Conuma River Salmon Enhancement Facility - General Information

Location

At the head of Tlupana Inlet, off Nootka Sound on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - Approximately 45 min. drive on a gravel road from the Village of Gold River.

Directions

Straight off Hwy #28 from the Village of Gold River, 36 km along Head Bay Forestry Road on the way to Tahsis, BC

Hours of Operation

January - December, Monday through Friday, 8AM - 4PM. Gates open 8:30 am until 3:30 pm

Tours

Available by request - Phone 250-283-7148

For safety, Conuma staff guide all public tours. The tour takes approximately one-half hour. Please obey all signs! Community groups and special educational programs that participate in fisheries renewal/stewardship and educational activities, such as classroom incubation and stream enhancement, may obtain guided tours as well. For more detailed information please contact the Conuma River Enhancement Facility.

Species & Stocks

Conuma River: Chum, Chinook and Coho

Tlupana River: Chum, Chinook

Canton River: Chum

Sucwoa River: Chum and Chinook

Gold River: Chinook

Burman River: Chinook

Best Times

Chinook Adults: Mid September - Early October

Coho Adults: October - November

Chum Adults: Late September - October

Chum Juveniles: March - April, Early May

Coho Juveniles: All Year

Chinook Juveniles: Mid- February - Late May

End of September to end of October is best time to view adult salmon on site.  February, March, April, and start of May is best for viewing salmon fry rearing on site.

Special Events

The Great Walk in June between Gold River and Tahsis

Public Facilities

The Conuma Enhancement Facility does not have any public facilities, however, drop by and we'll be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Phone:	250-283-7148 or 205-283-7171
Fax:	250-283-7171
Mail:	Conuma Hatchery, PO Box 247  Tahsis, B.C. V0P 1X0
Email:	Mike.Austin@dfo-mpo.gc.ca