Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre

Vancouver Island


Bring your kids and they'll learn all about the salmon lifecycle at this off-the-beaten-path hatchery attraction. Besides lots of hands-on action (as well as a cylindrical fish tank you can pop your head into) there are also hatchery tours for a more in-depth education.

The hatchery is 4km south of Port Hardy and walkable via the Harbourfront Trail.


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