On Saturday, 21 May 2022 we hosted our Salmon Release Festival to provide an opportunity for the public to participate in, and assist us with the process of releasing some of our over 22,000 Coho Salmon into Chapman Creek, and eventually, into the local ecosystem. The Festival was held under sunny skies on the long weekend, enabling our local and visiting supporters to come and see what is done at the hatchery, and support the release. The Sunshine Coast Salmonid…

When: Saturday May 21, 2022 11:30 am – 3 pm Where: Chapman Creek Hatchery What is it: Our Family & Community Day & Salmon Release FREE Admission! FREE Parking! Activities on the Day Opening Ceremony – Shíshálh Nation will be opening the festival and provide a blessing to the salmon as well as other activities during the day. Release of Young Salmon – Children and adults will be able to assist in the release of hatchery reared young Coho and…

This coming Sunday March 6th, from 1-2:30 PM please join us at the hatchery for our Pink Salmon release of this winter’s hatched smolts. Make it an afternoon and come tour the site as well. Our Hatchery Manager, Bill, along with some volunteers, will be on hand to help you take the smolts from their temporary rearing tank and release them into the wild, in Chapman Creek. You will be able to net them, and carry them from the tank…