Catch Kitchen + Bar (ad p. 12)

200-3866 Bayview St

604-284-1222

www.catchkitchen.com

Cafes | Restaurants

CHJ Bistro

230-12240 First Ave 604-227-0207

Chef's Playground

170-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-8079

www.chefsplayground.ca

Chicko Chicken

110-3900 Bayview St 604-285-5024

www.chickochicken.ca

Cocoru Beer & Chicken 210-3791 Bayview St 604-370-0051

Good Co Bars

4020 Bayview St 604-285-3554

www.goodcobars.com

Dairy Queen

140-11099 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7175

www.dairyqueen.com

Dave’s Fish & Chips

3460 Moncton St 604-271-7555

www.davesfishandchips.com

Davood's Bistro

12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2687

www.davoods.com

Diplomat Bakery

105-6168 London Rd 604-241-9134

www.diplomatbakery.com

Ember Indian Kitchen (article p. 8-10)

135-6168 London Rd 604-370-4485

www.emberikitchen.com

Five Roads Brewing 130-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-370-9055

www.fiveroadsbrewing.com

FreshSlice Pizza

(ad p. 12) 115-3866 Bayview St 604-370-9339

www.freshslice.com

Gmen At Steveston Ramen Shop 3711 Bayview St 604-275-4636

www.gmenatsteveston.com

Hog Shack Cook House 160-3900 Bayview St 604-272-7264

www.hogshack.ca

Hoke Poke & Tea Bar 150-11099 No. 1 Rd 604-370-2270

www.thehokepoke.ca

Ichiro Japanese 110-12011 Second Ave 604-277-1150

www.ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca

John’s Pan Pizza 130-12420 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4404

www.johnspanpizza.com

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

www.kovekitchen.com

Kun's Omakase Bar 150-3500 Moncton St 778-899-3930

Kuroki Kitchen 110-3880 Chatham St 604-616-1323

Little Mexico Cantina 3131 Chatham St 604-272-5123

www.littlemexicocantina.com

Mega Sushi 100-3131 Chatham St 604-447-0773

www.megasushi.ca

Cafes | Restaurants ... con’t

Mr. Gold

3480 Moncton St

604-515-2777

www.mrgoldgroup.com

O’Hare's GastroPub

(ad p. 13)

5031 Steveston Hwy

604-277-2305

www.ohares.pub

Ora Sushi

120-3651 Moncton St

604-284-3880

www.orasushi.com

Outpost Mini Donut Company

110-12240 Second Ave

604-448-0005

www.outpostminidonutco.com

Pajo’s - Wharf

3500 Bayview St

604-272-1588

www.pajos.com

Pajo’s - Garry Point

12771 Seventh Ave

604-204-0767

www.pajos.com

Pierside Deli

115-3800 Bayview St

604-448-0071

Pizza Factory

120-12020 First Ave

604-233-7777

www.pizzafactoryrichmond.ca

Purpose Smoothie Co.

115-3900 Bayview St

604-379-6689

www.purposesmoothieco.com

Rocanini Coffee Roasters

115-3900 Moncton St

604-284-5126

www.rocanini.com

Sanctuary Café

160-13020 No. 2 Rd

604-340-3688

www.santuarycafeyvr.com

Shady Island Seafood Bar & The Wee's Thai Kitchen

112-3800 Bayview St

604-275-6587

www.shadyislandseafood.com

Shintaro Japanese 230-3791 Bayview St 604-284-5253

www.shintarosushi.ca

Sockeye City Grill

108-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4347

www.sockeyecity.com

Starbucks Coffee 4011 Bayview St 604-204-0288

www.starbucks.ca

Steveston Bakery

12231 No. 1 Rd 604-271-3656

www.stevestonbakery.com

Steveston Built

130-12480 No 1 Rd 604-447-4420

www.stevestonbuilt.com

Steveston Coffee Company

110-3511 Moncton St 604-275-1983

www.stevestoncoffee.com

Steveston Hotel Cafe

12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511

www.stevestonhotel.ca

Steveston Pizza Co.

100-3400 Moncton St

604-204-0777

www.stevestonpizza.com

Steveston Seafood House

3951 Moncton St 604-271-5252

www.stevestonseafoodhouse.com

Subway

3-3740 Chatham St

604-274-8850

www.subway.com

Supper Suppermoment

120-12480 No 1 Rd

604-370-6662

The Village Burgery

105-3800 Bayview St

604-275-6710

Timmy Kitchen

100-3791 Bayview St

604-275-1112

www.timmykitchen.com

Toast to Coast Brunch Bar

3760 Moncton St 604-370-5550

www.toasttocoast.ca

Village Books & Coffee House

130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601

Village Curry & Spice

3804 Moncton St 604-370-8899

www.villagecurry.ca

Village Sushi Bar

150-13020 No. 2 Rd, 604-271-1067

Waves Coffee

120-12231 First Ave

604-448-9283

www.wavescoffee.ca

Win Win Chick-N 12160 First Ave 778-297-5818

www.winwinchick-n.com

Yokohama Japanese Restaurant

140-12251 No. 1 Rd

604-271-8896

www.yokohamabc.com

FOOD & DRINK

Specialty | Grocery | Liquor

Damien’s Belgian Waffles

2-3891 Chatham St

604-304-2884

www.damienswaffles.ca

D Original Sausage Haus

130-12000 First Ave

604-447-5545

www.doriginalsausagehaus.com

Opening Soon! Hayat Supermarket 10991 No. 1 Rd

Heringers / Windsor 190-12251 No. 1 Rd

604-274-6328

www.windsormeats.com

Mary’s Ice Cream & Treats 120-12240 Second Ave 604-370-9002

O’Hare’s Liquor Store (ad p. 13) 5031 Steveston Hwy 604-241-8513

www.ohares.pub

Original Pure Water 115-3571 Chatham St 604-277-7873

www.originalpurewatershoppe.ca

Ryoshi Market 110-3531 Bayview St 604-247-8699

Save-On-Foods (ad p. 5) 12088 Third Ave 604-272-8852

www.saveonfoods.ca

Sinfully The Best

(ad p. 7)

110-12251 No. 1 Rd

604-272-2655

www.sinfullythebest.com

Something Sweet

160-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-370-7088

South Harbour Fish & Gift Shop 195-12420 No 1 Rd 604-277-3008

Sprinkles Gelato & Dessert 105-12231 Bayview St 604-370-0330

Steveston's Best of British 110-12031 First Ave 604-370-3375

www.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

www.jrg.ca/steveston-liquor-store

Steveston Landing Fish 102-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4746

SHOP - RETAIL

Steveston Pure Water 7-3740 Chatham St 604-272-8850

www.stevestonpurewater.com

Steveston Sweet Shoppe 120-12031 First Ave 604-370-3357

Steveston Winemakers 12115 First Ave 604-275-9463

www.stevestonwinemakers.com

Super Grocer & Pharmacy 12051 No. 1 Rd 604-271-2722

www.supergrocer.ca

Sweet Surrender Gelato 108-12211 First Ave

www.sweetsurrendergelato.com

The Juice Truck 12151 First Ave 604-285-5404

www.thejuicetruck.ca

The Sweet Spot 110-12000 First Ave

604-271-8865

www.thesweetspotbakery.ca

Timothy’s Frozen Yogurt

104-3800 Bayview St 120-12771 Seventh Ave

604-275-7547

Clothing | Shoes | Accessories

Bare Basics Lingerie 3871 Moncton St

604-271-5330

www.barebasicslingerie.com

Jet-Lag Travel Fashion 110-12031 Second Ave

604-277-3331

www.jet-lagtravelfashion.com

Lulu Island Designs 118-3800 Moncton St

604-275-0558

Mia Boutique 120-3531 Bayview St

604-279-8936

www.miaboutique.ca

Seas on Shore 150-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5822

Stepin Out 105-3900 Moncton St

604-304-0602

www.stepinout.ca

Steve’s Board & Apparel

160-12240 Second Ave

778-297-7422

www.stevesboardshop.com

Steveston Village Maternity 110-3911 Moncton St

778-297-7379

www.stevestonvillagematernity.com

Pharmasave

Steveston Village (ad p. 25)

105-12420 No. 1 Rd

604-232-0159

www.stevestonpharmasave.com

Save-On-Foods

Pharmacy (ad p. 5)

120-12088 Third Ave

604-272-9741

www.saveonfoods.ca

A Monkey Tree Emporium

3851 Moncton St

604-448-9234

www.amonkeytree.com

Balloon Place (article p. 22-24)

100-12211 First Ave

604-284-2565

www.balloonplace.ca

Beau Monde

117-3800 Bayview St

604-275-7969

Cannery Store

12138 Fourth Ave

604-664-9006

www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org

Floria Gifts

170-3580 Moncton St

Heartwood Gallery & Art Studio

140-6168 London Rd

Hoya Home Living (ad p. 12)

102-12071 First Ave

604-274-3787

Juvelisto

120-3500 Moncton St

604-241-7376

www.juvelisto.com

Laara’s Vacuums

3995 Moncton St

604-277-8487

www.laarasvacuums.com

Nikaido Gifts

150-3580 Moncton St

604-275-0262

www.nikaidogifts.com

SHOP - RETAIL

Pharmacy

Shoppers Drug Mart

3868 Steveston Hwy 604-288-6343

www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

Steveston Pharmacy

101-3811 Chatham St 604-271-2820

Specialty Stores

Prickly Pear Garden Centre

12311 No. 1 Rd

604-241-4717

www.pricklypear.ca

Pacific Net and Twine 3731 Moncton St 604-274-7238

www.pacificnetandtwine.com

Phoenix Art Workshop

8-3891 Chatham St 604-448-1860

www.phoenixartworkshop.com

Scout & Co

130-3651 Moncton St 604-285-0111

www.scoutandco.ca

Shooting Star Gift Shop

119-3800 Bayview St 604-271-2717

The Spotted Frog

110-11900 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4663

www.thespottedfrog.ca

Serendipity’s 12111 First Ave 604-275-1683

www.serendipitysbackyard.ca

Splash Toy Shop (ad p. 13)

140-3580 Moncton St 604-241-0234

www.splashtoyshop.ca

Steveston Book Store 3760 Moncton St 604-274-3604

Super Grocer & Pharmacy

12051 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7878

www.supergrocer.ca

The Medicine Shoppe

11-3993 Chatham St 778-297-5777

medicineshoppesteveston.ca

Steveston Village Post Office 3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868

www.historicsteveston.ca

The Fab Pad 100-3580 Moncton St 604-370-5560

www.thefabpad.com

Village Bikes - Repair & Rental 3891 Moncton St 604-274-3865

www.village-bikes.ca

Village Bikes - Sales 101-12071 First Ave 604-274-3865

www.village-bikes.ca

Village Books & Coffee House

130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601

Wong's Greenhouse & Nursery (open seasonally) 11140 No. 2 Rd 604-278-1028

www.wongsgreenhouse.com

Wool & Wicker 130-12051 Second Ave 604-275-1239

www.woolandwicker.com

Thrift Shops / Consignment / Auctions

Bon Retour

3806 Moncton St

604-370-1951

www.bonretour.com

Jade d'Art Auction House

3551 Moncton St

604-356-2907

www.jadeartauction.com

RHA Thrift Shop (ad p. 15)

3731 Chatham St

604-271-1551

www.rhhaux.ca

Beauty, Hair, Spa SERVICES

SOS Children's Village Thrift Store 3800 Moncton St

604-274-8866

www.sosbc.org

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

www.allranell.com

Arrz 2

120-3571 Chatham St 604-272-0041

ASK Hair Studio (ad p. 15)

150-3900 Bayview St

604-241-8600

www.askhairstudio.com

Bee's Aesthetics

6-3740 Chatam St 778-228-2383

Bellatudo

140-12420 No. 1 Rd

604-785-1476

www.bellatudo.com

Berenices Braid

130-12240 Second Ave

604-813-7174

www.berenicesbraid.com

Browcasso 120-12000 First Ave

604-284-2020

www.browcasso.com

Collective Beauty Studio

110-3900 Moncton St

604-370-0276

Cool Secret Spa Laser Clinic

155-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-803-5359

www.coolsecretspa.com

Dalaga Beauty Studio

140-12240 Second Ave 778-686-8722

www.dalaga.ca

DNA Esthetics

150-12000 First Ave 778-999-7101

Earth, Wind & Spa

180-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-0767

www.earthwindspa.com

Hair by Lenny

115-3631 Chatham St 604-241-1755

La Bella

125-3800 Chatham St 604-910-0219

www.medispalabella.com

Lift Hair Shoppe

155-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-241-5593

www.lifthair.ca

Palms Day Spa

105-3800 Chatham St 604-278-4700

www.palmsdayspa.ca

Perfectly Polished

5-3740 Chatham St 604-370-5585

Pure Beauty Spa

125-3800 Chatham St 604-231-0575

www.purebeautyspa.ca

Raintree Wellness Spa

125-13020 No. 2 Rd

604-274-4426

www.raintreespa.com

Rebecca Nail Spa 110-12051 Second Ave 778-297-6587

Rejuven8 Skincare

250-3580 Moncton St 604-284-5252

www.rejuven8skincare.com

Remark Hair Design

130-3591 Chatham St 604-271-4247

www.remarkhair.com

Salon Diva & Co. 110-6111 London Rd 604-278-2140

www.salondivarichmond.com

Shay's Hair Studio 7-3891 Chatham St 604-277-8229

www.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

www.stevestonbarbers.com

Steveston Nails 4-3891 Chatham St 604-284-5178

Tao Day Spa

115-3900 Bayview St 604-277-9821

www.taodayspa.com

Bayview Dental

(ad p. 2)

110-12420 No. 1 Rd

604-277-2483

www.bayviewdental.ca

Chompers Family Dental

108-6033 London Rd

604-284-5005

www.chompersdental.com

Dental Family Tree

120-3900 Steveston Hwy

604-370-3132

www.dentalfamilytree.com

Dr. Marguerite Lu

280-3651 Moncton St

604-271-3007

www.tendertooth.ca

Dental

Harmony Dental Studio 3700 Moncton St

604-277-2223

www.harmonydentalstudio.com

Family Dentistry & Implants

(ad p. 2)

110-3755 Chatham St

604-277-3515

www.stevestondentalgroup.com

Seacoast Dental Centre

12235 No. 1 Rd

604-271-5622

www.dentistinsteveston.com

Smilebrite 110-11971 Third Ave

604-273-3415

www.smilebrite.ca

Steveston Dental Care 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-6121

www.stevestondentist.com

Steveston Smiles (ad p. 16)

2nd Flr, 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1131

www.stevestonsmiles.com

Education (Private), Arts & Care for Kids

4Cats

3820 Moncton St

604-447-6770

www.4catssteveston.com

Alderwood House School

140-6261 London Rd

604-377-8385

www.alderwoodhouse.com

Arts Connection

5-12491 No 2 Rd

604-241-0141 theartsconnection.org

Generation Daycare

200-4080 Bayview St

778-846-1334

www.generationdaycare.com

Gingerbread House PPP 10451 Lassam St

604-204-1008

www.gingerbreadhouse preschool.org

Kumon 12131 First Ave 236-305-5400

www.kumon.com

Language Arts Base (LAB) 110-12480 No. 1 Rd 778-681-6226

www.languageartsbase.com

Mia Montessori Academy 100-6160 London Rd

604-616-2997

www.mia-montessori.com

Oxford Learning

5-3891 Chatham St 604-233-5577

www.oxfordlearning.com

Sandcastle Park

8-3060 Chatham St 604-274-8380

www.sandcastlepark.ca

South Central Montessori

110-6020 Steveston Hwy

778-889-0188

www.centralmontessori.ca

Spirit of Math 3720 Broadway St

604-304-4032

www.spiritofmath.com

St Joseph the Worker 4451 Williams Rd

604-277-1115

www.stjosephtheworker.ca

Stars of Tomorrow

12191 First Ave

604-370-1221

www.sotel.ca

Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St

604-238-8080

www.richmond.ca/steveston

Steveston Japanese Language School 4111 Moncton St 604-274-4374

www.sjls.ca

Tree House Early Learning Centre 100-5500 Andrews Rd 604-277-8224

www.rscl.org/treehouse

With Our Own Two Hands

Preschool & Learning Centre

3-3871 Moncton St

778-882-3165

www.withourowntwohands.ca

With Our Own Two Hands

Flexible Childcare & Activity Ctr

3-3891 Chatham St

778-882-3165

www.withourowntwohands.ca

World of Music & Arts

120-6160 London Rd

778-297-5505

www.worldofmusicandarts.com

AMJ Hunter CPA (ad p. 16)

220-3580 Moncton St

604-370-8600

www.amjhunter.com

BMO Bank of Montreal

130-3900 Steveston Hwy

604-288-6547

www.bmo.com

Coast Capital Savings

3960 Chatham St

604-517-7000

www.coastcapitalsavings.com

Edward Jones 120-3671 Chatham St

604-231-7621

www.edwardjones.com

Erick Cardona CPA Inc.

212-3580 Moncton St

778-837-2799

www.cardonacpa.com

iA Private Wealth

130-11971 Third Ave

604-277-1835

www.iaprivatewealth.ca

RBC Royal Bank

3740 Moncton St

604-668-4355

www.rbc.com

Robel Income Tax Service (ad p. 6)

105-3631 Chatham St

604-241-7595

www.robeltax.com

Fitness & Sports

Rubinstein Financial Mgmt

110-3671 Chatham St

604-583-5813

www.rubinsteinfinancial.com

Scotiabank

110-12088 Third Ave

604-295-8577

www.scotiabank.com

Seigneuret & Co. CPA

210-3911 Moncton St

604-266-0212

www.seigneuret.com

Calla Prana Yoga

604-277-3331

www.jet-lagtravelfashion.com

Focus Pilates

210 - 3651 Moncton St 604-551-6593

www.focuspilates.ca

Gemini Fitness Inc. 115-3800 Chatham St

604-304-9119

Paradigm Shift Martial Arts

110-3760 Moncton St 778-297-7870

www.jointheparadigmshift.com

Russel Sean Fitness

9-12491 No. 2 Rd 604-341-4288

www.russelseanfitness.com

Shift & Lift Fitness 120-3755 Chatham St 604-910-4897

www.shiftandlift.ca

Sirota’s Alchymy Martial Arts 1-3740 Chatham St 604-244-8842

www.sirotasalchymy.com

Steveston Martial Arts Centre 4251 Moncton St

www.stevestonjudo.com

www.uchiage-kai.com

www.stevestonkendo.ca

The Yoga Studio 340B-12211 First Ave 403-874-5332 www.yogastudiocollege.com

Health | Medical

True Conditioning 200-3960 Chatham St 604-763-6296

www.trueconditioning.com

True Yoga 201-3800 Bayview St

www.trueyogasteveston.com

TumbleTown

145-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-357-7355

www.tumbletown.ca

Acupro Healthcare Centre 120-3631 Chatham St

604-232-1252

Advantage Speech-Language Pathology Ltd. 205-3740 Chatham Street

604-370-2757

www.advantageslp.com

Chatham Speech & Language 113-6033 London Rd 604-271-7523

www.chathamspeech.com

Health | Medical ... con't

Dr. Cheryl Nagle

201-3811 Chatham St

604-274-6644

Empower Physiotherapy

118-6033 London Rd

604-370-1040

www.empowerphysio.ca

Empowering Radiance

110-3571 Chatham St

778-863-4476

www.empoweringradiance.com

Enable Occupational Therapy

350-12211 First Ave

604-284-4462

www.enableot.ca

Exhale Counselling

110-3631 Chatham St

604-719-2058

www.exhalecounselling.com

Healing River Acupuncture

105-3571 Chatham St

604-277-5550

www.healingriveracupuncture.ca

Healthvue Medical Clinic

100-12420 No. 1 Rd

604-285-9888

www.healthvuemedical.com

Juniper RMT

120-3591 Chatham St

www.juniperrmt.com

Life Labs

104-3811 Chatham Rd

604-271-1712

www.lifelabs.com

Living Health

103-6033 London Rd

604-277-0307

www.livinghealth.ca

Momentum Wellness Centre

1-3891 Chatham St

604-370-2223

www.momentumwellness centre.com

Pangaea Clinic

120-12011 Second Ave

604-275-0163

www.pannaturopathic.com

Past Tense Massage & Wellness

280-12251 No. 1 Rd

604-272-9995

www.pasttense.ca

Powerful Mind Counselling

265-3580 Moncton St

604-783-5417

powerfulmindcounselling.com

Richmond Steveston Physio & Sports Injury Clinic

110-4020 Bayview St

604-553-7409

www.physiosteveston.ca

Rockstar Optical

120-3911 Moncton St

778-302-8028

www.rockstaroptical.com

Satori Integrative Health Centre

(ad p. 12)

12004 No. 1 Rd

604-274-7224

www.satoriintegrativehealth.com

Steveston Chiropractic

140-12000 First Ave

604-275-9776

www.stevestonchiropractic.com

Steveston Health Collective

(ad p. 16)

3251 Chatham St

604-626-9935

www.stevestonhealth.com

Steveston Medical Group

204-3811 Chatham St

604-277-7166

www.stevestonmedicalgroup.com

Steveston Optical

110-12211 First Ave

604-285-0101

www.stevestonoptical.ca

Steveston Physiotherapy

102-3811 Chatham St

604-241-0933

www.stevestonphysiotherapy.ca

The Glass House Optical Inc.

110 - 3591 Chatham St

604-330-3789

www.theglasshouseboutique.ca

Terra Nova Midwifery

120-12051 Second Ave

604-285-8719

www.terranovamidwifery.com

Tranquility Therapeutic Massage

120-3800 Chatham St

778-859-7172

www.tranquilitytherapeutic massage.ca

True Physio + Pilates

200-3960 Chatham St

604-499-8783

www.truephysiopilates.com

Turning Point Wellness

110-3571 Chatham St

604-275-4641

www.turningpointwellness centre.com

Victoria Sport Rehabilitation

240-3791 Bayview St

604-626-9935

www.vsrcanada.ca

Vision Plus

190-12420 No. 1 Rd

604-274-2020

www.visionplusbc.com

West Steveston Medical Clinic

100-6168 London Rd

604-448-9595

www.weststevestonmedicalclinic.com

Bosley's by Pet Valu

4180 Bayview St

604-227-2233

www.bosleys.com

Doggy Six

130-12471 No. 2 Rd

604-271-2525

www.doggysixrichmond.ca

Pets

Little Paws Animal Clinic

130-12011 Second Ave 604-241-7387

www.littlepawsvet.com

Sweet Paws Dog Grooming

(ad p. 12) 105-3531 Bayview St

604-285-7425

www.sweetpaws.ca

Real Estate, Developments, Home Repairs & Hotels

Austin Harris Residence 5411 Moncton St

604-277-9819

Balandra Development

202-3800 Bayview St

604-274-5774

www.balandra.ca

Biggar Real Estate Group 115-13020 No. 2 Rd

604-341-8368

www.gobiggarhome.com

Bill Rigby Manor 4100 Chatham St 604-275-2762

Brothers Cabinetry & Design 12491 No. 2 Rd

604-241-8211

www.getbcdesign.com

GO Projects 4-3740 Chatham St

604-219-7465

www.goprojects.ca

Doina's All Season Tailoring 210-12511 No. 1 Rd 604-278-2274

www.doinastailoring.com

Life Musique Academy 115-3531 Bayview St 778-323-8535

www.lifemusique.com

Nesika Insurance Services 55-12740 Trites Rd

604-448-9196

www.nesika.ca

Oris Consulting Corp. 12011 Third Ave

604-241-4657

www.orisconsulting.ca

Pacific Design Furniture 105-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-204-0700

www.pacificdesign.ca

Penta Builders Group

(ad p. 27)

130-3531 Bayview St 604-244-9594

www.pentabuilders.ca

S.D. Woodman Management 230-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-275-6777

www.sdwoodman.com

Steveston Hotel 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511

www.stevestonhotel.ca

Specialty Services

Pacific Design Furniture 105-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-204-0700

www.pacificdesign.ca

Seppo’s Automotive 3611 Moncton St 604-204-0415

Steveston Marine Services 12200 First Ave

604-274-9825

www.stevestonmarineservices.ca

Steveston Real Estate RE/MAX

(ad p. 18) 12011 Third Ave

604-274-7326

www.stevestonrealestate.com

The Maple Residences

(ad p. 15)

11900 No. 1 Rd

604-277-4519

www.themapleresidences.com

Wisteria Place

(ad p. 11)

4360 Garry St

604-338-5280

www.wisteriaplace.ca

Steveston Music Centre 340-12211 First Ave 604-271-3545

Steveston Tattoo Company 110-12020 First Ave 604-284-5030

www.stevestontattooco.com

Tammy Morin-Nakashima 209-3740 Chatham St

604-275-0070

www.richmondnotary.ca

SERVICES

Specialty Services ... con't

Veronica Armstrong Law Corp. 218–3580 Moncton St 604-644-9232

www.valc.ca

Westland Insurance 110-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9971

www.westlandinsurance.ca

COMMUNITY GROUPS, CITY & SERVICES

ANAF 284 105-11900 No. 1 Rd

604-277-7350

www.anaf284.org

Fraser Marine Rescue Society www.rcmsar10.org

Kelly Greene, MLA 4011 Bayview St 604-241-8452

www.kellygreene.ca

Steveston Buddhist Temple 4360 Garry St 604-277-2323

www.steveston-temple.ca

Steveston Community Centre and Public Library 4111 Moncton St

604-238-8080

www.richmond.ca/steveston

Steveston Community Police 4371 Moncton St

Non-emerg: 604-713-2323

www.richmond.ca/safety/police

Steveston Harbour Authority 12740 Trites Rd 604-272-5539 www.stevestonharbour.com

Steveston Historical Society 3811 Moncton St www.historicsteveston.ca

Steveston Hub 200-3551 Moncton St www.stevestonhub.com

Steveston Merchants Association www.exploresteveston.com

Steveston No. 2 Firehall 11011 No. 2 Rd Non-Emerg 604-278-5131

www.richmond.ca/safety/ firerescue

Steveston Rotary Club www.stevestonrotary.org

Steveston Spot Prawns

www.stevestonspotprawns.com

Steveston United Church 3720 Broadway St 604-277-0508

www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Adult Day Centre 5411 Moncton St

www.successbc.ca

NOTE: Check websites for seasonal openings

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Dr 604-238-8050

www.richmond.ca/britannia

Gulf of Georgia Cannery NHS

12138 Fourth Ave

604-664-9009

www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org

London Heritage Farm (ad p. 19) 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220

www.londonheritagefarm.ca

South Fraser Water Taxi 604-649-5131

Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market Easthope Parking Lot www.sfam.ca

Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton St 604-238-8081

www.richmond.ca/ stevestontram

Steveston Museum & Post Office 3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868 Post Office

604-238-8026 Museum

www.historicsteveston.ca

Steveston Outdoor Pool 4151 Moncton St 604-238-8030

www.richmond.ca/aquatics

Steveston Seabreeze Adventures 12551 No 1 Rd 604-272-7200

www.seabreezeadventures.ca

Steveston Water Taxi 604-720-0982

www.stevestonwatertaxi.com

Tourism Richmond 604-271-8280

www.visitrichmondbc.com

Vancouver Whale Watch 210-12240 Second Ave 604-274-9565

www.vancouverwhalewatch.com

DIRECTORY - Advertisers with no storefront in Steveston

Bryan & Tracy Johnstone

Riverside Mortgage Group

(ad p. 25)

604-274-9000

www.riversidemortgage.ca

City of Richmond

(ad p. 3) 6911 No. 3 Rd

604-276-4000

www.richmond.ca

Dexter Realty (ad back cover)

604-263-1144

www.dexterrealty.com

Jim & Janet Real Estate

Macdonald Realty Westmar

(ad p. 17)

604-834-0693 | 778-772-7947

www.jimjanetrealestate.com

CALENDAR

February 2023

Feb 20 Family Day

March 2023

Mar 12 Daylight Saving Time starts

Robyn McLean Origin Mortgages

(ad p. 19)

778-997-5852

www.mortgagesbyrobyn.com

Sandra Steier Photography & Pop Up Portraits

(ad p. 26)

778-839-8355

www.sandrasteier.com

www.popupportraits.ca

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Mar 17 St Patrick's Day

Mar 20 First day of spring

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