• June 8
  • 10:00 am – 1:30 pmDeep Water Oyster Farm Tour with Chef

    Learn about growing, preparing and eating oysters on a 3.5 hour boat trip. We will cruise down Baynes Sound to an oyster farm. They will give a 20-minute presentation on oyster farming. Holliewood Oysters will also supply us with their product for the Chef on board to prepare for tasting.

     288 Gladstone St, Comox
  • 5:00 pmChef’s Shellfish Showdown

    Indulge in an evening of culinary adventure as four renowned chef’s battle to prepare your favourite dish. Enjoy a gala of 8 courses while listening to the sweet sounds of Easy Street and sipping 40 Knots clean crisp wines.

    This year’s chefs include:

    • Chef Alain Chabot
    • Chef Jonathan Frazier
    • Chef Ian Bloom
    • Chef Laura Agnew

     40 Knots Winery
• June 9
  • 9:30 am – 1:00 pmBC Salmon Farm Association Tour

    Come and learn more about our fish, our farms and sustainable salmon farming through our public tour program. Learn about how we are helping to meet the world’s growing demand for salmon, while protecting our natural environment.
  • 10:00 amDock Days

    Join Rob Clarke, President of the Harbour Authority Association of BC and Wharfinger at the Comox Valley Harbour Authority (CVHA) and enjoy a guided walk of the Fisherman’s Wharf learning about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities. Learn how the fishermen target their species associated with their license and how bycatch is dealt with.

    FishSafe BC and the BC Young Fishermen’s Network will also be participating in the tour.

    Free, but have to register

    Register here
  • 2:00 pm – 11:00 pmComox Valley Rocks for Kids 2018

    

    The Comox Valley comes together to Rock for Kids with an all day music festival in support of the Comox Valley Child Development Association.

    Live bands include: Pure Petty, OC/DC, Ken & Deb, Brian Howes & Young Gun, Eagle Eyes, Heart, Bad Company, Pat Benatar.

    Local home town boy and international award winning producer Brian Howes had the initial idea for this one day music festival in order to raise funds and awareness for the Comox Valley Child Development Association. Brian who grew up in the Comox Valley has been living in the U.S. but often returns “Home” for visits. Along with Brian are some of his childhood/ longtime friends that also are local business and political leaders.

    In support of the Comox Valley Child Development Association.

     Marina Park, Comox
  • 2:00 pmDock Days with CV Harbour Authority & FishSafe BC

    Join Rob Clarke, President of the Harbour Authority Association of BC and Wharfinger at the Comox Valley Harbour Authority (CVHA) and enjoy a guided walk of the Fisherman’s Wharf learning about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities. Learn how the fishermen target their species associated with their license and how bycatch is dealt with.

    Tour the seine vessel Pacific Discovery with FishSafe BC, a unique safety organization that has been serving the needs of workers in the BC commercial fishing industry for nearly 15 years. Meet the skipper and crew of this commercial fishing operation!

    Free, but have to register

    Register here
• June 10
  • Events & Tours Coming Soon!
• June 11
  • 9:00 amBC Seafood Expo
     Filberg Centre, Native Sons Hall, Sid Williams Theatre
  • 11:00 amManatee Holdings Hatchery Tour

    This public tour will feature an overview of industry best sustainable aquaculture practices with a tour of Manatee’s Royston Hatchery operation including Geoduck, Sea Cucumbers, Scallops and Oysters.

     Manatee's Royston Hatchery
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmBC Seafood Expo Keynote Presentation - Calvin Helin

    Calvin Helin, a member of the Tsimshian Nation, comes from the community of Lax Kw’alaams on the Northwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. The son of a hereditary chief, Helin is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and best-selling author.

    For 2015 and 2016 Helin was named one of Canada’s most powerful business people by Canadian Business Magazine and in 2017 was named by Vancouver Magazine in top fifty most powerful people in the city. His commercial endeavours include the Eagle Group of Companies, he is involved in major real estate developments, and is associate counsel with the law firm Stewart, Aulinger & Company. He is Chairman and President of Eagle Spirit Energy Holdings, Ltd., a First Nations-led company looking to build an energy corridor through northern B.C. and Alberta. He is former President of the Native Investment and Trade Association and held directorships on the Vancouver Board of Trade (where he chaired the newly formed Aboriginal Opportunities Committee), GeoScience BC, and the Canada–China Resource Development Foundation. In addition to numerous national and regional distinctions, he has received top “40 Under 40” awards for British Columbia and for Canada nationally. He has served as chairman for several past Aboriginal trade delegations to China and New Zealand, introducing an innovative business model to promote long-term benefits for indigenous people from natural resource development. He is also active in social media with over 1.7 million Twitter followers on his verified account.

    Mr. Helin has written several publications on law, Aboriginal business, and associated issues. He has developed an international reputation through his now seven times best-selling book, Dances with Dependency: Out of Poverty through Self-Reliance. His second book The Economic Dependency Trap: Breaking Free to Self-Reliance was recognized as a finalist in the 2011 U.S.A. Best Books awards and won the Gold Medal at the IPPY Awards (America’s 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards). His third book The Empowerment Mindset: Success through Self-Knowledge was released in 2012 and also received several awards. His title Dances with Spirits: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World was released worldwide in May 2014 and has already won the Living Now Book Award silver medal in the area of social activism/charity. His new book Dances with Development: Making Good Money from Natural Resources will be released in 2018. As the result of his writing, Mr. Helin has an expanding international role as a popular public speaker and thought leader. His common sense message of self-reliance and self-responsibility are now being promoted on a global platform.

     Sid Williams Theatre
• June 12
  • 9:00 amBC Seafood Expo
     Filberg Centre, Native Sons Hall, Sid Williams Theatre, Courtenay
  • 11:00 amManatee Holdings Hatchery Tour

    This public tour will feature an overview of industry best sustainable aquaculture practices with a tour of Manatee’s Royston Hatchery operation including Geoduck, Sea Cucumbers, Scallops and Oysters.
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmBC Seafood Expo Keynote Presentation - Linda Cornish

    Attend the Keynote Presentation the second day of the BC Seafood Expo.

    Speaker: Linda Cornish, President of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership

    $25 per person

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    Linda Cornish is President of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership, an organization focused on inspiring a healthier America through partnerships that raise awareness about the essential nutritional benefits of eating seafood.

    She was instrumental in the formation of the organization and led the launch of a 3 year public health campaign in October 2015 during National Seafood Month to help Americans find a path to wellness through healthy eating and seafood nutrition. Linda has presented at many conferences including Aquarium of the Pacific, Bay of Fundy Seafood Forum, Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance, Global Aquaculture Alliance – GOAL Conference, Groundfish Forum, National Fisheries Institute – Global Seafood Marketing Conference, Seafood Expo North America, Sustainable Seafood Week NYC, World Seafood Congress, and Women of Seafood.

    Linda has held leadership and management positions with Arthur Andersen, Hitachi Business Consulting, Harrah’s Entertainment, Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce, and Bill of Rights Institute. She is co-founder and past chairman for the Memphis Farmers Market, has served on the board of Greening Greater Memphis, and taught as an Adjunct Professor at the University of the District of Columbia’s School of Business and Public Administration. Linda is a graduate of the University of California at Riverside with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California at Los Angeles.

     Sid Williams Theatre
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmSeafood & Wine Pairing

    Toscano’s Mediterranean Grill, 40 Knots Estate Winery and Cascadia Liquor Store are partnering up to bring you a delicious seafood and wine pairing event, part of the 12th annual BC Seafood Festival!

    Enjoy seafood tastings from Toscano’s paired with locally made wine from 40 Knots Estate Winery. Learn first hand from these local food and beverage champions as you taste your way through this informative and flavourful hour.

     Cascadia Liquor Store
• June 13
  • 11:00 amManatee Holdings Hatchery Tour

    This public tour will feature an overview of industry best sustainable aquaculture practices with a tour of Manatee’s Royston Hatchery operation including Geoduck, Sea Cucumbers, Scallops and Oysters.

    $15 per person

     Manatee's Royston Hatchery
  • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmUnruly Gin & Oyster Happy Hour

    Meet the makers of your favourite local oysters and spirits!

    Complimentary cocktail, and oyster bar.

    Taste the Islands: Sip the woodsy flavours of Unruly Gin right from your fresh shucked local oyster shell, a true Island experience!

    One lucky guest will walk away with a bag full of boozy goodies!

     Wayward Distillation House
  • 6:30 pm – 10:00 pmFrom Australia to Canada’s Rocky Mountains and West Coast

    June 13, 2018, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

    Chef/Owner Lee Cooper of Vancouver’s L’Abattoir Restaurant hosts Australia’s Chef Mark Best (San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants), alongside Chef Darren MacLean (Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants) for a spectacular multi-course dinner. This event will be held in L’Abattoir’s private room, tucked away in a refurbished 19th-century brick-and-beam heritage building behind Vancouver’s famed L’Abattoir restaurant.

     L'Abattoir — 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC
• June 14
  • 10:00 am – 1:30 pmDeep Water Oyster Farm Tour with Chef

    Learn about growing, preparing and eating oysters on a 3.5 hour boat trip. We will cruise down Baynes Sound to an oyster farm. They will give a 20-minute presentation on oyster farming. Holliewood Oysters will also supply us with their product for the Chef on board to prepare for tasting.
  • 11:00 amManatee Holdings Hatchery Tour

    This public tour will feature an overview of industry best sustainable aquaculture practices with a tour of Manatee’s Royston Hatchery operation including Geoduck, Sea Cucumbers, Scallops and Oysters.

     Manatee's Royston Hatchery
  • 6:00 pmWhite Whale Winemaker's Dinner featuring JoieFarm Winery

    We are proud to welcome Winemaker Heidi Noble and JJ Skidmore from JoieFarm Winery who will be in attendance for the evening. The dinner will begin with an amuse bouche and a toast to all that is the West Coast. Fresh produce, shellfish and seafood, great wine, great people and a natural setting that’s second to none! The following 5 courses and wine pairings promise to be nothing less than exquisite. The weather looks promising so plan to enjoy and evening on our waterfront patio!

     The White Whale Restaurant
• June 15
  • 9:30 am – 1:00 pmBC Salmon Farm Association Tour

    Come and learn more about our fish, our farms and sustainable salmon farming through our public tour program. Learn about how we are helping to meet the world’s growing demand for salmon, while protecting our natural environment.
  • 10:00 amComox Valley Harbour Authority Fisherman’s Wharf Tour

    Enjoy a guided walk of the CVHA Fisherman’s Wharf learning about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities. Learn how the fishermen target their species associated with their license and how bycatch is dealt with.

    Free, but have to register

    Register here
  • 11:00 amManatee Holdings Hatchery Tour

    This public tour will feature an overview of industry best sustainable aquaculture practices with a tour of Manatee’s Royston Hatchery operation including Geoduck, Sea Cucumbers, Scallops and Oysters.

     Manatee's Royston Hatchery
  • 2:00 pmComox Valley Harbour Authority Fisherman’s Wharf Tour

    Enjoy a guided walk of the CVHA Fisherman’s Wharf learning about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities. Learn how the fishermen target their species associated with their license and how bycatch is dealt with.

    Free, but have to register

    Register here
  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmShucked! Canada's Largest Oyster Bar Happy Hour

    The ultimate bivalve celebration, in Canada’s largest producing oyster region!

    • All you can eat oysters presented by west coast oyster producing families and businesses
    • Learn how to shuck oysters from Shucker Paddy, the Guinness Book of World Record oyster shucker
    • Taste the subtle differences in the flavours and types of sustainable BC oysters

     Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park — 61 Filberg Road, Comox, British Columbia
  • 5:30 pm – 10:00 pmGala Dinner by the Sea - Presented by the BC Shellfish Growers Association

    The signature event of the BC Seafood Festival features top international and domestic chefs who will dazzle with array of seafood tasting stations, set amongst the stunning grounds of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. The smooth sounds of Easy Street will fill the air as guests mingle and talk with the Chefs, seafood producers and enjoy exquisitely prepared seafood.

     Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park — 61 Filberg Road, Comox, BC
• June 16
  • 9:30 am – 11:00 amCeviche Masterclass

    Mix together two of the world’s top international seafood chefs, with a whole lotta succulent BC seafood, and this MasterClass will be sure to take your ceviche making skills to the next level. Mark Best, Bistro by Mark Best Australia, and Jose Duarte, Taranta, Boston, will share their expertise and tricks of the trade in preparing an incredible seafood Ceviche, and provide attendees tasting samples of their delicious creations and recipes to ensure you can wow your friends with your ceviche making prowess this summer!
  • 11:00 am – 5:00 pmBC Seafood Festival Signature Weekend

    View signature weekend day events schedule

     Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
  • Comox Valley & Glacier Tour

    Saturday, June 16

    Call 1.800.665.0212 to book!

    Depart from Comox Marina and enjoy aerial vistas of the city of Courtenay, the quaint village of Cumberland and the surrounding Comox Valley. As you fly over Strathcona Park and the Insular Mountains, take in unforgettable views of the 6,430′ summit of the ancient Comox Glacier.

    35 minutes

    Adults: $179
    Children 11 and under: $90

     Comox Marina
  • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmBaked n’ Boiled! Kitchen Party

    East-coast meets West-coast at this slurp-tastic seafood boil featuring endless Mac’s Oysters Ltd clams, mussels, and more, together with spicy Chorizo, fingerling potatoes, petite vegetables in a fennel citrus broth with lobster sauce, crouton, anchovy aioli all proudly prepared by Culinary Team BC! Plus enjoy Shelter Point Distillery tastings, with musical entertainment by The Whiskeydicks, the Celtic gypsy party rockers. And – because we’re not shellfish – all Baked n’ Boiled guests will ALSO receive access to the LIVE In Filberg Park concert on-site following the dinner, featuring Enter The Haggis with guests Rockcod – a fundraiser for the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park Association!

     Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park, Comox
  • 8:30 pmEnter The Haggis LIVE! In Filberg Park

    Join us in Filberg Park for another summer season of open-air concerts. As the sun goes down you will be part of the magic of this one-of-a-kind venue that could not be more perfect for live, outdoor performances.

    As part of #LIVEinFilbergPark, the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association is very proud to present Enter The Haggis in concert.

    Since 1995, Enter The Haggis have led the charge among Celtic Folk Rock bands, delighting fans with their memorable performances, inspired songwriting and musical proficiency.

     Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
• June 17
  • 9:30 am – 11:00 amBounty! A Brunch Seafood Cookout

    Learn the tricks-of-the-trade on preparing a BC seafood brunch-to-remember at this hands-on cook-along class with celebrity Chef Nathan Fong, and renowned International and Domestic Executive Chefs, plus an award-winning Mixologist. Guests will be grouped into four at their own cooking station, with all the BC seafood and ingredients to prepare and then enjoy this special seafood brunch. A welcome drink and cocktail are included with ticket purchase, PLUS a General Admission Day Pass to the BC Seafood Festival Signature Weekend that Sunday.

     Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park — 61 Filberg Road, Comox, BC
  • 11:00 am – 5:00 pmBC Seafood Festival Signature Weekend

    View signature weekend day events schedule

     Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmExposed & Protected Beaches Tour

    Shoreline Attack: How waves and wind shape our beaches and coastlines. Goose Spit Park interpreters explain the forces at work along the Lazo Bluffs and the spit. See how both exposed and protected beaches are constantly changing. Learn how the spit was created and how it may look 20 years from now.
    Free!

     Meet at bottom of Goose Spit stairs (parking lot #1)

* Events subject to change.