So much more going on this year at the BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival. Wish we were there for the whole time, but we’ll be heading up from June 18-21 so stay tuned for coverage.

Popular Habour Air Glacier Tours Returns for Festival
Experience the majesty of Vancouver Island’s largest glacier at this year’s BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival. Take off from Comox Harbour and enjoy a 40 minute tour of Comox Valley’s greatest landmark aboard Harbour Air Seaplanes, Saturday June 13 and 14, launch special of $125 pp. Festival runs June 12-21; FMI bcshellfishfestival.com or 1-855-400-2882

Chef Ned Bell Coming to the Comox By the Sea Celebration, June 20
An event that celebrates the bounty of the ocean, the Comox by the Sea Celebration, has announced a big line up of 11+ tasting stations presenting dishes by seafood producers and restaurants, numerous interactive touch tables & fun kids activities, Chef Cooking Demonstrations with host Chef Ned Bell, and several other renowned BC Chefs, competitions and more. Advance admission tickets $15, kids under 10 free. The BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival runs June 12-21; FMI bcshellfishfestival.com or 1-855-400-2882

Seafood Producer Tours Provide Educational Opportunities during Festival
Sally Kew and Gordy McLellan of Macs Oysters will be presenting unique Beach Tours at Ships Point, June 15-19, for families to learn about growing shellfish. Other producers also opening up their farms and facilities for tours include Fanny Bay Oysters, Manatee Holdings, and BC Salmon Farmers Boat Tours. Additionally a Fisherman’s Wharf Tour will be held along the docks in Comox. The BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival runs June 12-21; FMI bcshellfishfestival.com or 1-855-400-2882