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We have never had a finer, more delectable oyster served in our restaurant. Our customers are impressed. Cortes oysters are the only oysters I'd buy.  
- Dennis Vaughan, President, North Island Chefs Association.



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Cortes Island Shellfish Interpretive Center And Web Site

A tribute to Cortes Island

The words "Cortes Island" and "quality shellfish" are synonymous in many parts of the world. Cortes Island shellfish growers pride themselves in their ability to grow and harvest a superior product from the pristine waters of British Columbia's north-central coast.

Feature Article OysterFest 2010

Saturday, May 22

Squirrel Cove, Cortes Island

By Marcel


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Cortes Island Tides
Approximate high and low tides for today and tomorrow
Fun Facts!
Did you know...
Moon snails - The body of the blue top shell, wewek'ali, was pulverized and applied to a boil as a poultice.
Featured Recipe
Barbecued Oysters with Spinach and Feta Cheese Stuffing
Brent Petkau, the Oysterman
Place a small amount of spinach and/or Feta cheese over the oyster; allow the cheese to melt.

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