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  Introduction to Campbell River
The City of Campbell River is located on the 50th parallel on the east coast of Vancouver Island, midway between Victoria (266km to the south) and Cape Scott to the North.
Campbell River is also enhanced by the diversity and abundance of wildlife that inhabit the area.
Campbell River was to remain a quiet fishing and logging community until the long foreseen hydro development of the Elk Falls finally became a reality when the John Hart Dam came into operation in 1948.
www.campbellriverchamber.ca /intro.html   (1378 words)

  
 Rivercorp - Business resources and economic development information - Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Campbell River is the ideal size of community for today's lifestyles, large enough to provide depth and variety in employment, education, homes and entertainment and yet small enough to get to know your neighbours and make a difference where you live.
Campbell River's citizens are aware of the value of this reputation and are increasingly involved with the stewardship of the area's many natural resources.
Campbell River is the base of operations for Vancouver Island and serves a trade area from the City of Victoria to the District of Kitimat.
www.incampbellriver.com   (733 words)

  
 Campbell River, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Campbell River is a city in British Columbia at the south end of Discovery Passage on northern Vancouver Island.
Campbell River claims a population (2001 census) of 28,456 and has long been known as the salmon capital of the world.
The town is served by Campbell River Airport, a seaplane base called YHH at Campbell River Harbour, a BC Ferries route to Quadra Island, and highways which connect it to neighbouring towns such as Courtenay, The Village of Sayward, Gold River and Port Hardy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Campbell_River,_British_Columbia   (1050 words)

  
 Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Campbell River is the gateway to Strathcona Park to the west, the Discovery Islands to the east, and the remote North Island and west coast of Vancouver Island.
Campbell River's rich native heritage is proudly showcased in the Campbell River Museum, housed on the highway south of the town centre, which features a fine collection of Northwest Coast Native masks, ceremonial items, and other fine art.
Campbell River makes a good base from which to charter boats to prime cruising areas such as the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound, one of the most beautiful and varied cruising areas in British Columbia.
www.campbell-river.com   (1720 words)

  
 Campbell River travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Campbell River is situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island and is renowned for being the "Salmon Capital of the world".
Campbell River is accessible by air from Vancouver and has regular flights to other destinations on the mainland.
Campbell River does run a limited service local bus route, but a car would be an ideal form of transport to allow you to take advantage of the environment.
wikitravel.org /en/Campbell_River   (390 words)

  
 About Campbell River, BC , Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Campbell River is on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island approximately 3 - 4 hours by car north of Victoria (the capital city of British Columbia).
Campbell River is known worldwide as the Salmon Fishing Capital of the World and fishing for trout, salmon and steelhead is a popular pastime for both visitors and residents alike.
Campbell River is a terrific place to visit and a wonderful place to live.
www.campbellriver-realestate.bc.ca /aboutcr.htm   (311 words)

  
 Campbell River, BC
Historically renowned as the "Salmon Fishing Capital of the World", this Vancouver Island community is surrounded by Strathcona Provincial Park to the west and the Coastal mountain range to the east.
Campbell River is ideally situated to take advantage of other recreational activities.
It is served by BC Ferries from Campbell River to Quadra Island (3 km/2mi.), regional and national air lines plus local and BC bus transportation.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/island/cities/campbell.htm   (1416 words)

  
 Campbell River, British Columbia, Holiday Pages
Located on East Vancouver Island, Campbell River is at the southern doorway through the Inside Passage, the narrow body of water separating Vancouver Island from the Discovery Islands.
Salmon fishing started Campbell River on the road to international fame as the Salmon Fishing Capital of the World, (Port Alberni may argue that claim), attracting the rich and famous and the everyday tourists.
One of the more popular is the Campbell River Trail, a six-kilometer easy hike that follows the river to the John Hart generating station, crosses in front of the powerhouse, then meanders back along the river to the bridge.
www.vancouverislandabound.com /campbellriver.htm   (858 words)

  
 Campbell River, BC Saltwater Salmon & Sportfishing British Columbia
Campbell River is one of the few coastal locations that has feeder chinook 12 months of the year.
Campbell River is one of the few areas on the coast where there are so many hotspots and such a variety of annual fisheries, it is difficult to summarize its angling opportunities; however, the salmon fisheries of Argonaut Wharf, Tyee Pool, Cape Mudge and the Narrows should all be sampled.
Campbell River is definitely a first light, last light bet for salmon.
bcadventure.com /adventure/angling/protalk/reid/hotspot/campbell.phtml   (1416 words)

  
 Getting Here : Tourism North Central Vancouver Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Campbell River is the gateway to the north-central Vancouver Island region.
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.
Campbell River is a boaters' haven with a range of services and facilities, including moorage, for you and your craft.
www.campbellriver.travel /gettinghere   (791 words)

  
 Campbell River BC, Canada
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Campbell River, British Columbia is located near the south end of the Discovery Passage in northern Vancouver Island.
The major industries of Campbell River are forestry, mining, fishing and tourism.
www.campbellrivernow.com   (123 words)

  
 Campbell River Innkeepers Association - Campbell River accommodations and adventure tour guide, including hotels, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Campbell River Innkeepers Association - Campbell River accommodations and adventure tour guide, including hotels, motels, lodges, resorts, campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, ecotours, sea kayaking, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
he Campbell River Innkeepers is a non-profit organization that was originally formed to fight a proposed city tax increase that would be passed onto their guests.
This webiste is the first joint marketing project the Campbell River Innkeepers has attempted whereby they hope to help you in planning your trip to the "Salmon Capital of the World".
www.campbellriveraccommodations.com   (174 words)

  
 Ministry of Environment - Conservation, BC Heritage Rivers Program, Campbell River
The river originates from rugged mountains in the heart of the Island, including considerable areas with elevations greater than 2,220 metres.
The salmon produced by the Campbell River and estuary sustained the Kwatiutl people and their rich cultural traditions for many centuries.
The Campbell River estuary is particularly significant to the biological and cultural history of the river.
www.env.gov.bc.ca /bcparks/heritage_rivers_program/bc_rivers/campbell_river.html   (353 words)

  
 Campbell River Tourism
The salmon's life cycle of hatching, feeding in the river, traveling to the ocean and eventually returning to its birth river, attracts and sustains a wide variety of wildlife-bears, eagles, whales, otters, ravens and others.
Campbell River's salmon keep time with the ebb and flow of the tides...
Campbell River is also your gateway to outdoor recreation and eco-touring.
www.campbellrivertourism.com   (841 words)

  
 BC Rivers - Campbell River - BritishColumbia.com
The Campbell River is a short (5km) but large stream that flows east from John Hart Lake to Discovery Passage, through the town of Campbell River.
The flow rate of the river is also checked and controlled by the dam at John Hart Lake.
The Campbell River supports rainbow and sea-run cutthroat trout, summer and winter steelhead and pink salmon runs in August.
www.britishcolumbia.com /LakesAndRivers/Rivers/details/?ID=67   (128 words)

  
 Our Realtors can help! CAMPBELL RIVER, VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Karen is one of the fortunate people who has lived in Campbell River since 1972 and she had the fun of spending a good deal of her childhood here as well.
Diane is a board member of the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce and has been involved in the Campbell River community for 10 years.
Cathy has lived in Campbell River for 30 years and has combined her knowledge of homes in the area, with her enjoyment of working with people, to be in the exciting career of real estate.
www.campbellriverrealestate.com /realtors.htm   (2391 words)

  
 Build Your Business with Rivercorp - About Us - incampbellriver.com call [250] 830-0411   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Corporation was incorporated on December 11th, 2000 and is owned by the District of Campbell River.
In 1997, Campbell River was engrossed in the longest labour dispute in British Columbia, lost a 70 year old sawmill and the more than 130 jobs it maintained, faced continued economic uncertainty related to changes in the resource economy and had little or no answers to the challenges of change in a Canadian Coastal Community.
Campbell River has a broad and very capable spectrum of community organizations who were not working together; and;
www.incampbellriver.com /about_us/rivercorp.html   (1068 words)

  
 City Guide to Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Flanked by breathtaking views of snowcapped mountains, winding fjords and verdure forests, Campbell River is the island’s third largest city.
Campbell River can be reached from Victoria and Nanaimo via Highways 19 or 19A, or by ferry via the Vancouver/ Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay ferry and Highway 19 north.
Campbell River can also be reached via ferry from the scenic town of Powell River by traveling to Comox and continuing north on Highway 19.
www.gonorthwest.com /BC/Islands/Campbell-R/Campbell-River.htm   (394 words)

  
 Campbell River Trail Riders on Vancouver Island BC
Located in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the Campbell River Trail Riders Organization is a non-profit organization whose history and future are part of the North Island Community.
Campbell River Trail Riders encourages all people of all ages to join our Club.
The Campbell River Trail Riders offers opportunities for youth, adults and families to participate in activities that are fun and enriching!
www.campbellrivertrailriders.com   (164 words)

  
 Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce, Campbell River, BC, Canada
Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce, Campbell River, BC, Canada
As the voice of business the Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce is the largest business association in Campbell River, the Salmon Capital of the World.
In Campbell River the Chamber of Commerce is the vehicle that enables people to work together to build a better community by improving business and developing local citizenship.
www.campbellriverchamber.ca   (150 words)

  
 Campbell River Lodge - Sport Fishing and Adventure Resort in Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, BC, ...
The Campbell River Lodge, Fishing and Adventure Resort is an intimate lodge nestled on the banks of the "famous" heritage Campbell River.
The lodge itself was built in 1948, and is the oldest and most unique fishing lodge in Campbell River.
Both of these look out over the Campbell River where you can see eagles soar and salmon jumping.
www.campbellriverlodge.com   (519 words)

  
 Campbell River Lodge - Sport Fishing and Adventure Resort in Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, ...
Campbell River is nestled between the Vancouver Island Mountain Range to the west, the Beauford Range to the south and the intricate maze of islands in the Discovery Passage to the east.
It is the birth river of thousands and thousands of salmon and very much a part of the ebb and flow of life in our town for centuries.
In 1958, the biggest man-made, non-nuclear explosion took place in the Seymour Narrows waterway in Campbell River, as Ripple Rock, a dangerous pair of twin peaks, were destroyed.
www.campbellriverlodge.com /cr-facts.html   (580 words)

  
 Campbell River Salmon Fishing, Whale Watching and More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
There are several areas to enjoy both kayaking day tours and mountain biking, one being only a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River to Quathiaski Cove on Scenic Quadra Island.
Bicycle, kayak rentals, and motor scooters are available, both in Campbell River and on Quadra Island.
One is right in Campbell River and others are within a reasonable distance and will provide you with a great day of golf in beautiful surroundings.
www.campbell-river-bed-breakfast.com /activity.htm   (456 words)

  
 Campbell River B.C. Bed and Breakfast accommodation- Oceanfront BandB accommodation and vacation rentals - Campbell ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Rejuvenate your soul at Silky's private oceanside getaway, the perfect Campbell River B and B for a romantic wedding, honeymoon or anniversary stay.
Silky's BandB is unique to the Campbell River, BC area and provides a warm reception to guests.
Welcome to Silky's B and B guest house, a romantic Campbell River oceanfront paradise on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
www.silky-bb.com   (309 words)

  
 Campbell River Apartment to rent Campbell River apartment rental and Campbell River apartment for rent. Rent Campbell ...
Campbell River Apartment to rent Campbell River apartment rental and Campbell River apartment for rent.
Campbell River Apartment rentals, sublets, subleases, roommates and potential Campbell River renters have not been screened, verified or evaluated.
Individuals utilizing this rental service to find Campbell River apartments, sublets, subleases, roommates or tenants take full responsibility for their actions & understand that the owners of the site take no responsibility for any consequences of using this service.
www.sublet.com /town_rentals/canada/CampbellRiver_Rentals.asp   (128 words)

  
 Map of Campbell River, Vancouver Island, BC
The young and vibrant community of Campbell River on the east coast of central Vancouver Island is beautifully set between Strathcona Park to the west and the Discovery Islands to the east, a metropolitan town located on the frontier of a BC wilderness, inhabited by few people but many animals.
Long known as the Salmon Capital of the World, Campbell River is a natural destination, in more ways than one.
Campbell River is big as Vancouver Island cities go.
www.vancouverisland.com /Maps/?id=12   (128 words)

  
 Campbell River : Introduction | Frommers.com
Campbell River: 45km (28 miles) N of Courtenay, 266km (165 miles) N of Victoria
Between Quadra Island and Campbell River, the broad Strait of Georgia squeezes down to a narrow 1.6m-wide (1-mile) channel called Discovery Passage.
However, salmon numbers at Campbell River have fallen drastically in recent years, and the days of pulling 60-pound Chinooks from the turbulent waters are largely over.
www.frommers.com /destinations/campbellriver/1260010001.html   (309 words)

  
 Campbell River
How to Get there: Directions to Campbell River: The latest times are running about 2 hours on the Ferry and about 2hours from Naniamo to Campbell River as the New highway is 90% completed to that point.
as evidenced by this "River Rafter" Shooting the Wild rapids of the Campbell River....
The next log burned down the whole campsite and half of Campbell River...(joking) but it was her 1st BIG fire and she was proud of it...
www.poolesweb.com /campbellriver.htm   (1491 words)

  
 Discover Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Dolphins Fishing Resort Campbell River is the place for memorable fishing trips, family vacations, corporate retreats and romantic getaways.
When you are not fishing you can venture into the traditional territory of the Laichwiltach peoples of Campbell River and enjoy a glimpse into the spiritual, mystical and natural world of a Vancouver Island First Nations community.
The Museum at Campbell River is a contemporary, award-winning international-class facility overlooking Discovery Passage.
www.dolphinsresort.com /cr_discover.html   (1324 words)

  
 Campbell River : Planning a Trip | Frommers.com
19), Campbell River is 45km (28 miles) north of Courtenay and 266km (165 miles) north of Victoria.
Campbell River is the end of this newly improved stretch of roadway.
The fare to Campbell River is C$45 (US$32) from Victoria, and C$49 (US$35) from Nanaimo to Port Hardy (Nanaimo is the closest ferry service to the Vancouver area).
www.frommers.com /destinations/campbellriver/1260010002.html   (310 words)

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