Ontario Aquaculture Conference 2025 - Ontario Aquaculture Association

February 26-27, 2025

Fleming College – Frost Campus, Lindsay, Ontario

Dive into the Ontario Aquaculture Conference, where the best of Canada’s freshwater aquaculture industry comes together! This year’s event offers a net full of opportunities — from networking with farmers, suppliers and researchers to reeling in the latest insights on sustainable farming practices. Plus, enjoy fresh, local seafood that showcases our region’s dedication to quality. Don’t let this opportunity swim by — join us in advancing the future of freshwater aquaculture in Canada!

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Conference Schedule

Wednesday, February 26

- 10:00am – 3:00pm — Kick-off with the Fleming Applied Research Expo
  - See how Fleming is leading the way in aquaculture, water, and machine intelligence through presentations, posters and networking in this half-day expo. RSVP here.
- 12:00 – 1:00pm — Lunch
- 3:00 – 5:00pm — Conference Welcome Remarks and Keynote Panel
- 5:00 – 6:00pm — AGM (Members Only)
- 6:30 – 12:00pm — Tailgater Social at Pied Eyed Monk Brewery, featuring Fish Tales: Remembering Mike Meeker

Thursday, February 27

- 9:00am – 5:00pm — Panels & Presentations with Networking Breaks
- 10:00am – 5:00pm — Ongoing Tours of Fleming’s Academic & Research Hatcheries
- 5:00 – 6:00pm — Reception
- 6:00 – 8:00pm — Gala Dinner in Auk’s Lodge at Fleming College
- 8:00 – 11:00pm — Social Evening & Retirement Celebration for Gord Cole

And don’t forget to wear your best fish clothing and accessories to the gala dinner for the Fishwear Contest. We’ll have a runway (or raceway) and more prizes than ever!

Conference Program

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Registration is now open

Conference Venue

Fleming College (Frost Campus)
200 Albert St S, Lindsay, Ontario
Only 1.5hrs from Toronto’s Pearson Airport!

Hotel

*Conference hotel is now full. There are still rooms available nearby at the Ramada by Wyndham Lindsay.*

We’ve reserved a room block at the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindsay, which neighbours the college and is a 5-minute walk to conference activities. All rooms include breakfast, Wifi and parking.

Rates range from $159 – 185 per room. To reserve yours, call the hotel front desk at 705-328-0100 and mention “Ontario Aquaculture”.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindsay
134 Angeline St S, Lindsay, Ontario
(705) 328-0100