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Location of Salmon Classic
 Vancouver Island is located on the Western most part of Canada surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The cold, clean and clear waters of the Pacific Ocean make a great home to many species of Pacific Salmon, Halibut, Cod, Tuna, Crab, Prawns, Shrimp and thousands of other species of marine life. Each coastal mile of this diverse island make Vancouver Island the most beautiful Island in the world.
The Vancouver Island Salmon Classic will bring some of the most capable anglers together in search of the Chinook Salmon that frequents these waterways. A seaside community on Southern Vancouver Island will be the home of this $100,000 High Stakes derby. Sooke Harbour has been known as one of the most consistent and accessible ports to access the desired Chinook Salmon for generations. Located just 35 minutes from Victoria, British Columbia and 45 minutes from an International Airport getting to Sooke is both scenic and effortless.
 Chinook Salmon is the targeted species for the Vancouver Island Salmon Classic. The Chinook Salmon is a species that is also known as a ‘Spring Salmon’ and /or ‘King Salmon’ even the elusive ‘Tyee’. The reputation of this fish is widely known as a prize fish that is an extremely strong and powerful fighter fish that can see weights of up to 70lbs.
Located in Sooke, British Columbia is the Host of the Vancouver Island Salmon Classic, the Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina. Located just 7 minutes from prime fishing grounds this resort has been designed to be a haven for the outdoor enthusiast boasting 34 water view units with a private 95 slip marina. The Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina prides their operations on the preservation of the waterways through education, volunteer efforts and generating donations that will ensure the survival of ecosystems that make this unique area on Vancouver Island one of the best year round fishing destinations in Canada. Take a virtual tour of the Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina at www.sookeharbourmarina.ca or watch for our commercials on the World Fishing Network. |
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