The mightiest sockeye ever to navigate the Fraser River, Sammy the Salmon measures up as the biggest salmon on record: From the top of his cap to the tip of his tail, Sammy is a whopping 7’2” long! You can see Sammy on July 1 atop the Spirit of Steveston float in the annual Steveston Salmon Festival parade. When not ushering his colleagues upriver and teaching the next generation to swim downstream, Sammy spends his spare time at Steveston Community Centre, shooting pool or “schooling” local kids in foosball.
Best public landmark:
Garry Point Park — Fisherman’s Memorial
Best place to take an out-of-town guest:
Finn Slough
Best neighbourhood:
Steveston, of course!
Best way to spend a Saturday afternoon:
Hanging out at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Best way to spend a Saturday night:
An all-you-can-eat shrimp night
Best place to get fresh produce:
Steveston Farmers’ Market
Best place to have a picnic:
Kelp beds, Georgia Strait — great herring
Best walking/running/biking route:
Spawning grounds up the Fraser River to Hell’s Gate; what a workout!
Best restaurant:
Fisherman’s Boot Cafe
Best coffee shop:
Prefer herbal tea, especially seaweed and algae, with a hint of krill.
