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City in British Columbia, Canada
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Campbell River, or Wiwek̓a̱m, is a city of about 35,000 people (2016) on the east coast of Vancouver Island. It is renowned as the "Salmon Capital of the World". Campbell River lies along the important coastal Inside Passage shipping route. The town has little to appeal to the average tourist, but is heaven for hikers, kayakers, fishers and naturists. Here you will find a slow, quiet island lifestyle and beautiful scenery.
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Small aquarium that showcases local marine species. There are also touch tanks if you want to get hands-on with things like starfish.
Facility that showcases the restored fishing boat, BCP45, a wooden seiner that plied its trade for roughly 70 years in the Campbell River area and was featured on the $5 Canadian bill in the 1970s and 80s. There are also a number of collections on exhibit, including model ships, outboard motors and ship wheels, and activity centre where you can try your hand at tying knots.
Museum that focuses on the history and stories of Campbell River and the surrounding area. Galleries and exhibits include First Nations and the impact of European exploration and colonization, pioneer life, logging, the salmon fishing industry, local sport fishing and the Tyee Club, restored ships and equipment, and a native plant garden. There is also a theatre with footage of events in Campbell River’s past.
Just outside of Campbell River, this park has wonderful trails for hikers and bikers. The main attraction is the falls, which are surrounded by old growth trees and are 80 ft high. There is a suspension bridge and viewing platform that provide a great view of the falls. The bridge and viewing area are about a 1-km walk from the day-use area parking lot and the last section involves a number of stairs. There is also a popular campground with over 100 spaces.
On Mitlenatch Island, a small islet in the northern Strait of Georgia.
Baan Thai is downtown on Shopper's Row. It serves Thai cuisine and seems to be a local favourite.
Chinese restaurant.
Steaks, pasta, pizza, Greek, Italian and Indian dishes.
Chinese Smorgasboard, Western dishes also offered. Local favorite.
Has seven types of hashbrowns.
Nordic style bakery and coffee shop specialising in sour dough baking but also sells sweet pastries.
This home is on 5 acres at the entrance of the 1000-acre Beaver Lodge Forestry Park.
This gallery features Northwest Coast First Nations art.
Also sells Western apparel and gifts.
West Coast-themed clothing and apparel.
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