Who loves the smell of fresh seafood? Some people hate it, but others embrace it as part of the “smells of the ocean”. How about buying seafood, are you the type of person who would never dare to buy fresh seafood or do you like cooking up your favourite seafood dishes from scratch.
The Steveston “Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration” is a great opportunity to explore the fishing industry up-close and purchase the freshest quality seafood you will find in the lower mainland.
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Details for this intriguing celebration have not been fully released yet, but the event organizers promise to promote this event as “the best one yet”. The biggest and most marketable seafood item sold at the Fisherman’s Wharf is the spot prawns.
BC spot prawns are known as a delicacy around the world because of their sweet and delicate flavour with a firm almost lobster-like texture and silky finish. The sales of spot prawns start on May 16th, and they tend to sell out quickly every day.
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But there’s much more to this seafood celebration then the fresh-off-the-boat sales. Cooking seafood can be a challenge for most people, so at the event there will be expert cooking demonstrations on how to prepare your seafood just the right way. If you want to skip the buying and cooking process, there are a variety of restaurants located on the Steveston boardwalk that are promoted for their seafood dishes.
The event runs throughout the month of May and into June and you can catch the colourful fishing boats selling their fresh product in an almost “party-like” atmosphere for the locals and visitors from the lower mainland.
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The village of Steveston is an authentic experience itself if you have never had a chance to visit before. The heritage buildings along the shoreline and the historical stories that are held within the village truly make it feel like you are engulfed in the fishing community.
Personally, I’ve been to Steveston many times before as I live close by, and because of this I under-appreciate the village unless I step back and look at what it represents in history and for visitors who make the trip to explore this unique experience. If you’re wondering what I think of seafood, I think it is great, but I am still very hesitant to touch or eat anything that is not cooked fully.
Check out this one-of-a-kind festival in May, you will surely leave with a greater appreciation for the seafood industry.