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A plate of clams at the BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival in Comox

BC Seafood Festival

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The Comox Valley on Vancouver Island produces 50%+ of British Columbia’s shellfish and the greatest number of oysters in Canada. Seems fitting, then, that it’s also the setting for the Island’s annual BC Seafood Festival.

Celebrating its 15th anniversary in June, the BC Seafood Festival (formerly the BC Shellfish Festival) began as a single dinner developed and hosted by the BC Shellfish Growers Association (BCSGA). In time, the BCSGA added a second day with a public event that focused on increased awareness of the growing shellfish industry.

This year, the festival will make its home at Mount Washington Alpine Resort and will feature returning events and new seafood-filled dinners, competitions, masterclasses, and tastings to celebrate award-winning BC seafood producers, chefs, and experiences. 

Events include the Clam it Up Happy Hour, Baked n’ Boiled Kitchen Party, Wild about Halibut– Halibut Demo & Lunch, Shucked Oyster Bar Happy Hour, a Gala Dinner, a Masterclass Series, and Bounty! A Brunch Seafood Cookout.

Competitions among chefs include the BC Seafood Festival Chef Challenge, Best Caesar in Town Challenge, a Chowder Challenge, and a Fanny Bay Oysters Shucking Competition. 

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Photo credit: Boomer Jerritt

Location

Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona Parkway
Comox-Strathcona C, BC
V9J 1L0

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Hours

  • Monday8 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday8 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday8 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday8 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday8 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday8 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Sunday8 AM – 7:30 PM

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In Canada’s westernmost province, fresh local bounty, talented chefs, and a melting pot of cultures combine to make British Columbia a top culinary destination. It’s a rich tapestry supported by farmers, growers, and producers whose ingredients shape menus in communities along the Pacific Ocean, in the Rocky Mountains, and everywhere in between.

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