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Set on the Capilano River, this hatchery features jumping salmon, hiking trails & a picnic area.
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Great place to visit. Opening hours are different per season ( June to August 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). Read information there to get good understanding on how they work and how the fish cycle are happening there.
Seeing Salmon jumping from place to place was amazing. River views from there shows the beautiful nature of BC. Walk around the bridge over the river and you will never regret it.
Seeing Salmon jumping from place to place was amazing. River views from there shows the beautiful nature of BC. Walk around the bridge over the river and you will never regret it.
Open 8 am to 8 pm from June to August, the Capilano River Hatchery is a great place to stop to learn about the salmon migration process. The architecture is very Japanese and the plaques and explanations at the hatchery have English, French, and Japanese inscriptions. The main salmon migration happens in October to November, but you’ll definitely be able to see some of the salmon behind the glass and even some of them jumping to get to the next part of the water. Really interesting to learn about the process and fish enthusiasts will enjoy watching the fishes jumping. Lots of parking spaces and there are picnic tables and even a fun bridge structure to explore more of the surrounding areas from the parking lot.
Last time I passed by the hatchery it was during a walk from Cleveland Dam and we unfortunately missed them before they closed for the day. Well we finally redeemed this. I haven’t been here in years so this was a throwback from when I was a kid. Parking was plentiful even though it was a very beautiful weekend. There is a lot of information on the process of growing the fry to release. Even though it isn’t high season we still caught a glimpse of a fish using the fish ladder that you can see through the glass.
The hatchery is a must do for a family or anyone interested in the process. The area has many pretty stops in the area with views of the Capilano River and places you can sit and reflect!
The hatchery is a must do for a family or anyone interested in the process. The area has many pretty stops in the area with views of the Capilano River and places you can sit and reflect!
I went to this looking for outdoor activities I could do with a stroller. There was a lot of information to read and it was cool seeing the baby fish. I don’t think you could spend that much time there though , but it’s a good quick stop.
Went on a wrong time. October is the right time to go. But the view wasn’t that bad! But recommending to go around October to see salmons.
It is free to enter and wander through this facility. It was interesting to see the fish ladder, both outside next to the river and from the underground viewing area. There were plenty of posters providing information about the hatchery and different salmon species. A great place to learn about Canada's native salmon, their life cycle and to observe them up close. There were toilets available. We walked up to the hatchery from the Suspension Bridge park, 20 minutes, accurately predicted by Google!
Visited the Capilano River Hatchery on a weekday in October. It wasn't busy and there was plenty of parking available. Inside there is a small exhibition of the salmon hatching process, which is showing its age but gets the point across nonetheless. The most interesting item is the salmon ladder viewing area where you get to see salmon leaping. Outside you can enjoy views of the gorge and the bottom of the dam. The nearby trails afford great views along the river.
