Salmon spotting season is underway across Vancouver Island with the peak set to hit later this month.

Pacific salmon are returning home to rivers and streams across Vancouver Island after travelling thousands of kilometres. Salmon have already been seen in Goldstream Provincial Park and up Island at Puntledge and Quinsam rivers, according to the Pacific Salmon Foundation.

“(This) is turning out to be a great year to spot salmon,” foundation president and CEO Michael Meneer said. “Ocean conditions have been favourable coupled with significant stewardship and conservation work led by First Nations, streamkeepers, and grassroots groups across B.C. The number of salmon returning to date show they are resilient. We hope people take the opportunity to get outdoors and visit local streams to wi

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