When Armand St. Jean started his cannery at the Nanaimo docks in 1961, his mission was simple: help fishermen preserve their catch. He was there when boats came in, ready to smoke, can, or package salmon so families could enjoy the West Coast long after the trip was over.
Today, three generations later, we continue that tradition—serving anglers from Sooke to the Queen Charlottes (Haida Gwaii) with the same dedication to quality and craft.
Founded in 1961 by Armand St. Jean.
Majority Nuu-chah-nulth ownership since 2015
Crafted on Vancouver Island in British Columbia
Hand-packed, sustainably sourced, naturally smoked
Every season, thousands of sport fishers trust us with their catch—from small-town drop-offs to the finest fishing lodges on the coast. Whether it’s salmon, halibut, or lingcod, our team carefully processes your fish into smoked, canned, vacuum-packed, or specialty products.
Lodges from Vancouver Island to Haida Gwaii rely on us to process and ship their guests’ catch worldwide—so anglers can bring the taste of the West Coast home, wherever “home” may be.
Drop off at any of our BC depots
We do the work and process your catch
Pick up or ship straight home to you.
Hand packed in Nanaimo since 1961.
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Note: These costs do not include shipping. Please call us at 1-866-754-3191 for shipping cost estimates.