GDS Fall Registration

Gently Down the Seymour is a full-day field trip at the Seymour Hatchery & Education Centre. A visit to the hatchery has students experiencing three interactive stations, each with an outdoor component. Each station experience is approximately 55 minutes in length. The Seymour River Hatchery provides all station materials for the field trip day. Students will have the opportunity to use tools of investigation, like chest waders, microscopes, and thermometers, to explore the life and habitat of Seymour River Valley.

STATION A  Tour of Seymour River Hatchery to discover the role a hatchery plays in salmon conservation, view adult broodstock, as well as Coho and Steelhead fry.
STATION B  Investigating Aquatic Invertebrates to show the diversity of stream life, the life of a salmon fry, and the indicators of stream health.

STATION C  Conducting a Stream Survey to identify the characteristics of healthy salmon habitat. Searching for evidence of salmon spawning.

Field Trips:
  • Fall 2026 Dates Available: September 21 - October 13
  • Field Trip Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Grades: For safety and program equipment availability, only Grades 2 to 6, no combined Grade 1/2.
  • Class size: 30 students max
  • Cost: $175.35 (GST included) per class - Payable by credit card (recommended), or school cheque.
Registration Notes to Review Before Registering:
  • We teach 1 class per day. This maximizes the hands-on opportunities for all students.
            NOTE: the maximum class size is 30 students.
  • Max 2 field trip spaces per school
  • If your selected date is not available, please use the waitlist form.
  • Classes run from 10 AM to 2 PM. Please commit to this time span.
  • Your field trip reservation will be held for up to 10 days until payment is received.
  • Note that we are often fully booked shortly after registration opens, and waitlist options are limited.
  • A payment of $175.35 (including GST) by credit card via PayPal, or by cheque is required to confirm your space.
  • We have changed our mailing address. Please update your records accordingly to ensure that all future correspondence is directed to our new address:
    • PO Box 30085, North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Y8
  • A confirmation email will be sent from education@seymoursalmon.com, with your chosen field trip date and payment information.
  • Please add education@seymoursalmon.com to your email contacts to be sure to receive emails from us.
Cancellation Policy

In the event of a last-minute cancellation (less than 10 school days' notice), Seymour Salmonid Society reserves the right to retain the field trip fee to cover the costs of rescheduling or lost wages. Field trip fees will be refunded when more than 10 school days' notice is given, minus a $25 processing fee.


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Wait List:

Is your preferred date already booked up? Add your information to our wait list with the form below. We’ll connect with you immediately when a booking becomes available.