EVENTS

BC Young Fishermen’s Network Holiday Social

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Painter’s Lodge – Campbell River
Cost: Free to attend!

About the Event

Save the date! Join the BC Young Fishermen’s Network for an evening at Painter's Lodge in Campbell River. This informal get-together is a chance for young, early-career and supporting harvesters to share stories, celebrate the season, and connect with others from across BC’s fishing community.

Details

Who: Young and early-career fish harvesters, and supporters!
What: Informal social gathering – free to attend
When: Friday, December 5, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm
Where: Painter’s Lodge, Campbell River

The deadline to register is December 3rd.

Thank you to our supporters Parker Marine Courtenay & Fish Safe BC for helping make this gathering possible.

Hosted by the T. Buck Suzuki Foundation for the BC Young Fishermen’s Network.

The BCYFN Gathering

The BC Young Fishermen's Network Gathering is a popular event that brings together commercial fishermen along the West Coast. It serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and community-building among emerging entrants, seasoned veterans, industry experts, and association representatives. Through workshops, discussions, and interactive sessions, attendees gain valuable insights, share experiences, and explore opportunities in the fishing industry.

The 2024 BCYFN Gathering was a huge success. Thanks to all who came out to learn, network and celebrate fishing on the west coast.

Learn more about past gatherings.

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Stay in Touch with Dock Talk

Nothing beats getting in a room with like-minded folks to learn, share, and raise a glass to the unique experience of those who work on the water. Cultivating relationships and providing networking opportunities is a pillar of our work to foster community and provide supportive connections for BC seafood harvesters. We make these connections happen through gatherings, meetups, and workshops online and in person (whenever possible!!!) Be the first to get info and invites to events in the BC Young Fishermen’s Network community

Showing Up! Making the Network Known

In the name of public visibility, we have been working avidly to get out there and make our presence known in the BC fishing community.

We attend public events and conferences to connect with fishermen, letting them know the support we offer.

We’ve also been getting in front of seafood enthusiasts to share what’s up with local fisheries and why it’s critical to vote with their wallets in support of local sea harvesters.

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Events Happen By Magic

What’s the magic? Generous businesses and individuals committed to supporting sustainable BC seafood and the future of the fishers that bring it from tide to table.

Learn more about your opportunity to be a BCYFN event sponsor (and the perks!)

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