The Vancouver Traveler

Capilano Salmon Hatchery

by KennyG on March 5th, 2008

Here is the opportunity to observe one of the greatest life-cycle stories in nature at this federal government hatchery in North Vancouver. You will be witness to the life and death cycle from juvenile Pacific salmon in the ponds to returning adult slamon struggling up fish ladders to spawn.

Location:
Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver - just minutes from downtown Vancouver

Directions:
Capilano Road north (Capilano Road exit from Hwy #1 or North Vancouver exit off Lions Gate Bridge, then left up Capilano Road) .5 km past the Suspension Bridge. Turn left on to Capilano Park Road (look for sign “Capilano River Regional Park“) and proceed down 1 km to end of the road.

Hours of Operation:

• Nov - Mar 8am - 4pm
• Apr 8am - 4:45pm
• May 8am - 7pm
• Jun - Aug 8am - 8pm
• Sept 8am - 7pm
• Oct 8am - 4:45pm

The hatchery office hours are from 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. For more information please visit the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Website

Photo Credit: Fisheries and Oceans Canada 

B5media, British Columbia, Canada, Marine Life, Vancouver

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