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Events Description
On the first Saturday of each May, we celebrate the release of the salmon into Noons Creek with a fabulous environmental festival that is visited by over 5,500 people of all ages. It is held both at the hatchery itself on Noons Creek (fish release)AND in the ice-rink of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (exhibitors).
This iconic environmental festival is the largest of its kind in the Lower Mainland, and provides an opportunity for children (and adults!) to help release thousands of young chum salmon into Noons Creek to help these fish begin their four-year journey at sea.
We invite visitors to the hatchery with its fish-rearing pond and restored wetland. Release salmon fingerlings and speak to amazing ecological, educational and stewardship organizations that help make the Tri-Cities area a healthy, diverse and ecologically sustainable place to live.
Our fun, free environmental festival will be held at our Noons Creek Hatchery and the Port Moody Recreation Centre’s ice rink, located just across the walking bridge at 300 Ioco Road.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 am – 3 pm
Venue:
Noons Creek Hatchery and Port Moody Recreation Centre
300 Ioco Road, Port Moody
Public Transit Accessible
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