Slow food, Slow Fish
Eco-fishing is at the heart of the Slow Food Movement in Tofino, B.C.
Wild Oyster Harvesting Tofino, B.C.
Lifestyle for many on the West Coast of Vancouver Island reveals a unique connection to local food sources, sustainable harvest and a way of life close to the ocean. Although residents of the small coastal town of Tofino commit to wicked winter storms and over 10 feet in annual precipitation, this unique lifestyle is what keeps locals progressively active amidst temperamental coastal weather. Offering year round access to nutritious fish and seafood, the philosophies of the Slow Food movement is ever-present in everyday life in this small west coast town.
The Slow Food movement began in the late 1980’s and was first created to resist the expansion of fast food popularity and to promote healthy traditional food systems, regional cuisine, all the while maintaining a balance of environmental consciousness and sourcing locally produced or harvested food. Year round activities in Tofino often involve a variety of sustainable seafood harvesting pursuits. Access to the water via boat or beach offers an abundance of seafood gathering and fishing opportunities and meal planning is often the center of this pursuit. The key is sourcing local opportunities and one should feel extremely fortunate to never be too far away from a meal in this part of the world. Whether it’s secret oyster beaches, local year-round fishing for spot prawns, dungeoness crab or winter chinook salmon, the ocean close by offers a world of opportunities and the ‘Slow Food Movement‘ may be more aptly described as ‘Slow Fish’ in the hearts of Westcoasters.
Cleanline Spotfishing located in Tofino B.C., inspired by the ‘Slow Food Movement’, has adapted their Eco-Fishing Experience as a platform to promote sustainable harvest through a low-impact experiential and hands-on interpretive tour in the waters of Clayoquot Sound. Great for first timers on the water, young families, or those with low mobility, Cleanline uses sportfishing as a medium to teach those willing to learn about west coast culture, ecology and sustainable harvest and fisheries–all values at the heart of Cleanline’s philosophy. With a Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria, Cleanline’s owner and head guide, Blake Klopfenstein is eager to share his philosophy, experience and knowledge on the water with those interested in learning more about Eco-Fishing in Tofino, B.C.
Follow the link for more information on Cleanline’s Eco-Fishing Experience, follow Cleanline on Facebook to join the conversation, or check out Cleanline’s Twitter Page to stay connected. If you are interested in booking an Eco-Fishing Experience please call Cleanline toll-free at 1.855.726.3828