Campbell River

Campbell River, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," is located in British Columbia's western coast. Known for its fishing sites, its fresh water and oceans have an abundance of salmon, snapper, halibut, trout, and cod. Campbell River is the 3rd biggest city and the fourth largest community on the island of Vancouver.

Campbell River has a rich arts and culture for both visitors and residents to take pleasure in. The Museum at Campbell River has a rich tapestry found inside, where it overlooks the Discovery Passage on Oceanside Route at the south entrance town. The Discovery Passage showcases pioneer settlement, float homes, salmon fishing, logging, and the history of the First Nation. Tourists could likewise watch the video, The Devil Beneath the Sea, that is a documentary on the detonation of Ripple Rock. There is also Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery, that showcases the modern works of visiting and native artists. The Tidemark Theatre, once a movie theatre, is a place for the performing arts. It hosts local productions and performers from around the globe. Another culture and arts place is the Wei Wei Kum House of Treasures, which shows beautifully crafted totem poles which are carved by the well-known Henderson family. The Gildas Box of Treasures Theatre is where individuals can see dancers, drummers, singers, plus numerous others dress in the ceremonial regalia of the Laichwiltach people through the summer season. The Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Centre showcases various sacred ceremonial objects, like headdresses, masks, coppers, and different ornaments that are usually used through their winter ceremonies.

For its residents and visitors, Campbell River has numerous year-round and seasonal tours, which provides you a peek of the several historic local locations that can be reached by foot, kayak, boat, or vehicle. The Henderson family are known for being rather instrumental in preserving the customs of the Kwakwaka' wakw First Nations.

Campbell River and the sites surrounding the city, offers great opportunities for outdoor activities. The activities obtainable within the area comprise boating and sailing, canoeing, kayaking and camping, windsurfing, cycling, diving, mountain biking, skiing, river boating, backpacking and jet boating. Several areas in Greater Vancouver are great for camping, and amongst the great locations are Bayside Camping in Beach Road in White Rock, Lighthouse Park and Muskat Meadow within Deas Island Regional Park in Delta. Scuba Diving enthusiasts could go to Belcarra Regional Park, Whiskey Cove, Croker Island and Racoon and Twin Islands. Backpackers could go to Queen Elizabeth's Park, Stanley Park Seawall, Fraser River Park, New Westminster's Queen's Park, Gladstone-Elliot Parks, Riverfront, Burnaby River Trail, and Everett Crowley Park.