Tours

In British Columbia we are blessed with diverse cultures, beautiful scenery and rich resources. Aquaculture has been around for thousands of years but salmon farming has only been practiced in British Columbia for about 30 years - and as with any new enterprise, sometimes there are questions. Come and see for yourself how our fish our raised and learn about the steps we take to protect our environment while meeting the growing global demand for BC salmon.

We will travel through the spectacular waters of Discovery Passage with Discovery Launch Water Taxi to one of the operating salmon farms near Campbell River. Once on site you will meet and have the opportunity to speak with the farm staff, see how the salmon are fed and cared for and learn about farm management. A delicious lunch will be served as part of the salmon experience. And you never know; besides the characters you will meet, you will have a good chance to see eagles, herons, whales, bears and other marine wildlife. This tour promises to be educational, fun and delicious - and a once in a lifetime opportunity.

2008 Salmon Farm Tours - Tours are scheduled for most Thursdays from June 19th to September 18th.

For more information please contact:

Paula Galloway
Member and Community Relations

#302 - 871 Island Highway
Campbell River, BC V9W 2C2
(250) 286-1636 phone ext. 224

tours@salmonfarmers.org

We have enjoyed meeting the many people, from all over the world on our salmon farm tours, check out a few of the tours below.

"We are extremely pleased with the great feedback from our tours. Our July 27th tour had a guest from as far away as North Carolina!" Some comments from our evaluation sheets: What was the most interesting portion of the tour for you? "Processing Plant" "Visiting the facilities and seeing how it all works" "The feeding method"
BC Salmon Farmers Association hosted a familiarization tour for the Campbell River and Comox Valley Visitor Centres and Campbell River Tourism and Region of a local salmon farm and processing plant. In 2008, regular tours are scheduled weekly, on Thursday from June 19 to September 18.
On May 6, 2006, The BC Salmon Farmers Association hosted a salmon farm tour for Vancouver Island North MP Catherine Bell. Also on the tour were Councillors Mary Storry and Ziggy Stewart from the City of Campbell River.
The BC Salmon Farmers Associations regularly hosts "Buyers Tours" to surrounding Salmon Farmers and Processing Plants. This tour, on February 7, 2006 has buyers from Morey's Seafood International, Perishable Distributors of Iowa and Tony's Meats & Specialty Foods. Chef Mick Rosacci from Tony's Market made a video while on the tour, click here to view the video.
August 10, 2006 tour - Often, a highlight of the tour is the opportunity to visit with the staff from the farm. They obviously are proud of what the do and the fish they grow and are always willing to answer questions.
September 7, 2006 - This tour was lucky to watch the grading process of young smolts.
September 11, 2006 - Two Vancouver Island Mayor's and colleagues from Newfoundland joined us on this tour, during Aquaculture Week in Campbell River.

A New Way to See Salmon in the Wild

Tourism Links:

• Council of Tourism Associations of BC
• Vancouver Island Visitor Information Centres
• Canadian Tourism Commission
• Tourism Industry Association of Canada
• Accommodation Guide B.C.
• Discovery Launch Watertaxi