{"id":51203,"date":"2023-05-25T11:04:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T18:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/?p=51203"},"modified":"2023-05-25T11:04:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T18:04:05","slug":"15th-annual-bc-seafood-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/15th-annual-bc-seafood-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"15th Annual BC Seafood Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"OFA52E\">\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\"><span style=\"color: #1a1c1e; font-family: 'Noto Serif', Georgia, serif; font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: bold;\">Seafood Lovers Delight as the BC Seafood Festival Heads to Mount Washington &#8211; June 23 &#8211; 25<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nLG8d5\" data-hook=\"post-description\">\n<article class=\"blog-post-page-font\">\n<div class=\"post-content__body\">\n<div class=\"moHCnT\">\n<div class=\"moHCnT\">\n<div class=\"fTEXDR EHSB8c AchpNK\" data-rce-version=\"9.6.3\">\n<div class=\"kvdbP Myhmo_ em5dea _1O7aH\" dir=\"ltr\" data-id=\"rich-content-viewer\">\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1hN1O IEVVTS\">\n<p id=\"viewer-18fpq\" class=\"_3qMKZ _1j-51 _1FoOD _1oG79 VrUyH9 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">I can&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s the 15th annual BC Seafood Festival! I went to the very first one in 2008 when it was the BC Seafood and Shellfish Festival and at least again in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2022, maybe more that I can&#8217;t find photos from. Do anyone else&#8217;s years just blend all together?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_3qMKZ _1j-51 _1FoOD _1oG79 VrUyH9 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">There are now Three Days of Events with an All-Star Lineup of Chefs!!!! Here&#8217;s the scoop from Hatch PR.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out some photos from last year on the GLV Instagram.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Crzn90UOk4e\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Crzn90UOk4e\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Crzn90UOk4e\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Cassandra Anderton (@goodlifevancouver)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block5\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"viewer-7p1ck\" class=\"_2vd5k iG0hRj\">\n<div class=\"_3CWa- N9BmOG N9BmOG\">\n<div class=\"_2kEVY\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div id=\"new-image18535409\" class=\"_3WJnn _2i-Gt _2Ybje\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/e094c8_769611a3132d4599b749936e7f6ef73b~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_381%2Ch_403%2Cal_c%2Cq_80%2Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2Cenc_auto\/e094c8_769611a3132d4599b749936e7f6ef73b~mv2.jpg?w=788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.hatchcomms.ca\/post\/15th-annual-bc-seafood-festival\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/e094c8_769611a3132d4599b749936e7f6ef73b~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_816,h_863,al_c,q_85\/e094c8_769611a3132d4599b749936e7f6ef73b~mv2.jpg\" data-load-done=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"viewer-fs859\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">The <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">BC Seafood Festival<\/u><\/a> returns for its 15th year as Western Canada\u2019s largest seafood celebration. This year features a new Comox Valley location atop Mount Washington on Vancouver Island, along with over twenty sea-foodie events that invite attendees to taste the bounty of the Pacific Ocean. Guests can <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">look forward to<\/u><\/a> interactive Masterclasses, dinners with a variety of BC chefs, happy hours, and friendly competitions including the Fanny Bay Oysters Shucking Competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"51193\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/spot-prawn-festival-2\/spot-prawn-festival-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spot-Prawn-Festival-9-e1684732800451.jpg?fit=903%2C930&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"903,930\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.85&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Pixel 6 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1652615220&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.81&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;49&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002509&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BC Seafood Festival\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spot-Prawn-Festival-9-e1684732800451.jpg?fit=771%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-51193\" title=\"BC Seafood Festival\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spot-Prawn-Festival-9-e1684732800451-768x791.jpg?resize=520%2C536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BC Seafood Festival\" width=\"520\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spot-Prawn-Festival-9-e1684732800451.jpg?resize=768%2C791&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spot-Prawn-Festival-9-e1684732800451.jpg?resize=291%2C300&amp;ssl=1 291w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spot-Prawn-Festival-9-e1684732800451.jpg?w=903&amp;ssl=1 903w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-2683j\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>AHOY! Taste the Bounty of BC\u2019s Waters:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-8ag7f\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">BC\u2019s top chefs and culinary students are set to descend on the alpine resort for three full days of gastronomy &#8211; this is any foodie\u2019s dream! The festival\u2019s longest-running event, an elaborate <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/signature-event-gala-dinner-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Gala Dinner<\/u><\/a>, boasts 12+ stations and is the best opportunity to taste all the chef&#8217;s creations in one sitting. <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/shucked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Shucked!<\/u><\/a> is Canada\u2019s largest oyster bar happy hour led by World Champion Oyster Shucker, Patrick McMurray. The <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/kitchen-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Kitchen Party<\/u><\/a> led by Chef JC Felicella and the Junior Culinary Team Canada features an incredible three-course seafood menu. <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/clam-it-up-happy-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Clam it up! Happy Hour<\/u><\/a> is a fan favourite led by Mac\u2019s Oysters, inviting guests to taste a range of clams, mussels and oysters presented in a myriad of ways. View all the events <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">here<\/u><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-a3bvj\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Musical performances by The Whiskeydicks; Boondock; Time Well Wasted; and the Jeff Drummond Group. From Celtic, world, party, folk, country, rock, and all the greatest hits in between &#8211; the Festival has the soundtrack for a fun time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-6gfnr\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>Get Schooled by a Chef:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-afm9\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Thirteen <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">MasterClasses<\/u><\/a> led by fishy-loving chefs and industry associations invite attendees to elevate their cooking by rolling up their sleeves for an interactive, educational, and fun experience. MasterClasses include <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/bc-oysters-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">BC Oysters<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/prawn-to-be-wild-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Prawn to be Wild<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/geoduck-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Happy Endings Geoduck<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/tasting-wines-and-spirits-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Seafood Pairing with Cascadia Liquor<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/ocean-wise-deep-dive-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Ocean Wise Deep Dive<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/wholey-halibut-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Wholey Halibut<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/follow-me-cocktails-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Follow me Cocktails<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/cicerone-vs-sommelier-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Dueling Pairing<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/learn-to-shuck-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Learn to Shuck<\/u><\/a>; <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/get-seaweed-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Get Seaweed<\/u><\/a>; and <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/discover-sablefish-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Discover Sablefish<\/u><\/a>. Full descriptions and tickets are available <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/masterclasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">here<\/u><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"viewer-34v11\" class=\"_2vd5k iG0hRj\">\n<div class=\"_3VL_9 wwoDlD wwoDlD _3vo3y b0eH1G b0eH1G\">\n<div class=\"_2kEVY\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<div id=\"new-image18535410\" class=\"_3WJnn _2i-Gt _2Ybje\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/e094c8_ff965936641a452589abe49839d36903~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_360%2Ch_480%2Cal_c%2Cq_80%2Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2Cenc_auto\/e094c8_ff965936641a452589abe49839d36903~mv2.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.hatchcomms.ca\/post\/15th-annual-bc-seafood-festival\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/e094c8_ff965936641a452589abe49839d36903~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1536,h_2048,al_c,q_90\/e094c8_ff965936641a452589abe49839d36903~mv2.jpg\" data-load-done=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Sustainable seafood advocate, <\/span><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.8rem;\" href=\"http:\/\/nedbell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">Ned Bell<\/u><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">, is the BC Seafood Festival\u2019s Chef Ambassador and has hand selected a stellar lineup of seafood champions to attend. <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Shucker Paddy<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (ShuckerPaddy OysterCo.), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Aaron Rail<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (Nikkei Ramen-Ya), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Tommy Shorthouse<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (Fanny Bay Oyster Bar), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Welbert Choi<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">, <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Bobby Milheron <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">(Maxine\u2019s, Homer St. Cafe, Tableau Bar), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Garett Kemp<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (Pier 7), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Dominic Fortin<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (Top Table), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Deseree Lo<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (Private Chef), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Richard Benson<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (Ocean 7), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Chris Whittaker<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (Timber Shuswap), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Will Lew<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (Club Versante), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Julian Bond<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> (<a href=\"https:\/\/organicocean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organic Ocean<\/a>), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Amanda Swinimer <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">(Dakini Tidal Wilds), <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">North Island Culinary Association<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> and <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">JC Felicella<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> and the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Junior Culinary Team Canada<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"_2kEVY\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-hook=\"imageViewer\">\n<p id=\"viewer-34ee1\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">\u201cThe Comox Valley produces over 50 percent of British Columbia\u2019s shellfish and the most oysters in Canada,\u201d says Chef Ambassador, Ned Bell. \u201cBringing the BC Seafood Festival to Mount Washington allows the largest seafood festival on the West Coast to have room to grow and shine an even brighter light on the importance of supporting our farmers, fishers and seafood producers in British Columbia.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-26i3p\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Mount Washington offers stunning views of the valley below, along with an incredible roster of outdoor adventure activities and a range of <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountwashington.ca\/seafood-festival.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">accommodation<\/u><\/a> options, the destination venue allows the festival a depth of indoor and outdoor event hosting options no matter the weather, removes site impacts from the previous location, while also offering an enhanced experience for Festival attendees. And to add to the experience, every BC Seafood Festival guest will receive a FREE Scenic Chair Lift Ride, courtesy of Mount Washington Alpine Resort. A <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.showpass.com\/bc-seafood-festival-shuttle-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">daily shuttle from the base of the mountain<\/u><\/a> is available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-oake\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>Get involved! <\/strong>There are <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/volunteer-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">volunteer<\/u><\/a> and <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/sponsors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">sponsorship<\/u><\/a> opportunities available. Special thanks to the generous <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/#sponsors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">sponsors <\/u><\/a>thus far; Mount Washington Alpine Resort; Gordon Food Services; and the Mount Washington Resort Association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-3kopa\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Buy tickets at <a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"http:\/\/bcseafoodfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><u class=\"_3zM-5\">bcseafoodfestival.com<\/u><\/a>, connect socially at @bcseafoodfest, and tag <a class=\"_1SmKK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hatchcomms.ca\/r-e-l-e-a-s-e-s\/hashtags\/BCSeafoodFest\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">#BCSeafoodFest<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-8335e\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><strong>About BC Seafood Festival: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-2uac\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 WkT0MK _1FoOD _3M0Fe T3Ond1 WkT0MK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">The BC Seafood Festival (formerly the BC Shellfish Festival) began as a single-event dinner developed and hosted by the BC Shellfish Growers Association (BCSGA). The BC Seafood Festival is governed by a volunteer seafood industry lead Board of Directors that helps ensure the focus of the festival is to drive awareness of the importance of the BC seafood industry and its range of producers. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seafood Lovers Delight as the BC Seafood Festival Heads to Mount Washington &#8211; June 23 &#8211; 25 I can&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s the 15th annual BC Seafood Festival! I went to the very first one in 2008 when it was the BC Seafood and Shellfish Festival and at least again in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2022,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":51205,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"nf_dc_page":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[75],"tags":[2033,4731,3078,2546,3432],"class_list":["post-51203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-events","tag-bc-seafood-festival","tag-chef-julian-bond","tag-chef-ned-bell","tag-les-dames-descoffier","tag-organic-ocean"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.5 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - 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