Campbell River Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in British Columbia, Canada
About Campbell River
Campbell River has a variety of growing industries including aquaculture, agrifoods, clean energy development, construction, creative industries, forestry, health care, international education, mining, technology and tourism. Since Elk Falls Mill, one of the largest employers in the area, shut down in 2009, many people have moved away to other places with higher demands for a similar labour force, particularly Fort McMurray, Alberta. 8.6% of the population is of First Nations (Indigenous) origin. The first settlers known in the area were members of the Island Comox and related Coast Salish peoples. During the 18th century, a migration of Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak'wala-speaking) people of the Wakashan cultural and linguistic group migrated south from the area of Fort Rupert and established themse
Top Attractions in Campbell River
Explore the best things to see and do in Campbell River:
- ★Discovery Passage Aquarium
- ★Elk Falls Provincial Park
- ★Maritime Heritage Centre
- ★Mitlenatch Island Nature Provincial Park
- ★The Museum at Campbell River
Where to Eat in Campbell River
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baan Thai Restaurant
- 🍴Best Wok
- 🍴Dicks Fish And Chips
- 🍴Driftwood Restaurant
- 🍴Ideal Cafe
- 🍴White Tower Restaurant
Where to Stay in Campbell River
- 🏨Beaver Lodge Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Ramada by Wyndham Campbell River
Campbell River Travel Guide Sections
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