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Campbell River

Fast Facts

  • Population - 30,000, trade area of 50,000
  • Distance from Victoria - 266 kilometres
  • Best way to get there - 4-lane divided highway to the south (Oceanside scenic highway)
  • Other ways to get there - By sea and air
  • Most distinctive feature - discovery passage on the east coast of Vancouver Island – 22.5 kilometres of waterfront

Miracle Beach

Tours & Attractions

  • Campbell River is on the cruise ship route to Alaska
  • A deep-sea marine terminal is the primary port on the inside passage
  • Walking tours – especially along the sea walk
  • Heritage tours
  • Eco-tours
  • Visit the communities south of Campbell River - Middle-point, Oyster Bay, Stories Beach, Oyster River, Salmon Point, Saratoga Beach and Miracle Beach
  • Miracle Beach Provincial Park hosts summertime interpretive programs for the whole family
  • Saratoga Speedway offers stock car races, monster trucks, sprint cars and the fastest rental go-carts in British Columbia. Here you can also enjoy outdoor concerts during the summer

Things To Do

The Museum at Campbell River is a contemporary facility boasting beautiful views over Discovery Passage on Oceanside Route 19A at the south entrance to town. Call (250) 287-3103 or visit http://www.crmuseum.ca for more information on current exhibits and other attractions.

Shopping

Browse the area’s boutiques and galleries as you unwind from a day on the water or touring. From sports stores to florists, there are a wide range of retail services available for every type of visitor to the area.Campbell River’s Visitor Guide is available from the Visitor Centre or the Chamber of Commerce.

Recreational Activities

Many Campbell River recreational pursuits take advantage of the ocean and its coastline. Enjoy walking the northwest beaches, caving, biking, roller blading, and cycling. Don’t forget to take some time to boat and/or fish, kayak, canoe, sail, snorkel, and swim. There is also a beautiful 18-hole golf course at Sequoia Springs.

Events & Festivals

Many of the area’s events and festivals focus on the water and fishing livelihoods of many of the residents and visitors. For more information, phone the Campbell River Visitor Info Centre at (250)287-4636 or toll-free 1 (800)463-4386 or check out Campbell River Tourism's extensive Website by clicking here.

More Attractions

  • Eagles, whales, bears, deer, elk, and cougar round out the wilderness scene
  • Natural resources - logging, mining, and fishing
  • See the Gulf Islands of Quadra, Cortes, Read, Sonora, and Thurlow from the shore

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