THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Campbell River
Things to Do in Campbell River
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Elk Falls Provincial Park, Elk Falls Suspension Bridge, Parks, Playgrounds. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Kayaking Toursfromper adultC$470
Full-day Toursfromper adultC$649
Adventure Toursfromper adultC$4,814
Adventure Toursfromper adultC$217
Adventure Toursfromper adultC$3,382
Adventure Toursfromper adultC$210
On the Waterfromper adultC$277
Full-day Toursfromper adultC$690
Adventure Toursfromper adultC$335
Half-day Toursfromper adultC$376
Museum with interactive, informative exhibits on local and First Nations history. Includes a film on Ripple Rock and a varied gift shop, ideal for an insightful rainy day activity.
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- Sue PPhoenix, AZ148 contributionsThis is a lovely park with a moderately easy trail. It is easy to ignore the construction improvements on the hydro as everything is fenced off. The falls have great observation decks and the suspension bridge is fun to cross. Great explanation of the area’s history.Written July 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FlyingOftenSouth San Francisco, CA159 contributionsMy wife and I did the short hike from the parking lot to the suspension bridge. It was a fairly simple hike. We then went to the rocks close to the river. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that rocks were so uneven, and I fell and scrapped my knee and elbow.
Tom at the information center had a first aid kit, and I was able to disinfect and bind my wounds.Written June 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jamiehe49Wellington, New Zealand7 contributionsA neat little museum. We arrived with only an hour before closing and couldn't take as much time as I would've liked. The treasures of siwidi gallery is particularly amazing, the way the masks are impressive. A great rainy day activity. For a small museum my expectations were exceeded!Written October 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Douglas CLadysmith, Canada49 contributionsThis place is awesome and perfect with the drought this year. We were able to get out on the rocks for photos. Quite a hike down and back up but well worth the trek.Written September 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StarcruizerRamah, NM5 contributionsThe museum was amazing ! Our guide Ian was equally amazing with his knowledge of Maritime history and the exhibits. He was very personable and helpful as well. We especially loved the tour of the purse seine boat. Hope to return.Written September 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rosemary HCoquitlam, Canada24 contributionsElk Falls Provincisl Park is an easy hike to see the fall. If you have a dog, note the metal stairways so the suspension bridge. Instead, take them to the opposite way to another platform where you have a better view and hike.Written July 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Terry K1 contributionMy kids always love visiting Holly Hill farm.
You can pet the goats, chickens, horses, rabbits, sheep, ducks, and salamanders. The baby bunnies and ducklings were so cute!Written April 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David BToronto, Canada402 contributionsEnjoyed this hike, 3 hours fairly steady to go out and back, moderate difficulty but fine for most people. Some interesting forest segments, marred a little by a couple coastline vistas along the way that are rather industrial looking, but that is also reality. Be sure and read the plaque at the trailhead about the Seymour Narrows engineering work in the 1950’s, it makes your final end-of trail view much more meaningful.
Two things to know
1-there is a trail fork right at the end, the left side goes up a big staircase. You may be tired and want to skip it, DON’T, the view is way better than than the trail forking right. In 10 minutes, you can see both anyway.
2-this hike is nice, but Elk Falls waterfall and suspension bridge was shorter and more impressive if you are only going to have time for a single hike in Campbell River.Written September 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - S FUcluelet, Canada863 contributionsCatch-&-Release Discovery Passage Aquarium, located as it is near Campbell River, is well worth a visit.
It carries on the tradition in Canada of catch & release put in place in Ucluelet, now almost two decades ago in 2004.
The early home of UA — before it moved to its new innovative architect designed location at waters edge on Ucluelet’s inner harbor — was disassembled & transported & reassembled to become a further home for sea animals visiting for some months to educate us land animals on our fellow planet dwellers.
It is open for a shorter time than the UA — from spring to late summer before its yearly sea animals are released back into their ocean home.
Staff are both friendly & knowledgeable .
Posted by S FullerWritten December 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Redkitewatcher64Andover, UK2,004 contributionsWe didn't actually make it to the hatchery as we visited in the morning and late afternoon and each time the hatchery wasn't open. However from the car park at the hatchery itself there are a series of footpaths that run alongside the Quinsam River . We were very keen to see bears and our accommodation provider recommended taking a walk along the river , this we did from the hatchery and also by parking in the lay by just before the hatchery and walking through the bushes on the footpath. Its a lovely walk along a well made path through the trees and right along the river bank and takes you from the lay by right to the hatchery. In a couple of places there are wooden broadwalks and steps up some of the steeper areas. As well as a wealth of small woodland birds we also got close up sightings of Turkey Vultures and Bald Eagles eating the dead salmon. However the highlight of our visit was being able to watch black bears fishing on the river, made very special that we were the only people there. We went every morning and evening for three days and each time we watched several bears fishing. However be careful they are wild animals , and a visit is not for the faint hearted. Our landlady said that the previous week some guests were fishing and a bear came down and started examining their rucksacks they had left on the bank. We kept our distance but at one point the bear took us by suprize and changed direction and jumped up on the path we were walking on. Luckily we had read up on what do in bear encounters : walked backwards slowly ( although we realised the bear could walk faster towards us then we could walk backwards!), made ourselves as big as possible whilst saying Whoa bear. The bear stopped about 20 feet in front of us , took a look and then walked off into the woods. Although we didn't need them , we were glad that our landlady had given us a warning alarm and bear spray, so enjoy this beautiful place and its wildlife but be careful.( Photos were taken over several days and with a zoom lens on camera)Written November 26, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Elizabeth GBurgess Hill, UK260 contributionsWe booked a tour and taste. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the product and where she worked. It’s a small distillery, but it was worth the talk. The magic happens right in front of you. The tasting was great, we came away with a bottle. It didn’t last long. Worth a visit.Written July 6, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dawntopParksville, Canada151 contributionsThis is a small centre, but it has lots of good travel information They also have various touristy tee shirts, etc.Written October 6, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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