Hundreds of thousands of tourists pass through Vancouver every year, eager for culinary experience as well as some outdoor fun. Well, visitors asked and the city answered, all with a bit of help from a few friends with fins. Vancouver is known worldwide for its fishing industry. With opened access to oceans and water ways, there is never a bad time to track down a popular catch like salmon. Fresh seafood is a great export but for residents, it is practically a way of life, in both diet and recreation. There is a “catch of the day” in nearly every restaurant along the coast but some people prefer to catch their dinner the old fashioned way.
Throughout Vancouver, there are whole markets dedicated to the sale and purchase of fresh fish, but it doesn’t get any fresher than with chartered fishing excursions. Booking one of these experiences means clients can safely catch their own fish while spending the day on opened water. Is there anything more satisfying than catching and cooking your own dinner?
Because fish is such a staple of the everyday diet in the British Columbia area, both residential and commercial kitchens needs to be able to work around this staple food. Fish, in all forms, is a versatile main course but cooking it does require a bit of skill and the right tools. Outdated or inconsistent tools and appliances only hinder results with seafood. Updated restaurant equipment can make or break meals from ceviche and grilled fish; to sea urchin and prawns. Any eatery looking to take advantage of local species and availability has to create a well-outfitted space in order to meet customer needs.
For those who are fans of fresh seafood, there is no better place to go than Vancouver. From the ocean to your table, both residents and visitors are able to be a part of this industry at every level.
