'''Campbell River''' is situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island and is renowned for being the "Salmon Capital of the world". The town has little to appeal to the average tourist, but is heaven for Hikers, Kayakers, Fishers and Naturists. Here you will find a slow, quiet island lifestyle and beautiful scenery.

Get in

By plane

Campbell River is accessible by air from Vancouver and has regular flights to other destinations on the mainland. Additionally, [http://www.kenmoreair.com Kenmore Air] offers regularly scheduled service to Campbell River from Seattle on both seaplanes and land planes from May through September.

By bus

You can get to Campbell River by several bus routes too. Island Coach Lines (Laidlaw) serves Victoria to Port Hardy, and points in between, including Campbell River. Connect to Island Coach Lines from Vancouver aboard [http://www.greyhound.ca Greyhound] or Pacific Coach Lines.

By car

Travelling north on Highway 19 takes approximately 2 hours (153 kilometres / 95 miles) from Nanaimo or 3.5 hours (264 kilometres / 165 miles) from Victoria. You can also take the Inland Highway, which will reduce time by an hour, but is a dull and pointless drive. Highway 19 is well worth the drive for the beautiful ocean views.

Get around

Campbell River does run a limited service local bus route, but a car would be an ideal form of transport to allow you to take advantage of the environment.

See

  • '''Campbell River Calendar of Events''' [http://www.harbourliving.ca/north-island/homepage.php Festivals, Concerts, Sporting events]
  • Campbell River hosts a busy arts and culture scene. There is a art museum and the Campbell River and Kwagiulth museums which display the local First nations History and importance to the area.

    Do

  • '''Elk Falls Provincial Park''' - Situated just outside C.R, this park has wonderful trails for Hikers or Bikers. As for the falls, they are surrounded by old growth trees and are 80ft high.
  • Go on a [http://www.aboriginaljourneys.com Whale Watching or Grizzly Bear tour].
  • '''Quadra and Cortez Island''' - Quadra Island is located right beside Campbell River and just a twenty minutes ferry ride away. It's main communities are Quathiaski Cove and Heriot Bay, which connects to Cortez with a ferry accessible by car.
  • For Outdoor minded people Strathcona Park contain world-class hiking, and camping. Recommended hikes include Flower Ridge Trail, Crest Mountain Trail, and the Elk River Trail.

    Guided salmon fishing is also a very popular thing to do.

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    Sleep

  • Beaver Lodge Bed and Breakfast. ampbell River Bed and Breakfast. 01 Trask Rd. -888-286-1773. ttp://www.beaverlodgebedandbreakfast.com. Our home is on 5 acres at the entrance of the 1000 acre Beaver Lodge Forestry Park.

    Get out