Join Us at River Park to celebrate the returning Sockeye Salmon
September 12 & 13, 2026
Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm – Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm
A family and pet friendly community event held at Horsefly River Park.
Talk with knowledgeable local river Interpreters on hand to answer your watershed questions.
View Sockeye Salmon spawning live on the big screen via an underwater salmon cam.
Participate in fish dissection to find out more about the inner workings of sockeye salmon.
Visit Department of Fisheries and Oceans kiosk to learn about the Horsefly Sockeye Salmon Life-cycle.
Take part in Arts & Crafts for children of all ages, including Gyotaku — traditional Japanese fish painting.
Follow our accessible Salmon Habitat Trail to spawning channels and fill out your free Salmon Passport.
Listen to local musicians by the river, talk with local vendors and eat great local food.
Talk with Invasive Species Council of BC, Cariboo Conservation Society, Tolko, EDI and the Quesnel River Research Centre
about their engagement and work in our Fisheries Sensitive watershed.
Hosted by: The Horsefly River Roundtable and many dedicated volunteers.