Quinsam River Hatchery - General Information

Location

Approximately 5 kilometres northwest of Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Directions

From Campbell River, drive west on Hwy. 28 heading towards Gold River. Look for the "Fish Hatchery" sign, and turn left onto Quinsam Rd. (approximately 200 meters after the intersection with Hwy. 19). Follow this road for approximately 2 km to the hatchery site entrance, (there is a large sign that can't be missed).

Hours of Operation

8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., every day of the year. NOTE: The gate on the hatchery road is closed and locked at 4:00 p.m., and opened at 7:30 a.m.. Please ensure that your vehicle is out of the area at closing time, or you will be locked in.

Tours

The facility and surrounding rivers offer excellent opportunities to view salmon in their natural setting, or being handled at the hatchery. Phone ahead for information on activities. Special tours for special groups can be pre-arranged if staff are available. For general public, there is a self-guided tour with the aid of a pamphlet guide.

Species

Pink, Coho, Chinook, Steelhead, Cutthroat

Best Times

Pink Adults: September, (egg-takes at hatchery from September 20 to October 10).

Chinook Adults: October to November, (egg-takes from October 20 to November 10).

Coho Adults: October to December, (egg-takes from October 30 to November 30).

Other Attractions

Unavailable at this time.

Contact

Phone:	250-287-9564
Fax:	250-286-0261
Mail:	Quinsam Hatchery 4217 Argonaut Road Campbell River, B.C. V9H 1P3
Email:	Angela.Pagani@dfo-mpo.gc.ca