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Explore the cultural heritage of Campbell River. The Museum at Campbell River is an international-class facility overlooking Discovery Passage that showcases permanent exhibits featuring a pioneer settlement, logging, float homes, salmon fishing and the local First Nations' history. The Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery exhibits contempory works by local and visiting artists. In the evening, take in a performance at the Tidemark Theatre, painted peppermint pink and a well known local landmark. For a world class cultural experience, visit the Gildas Box of Treasures, where singers, drummers and dancers wearing the ceremonial regalia of the Laichwiltach people perform during the summer.

Take a short ferry ride to Quadra Island, and peruse the Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Centre that features sacred ceremonial objects such as masks, headdresses and other regalia used in Kwagiulth winter potlatches. Another ferry trip to Cortes Island provides you with the opportunity to emerse yourself in the Cortes Island Museum and a host of artists studios and wellness facilities such as Hollyhock.

Traveling north from Campbell River, the railway enthusiast should not miss the chance to visit the steam locomotive at Woss; take in the Woods Tour while you are there, and don't forget to walk out over the logging bridge south of town and admire the Nimpkish river rapids far below. Drive into Zeballos along the well maintained dirt track road, and spend the evening exploring this historic mining town where the past comes to life.

Drive the spectacular highway 28 from Campbell River to Gold River through Strathcona Park. A trip on the MV Uchuck III to historic Yuquot (Friendly Cove), Tahsis or Kyuquot is a must - Yuquot is the point of first contact between Captain James Cook and the First Nations people of the west coast in 1778, and a beautiful spot to admire the Island of Nootka, well known for its rugged Nootka Trail. Take the time to learn about the culture and history of the Mowachaht First Nations' People while you are there.

Campbell River is the gateway to the north-central Vancouver Island region. Travel information to that community is provided here.

The north-central island region is within easy reach of Vancouver and Victoria on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. It's also accessible by regular air service from Seattle, USA, by Kenmore Air and Calgary etc through Westjet at the Comox Valley Airport.

Travelling by Land

Campbell River is approximately 1.5 hours (153 kilometres / 95 miles) drive north of Nanaimo on Highway 19, and 3 hours (264 kilometres / 165 miles) north of Victoria. See the most of Campbell River by exiting Highway 19 at the Miracle Beach exit, then continue north along Oceanside Route Highway 19A.

Ferry service between Washington State and Vancouver Island

Tidemark Theatre
For a complete list of performances booked throughout 2008 please call 250-287-3103 or go to www.tidemark-theatre.com

April - October Pier Street Farmers Market
Weekly (Sunday) open-air Peir Street Farmers Market at the entrance to the Discovery Fishing Peir www.pierstreet.com

April  Words on the Water

A festival of writers for readers at the Maritime Heritage Centre.  (250) 923-1374 www.wordsonthewater.ca

April Spring  Home & Auto Show
Strathcona Gardens. Info: 1-800-471-1112 

June  Qudra Island Art Show
Includes 40 studios and galleries and an Art Show at the Quadra Island Community Centre. Info 250-285-3101

June  Quadra Island Studio Tour
Explore Quadra Island's most beautiful gardens and quilts. Info: 250-285-3149

JuneTransformation on the Shore
Annual amateur/pro wood carving contest.
Info: 250-923-5845 www.crshorelinearts.ca

June Rod Brind'Amour Annual Golf Classic
Rod Brind'Amour, Captain of the Carolina Hurricanes will be hosting the Annual Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction for Cystic Fibrosis.
Info: 250-287-8505

July 1 Canada Day Celebrations
Over a dozen satellite events happening trough Campbell River ~ something for everyone! www.crsalmonfestival.ca and www.campbellriver.ca for more info.

July Campbell River Garden Tour
This tour of private gardens. Info: 250-287-2261

August North Island Logger Sports
World class event presented  by the Campbell River Salmon Festival Society.
Info: www.crsalmonfestival.com 

 August Discovery Passage Boat Rodeo
A day of water sport events, boating events featuring a tugboat rodeo.rowboat races, war canoe, dragon boat racing, sailboat racing, and various other boating events at the foreshore Park on the shores of the Discovery Passage. Info: Maritime Heritage Centre 250-286-3161

Discovery Passage Passage
We are inviting kayaks, canoes, tyee rowing, boats, dragon boats, and native canoes to row, paddle or stroke across to Cape Mudge on Quadra Island. Info: 250-923-8482

Haig-Brown Festival & River Day - Last Sunday in September
(Sept. 26/2010)  Info:250-287-3103

Details are Subject to Change.
Please contact the individual attraction for up-to-date info or call the Visitor Info Centre at 1-877-286-5705.

The Arts
Contemporary & Native

Arts, culture, and heritage are integral to society, playing a large part in the development of a healthy, sustainable and vibrant community.   Campbell River, through strong partnerships between industry, business and cultural groups, have developed institutions and programs that rank second to none in the country.

The local arts scene celebrates both the rich tradition of local First Nations artistry and cultural expressions, and a vibrant contemporary visual and performing arts community.

Our city is alive with cultural places to visit!  Don’t miss:

Sybil Andrews’ Cottage in Willow Point (painting courtesy Heather Hughson)

Leading the way since 1970 has been the Campbell River Community Arts Council (CRCAC).  Today the Council supports over 150 artists and art groups, promoting their work not only to the rest of the Island, but to the rest of the country.  The Arts Council is located in the Sybil Andrews Cottage, a building in Willow Point seeking national heritage status through the Sybil Andrews Heritage Society.  Sybil Andrews is an internationally recognized artist.  She arrived in Campbell River in 1947, producing work and teaching in the Cottage until her death in 1992.  Don’t miss the chance to visit this historic spot located in Willow Point, at the south end of Campbell River.

Haig-Brown Heritage Site, located at the north end of the city is a wonderful place to visit. The riverbank garden, orchard and woodland are filled with the richness of nature captured in the writing of renowned author and conservationist Roderick Haig-Brown. Inside the historic Haig-Brown family home, thousands of books line the walls of the study where many of his famous works were penned. Guided tours of the heritage site are available throughout the summer. In September, the pleasant grounds are the site of the annual Haig-Brown Festival, a day full of activities that celebrate fish and fishing, the beauty and diversity of the river, the wonder of nature and the eloquent writing of Roderick Haig-Brown.

Experience local, national and international art at the Campbell River Public Art Gallery. It presents over 15 exhibitions annually. The gallery also offers year round classes and workshops or drop in for our bi-weekly family event, Super Saturdays. The Coastal Gift Shop features handcrafts by Vancouver Island artisans.
12-5:00 Tues-Sat in winter and 10-5:00 Mon-Sat, June–August. 1235 Shoppers’ Row, Campbell River  (250) 287-2261 www.crartgal.ca 

The Museum at Campbell River holds a fine collection of permanent exhibits that represent the unique culture and history of Northern Vancouver Island. Highlights include Logging, the Salmon Fishing Industry, the Ripple Rock Story and First Nations exhibits..  Adjoining the Exhibit Galleries are the Archives Research Centre and the Campbell River Museum Shop.  Year round programs provide in-depth examination of local historic events for both the public and school groups.    470 Island Highway (250) 287-3103  www.crmuseum.ca

Tidemark Theatre is a live theatre presenting both professional and community plays, concerts and musicals. We nurture and encourage appreciation for live theatre as a vibrant piece of the cultural fabric of our community.  The lobby art display, featuring some of our best local artists, is changed monthly.
1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River,  250-287-7465  or 1-800-994-0555   www.tidemark-theatre.com

Zeballos Heritage Museum
The Zeballos Heritage Museum has an interesting collection of photos and artifacts from the gold rush times.  A self-guided walking tour booklet is available at several locations in town, including the museum.