2021 Season Outlook - West Coast Fishing Club

2021 Season Outlook
June 25, 2021

The days of the 2021 season are approaching fast and we can say with certainty, we have never been more
ready to welcome guests to the mystical shores of Haida Gwaii.

A beautiful June evening at Langara Island, captured recently by our Clubhouse team members.

Like all of us at The Club, guests have been expressing their undeniable excitement to return to this magical
place. Our commitment to the health and safety of everyone remains our top priority this season and we
invite you to read more about our COVID Safety Plan here.

For our American guests, The Canada/US border remains closed until July 21st. We must begin the season
without our southern friends, however we feel there is reason to be optimistic the border will re-open this
summer. The Canadian government is facing immense pressure and we believe it will be hard for them to
keep the border closed if we are in a manageable state with low case counts and infection rates. We expect
some indication if the border will be extended from July 21st to August 21st in the next two weeks.

At The Clubhouse, staff are swinging into action preparing for an unforgettable season under the leadership
of Jordan Knight. He, along with his management team have been hard at work getting The Clubhouse
ready for the first guests’ arrival. Jordan enters his second year as Clubhouse General Manager and will be
a familiar face to many who have fished at The Outpost before. He has spent the past 10 years working in
nearly every role at The Outpost – from executive chef to guide – eventually landing the lodge manager
position which he held for 5 seasons. We’re certain guests will enjoy Jordan’s wealth of hospitality and
experience this summer and we can’t wait for you to become acquainted.

Jordan Knight enters his second season as The Clubhouse manager. He and his team are looking forward
to welcoming guests back this summer.

Down around the corner, The Outpost team is putting the finishing touches on the lodge and looking
forward to welcoming their first guests to the rugged shores of Port Louis. We are excited to announce that
Shawn Crawford is stepping into his first year as General Manager of The Outpost. Shawn is well known at
The Clubhouse as one of our most requested guides for the past 15 years, where he has helped deliver the
first-class service WCFC is known for. As a past executive chef at one of British Columbia’s premier golf
destinations, Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, Shawn’s experience in the service industry has spanned
over three decades. He brings a unique blend of hospitality and fishing knowledge to his new role and
guests will be in great hands this season.

We are excited to introduce Shawn Crawford as The Outpost’s new general manager this season.

In culinary news, The Clubhouse is pleased to welcome Executive Chef, David Leeder. David’s three
Michelin-star experience defines him as a chef with one of the highest levels of training and experience in
The Club’s history. His approach will focus on the small details that he believes will add to creating the best
moments and memories for our guests.

We’re pleased to welcome Executive Chef, David Leeder to lead the culinary program at The Clubhouse.

“We want to deliver something special that they aren’t expecting. It might be rustic Italian one night, focused
on hand-crafted pastas or more refined another night with a beautifully roasted duck that has been raised in
the Fraser Valley, BC. We have a lot of diversity on our team with experience from some of the best
restaurants in the world. I think that experience will translate to our guests on all fronts.” Read more about
Chef David here.

Chef David’s team will also be on hand for the 15th anniversary of the David Hawksworth & Friends Culinary
Adventure this July. Joining Chef Hawksworth, guests have another star-studded lineup to look forward to
including Adam Pegg (La Quercia), Dino Renaerts (Bon Vivant Catering), and Sylvain Assie (Hawksworth

Restaurant).

Chef David Hawksworth will be joined by three guest chefs for a sold out 15th annual David Hawksworth &
Friends Culinary Adventure on July 11-15th.

On the fishing front, early reports from our guides show that the fish have arrived on schedule. Mike
“Screamer” Tonnesen reports on the lodge coming to life, quality fishing in the mid-twenties and our first
tyee of the season. You can read his full report here.

Guide D.J. and Paul testing the waters!

Clubhouse team member Kim and guide Paul enjoying the June fishery.

Guests can expect whale sightings all season long!

Over the past few years, we have been making improvements to the back deck at The Clubhouse. Our goal
has been to enhance the experience by creating a space where guests can spend more time outdoors by
the fire and taking in the stunning views of Parry Pass. This offseason, our team has further brought our
vision to life by installing a brand-new glass roof over the firepit and seating areas. Below are a few photos
of our plans in action. We can’t wait for guests to experience our revamped space.

We’re thrilled to unveil a covered back deck at The Clubhouse. Guests can now spend more time
                                   outdoors by the fire and taking in the stunning views of Parry Pass.

                                   Guests can look forward to enjoying more time outside under our new glass covering.

                                   While it has been a year which feels like time has stood still, it has reminded us of our unwavering
                                   commitment to providing guests with the ultimate salmon fishing experience. We sincerely look forward to
                                   welcoming all and we thank everyone for the support over the last year. The countdown is on!

                                   Tight Lines,
                                   The West Coast Fishing Club

                                   Don’t have your adventure booked yet? Call us at 1-888-432-6666 or click here to fill out an online inquiry.

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