Campbell River - The Salmon Capital of the World© Maureen Fleury
Aug 4, 2003
Located on the East Coast of central Vancouver Island, this lovely community lies on the shores of Discovery Passage. The natural beauty of the mountains, water and forests make Campbell River & district a wonderful destination. This town of 31,000 people is the gateway to Northern Vancouver Island and as you head north or west, there are fewer towns and amenities. The majority of tourists flock to towns stretching from Campbell River to Victoria at the south end of the Island. The most stunning view from Campbell River is looking across to Quadra Island where you will see the cruise ships heading to and from Alaska. When the weather is inclement or the shipping channel is closed down, the foghorn at Cape Mudge can be heard for miles around. For landlubbers like me, this is a very strange sound. Here is a map for your reference.
Why is it the Salmon Capital? Every year, millions of migrating salmon travel through Discovery Passage on their way to spawn in their birth river. This is also where the deep-swimming resident Chinook of Georgia Strait gather to feed on herring and needlefish. In the life cycle of the salmon, they spawn in the rivers and travel to the ocean then return to their spawning grounds again. As far back as 1925, the first fishing lodge & resort was built and it became well known in Hollywood circles. Stars of yesteryear, like Bob Hope and John Wayne, came up for their annual fishing trip. More recently, dignitaries such as the Prince of Luxembourg, have been seen at the world-class resorts. What to See & Do in Campbell River Hiking, Walking and Climbing
Beaver Lodge Forest Lands provide well-groomed trails that take you in and out of lush forest.
Canyon View Trail is a 3 mile scenic hike along the gorge ending up by Elk Falls. It is accessible by foot over the bridge crossing the Campbell River and continues to the John Hart Generation Station.
Elk Falls Provincial Park has a short trail (5 minutes) to a scenic spot overlooking cascading waterfall.
Fishermans Wharf in the downtown area is great for a stroll and looking at many boats coming and going.
Ripple Rock is north of town and is a short trek through forest trails to views high above Seymour Narrows. You can see tide pools and whirlpools traveling at the speed of 25 mph.
The Sea Walk offers a perfect place for walking, jogging, cycling or roller blading on a paved path along the shore of Discovery Passage.
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