Celebrating BC's Dive-Harvested Seafood

After a sold-out inaugural event, the Divers’ Catch Festival returns for one unforgettable evening celebrating British Columbia’s most prized and sustainably harvested seafood.

Join us at the historic Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston for an immersive culinary experience featuring geoduck, sea urchin, and sea cucumber—three remarkable species harvested by hand from our coastal waters by the fishing families and coastal communities who have stewarded these fisheries for generations.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Venue: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1 (Steveston)

Session 1: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Session 2: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Please note: Each ticket is valid for one session only. Guests must select either Session 1 or Session 2 when purchasing tickets.

What to Expect

The Divers’ Catch Festival brings together chefs, harvesters, fishing families, processors, distributors, sustainable seafood advocates and seafood lovers to celebrate one of BC’s most sustainable fisheries.

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy:

• Exclusive tasting dishes created by some of BC’s most acclaimed chefs featuring geoduck, sea urchin, and sea cucumber

• Wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert pairings from local producers

• Opportunities to meet the people behind BC’s dive fisheries and learn about their work

• Educational experiences highlighting sustainable hand-harvested seafood, harvested with virtually no bycatch and minimal impact on the ocean ecosystem

• Insight into the importance of supporting local fisheries and preserving BC’s seafood heritage

Featured Chefs

Ned Bell, Chef-Owner, Hatch Hospitality, Chef Ambassador
Bo Li, Chef-Owner, The Fishman
Bobby Milheron, Culinary Director, Wentworth Hospitality Group
Chanthy Yen, Top Chef Canada Winner Season (XI), Chef-Partner, Touk
Dez Lo, Top Chef Canada runner-up, Season X
Heat Laliberte, Head Chef, Friendship Catering, Chowder Cup Champion
Masayoshi Baba, Chef-Owner, Masayoshi
Robin Kort, Chef-Owner, Swallow Tail
Roger Ma, Executive Chef, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Youssef Jbari, Chef de Cuisine, The Lobby Lounge & RawBar

Tickets

General Admission: $138.88

Your ticket includes:

• Admission to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

• All tasting dishes

• Dessert

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Access to all festival programming

Dress Code: Business Casual
Please Note: This is a 19+ event. Valid government-issued photo identification may be required upon entry.

About the BC Dive Fisheries Society

The BC Dive Fisheries Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining British Columbia’s dive fisheries, including geoduck clams, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.

Through education, outreach, and community events, the Society works to raise awareness of these sustainable fisheries while supporting the harvesters, businesses, and coastal communities that depend on them. By celebrating BC’s unique seafood resources, the Society helps ensure their long-term viability for future generations.

Ticket Policy

As a non-profit organization, ticket sales directly support event operations and programming. For this reason, all ticket purchases are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, tickets are fully transferable and may be passed on to a friend or family member.

Thank you for supporting BC’s dive fisheries and the communities behind them.