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Salmon Fishing, Kayaking, Whale and Wildlife Viewing...

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada - Known as "The Salmon Capital of the World", Campbell River has been a fishing hot spot for decades. Outdoor eco-adventure sports such as kayaking the Discovery Islands, whale watching, golfing the many golf courses and hiking Strathcona Park or any of the other trail systems are also popular activities in the Campbell River area. Booking early is recommended.
Refer to Parks and Trails List and/or the Eco-Tourism Tour and Guides Business Listings.

  1. Strathcona Park. A journey into Strathcona Provincial Park will change outlooks of lives and rekindle lost spirits exploring this amazing 500,000 acre wilderness park located in the middle of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Strathcona Provincial Park is Vancouver Island's biggest park and British Columbia's oldest park and second biggest park. A land of untouched rugged forests, looming mountain peaks with far reaching valleys covered by a complex network of rivers and lakes.
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  2. Ocean Fishing: Seymour Narrows, Cape Mudge and the coves and bays of Discovery Passage is some of the prime areas and considered the hot beds for migrating Salmon since it is the intersection of Johnston Straight and the Georgia Strait, hence the claim, "Salmon Capital of the World." Campbell River fishing is one of the few places where 5 species of Salmon call home - Chinook, Chum, Pink, Sockeye and Coho Salmon.

  3. River Fishing: The fresh water fishing experience in Campbell River also flourishes because of the many lakes and rivers near by. The steelhead fishing is, bar none, a top notch fishing experience and usually starts in early fall with spring acting as the peak fishing season. Coastal Cutthroat can be hooked in from the shores of the Campbell River and in any of the surrounding estuaries. Some of the finest river fishing in the Campbell and Quinsam Rivers is from Fall to Summer for Trout. Fresh fish year round... sort of makes it tough to feel sorry for us huh? Yummy!

  4. Golf: The surrounding region offers 10 different golf courses to challenge the handicap. Closer to Campbell River, BC there are 3 golf courses directly located in the area. Storey Creek Golf Course, Sequoia Springs Golf Course, Saratoga Beach Golf Course are all within a short drive from Campbell River city centre. Each course offers different golfing challenges and environments to play the game from. One of the Campbell River golf courses has been recognized by, Golf Digest as a 4 star golf course! All courses are set back in natural environments where the deer roam the fairways, birds chipping to every par and your friends chuckling at every triple bogie. Ours do, anyway.... Four !

  5. Rotary Seawalk: Along, our favorite highway, the Oceanside Route is the paved 6 km (3.5 mi.) scenic walk, run or roller blade following the coastline looking out onto Discovery Passage escorted by the Bald Eagles, high above, in the air. Wood Carvings depicting the wilderness and the historical environment of the area line the pathway. One of the best paths on the island for activity and scenery.

  6. Caving: Splunk this! Oceanside Route south leads you to the Horne Lake Caves. Start climbing north and there is the Artlish River Caves and the Huson Caves. Further west are the Upana Caves, near Gold River. So much underground around, you better make time to see above ground. It is just as fascinating.

  7. Hiking and Walking: Scenery is so hypnotizing.. idn't? (our crew's own word). Elk Falls Provincial Park and it's 25 metre (80 foot) waterfall into Campbell River Canyon... a handful of misty magic rising up into the air. Beaver Lodge Forests Lands proud of it's groomed trails covering the lush 1,028 acres of forest. Natures version of a place to leave the rat race behind. If only for a day... some peace and quiet.

  8. Whale Watching: Campbell River, BC area is home to the worlds only Killer Whale sanctuary, Michael Biggs Observatory in Robson Bight in the upper Johnstone Strait. The World Wildlife Federation rated the Campbell River and Quadra Island area as one of the Top 3 Whale Watching areas in the world! The prime time for Whale Watching in Campbell River, BC is from late June to late fall. Come explore the wilderness setting in the bays and inlets of Johnstone Sound with Bald Eagles soaring overhead, Whales breaching in the distance, Seals playing, Sea Lions barking and porpoises patrolling the vast Campbell River, BC waters observing the Grey, Humpback and Killer Whales in their natural environment.

  9. Sea Lion Watching: Mitlenatch Island is an unusual island off of Campbell River BC, that is home to many species of sea birds and mammals. Many days Mitlenatch Island looks like it is moving when viewed from a distance but after closer examination it is clear the movement is from the wall to wall masses of sunbathing Sea Lions moving about on Mitlenatch Island. Sea Lions Barking on Mitlenatch Island can be heard for miles on same days attracting attention from passing boats.

  10. Scuba Diving: Under water thrill seekers listen up! The Jacques Cousteau Society rated diving in Discovery Passage second to only diving in the Red Sea. Ya think it has anything to do with the abundant marine life we enjoy here and the navy vessel HMCS Columbia that was decommissioned in 1996 so you frogs can explore even more. We a thinking it might.

  11. Backpacking: Strathcona Park is the grand daddy park on Vancouver Island. Rainforest breeding thick undergrowth forested floors, rumbling rivers and, still, is one of the few areas left where wildlife roam the lands freely. Pack up the house, load it on your back and head out on the many miles of trails of this magnificent nature park.

  12. Sea Kayaking: Paddle the shoreline sharing the waters of the Discovery Channel with the Alaskan cruise ships, Killer Whales and Sea Lions while guided by the soaring Bald Eagles overhead.

 


 

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