There is a wealth of stunning waterfalls all over Vancouver Island. Highway 28 that winds its way between Campbell River and Gold River has over 70 waterfalls (in the rainy season). Here are some of our favourites to explore! So grab a… Continue Reading →
Campbell River is an active town on the edge of the wilderness, where friendly laidback locals and visitors enjoy the close proximity of hiking trails and oceanfront walking paths. People travelling with dogs can find plenty of beautiful locations to… Continue Reading →
Fall is here in Campbell River and that means even more epic outdoor adventures as the new fishing season passes by. During autumn and into the winter months, Campbell River lives up to its reputation as the ‘Salmon Capital of… Continue Reading →
As the last days of summer sunshine meet a refreshing change in temperature, September in British Columbia, Canada is a golden time for outdoor adventures for locals and visitors alike. In Campbell River, the return of the salmon (and the… Continue Reading →
Strathcona Provincial Park is one of the premier hiking destinations in British Columbia. The park is renowned for having the the tallest mountains on Vancouver Island like the Golden Hinde, Elkhorn and Mt. Colonel Foster. While those peaks are only… Continue Reading →
You told us your fishing tales… Campbell River loves fishing – clearly! Thank you to all of our fans and friends who helped us tell their fishing tales by participating in our first ever “Virtual Derby” using #DiscoveryDerby on Instagram.Contest Closed… Continue Reading →
By: Erika Anderson from the Museum at Campbell River In late-summer at dawn and dusk, the waters off Tyee Spit become all the more picturesque as the sleek Tyee boats row silently on the water. Evenings are my favourite, when… Continue Reading →
1. Party Downtown! Campbell River throws a huge Canada Day party downtown each year! Mix and mingle with the locals at the downtown market, take in live music at Spirit square and finish off your day with the firework show… Continue Reading →
Happy World Oceans Day! In Campbell River, we are fortunate to share our waters with incredible orca whales. These mammals frequent our waters throughout the year and we are lucky enough to see both the residents and the transient… Continue Reading →
By Erika Anderson of the Campbell River Museum . Catherine MacLeod sits in the kitchen of the Haig-Brown House, previously called Above Tide by its well-known former owners Roderick and Ann Haig-Brown. She looks relaxed and content as she sips her… Continue Reading →