Celebrate Shellfish
Each year in June, shellfish farmers congregate in Comox to celebrate the fruits of their labours during the annual Comox Valley Shellfish Festival. In addition, BC farmed shellfish products are proudly served year-round in the following fine Comox Valley restaurants, who we applaud for promoting our products:
In addition, you can bring home BC farmed shellfish direct from the following member processor retailers:
- Aquatec Seafoods (Comox)
- Albion Fisheries (Vancouver)
- Evening Cove Oysters (Nanaimo)
- Fanny Bay Oysters Seafood Shop (Buckley Bay)
- Limberis Seafoods
- Macs Oysters
- Stellar Bay Shellfish
Throughout the year, there are many celebrations of BC shellfish – and we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the products we are so proud of. Below is a selection of shellfish festivals and culinary events that are always a great time.
- Comox Valley Shellfish Festival – June 19th & 20th, 2010 – Comox, BC
- Lund Shellfish Festival
- Cortes Island OysterFest
- Nanaimo Wine Festival
- EAT! Vancouver
- Tofino Food & Wine Festival
- Clayoquot Oyster Festival
The BC Shellfish Growers Association (BCSGA) is the industry association representing the farmers, processors and industry suppliers in BC. With our office strategically located in Comox, with a view of the beautiful Baynes Sound, we invite you to add local shellfish to your diet of locally produced, heart healthy and sustainably grown foods.
