The Alouette River Management Society provides a field trips to the Allco Hatchery. These field trips can be booked by teachers in any school district. Bookings take place on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and rates are based on a standard class size.

Check out our available Field Trips for 2024/2025

Junior Watershed Education Tour $195 | Grade K-2 | Half Day

Embark on a hatchery tour to delve into the watershed and witness the life cycle of Pacific salmon. Discover how everything is connected within the watershed and understand the importance of healthy rivers through an EnviroScape presentation. Conclude your day with a forest tour to learn about the value of native species in our ecosystems and the impacts of invasive species.

Senior Watershed Education Tour $290 | Grade 3-7 | Full Day

Embark on a hatchery tour to delve into the watershed and witness the life cycle of Pacific salmon. Discover how everything is connected within the watershed and understand the importance of healthy rivers through an EnviroScape presentation. Witness a salmon dissection and learn about the anatomy of these fascinating creatures. Conclude your day with a forest tour to learn about the value of native species in our ecosystems and the lasting impact of invasive species.

Hatchery Tour $90 | Grade K and above |1 hour

Learn about the five species of Pacific salmon and their lifecycle through storytelling. Understand the importance of salmon in the Alouette Watershed and learn about the interconnectedness of the salmon forest. Complete the tour with a visit our rainbow trout pond to feed the fish!

Book A Field Trip

How do I book a Field Trip for my class?

We have a booking system where you can select the classroom program or field trip that you would like to book. From there you can see the calendar and dates available to book. Once you have entered in your information and confirmed the booking, it will stay pending on our side until our Environmental Educator confirms. You will receive a confirmation email once it has been approved.

What payment is accepted?

We accept cheque and credit card.

Who do I contact with questions regarding Field Trips?

For any questions regarding group sizes or pricing, please contact our Environmental Education Coordinator at education@alouetteriver.org

The hatchery has been running since 1979 and is operated by BC Corrections Officers and supervised inmate crews.  Please check out “A River of Change” – Youtube video to learn more about the amazing work done by BC Corrections at the Allco Fish Hatchery.

Now that you’ve found the perfect field trip to match your curriculum needs, how do you get your students here safely and in a cost effective manner? Check out BC Field Trips Transportation Solutions