Top 13 Places to Visit in
Campbell River | British Columbia
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Rotary Seawalk
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The Rotary Seawalk is a six-kilometre walkway that runs along the shore of the Discovery Passage. This walkway is a popular place for tourists and locals to visit as there are beautiful marine views. While walking on the paved path, you can see the departures and arrivals of fishing and sailing boats, cargo and cruise […]
- Highway 19a, Campbell River BC
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- https://www.campbellriver.ca/docs/default-source/city-services/maps/campbell-river-parks-map.pdf?sfvrsn=3c2b9209_2
Museum at Campbell River
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The Museum at Campbell River is a place to learn about the area’s living history through programs and exhibits. The museum focuses on the cultures of First Nations groups located within the coastal zone. Parts of the museum include a theatre, a native plant garden, and an archives research centre. There is a museum gift […]
Discovery Fishing Pier
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The Discovery Fishing Pier is Canada’s first saltwater fishing pier. A pier is a popular place for locals and people visiting Campbell River. The concession stand offers rentals on fishing equipment for people who do not have their own with them! The concession stand is also famous for the ice cream cones! The Discovery Fishing […]
Recommended by Stirleen Hatson
- 665 Island Highway, Campbell River BC
- (778) 346-1868
- https://www.campbellriver.travel/attractions/discovery-pier/
Elk Falls Provincial Park
A thundering 25-metre waterfall and some of the finest year-round salmon fishing in Canada are just two reasons Elk Falls is one of the most popular provincial parks on Vancouver Island. Elk Falls suspension bridge spans 60 metres across the canyon. This convenient location, just 2 kilometres from downtown Campbell River, provides quiet riverside camping. […]
Recommended by Danny Laygace
- BC-28, Campbell River BC
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- https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/elk_falls/
Big Rock
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Big Rock is a famous landmark in Campbell River and part of a First Nations legend. The rock is forty feet tall and is a glacial erratic that has been there since the last ice age. Big Rock has always been a cultural part of Campbell River and the surrounding area. The rock acts as […]
- S Island Highway, Campbell River BC
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- https://www.campbellriver.ca/discover-campbell-river/points-of-interest
Strathcona Provincial Park
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Strathcona Park is the oldest park in British Columbia. It was established in 1911. The park is home to 500,000 acres of wilderness as this park also gives facilities by providing many opportunities to travellers through hiking trails, kayaking, and two provisional campgrounds. Photo: Richard Powell, CC-BY-SA-2.0
Recommended by Raig Layton
- Westmin Rd, Comox-Strathcona D, BC T9E 0V3
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- http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/
Torii Gate
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In 1933 to celebrate the 10-year couple with the sister city Ishikari, Japan, Campbell River represented itself with this Torii Gate. The gate is in Sequoia Park across from the Museum at the Campbell River. Photo: heritagebc.ca
Recommended by Colin McQuillian
- 491 Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 3V9
- (250) 301-6496
- https://heritagebc.ca/japanese-canadian-location/torii-gate/
Haig-Brown Heritage House
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The Haig-Brown Heritage House is a historic family home located beside the Campbell River. It was constructed in 1923. This mansion is the preceding home of “Ann and Roderick Haig-Brown.” Roderick Haig-Brown was a pioneering conservationist, and acclaimed author, among other things. During summer, the house is a unique bed and breakfast accommodation and can […]
Recommended by Danny Lagace
- 2250 Campbell River Road, Campbell River BC
- (250) 286-6646
- https://www.haig-brown.bc.ca
Sybil Andrews Cottage
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The Andrew-Morgan property is considered historical, which is resident of the Sybil Andrew bungalow and the Walter Morgan Craving Shed. The bungalow was built in 1942 and constructed of wood frame. It is a home for the famous artist Sybil Andrew and her spouse Walter Morgan from 1947 to 1992. It is the masterpiece that […]
Recommended by Colin McQuillian
- 2131 South Island Highway, Campbell River, B.C.
- (250) 561-2900
- http://www.sybilandrews.com/
Campbell River Art Gallery
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The Campbell River Art Gallery is the town’s only art gallery. The gallery focuses on being a critical space for producing, thinking, and sharing knowledge of contemporary art. Professional artists’ work is a key inclusion in the exhibitions hosted at the gallery. When visiting, view the artwork in both the Main Gallery and Satellite Gallery. […]
Recommended by Verleen Layton
- 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River BC
- (250) 287-2261
- https://crartgallery.ca
Discovery Passage Aquarium
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The Discovery Passage Aquarium is known to be a place to view and interact with the wonders of marine life. The aquarium has many hands-on experiences where guests can participate and learn about the area’s marine life and ecosystems. The aquarium consists of rocky tide pools, eelgrass beds, kelp forests, and more! Many different types […]
Recommended by James Klairs
- 621 Island Highway, Campbell River BC
- (250) 914-5500
- https://discoverypassageaquarium.ca
Maritime Heritage Centre
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The Maritime Heritage Centre is an activity centre to educate, research, holding exhibitions and social events. The most important part of the heritage centre is the housing and reconstruction of the BCP45 fishing seiner. The seiner was the one that once was on the back of the Canadian five-dollar bill. As well as the BCP45, […]
Holly Hill Farm
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Holly Hill Farm is a petting farm that is interactive and perfect for people visiting Campbell River to go to! The farm invites guests to experience holding chickens, baby bunnies, and mini goats. Larger animals also featured on the farm include horses and alpacas, which guests can hand-feed! The farm is open year-round with different […]