Sunday, October 23, 2011 11 to 3 pm (rain or shine)
Salmon Come Home is designed to promote public awareness about the spawning salmon that migrate back to Coquitlam. The prime viewing times for the salmon returning to the watershed are for the remainder of October through until early November. Salmon Come Home is a free annual environmentally themed family event held each fall at the Hoy Creek hatchery site (follow the path between 2975 & 2980 Princess Crescent) across from the City Centre Aquatic Complex. This event is sponsored by the City of Coquitlam in partnership with the Hoy/Scott Watershed Society. This family event provides the opportunity to learn about the local environment while participating in various salmon and nature oriented activities. New for this year: Recycling themed crafts: crafts made from recycled products
Community group displays and activities including
Bear Aware Burke Mountain Naturalists Wildlife Rescue Association of BC Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC BC Hydro Powersmart City of Coquitlam, Adopt a Tree program
There is free parking available at Coquitlam City Hall, located at the corner of Guildford and Pinetree Way, which is a short walk to the event site. Follow the signs to the hatchery. Find us in Google Earth, using this KML file This event is held rain or shine. View some pictures from past Salmon Come Home events For further information please call 604-927-6536
or email: hswsociety@gmail.com Visit the HSWS blog for up to date information  |