Capilano Salmon Hatchery

The Capliano Salmon Hatchery is located on the Capilano River in Capilano River Regional Park. Don't miss this remarkable fish hatchery interpretive centre and self-guided tour. Depending on the season, you may see juvenile salmon and trout in the display aquaria, or mature returning salmon in the fish ladder. Coho salmon return over a long period between June and December. Learn about and see fish develop from eggs to juvenile stage, which is when they are released to the river in spring. It's a colourful and fascinating process. Within the park, there are many hiking trails and a picnic area.

Admission is free. Check out this photo tour of the Hatchery.

Getting to the Capilano Salmon Hatchery

Capilano Salmon Hatchery
4500 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Phone: 604-666-1790
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Capilano Road north (Capilano Road exit from Highway #1 or North Vancouver exit off Lions Gate Bridge, then left up Capilano Road) .5 km past the Suspension Bridge. Turn left on to Capilano Park Road (Look for sign "Capilano River Regional Park") and proceed down 1 km to end of the road.