Had 26 elementary kids at the hatchery. It was fun and informative.
There were games and costumes for the kids. Live fish in some tanks. Videos of predictors towards salmon. Large puzzles made from wood. Also a Super size Jenga game. They have a small shop to purchase some fun items. Or clothing items. It is very clean.

This was a great wet weather outing. There is so much for the kids to do in quite a small area. The activities were mostly hands on and unique.

We had already been to a salmon hatchery whilst in BC so we ventured on the walk from the stewardship building. The walk loop is not far to walk from the building it crosses a bridge over the Quatse River, the walk meanders through quite dense undergrowth bordering the river. There is a sign telling you to beware of bears so you need to make a few noises so as not to surprise them. We saw lots of salmon ('pinks') from the river on the walk through the hatchery gate. We didn't see a bear here but did see one catching a salmon further towards the estuary by the parking lot just by the road junction for Port Hardy. Worth keeping your eyes open!!