Salmon tour season starts
The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has not yet announced the start of its regular farm tours, but the tradition has been going on for years. David Minato, BCSFA’s Regulatory Affairs & Community Manager has been the tour guide in recent years. The organizations conducts these tours from a dock in Campbell River, and a local water taxi outfit takes guests through the Seymour Narrows just north of the city and up to one of the salmon farms located in either the Okisollo or Nodales Channels. The tours are based on a reservation system, and the CAD$ 50 (~€ 37) participation fee includes a lunch.
A new announcement by the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association describes how the region’s salmon farmers will host a set of tours to celebrate the Bay of Fundy Seafood Week:
New Brunswick salmon farmers will celebrate Bay of Fundy Seafood Week by hosting guided farm tours to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA), on behalf of local salmon farmers, will offer two farm tours on Saturday, June 6 to give the public an opportunity to learn about salmon farming.
“Salmon farming has come of age. It is now one of the most efficient protein producers in the world. Salmon farms fit within the natural systems, producing one of the healthiest foods with a minimal environmental footprint,” says Pamela Parker, Executive Director of ACCFA. “These popular tours are a terrific way to learn about our innovative sector and celebrate New Brunswick seafood.”
The salmon farm tours, on an Island Quest Marine vessel, will leave St. Andrews main wharf on Saturday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., weather permitting. The tours will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited. Cost is $10 (~€ 7.40); children 12 and under are free. ACFFA representatives will be onboard to provide an overview of the salmon aquaculture industry and to answer questions about our operations. Participants will also get the chance to sample some delicious Atlantic salmon, courtesy of True North Salmon. Proceeds from the tours will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation encourages healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke for men and women. Eating more heart-healthy foods like salmon is a big part of that,” Parker continues. “Farmed salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat and it’s available fresh year-round. Our farmers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia produce over 300 million salmon meals every year.”
