AJ from the Hoy-Scott Watershed Society holds up a chum salmon at Salmon Come Home. (City of Coquitlam photo)

Join the Hoy-Scott Watershed Society and the City of Coquitlam as we celebrate the annual return of chum and coho salmon to Hoy Creek on Sunday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hoy Creek Hatchery.

The public and community groups will gather to view returning salmon and share information. There will be stream-side live salmon showing and talks, hatchery tours, a watershed walk, musical entertainment, interactive children’s activities,; food, educational exhibits, and more.

This free family event takes place rain or shine! The Hoy Creek Hatchery is located on Hoy Creek Trail Linear Park, west of the City Centre Aquatic Complex at the corner of Pinetree and Guildford Way, just a short 10 minute walk from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station.

Hoy Trail has a several entrances:

- Walk in from Princess Crescent;
- Walk in from behind Douglas College;
- Walk in from Guildford Way (between Johnson and Pinetree);
- Walk in from Walton Avenue, or behind Walton Elementary;
- Walk in from Lasalle Place.

RSVP to our Facebook event page to receive updates or alerts, and be sure to invite your family and friends! Our event hashtag is #salmoncomehome.

Hoy - Scott Watershed Society, (HSWS) is a not-for-profit, volunteer run environmental stewardship group, that conducts a salmon enhancement program in partnership with the City of Coquitlam, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. We are actively involved in watershed restoration, public awareness, education and preservation. http://www.hoyscottcreeks.org/