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Why We Let People Wander Around Our Fish Farm
The short version: Yes, you can come to Springhills Fish and take a self-guided walk around our working fish farm near Hanover, Ontario. We opened the farm because fish...
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Why Most Fish Travels Farther Than You Think
The short version: A surprising amount of seafood travels through several countries before it reaches your plate. Fish may be raised or caught in one country, processed in another,...
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Is Trout Salmon? A Guide to Rainbow Trout, Steelhead and Different Types of Salmon
Quick answer: Is trout salmon? No. Rainbow trout is not a salmon species, though both belong to the Salmonidae family and are close relatives. Large rainbow trout is commonly...
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Do Fish Ever Get Sick? A Look at Fish Health on an Ontario Fish Farm
Yes, farmed fish can get sick, just like any farm animal. Most stay healthy because of clean water, good nutrition, enough space and daily observation. At Springhills Fish we...
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Why is our fish farm so unusual for the local First Nation?
The waters around Manitoulin Island have deep cultural significance for Sheshegwaning First Nation. For time immemorial, community members have travelled these waters to fish, trade with neighbouring communities and...
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How criticism made fish farming better
Being criticized has made us better fish farmers. That may be an unpopular opinion, especially in an industry that has faced decades of environmental scrutiny. Fish farmers, and farmers...
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Blackened Arctic Char with Dirty Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Blackened Arctic char is a cast-iron seared fillet with a paprika and Cajun spice crust, served over dirty rice pilaf. Serves 4, about 45 minutes. Created by Chef James...
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How to grill fish without foil: use sliced fruit and herbs as a grill bed
You can grill fish without foil by placing thin slices of fruit and a few sprigs of fresh herbs on the grates and laying the fillet on top. The...
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Let’s say no to anti-fish language
We at Springhills have let this slide for far too long… Fish are our friends. Not our punchline. 🤣🐟 Here are 7 ways you might be low-key insulting our...
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Nearly half of fish could be mislabeled in Canada — here’s why that matters
When you buy fish, you probably expect the label to match what’s actually on your plate. But according to a national study by Oceana Canada, nearly HALF of seafood...
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Why you should always ask if your fish is eco-certified
Eco-certified fish is seafood from a farm that has passed independent third-party audits against a published standard such as Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)....
