Location: The Comfort Inn, Victoria BC (3020 Blanshard St).

Cost: $50 (lunch included)

The BC Young Fishermen's Gathering will:

• Provide a space for young fishers to network and relate to like-minded individuals

• Equip young fishers with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful

• Highlight the rich history and culture of BC’s fishing industry

• Encourage mentorship and apprenticeship in the fishing industry

• Foster transparency, communication and openness across fisheries professions

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The BC fishing fleet is “greying,” meaning that the average age of a fisher is increasing – fishers are growing older without being replaced by younger individuals beginning their careers. The BC Young Fishermen's Gathering was inspired by the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit, a symposium designed to provide information and opportunities for commercial fishermen early in their careers.