Fresh Seafood in Kitsilano: Where Quality & Sustainability Meet

✍️ By Karalee Greer | WBN News – Kitsilano | June 13, 2025 Subscription to WBN and being a Contributor is Free.

🐟 Fresh Seafood in Kitsilano

I love seafood and eating fresh is a treat. Many restaurants and larger grocery stores will have fresh options in addition to the seafood retailers listed here to satisfy your seafood wishes.

7 Seas Fish Market – Kitsilano Flagship

📍 Location: 2328 W 4th Ave, Kitsilano
🗓️ History & Ownership: Founded in 1966 by John Heras, this family business has operated for nearly 60 years, maintaining the original flagship store and expanding to a CFIA‑certified processing facility in Richmond and an Alaska off‑load dock https://7seas.modeofproduction.org/about/our-story/
🐠 Sourcing & Offerings: Specializes in Pacific Northwest and Pacific Rim seafood, including wild halibut, Copper River salmon, sablefish, spot prawns, and oysters. They hold Ocean Wise, MSC, and HACCP certifications .
🛒 Buying Info: Open Tue–Sat 10 AM–6 PM, Sun 12–5 PM. Offers in-store shopping, standing-order subscriptions, or Uber Eats delivery .

EatFish.ca – Boat‑to‑Table Sustainable Delivery

📦 Model: Delivers wild-caught, boat-fresh BC seafood. They’ve served Vancouver since 2008 with sashimi‑grade salmon, spot prawns, smoked and ready-to-heat options .
🚚 Delivery Details: Free delivery on orders over $45 for Kitsilano and metro Vancouver; Sea-to-Sky corridor (e.g., Pemberton) deliveries twice weekly with a $25 fee .
📋 Inventory: Includes BC sockeye, halibut, seafood meals, uni, caviar, and more .
Recommendation: Ideal for at-home chefs seeking premium, traceable seafood without grocery visits. https://eatfish.ca/

Kitsilano Farmers Market – Seasonal Offerings

🗓️ Location & Timing: Sundays, May–October, Kitsilano Community Centre (Larch & 10th) . https://eatlocal.org/markets/kitsilano/
🍤 Offerings: Select vendors offer shellfish—like oysters and spot prawns—during peak seasons. Pair these finds with fresh produce for a local feast.

✅ Recommendations & Tips

Prioritize sustainability: Both 7 Seas and EatFish.ca are Ocean Wise and MSC certified.
Try standing-order options: 7 Seas offers seafood subscriptions for ongoing delivery.
Buy in season: Spot prawns (May–June), oysters (June–Sept), salmon (summer).
For convenience: Use EatFish.ca’s delivery model, especially during the workweek.
Explore local markets: Hunt for seasonal marine products and connect with producers directly.

Conclusion

From Kitsilano’s original 7 Seas Fish Market to thoughtful delivery via EatFish.ca, residents have access to sustainable, traceable BC seafood—whether in-store or at home. Mix it up with farmers market shellfish for that local touch. For fresh, flavorful, eco-friendly seafood, Kits is one of the best places to shop.

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