30 August 2023August 30, 2023
Ontarians have been farming sustainable seafood for more than 60 years.
Explore this website to learn about Ontario’s thriving aquaculture industry. Meet the growers, see their farming practices, and try out some delicious recipes for farmed Ontario seafood yourself!
MEET ONTARIO’S SEAFOOD FARMERS
Check out the many family-run farms that are raising fresh fish and shrimp throughout the province.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
LEARN ABOUT THE INDUSTRY
106 million
Meals of farmed seafood grown in Ontario in 2017 (8,000 tonnes)
550+
Direct and indirect jobs in Ontario’s aquaculture industry (2017)
$122 million+
Economic contribution to Ontario’s economy (University of Guelph 2018 Aquastats)
SEE HOW ONTARIO RAINBOW TROUT ARE GROWN
From conception to consumption, learn what it takes to bring fresh and sustainable Ontario rainbow trout to the table.
COOK IT IN UNDER 20 MINUTES
Fish or shrimp doesn’t have to be hard to cook!
Look for inspiration and tips in our recipes section.