2SLGBTQ+ Travel
2SLGBTQ+ Travel
We welcome you all here
We’re proud to welcome all travellers to our beautiful destination of Campbell River. Our region offers an endless selection of getaways and adventures for visitors of all ages and abilities. You’ll find a warm welcome as you explore the oceanside communities of Campbell River and the Discovery Islands, and our nearby neighbours around the north-central Vancouver Island region.
Campbell River, or Wiweka̓ ̱m, is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, within the ancestral territory of the We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum First Nations, in the Northern Salish Sea. Sitting on the 50th parallel, it’s a city nestled in nature with five Provincial Parks (including BC’s first, Strathcona!) surrounding the region, and front-row access to the legendary Discovery Passage.
Whether you love outdoor recreation, local food experiences, wildlife viewing, or relaxation, Campbell River has something for you. One of the best ways to connect with our growing 2SLGBTQ+ community is to visit during the annual Campbell River Pride celebration! Happening each June, this colourful community event features a festival in Spirit Square, the always epic Pride at the Tide show, and other events! The 2023 Campbell River Pride Guide is coming soon, so check back for more information about this year’s celebrations.
Coming Soon to Campbell River
Campbell River Pride Guide
Coming soon! We're putting together Campbell River's first Pride Guide in partnership with the North Island Pride Society.
Gender-Inclusive Washroom Map
Launching Soon! We're mapping Campbell River's gender-inclusive washroom to help residents and travelers find inclusive facilities.
Safer Spaces Business Directory
This new directory is still under construction. Connecting residents and visitors with 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive businesses, resources, and events.
Proudly committed to inclusivity
Our 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Commitment
Destination Campbell River has long believed in the power of the tourism industry to strengthen communities through mindful and inclusive development. With this privilege, we recognize there is work to be done for Campbell River to be an inclusive and welcoming place for 2SLGBTQIA+ visitors and residents.
Our Commitment
We proudly commit to ongoing, authentic 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion work as a pillar of our destination development strategy, using a meaningful approach that prioritizes genuine connection, measurable action, and continued learning. We know the work of inclusion does not happen in silos but together as a community. As such, we commit to seeking transformative change through ongoing collaboration with the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community, North Island Pride Society, local leaders, and industry members. Our allyship must be active and continuous, extending beyond Pride celebrations and vacations. Therefore, Destination Campbell River is committed to standing with the community 365 days a year, supporting local initiatives, and being aware of current events and how they impact 2SLGBTQIA+ people living, working, and travelling here.
To read our full 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Commitment, click here.
Community LGBTQ+ Stories with Humans of Campbell River
Six Ways to Celebrate Pride Month at Your Tourism Business
Blog by Lauren SempleCampbell River Pride is just around the corner! Here are six ways to celebrate Pride month and make your tourism business more LGBTQ+ inclusive:
Destination Campbell River LGBTQ+ Inclusion Impact Report
our story so farThe tourism industry has the power to build and strengthen communities through mindful and inclusive progress. Destination Campbell River recognizes our role and responsibility and the unique ways our organization can contribute to building Campbell River as… Continue Reading →