Campbell River

Campbell River, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," is located in the western coast of British Columbia. Known for its fishing locations, its oceans and fresh water have loads of salmon, snapper, halibut, trout, and cod. Campbell River is the third biggest city and the 4th biggest community on Vancouver Island.

Campbell River has a rich culture and arts for both residents and visitors to enjoy. 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 features pioneer settlement, float homes, logging, salmon fishing, and the First Nation's history. Tourists could even watch the video, The Devil Beneath the Sea, which is a documentary on the detonation of Ripple Rock. There is also Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery, that showcases the current works of visiting and local artists. The Tidemark Theatre, formerly a movie theatre, is a venue for the performing arts. It hosts local performers and productions from around the globe. Another culture and arts venue is the Wei Wei Kum House of Treasures, that shows skillfully made totem poles which are carved by the renowned Henderson family. The Gildas Box of Treasures Theatre is where people can see drummers, singers, dancers, plus several others who are dressed in the ceremonial regalia of the Laichwiltach people all through the summer season. The Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Centre showcases various sacred ceremonial things, such as headdresses, masks, coppers, plus various ornaments that are normally used through their winter ceremonies.

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

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