The See the Salmon Run event is back after a year’s hiatus.
The Collingwood and Blue Mountains event is a chance for people of all ages to see scores of massive Chinook Salmon fight their way up Silver Creek on their annual spawning run.
Saturday’s event lands smack in the middle of the annual salmon migration and the centrepiece of the event is a 20-minute socially distanced, self-guided nature hike through the woods along the creek.
Adults and children can stop at 4 locations where conservation experts from various organizations (Nottawasaga Conservation Authority, Georgian Bay Forever, The Pollinators, and the Georgian Triangle Anglers’ Association) will be on hand to add to your knowledge of fish migration and spawning, and stamp kids’ fish ‘passport’ colouring books. At the end of the walk, there is a sheltered table for colouring and aquatic-themed story time, as well as kids’ edutainment.
The event includes parking on-site and will take place at the Foley property, 609830 Side Rd 12 The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0P5, just west of the intersection of 6th Street and Osler Bluff Road. It’s open to the public and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or folding chairs for lunchtime, since socially distanced seating is limited.
Due to COVID protocols, tickets must be bought online here for either 11:00am or 1:00pm entry.
Gourmet food trucks and The Collingwood Brewery beer stand will have food and drink for discounted purchase, while the Thornbury Bakery is providing a FREE children’s snack (mini cupcakes!). There will also be complimentary water, juice, coffee and tea, as well as accessible washrooms.
We will be raffling off a Collingwood Adventure Voyages Sunset Cruise pass ($250 value). Elephant Thoughts and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority will be there with a huge inflatable salmon and interactive games for children.
Entry is $10 for adults, and $5 for children five years of age and older, and $0 for ankle biters. More information and tickets are available by clicking here.