Location:
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Approximately 5 kilometres
northwest of Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada |
Directions:
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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:
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8 a.m. to 4 p.m., every day of
the year. NOTE: A gate on the hatchery road is closed and locked at 4:30 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:
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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:
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Pink, Coho, Chinook, Steelhead,
Cutthroat |
Best Times:
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| 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). |
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Other Attractions:
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Unavailable at this time. |
Contact:
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| Phone: |
250-287-9564 |
| Fax: |
250-286-0261 |
| Mail: |
Quinsam Hatchery
4217 Argonaut Road
Campbell River, B.C. V9H 1P3 |
| E-mail: |
Quinsam
Hatchery |
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