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We know, New Year’s is not here yet and the count-down is about to begin. But we just want to give you a head-up about what will be happening around our neighborhood in January.

If you are unsure of what your post-New Year’s celebration would be like, have a look here and you will see there are still tons of fun events going on.

STEVESTON 

Steveston Fire Hall Celebration (Jan. 7^th & 8^th)

This weekend only, our Garry Point location will be open to serve our famous fish and chips for you all as we will be celebrating the 26^th Anniversary of the Steveston Fire Hall, we will be donating free fish and chips for all the firemen who drop by on those two days. If you crave our fish and chips during these closing months, you might as well want to drop by.

Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market (Jan. 22^nd)

Yes, winter market is still here and you can find your favorite local produce and beautiful craft piece of your choice at our famous Farmers and Artisans Market. Just drop by at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery from 10am to 3pm. And don’t forget to dress warm as it can be quite chilly inside the Cannery. Want to learn more? Visit www.sfam.ca

PORT MOODY & PORT COQUITLAM

Polar Bear Swim at Rocky Point Park (Jan. 1^st)

New Year is here and nothing is better to beat it with a Polar Bear Swim at Rocky Point Park. Feel the crisp clear water of the Burrard Inlet while welcoming the New Year. Our Rocky Point location will be open on that day too so you can drop by to have a bite after the swim.

Polar Bear Swim in Port Coquitlam (Jan. 2nd)

Come and join the first annual Polar Bear swim at Hyde Creek Recreation Center from 1 to 3pm. There will be tons of aquatic games, relays and contests. Don’t be missed out. Want to know more, click HERE!

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market (Jan. 15^th & 28^th)

Join the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market on Sunday from 10am to 2pm at Port Moody Recreation Complex. Discover what the local farmers have to offer during the winter here!

Evergreen Family Series: Diana David (Jan. 29^th)

Take a Closer Look is a visually dynamic show about a young girl finding her way through a new school. Jam-packed with Hip Hop dancing, clowning, miming, shadow play, contact juggling, multimedia and a very important message.

Well that’s it for January.

Have a happy New Year everyone and enjoy the count down for us too! ^ ^

Just so you know, we will be open at certain locations on certain days in January. See below for more information.

Rocky Point Park Location – January 1^st, 2012

It is a New Year’s tradition in Port Moody that the crowd will come down to Rocky Point Park for a Polar Bear Swim to welcome the New Year. And it is also our culture to join the crowd, not swimming down the Burrard Inlet but opening up and serving our famous fish and chips to the Polar Bear swimmers! And if you happen to visit Port Moody on that day, make sure you come by and say Hi! We will be open for lunch. And hopefully the weather is on our side on that day. Fingers crossed.

Garry Point Park Location – January 7th-8^th, 2012

To mark a 30^th anniversary of the Christmas Tree Recycling weekend, our Garry Point location will be open for breakfast and lunch to serve all who come down to Steveston to send their Christmas trees off. Apart from that, we will be donating burgers and chips to all the Steveston firemen who have been working hard throughout the year too.  It is just a little treat we can do for them right?

Steveston Village Location – the Wharf

You may as well see us open for lunch on sunny weekends in January. All we need is a little sun and a warmer temperature. Call us ahead at 604-272-1588 and see. Or check out our blog for updates.

 That is it for us in January. Hopefully you all are feeling better with us opening on those days.

If you have Pajo’s crave, you can give us a visit and don’t forget to capture your moment and post it on our Facebook wall before February 29^th and be entered to win a $100 valued Pajo’s Gift Certificate. See our contest page here!

Welcome back to All and Around for December guys!

We bet, you are looking forward to Christmas celebrations around all four Pajo’s locations. YES! There are tons of fun celebrations around town which you can totally join and  make the best out of the coming holiday season.

Let’s have a look at what will be offered around our stores, so we know what to do and where to go!

STEVESTON

Girls Night Out – Dec. 1st

From 5-11pm on Wednesday Dec. 1st, it’s time for all the Stevestonian gals to hang out around Steveston Village. The theme this time is “Shop – Connect – Celebrate” and for sure there’ll be a lot of deals around the village from dining to shopping. Want to join the girls? Tickets are $20 and check out their Facebook page here!

Christmas at the Cannery – Dec. 3^rd to 23^rd

This second annual Festival of trees will take you through the themed Christmas trees decorated by local merchants in Steveston. The tour starts at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery seven days a week from 10am to 5pm! Come and enjoy the lights and the trees sighting and X’mas decorations in Steveston Village. Visit www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com to learn more.

Christmas in Steveston Village – Dec. 3^rd

On December 3^rd, from 2pm – 6pm Santa comes at Fisherman’s Wharf in true nautical style, aboard a whale watching boat! Horse drawn carriage rides circle the beautifully lit village.  This full of fun event will be an exceptional experience for all families and friends.

Breakfast with Santa – Dec. 4^th

On Sunday December 4^th, it’s time to have a breakfast with Santa taking place from 9.30am to 11.30am at Steveston Community Center. Remember to register at www.richmond.ca.

Holiday Cinema at the Cannery Dec. 10^th & 17^th 

On December 10^th and 17^th, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery will host a Family Christmas Movie event featuring “Home Alone” on the 10^th and “White Christmas” on the 17^th. Want to learn more? Visit www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com.

Steveston Farmers Market – Dec. 11^th

Drop by at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and meet the makers and farmers of the winter farmers and artisans market in Steveston. Who knows you might as well find some goodies perfect for the Christmas celebration! Check it out www.sfam.ca.

Steveston Santa Parade – Dec. 23^rd

Come and join Steveston’s Santa Parade organized by Steveston Rotary. The parade starts at Hunt St., First Ave, Tird Ave. down to Moncton and later to Steveston Community Center. Sounds like fun?  Check out their website here!

PORT MOODY & PORT COQUITLAM

Coquitlam Christmas Craft Sale – Dec. 2^nd to 4^th

On Friday December 2^nd to Sunday 4th, the 31^st Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Sale is held take place at Poirier Community Center. Meet more than 100 vendors with a variety of locally made items from jewelry, ceramics to food and much more. $2 adults and $1 children and seniors. Want to learn more call 604-469-9669 or e-mail coquitlamcrafts@gmail.com

Breakfast with Santa – Dec. 3^rd 

On Saturday 3^rd from 9am to 12pm, join Santa for pancakes and sausages and enjoy carols and crafts at Place Maillardville community center. Offered in partnership with Club Bel Âge, food prepared and served by Maillardville Lions. Register early, limited space. Visit www.placemaillardville.ca for further information.

Light up the Square: A Lantern Affair! – Dec. 3^rd

Carré Heritage Square presents its free seasonal event Light up the Square: A Lantern Affair from 4.30pm to 7.30pm on December 3^rd. Live music, storytelling, artisan demonstrations, arts activities and more await young and old alike. Make your very own lantern to deck the hall and keep your eyes peeled for a visit by the jolly old elf Père Noël! Want to know more? Visit www.placedesarts.ca.

Jingle Bell Jog – Dec. 4^th

On Sunday December 4^th from 8.30 to 11.30am, you can join the first annual Jingle Bell Jog
(5km) and Reindeer Run (1km) starting at Coquitlam Centre. Wearing their red technical t-shirts and Santa hats, over 200 runners will run from Coquitlam Centre around Lafarge Lake and back. The There will be music, prizes and refreshment. For more information and to register for this fun family run go to www.runnersden.ca. And, remember to bring a food or toy donation!

Oh well, that’s it for this month. Hope you enjoy the full fun Christmas celebration that the city has to offer. Until next month guys!

Oh and don’t forget about our Pajo’s Crave Contest too! Share with us what you do when you miss us and be entered to win $100 Gift Certificate!

Merry Christmas everyone

We wish you all the best for the coming new year!!

See you again NEXT YEAR!

As summer is leaving us far behind and the dark and cold winter months are arriving, all four Pajo’s locations will be closed until spring 2012.

What? You miss us and our fish and chips?

Well, if you really do miss us, you can share with us how you satisfy your Pajo’s Crave during the closing months and get a chance to win $100 Pajo’s Gift Certificate for the 2012 season.

Here’s how to enter:

1) Post your  master piece showing us how you satisfy your Pajo’s crave on our Facebook Wall before February 29th, 2012.  

2) Tweet “I’ve entered to win $100 @pajos_fishchips gift certificate  http://ow.ly/7pivs. LIKE my work  here [link to your post on our facebook wall] RT pls” on your twitter account and/or post it on your Facebook wall.

3) Ask your friends to vote for you by clicking “LIKE” or comment on your work.

** Please note that, only fans can vote on our page.

 Seriously, can’t wait to see how much you miss us!

Welcome back you all to All and Around. Despite the chilled weather that is arriving so soon, there are still some cool things to do in our neighborhood; Steveston, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. Let’s have a look what fun things to do this month so we can approximately guess what to do during the coming month.

Steveston

Annual Retro & Curio Sale:

From Friday November 4^th toSaturday 5^th from 9.30 am to 3.30pm, at the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary thrift store, there will be a hundreads of  treasures to discover, including: china, crystal, silver, jewellery, vintage linens, collectibles, furniture and pictures.  All proceeds go to the Richmond Hospital. Want to know where it is? See the map here.

Walk Richmond:

On Sunday November 5th, it’s time to stroll through Steveston’s historic fishing village while passing markets, galleries and shops. Walk will start at 10 am from Garry Point park. Check this out for more information. 

Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market:

As winter is approaching the Farmers and Artisans Market is moved into the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. This month, the winter market will take place on Sunday November 13^th and 27^th from 10am to 3pm. Once again, it’s time to meet the makers and rave about the coming Christmas ideas. Want to learn more about the market visit their website online at www.sfam.ca

Steveston Christmas Craft Fair:

on Saturday, November, 26^th from 10am to 4pm, you can drop by at Steveston Community Center to see what Christmas crafts Steveston has to offer. This year, there will be more than 150 vendors. Admission by cash donation or non-perishable food for the Richmond Food Bank.

Port Moody and Port Coquitlam

Opening Reception of the Christmas Marketplace:

On Thursday November 3^rd, from 6 to 8pm, the annual Christmas Market place is held in the 3-D gallery of the Port Moody Arts Center and will continually be updated and refreshed with new pieces from artists’ studios until the close of the event on December 22nd. For more information, please visit www.blackberrygiftshop.ca

Family Movie Night:

On Friday November 4^th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm at 4250 Shaughnessy St., Coquitlam, it’s time to bring your PJ’s blankets, teddy’s, foamies and pillows and watch Finding Nemo on the big screen! Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Fun filled night to help families affected by childhood cancer. Admission is $5 per person. For more information visit www.gabydavisfoundation.com/events.htm

Annual Exibition and Sale of Original Art:

On November 4^th - 6^th, the Port Moody Art Association proudly presents its 44^th Annual Exhibition and Sale of Original Art at the Social Recreation Center where over 300 original paintings are on sale. Further information, please visit www.portmoodyartassociation.com

Tricities Baker’s Community Market:

On Saturday Novembe 12th from 10am to 2pm, the Baker’s Community Market is back for the fall. This free event offers sweet treats made by fabulous local bakers, samples and free parking. Come by to stock up on your favourite seasonal indulgences. Bring 3 items of non-perishable food for a chance to win a basket of baked goods. All food is donated to SHARE Society. For further information visit http://tricitiesmarket.blogspot.com

Santa’s Arrival Parade:

On Saturday November 19^th from 12-12:30pm on Barnet Hwy at Coquitlam Center,  you can join this fun and exciting event when Santa, his slves and special friends arrive in Santaland. FREE admission.

Winter Artisans Fair:

On November 26^th from 11am to 6pm, you can celebrate the holidays early as Leigh Square’s 4th Annual Winter Artisans Fair returns to offer affordable, quality art and fine crafts and edibles.  You’ll find that distinctive holiday gift for someone special!  Bring out the whole family to enjoy arts, crafts, yummy treats, the Annual Lighting of Leigh Square and of course – a visit from Santa!!   For more information, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare

3^rd Annual Unwrapped:

On Tuesday November 22^nd from 7pm to 11pm at Coquitlam Centre, join the most exciting event of this season and help support locals charities at 3rd Annual Unwrapped. This event will feature One-Night-Only special sales, hourly grand prize draws, door prize, festive tunes and entertainment localrestaurant and wine tastings. Stanta photos and gift wrap are by donation. 100% of ticket sales support participating charities. Tickets are $10. For more information visit 604-464-1414.

 Alright, hopefully we got everything covered with all the events and celebrations that will be happening around our locations this month. Yep, finally, It’s time to get yourself ready for the coming Christmas Celebration once again! 

Cheers,

Although we do not serve pumpkin pie at our locations, but we can’t help ourselves not joining the Halloween hype around this time of the year. So Here’s a little video clip about pumpkin facts. 

Have a look you guys and you’ll know a lot more about Halloween pumpkins! 

Welcome back folks to All and Around!

You know as summer is leaving us behind and fall is here to come, all four Pajo’s locations are still open to give you our warmest welcome until Remembrance Day weather permitting!

But hey, guess what, despite the gloomy weather, the fun is still far from over at our Pajo’s hood. So you’d better check out the events below in case you want to come out and join some of them. And oh, maybe dropping by at our porch and enjoying your favorite fish and chips wouldn’t be such a bad idea.

Steveston—the Wharf and Garry Point Park

Saturday October, 1^st – Steveston Fire Hall Grand Opening Celebration at the new Fire Hall on No. 2 road. Activities include fire hall tour, face painting and many more starting from 11am to 4pm. Check this out for more details.

Sunday October 2^nd  and 18^th —Steveston Farmer’s Market is on the go in front of Gulf of Georgia Cannery from 10am to 4pm. Want to know more? Visit www.sfam.ca.

Sunday October 9^th –Seafair Monor Hockey Association members will take part in “Sweep of the Streets” in Steveston Village. The sweep will begin at 10:30am at Garry Point Park. So get yourself ready for the cleaning troop. Want to know more? Visit www.seafairhockey.com.

Friday October 16^th – On Friday, it’s time for “Kids Only Swap Meet” at Steveston Community Center. Find both new and gently used kids items for sale.  Admission is FREE. Want to know more? Contact Steveston Community Center.

Saturday October 29^th—It’s time for “Trick or Treat” in Steveston Village. Kids will be out collecting treats from businesses in the afternoon. So, get you Halloween costumes ready Halloween door knocks!

Apart from all this, don’t forget about the 2^nd Annual Scarecrow Crawl in our beloved Steveston Village throughout this month. This year, you’ll find one-of-kind scarecrows lurking outside of many storefronts and restaurants. Walk through the village. Bring your camera. And take a picture with your favorite scarecrow is not such a bad idea!

Port Moody

Though Rocky point park is still one of our favorite hang out spot and dancing with the geese is still as fun, this month, the City of Port Moody has a couple of interesting events for you to join. Have a look below!

October 1^st to 2^nd —Join 14^th Annual Festival of the Arts at various venues in Port Moody. The event will feature Writing Playshop at Caffe Divano on Sunday and Artist Lounge Workshop by  artist J. Peachy at Civic Centre Galleria on Saturday. Check out their calendar page HERE!  

Friday October 28^th—Join Preschool Halloween Howl at Recreation Complex from 12pm to 1:30pm. Pre-registration early to secure a spot. Check this out for more details.

Sunday October 30^th—Now Halloween Howl Skate starts from 1pm to 4:15pm. This event will take place at Recreation Complex. And admission rates apply. Visit the site here

Port Coquitlam

Oh well, apart from visiting your favorite sports spot at Gates Park below is some fun you can join around our park in October!

Saturday October 22^nd—Time to enjoy “Halloween Howl Family Fun Night” at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. Event starts at 1pm. Don’t forget to dress up and get your ticket at Hyde Creak recreation Centre. Check this out to learn more!

Alright, guess we’ve covered pretty much everything happening around our locations for the coming month! Do you have any plans yet? Maybe you’d better get your Halloween costumes ready for the BIG day!

Anyways “Happy Halloween” folks and see you again in our November All and Around!

Bye for now.

As you may have known, here at Pajo’s we offer three different kinds of fish; cod, halibut and salmon. All our fish is direct from the West Coast fishing boats to our kitchens.  No farmed fish here!  Have a quick look below and learn where your favorite fish comes from.

Pacific Grey Cod

Pacific Grey Cod or Pacific Cod is a BC local fish caught in the Pacific Ocean off our West Coast. Once cooked, it becomes flaky with pure lean white and mild tasting fish that has been a favorite of Western and Asian cooks alike. Apart from that, our cod is a good source of low fat protein, phosphorus, vitamin B12 and Omega3 makes it not only a perfect fish for our chips but also a super healthy protein source! Want to know more? Click here.

Pacific Halibut

Another local favorite fish we cannot miss is the Pacific Halibut, the biggest flat fish in the ocean! Yes, our Pacific Halibut is considered one of the most delicious table fish indigenous to the coastline of BC. Its lean and mild tasting flesh comes with such firmness once fully cooked. Probably that’s what makes it very popular at our locations. But Apart from that, it is a good source of Vitamin A as well.   Yummy yet healthy! For more information, click here.

Pacific Sockeye Salmon

Although there are six salmon species, the most common kind we find in fine restaurants is sockeye salmon due to its day-glow orange flesh which renders more taste to the dish. Sockeye can be found mainly in the Fraser, Nass and Skeena Rivers as well as Smith Inlets. And thus, sockeye is one of BC’s favorite local fish dishes.  Here, we only use wild pacific sockeye salmon to serve you at our fish and chips venues. Not only does it taste better than the farm-raised one, it is also healthier since they tend to be higher in protein and lower in fat. If you want to learn more about sockeye salmon visit here.

Well, now you know what fish we use at Pajo’s. It’s time for you to give them a try and maybe drop us a line which one is your favorite!!! BHope to hear from you all soonish. 

Welcome back you all to our updates on what/where/when to do around our four locations for this week. Well, you know as fall is approaching and the rain is coming, most of the events seem to die down as well. But hey, don’t let your heart wander around aimlessly just yet. Let’s have a look below what each of our locations has to offer!

Steveston Village–the Wharf and Garry Point Park 

Although there is not much going on in Steveston Village this week, Steveston is still a go-to place for a walk along the seashore and the sunset view at the beach in Garry Point Park. Or if you are looking for something MORE to do, why don’t you download this “Treading Through Time Self-guided Walking Tour” handout by the Steveston Museum and follow the route in there. It will take you through time and see the remaining of the village past. From the old Post office to the Steveston Hotel and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, you will surely discover more of the village’s story and see how things have changed over the years. What a great idea to see our village isn’t it? Click HERE and learn more. 

Port Moody- Rocky Point Park

If anyone of you is planning on a quality picnic with your group of friends or family, Rocky Point Park will be a perfect spot for you this weekend. You can stroll along the beach, dance with the geese or see the beautiful sun set over Burrard inlet. And maybe get a delish Pajo’s fish and chips meal to tame your hunger down too! Wonder where it is? Click here to see more.

 Port Coquitlam–Gates Park

If you are looking for some quiet and quality time to spend with your favorite baseball bat or tennis racquet, come to Gates Park this weekend with your friends and family and enjoy the rest of the day together. If it’s nice out, you will not be disappointed at all!

Now that you have a better idea on how to plan a perfect weekend get-away. Just wait till Friday is over and you’ll have time to join these cool things! Oh and don’t forget to give us a shout at our locations so we can fill you up with our Fish and Chips for the rest of the day.

Apart from serving you our famous fish and chips, do you know what else we do to support the community around us?

Have a look below and see whom we have sponsored throughout this year.

	2010 Sponsored Silent Auction at Steveston’s United Church‘s Christmas Bazaar
	2011 Sponsored Links to Literacy Golf Tournament at Porrt Moody Public Library
	2011 Offered scholarship to a student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
	2011 Sponsored Pub Night by Parent Advisor Council of Gabrielle-Roy School
	2011 Donated $1 of each large fish and chips sold on the day in support of BCSPCA & Scotia Bank’s Paws for a Cause
	2011 Sponsored After Graduation Celebration for Port Moody Senior Secondary School