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Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc.

About

Since 1994, we have been dedicated to producing the highest quality, finest tasting smoked seafoods products for your family. “We put delish in fish”.

Story

Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. was founded in 1994 by Bruce and Carol Dirom. What started as a hobby, a way for Bruce to supplement his young family’s income has evolved into one of the largest employers in Port Hardy.

An avid sports fisherman, Bruce Dirom recognized a need for a storage facility for the many visitors and tourists that descended upon Port Hardy each summer. Both Bruce and Carol having come from small towns themselves knew that Port Hardy was where they wanted to put down roots and raise their family. Working for BC Hydro at the time, the prospect of moving around the province for work was not appealing to either of them.

Bruce saw this opportunity to run a seafood locker seasonally as a way to supplement his young family’s income, while still working full time with the local utilities company.

A tiny 3000 sq foot building was found, and renovations began for a small 10 x 10 freezer and even smaller walk in cooler. Someone suggested a smoke house be installed to allow for tourists to be able to take more fish home across the border (in those days there was no limits on smoked and canned fish), so Bruce sourced a smoke house and installed that too!

Bruce’s brother John was excited to help his little brother out, and so one day their father commented that they should call the business “The Hardy Boys” of course trademarks and such prevented the use of that name, so a play on words was used and we became known as Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish.

June 4, 1994, Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc., a workforce of one additional employee besides Bruce and Carol, opened its’ doors to a very receptive sports fishing community. By midsummer, word had spread and everyone was enjoying salmon custom smoked from Hardy Buoys. People were inquiring on how they could get their hands on some of our smoked salmon, but did not have any fish of their own to have custom smoked? So Bruce, always looking for the next opportunity began buying commercially caught salmon and smoking it for sale out of his tiny location.

Demand for Bruce’s smoked salmon was overwhelming, and by September of 1994 Bruce decided to take his smoked salmon on the road. Knocking on doors of distributors, restaurants, and stores. By the second year in business, Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish was selling into major grocery store chains on Vancouver Island, and what had started out as a seasonal business was now year round, supplying product for wholesale.

By 1999, Hardy Buoys had outgrown its tiny location, and plans began for a larger facility. In Nov. 1999, Hardy Buoys moved into a newly renovated 7000 sq foot facility, they thought they would never outgrow!

As the years went on, Hardy Buoys enjoyed steady growth, and ever increasing addition of space into more and more of the building they were leasing in.

By 2008, demand forced a major expansion once again. Bruce and Carol purchased the 50,000 square foot building they were operating out of. Hardy Buoys now operates out of 27,000 sq. feet, with the remainder of the 50,000 sq feet being used as warehouse space.

Although Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish has grown as one of the most recognizable smoked salmon brands on Vancouver Island, and their hot smoked is hailed as #1 in its category.

Bruce and Carol have always been deeply connected to their small community. Having raised 3 children in Port Hardy. Bruce spent a lot of his time as a volunteer soccer, and hockey coach. Carol sat on many committees for community events and organized sports. Bruce and Carol have transferred their passion for giving back to the community into the workplace. Hardy Buoys sponsors local sporting teams and youth organizations. Hardy Buoys has implemented a Community Action Plan that has each of their 75 employees ensuring that Hardy Buoys has a presence at every community event, and the employees volunteer their personal time to take part in such events as Relay for Life, and Cops for Cancer on behalf of the company.

Since 1994, Hardy Buoys has helped an entire spin off industry from what they created as a way to cater to the sports fishers needs. Over the years charter boat operators, lodges, and even local hotels and restaurants enjoy an increased business largely due to the fact that people continue to visit the North end of Vancouver Island, because their catch can be properly taken care of. Although custom processing of sports caught fish is now only approx… 8% of the annual revenue stream, Hardy Buoys opens a special division each year from mid June to mid Sept. to continue to cater to the needs of those fishing and visiting in the community.

Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish employs 65 people year round for its wholesale and commercial business, expanding to 75 in the summer months to look after the sport fishing clientele. Hardy Buoys also maintains a well stocked retail outlet with factory direct pricing.

Hardy Buoys products can be found in major grocery store chains across Canada. The facility is federally licensed, Kosher and HACCP approved.

Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. is a member of a member of the Canada Brand Strategy, products can be traced using the This Fish Traceability Program. Many of the Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish products proudly display membership to The Sea Choice Program and The Vancouver Aquariums Ocean Wise Program.

The employees of Hardy Buoys are dedicated to producing the highest quality products, following the highest standards for food safety.

“Invaluable People Producing Value Added Products”

Mission

Our mission is to be the smoked salmon of choice. Our commitment to producing the highest quality value added seafood products is matched only by our high standards for integrity and commitment to excellence in seafood and business.

Products

We offer the finest smoked fish products in the industry. We are producing upwards of 65 different tasty combinations of products and many varieties of flavors like: Maple, Garlic, Cajun, Spiced, and Original.

It all begins with fresh fish for a rich moist flavour. Cured in a blend of demerara sugar and salt, the salmon is then gently smoked over smouldering alder wood chips to create the Hardy Buoys signature taste. We do not add any artificial colours or flavours. Our products are fully cooked, ready-to-eat right out of the package. The perfect choice for year round entertaining.
:: Products ::
Atlantic Original Nuggets
Atlantic Maple Candy
Atlantic Original Candy
Sockeye Original Candy
Sockeye Natural Strips
Sockeye Peppercorn Strips
Sockeye Original Nuggets
Sockeye Maple Nuggets
Sockeye Peppercorn Nuggets
Smoked Salmon Chunks
Visit our website for a full list of our products and services.

Address: 9300 TRUSTEE, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, Canada
Phone: (250) 949-8781
moc.syoubydrah@selas
State: British Columbia
County: Mount Waddington
City: Port Hardy
Zip Code: V0N 2P0


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed


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Reviews
Wide variety of smoked fish, and lots of neat trinkets or nicknacks. Also a good place to pick up a map.
7 years ago (08-04-2018)
Their candied smoked salmon is the best! Our store no longer carries, so we'll have to order direct. :)
8 years ago (01-08-2017)
Delicious, that's all I can tell. Every visit to Port Hardy we shop there.
8 years ago (12-05-2017)
Awesome seafood products including smoked salmon. However, hours are sporadic.
8 years ago (18-03-2017)
Mostly preserved fish. Nothing fresh. Lots of tourist stuff.
9 years ago (15-01-2017)
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