Sometimes you have a weekend that is so good you don’t want it to end; and you wish you could live this way all the time!

At the opening weekend of the BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival, I ate more scrumptious seafood than I have ever eaten in a weekend, learnt more about my regions, seafood production, how to shuck an oyster, spent time in the sun, and enjoyed the company of an amazing group of people including my fellow travel blogger Henry.

It was a jammed packed long weekend exploring parts of Comox Valley(Comox, Courtenay, and Campbell River). I love this part of BC and what better way to show it off then with an Instagram photo tour.

June 12th, 2015:

Flight to Comox on Harbour Air

Off to Comox and Courtney for the #BCShellfish Festival opening weekend. I’m going to be eating a ton of seafood and a few beers in the sun.

A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 12, 2015 at 9:45am PDT

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Harbour Air Flight #141. Vancouver to Comox. Flying above Stanley Park, watching the city wake up with a view of English Bay, the West End and to Kits and beyond. A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 13, 2015 at 8:30am PDT

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Settle into the Old House in Courtney, BC

Missing my patio at the @OldHouseVillage in the Comox Valley tonight. A glass of wine after a trip to the hot tub would be perfect right now.

A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 20, 2015 at 9:41pm PDT

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Fresh Fest

Lois Lake Tacos with @vibrewery Piper’s Pale Ale at Fresh Fest at the BC Shellfish Festival! #BCShellfest   A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 12, 2015 at 11:31pm PDT

 

Happy Canada Day! Grab a cold beer and get outside. Photo taken at the Comox c’srina during Fresh Fest – BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival! A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jul 1, 2015 at 9:39am PDT

June 13th, 2015 BC Coastal Community Mayor & Chairs Breakfast Manatee Holdings Hatchery Tour    

BC day weekend! A time to appreciate everything this province has to offer and to do what we can to protect it. Taken at the edge of a geoduck and sea cucumber farm (Manatee Holdings) looking out into the sea. A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Aug 2, 2015 at 3:11pm PDT

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Taking a moment to look out into the Salish Sea after a local mussel fill lunch at the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort, Courtenay, BC A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jul 30, 2015 at 8:33pm PDT

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Clams! I love the design of the shells and how each one is slightly different. Taken at Mac’s Oysters where you can buy them to take home to enjoy! #BCShellfest A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:30am PDT

 

The lazy life. Sea Lions enjoying the sun, seconds away from Mac’s Oysters in the Comox Valley. A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:13pm PDT

  Life by the bay, a sea lion waving bye to a boater! Part of #bcshellfest weekend.   A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jul 29, 2015 at 10:50pm PDT

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The lazy life. Sea Lions enjoying the sun, seconds away from Mac’s Oysters in the Comox Valley.

A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 17, 2015 at 11:13pm PDT

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Chef @nedbell Executive Chef at @FSVancouver created Lobstor Tacos for the Flying Fresh Lobster Extravaganza at Old House Village. I can not put into words how delicious this was.   A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:50pm PDT

June 14th, 2015

BC Seafood Expo Sessions

Shucked my first oyster today! Now to have an oyster and wine party at my place. #BCShellFest Photo taken by @fotoeins A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:10am PDT

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What’s that? Geoduck! It’s a large, edible salt water clam. @nedbell made a delicious seafood chowder with it at The BC Shellfish and Seafood festival last weekend. The festival continues this weekend. Geoduck is popular in China and as of 2011 were selling for over $150/lb   A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jun 19, 2015 at 10:01pm PDT

Best Caesar in Town Competition – White Whale

June 15th, 2015

Cermaq’s Venture Point Salmon Farm Tour

Cermaq Venture Point salmon farm in Okisollo Channel in beautiful British Columbia. We went exploring and learned more about salmon back in June. Located between Sonora and Quadra Islands, I could have easily been an overnight guest, enjoying a glass of wine with the sun setting and the salmon jumping. @bcsalmonfarmers   A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Jul 25, 2015 at 1:35pm PDT

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The flight back to Vancouver

I love BC! The view from Vancouver to Comox on @harbourair back in June.

A photo posted by Megan Kennedy (@wanderlustmegan) on Aug 2, 2015 at 10:56pm PDT

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As we flew back on the float plane, we were filled with seafood, sunshine and smiles. I know I need to come back next year. I loved the selection of seafood, tours and events for the BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival. Plus, with my new found skill of being able to shuck oyster I can enjoy BC oysters in my own home with family and friends.

Thank you Comox Valley Economic Development Society for having me as your guest. All opinion are my own, as always.

Check out my post on how to shuck an oyster and follow me on Instagram for more photos of my adventures!