Skipper Otto Extends Wild, Sustainable Seafood Home Delivery Across BC and Alberta
Skipper Otto Community Supported Fishery (CSF), a pioneer in connecting Canadians directly with local fishing families, has announced a major expansion of its home delivery service, making sustainably sourced seafood seafood more accessible than ever. Now, residents across British Columbia and Alberta can receive flash-frozen, wild-caught seafood delivered straight to their doorsteps, bringing the freshest ocean offerings from Canadian fishing families into kitchens across the provinces.
“With this expansion, members in communities throughout BC and Alberta can enjoy the convenience of home delivery without compromising on the quality, traceability, or sustainability that Skipper Otto is known for,” said Sonia Strobel, Co-Founder & CEO of Skipper Otto. “Our mission has always been to make it easier for Canadians to access seafood that supports independent fishers and sustainable practices. This new service does just that, while ensuring every order reaches members in peak condition.”
Convenient Home Delivery Across Key Cities
The home delivery service now covers major urban centres, making it simpler than ever for members to enjoy premium seafood without leaving home. In Alberta, Skipper Otto is delivering directly to households in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Canmore. Meanwhile, British Columbia members can access deliveries in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox, Whistler, Squamish, Kelowna, Penticton, and Kamloops. The service also continues to operate in key Ontario and Quebec cities, including Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, ensuring that Canadians coast to coast have access to sustainably harvested seafood.
Skipper Otto has carefully designed the home delivery process to be straightforward and stress-free. Members can select the “Deliver to Me” option when placing an order and choose a preferred delivery date that fits their schedule. There are no minimum order requirements, making it easy to try the service or order just what you need. A flat $25 delivery fee applies, and members receive tracking information along with an estimated delivery time to help plan for arrival.
To maintain freshness and safety, every order is shipped in insulated boxes with dry ice. This ensures the seafood remains frozen and intact, even if members aren’t home to receive the package immediately. This attention to detail reflects Skipper Otto’s commitment to quality and care in every step of the process.
Members Embrace the New Service
Early feedback from members has been overwhelmingly positive. A Toronto-based member shared their experience: “Everything was perfectly wrapped to keep cool. Thank you for handling the seafood with such care — and everything is delicious, as always!”
Such responses highlight the value Skipper Otto brings to Canadian households. By combining convenience with sustainable sourcing, the CSF continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner for seafood lovers across the country.
Supporting Canadian Fishing Families for Over 17 Years
For more than 17 years, Skipper Otto has been building a model that connects Canadians directly with independent fishing families. Members support small-scale, local fishers, ensuring fair pay and fostering a sustainable, transparent food system. By removing the middleman, the CSF empowers harvesters and provides consumers with traceable, high-quality seafood that aligns with ethical and environmental standards.
While home delivery is the newest convenience, Skipper Otto’s longstanding system of order pick-up remains available. Members can choose from more than 80 pick-up locations nationwide, maintaining flexibility for those who prefer to collect their seafood in person. The combination of pick-up and home delivery options ensures that Canadians from coast to coast have the opportunity to enjoy premium seafood, regardless of location or schedule.
A Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency
Every product offered by Skipper Otto is carefully selected from Canadian fishers who follow sustainable practices. The CSF emphasizes traceability, giving members insight into where and how their seafood is caught. This approach reduces the environmental impact of fishing, supports local economies, and provides an ethical alternative to conventional seafood sourcing.
The expansion of home delivery also aligns with growing consumer demand for convenience without compromising sustainability. Many Canadians now seek high-quality food that can be easily incorporated into their daily routines, and Skipper Otto’s model meets this need. From wild-caught salmon to shellfish and other ocean products, the CSF provides a variety of options that cater to diverse tastes while supporting environmentally responsible fishing practices.
The Benefits of Community Supported Fisheries
Community Supported Fisheries like Skipper Otto represent a transformative approach to food systems. Members play an active role in supporting local economies, building resilience for small-scale fishing communities, and fostering a deeper connection between consumers and the source of their food. Each purchase contributes to fair compensation for harvesters, reducing dependence on industrial-scale operations that may prioritize profit over sustainability.
By participating in the CSF model, members not only enjoy superior seafood but also contribute to the preservation of Canada’s fishing heritage. This creates a more equitable system for fishers and a more transparent supply chain for consumers — a win-win for both people and the planet.
Ordering Made Simple
To place an order, members simply log into their Skipper Otto account, select the “Deliver to Me” option, and choose a delivery date. Orders arrive in well-packaged, insulated boxes, ensuring that seafood reaches homes in perfect condition. This user-friendly system allows both longtime members and new customers to experience hassle-free access to fresh, wild seafood.
The flat delivery fee and no minimum order requirement further simplify the process, making high-quality seafood accessible to more households than ever before. This model removes barriers often associated with specialty seafood, allowing a wider audience to enjoy sustainably sourced ocean products conveniently.
