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'''Campbell River''' is a coastal [[Canada/cities|city]] in [[British Columbia]] on the east coast of [[Vancouver Island]] at the south end of [[Discovery Passage]], which lies along the important coastal [[Inside Passage]] shipping route. Campbell River claims a population (2011 census) of 31,186 and has long been touted as "the [[Salmon]] Capital of the World".
'''Campbell River''' is a coastal [[Canada/cities|city]] in [[British Columbia]] on the east coast of [[Vancouver Island]] at the south end of [[Discovery Passage]], which lies along the important coastal [[Inside Passage]] shipping route. Campbell River claims a population (2011 census) of 31,186 and has long been touted as "the [[Salmon]] Capital of the World".


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The town is served by an [[Campbell River Airport|airport (YBL)]], a [[seaplane]] base called [[Campbell River Water Aerodrome|YHH]] at [[Campbell River Harbour]], a [[BC Ferries]] route to [[Quadra Island]], and highways which connect it to neighbouring towns such as [[Courtenay, British Columbia|Courtenay]], [[Sayward, British Columbia|The Village of Sayward]], [[Gold River, British Columbia|Gold River]], [[Port McNeill, British Columbia|Port McNeill]] and [[Port Hardy, British Columbia|Port Hardy]].
As the thriving central hub of Vancouver Island, Campbell River features all the amenities of a big city without sacrificing its friendly small-town character. Campbell River has grown into a multi-faceted travel destination, bounded by water and mountains, surrounded by wilderness and blessed with mild weather. Campbell River & Region is in close proximity to the neighboring communities of Quadra & the Discovery Islands, Sayward, Oyster River Strathcona, Gold River, Tahsis & Zeballos. The great outdoors is just a step away. Best of all, Campbell River has a stress free feeling with no rush hour and you can enjoy deep breaths of clean fresh air.

==Tourism==
Alpine Experience: Close to Campbell River the Mount Washington Alpine resort offers guests fun filled day adventures. In the summer the mountain transforms into an alpine exploration ground where you can take a scenic trip up the chairlift (or with your mountain bike if you have one) and get a bird’s eye view of the Strathcona Range, hike around the peak, and walk or mountain bike back down the mountain to the lodge where you will enjoy either brunch or afternoon tea. In the winter guests can experience a wonderland of activities, such as snowshoeing, tubing, skiing (downhill & cross country), snowboarding and a terrain park. Mount Washington offers many choices for accommodation, has great
dining shopping and lots of fun events.

Arts, Culture & Heritage: Campbell River is pleased to have a vibrant creative culture in the community.

The Tidemark Theatre http://www.tidemarktheatre.com/ offers a variety of productions. The Tidemark aims to be a recognized centre for the arts that contributes culturally, economically and socially to the community.

The Museum at Campbell River http://www.crmuseum.ca/ has a collection comprised of ethnographic, historic, archaeological and archival material of the northern Vancouver Island are, specifically from Oyster River east to Desolation Sound and north to Rivers Inlet, including off-shore islands; west to Gold River and beyond to the outer coast at Estevan Point, and north to the tip of Vancouver Island.The Museum began with an exhibit in the lobby of a sports fishing lodge in 1958, that was collected and presented by a group of people interested in the human history of Northern Vancouver Island and in particular in First Nations art and culture. The current facility is a 21,000 square foot facility with a major exhibits gallery and 1,700 square feet for temporary exhibits. It is located on a seven-acre wooded site, has a commanding view of Discovery Passage (an active shipping lane running between Campbell River and Quadra Island). The Museum grounds offer excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, displays and interpretation.

Enjoy a unique First Nations experience by visiting Tsa-Kwa- Luten Lodge and taking in the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre on Quadra Island. This cultural centre located in the Cape Mudge Village of the We Wai Kai First Nation features historical potlatch treasures like masks, rattles, whistles and beautiful petroglyphs. The Campbell River carving shed, featuring Master Carver Bill Henderson, takes visitors on a walk through history. Visit Yuquot national historic site where celebrations take place every summer at the traditional village site and home of the Mowachaht people, Friendly Cove on Nootka Island.

Explore the Outdoors: In Campbell River & Region you can enjoy scenic biking, hiking and walking in many local nature parks located throughout the city or the well-known Seawalk, a beautiful path that follows the oceanside of Discovery Passage from Willow Point to Downtown. You can also catch the scenery and marine life on a thrilling floatplane adventure, jump on a scheduled flight or take part in the Historic Mail Run.

Mountain biking is big in Campbell River & Region. Take your bike up the ski lift at Mt. Washington and ride the miles of trails or bike through the Snowden Demonstration Forest and Beaver Lodge Lands. If you prefer to stay on the road, guided tours are also available.

There are 2 great golf courses in Campbell River, Storey Creek and Sequoia Springs. Both courses challenge and reward all levels of golfers with a great game.

Fishing: Campbell River is famous for salt-water salmon fishing and the only place in the world where you can become a member of the world famous Tyee Club by following rules established over 85 years ago. Freshwater fishing in the rivers and lakes surrounding Campbell River is often overlooked in the rush to get out and hook a salmon. For those in the know, especially fly fishing fanatics, the amazing steelheads found in many local streams and rivers are fantastic fighters.

Snorkel with Salmon: For a salmon’s-eye view of the world, don a snorkel and fins and take a guided tour swimming with salmon returning up the river to spawn! Take a 4 km float down the heritage designated Campbell River, through the Elk Falls Provincial Park, past the old township of Campbellton and out to the river estuary. This unique experience is ideal for first time rafters or those looking for a soft adventure as rafters experience a short section of class 2 whitewater splash at the start of the trip and continue down to the river estuary conservation lands where clients they have the opportunity to snorkel or swim with the salmon and photograph the marine wildlife.

You can also take a guided tour of the Quinsam Fish Hatchery, where guides to explain the wonders of the salmon life cycle and salmon enhancement programs. July through October is spectacular for viewing the many species of salmon returning to the river.

Water Adventures: If scuba diving is on your to-do list, you’ll quickly find out for yourself why the area was named “second only to the Red Sea” as a dive spot by the famed Jacques Cousteau Society. Local water sports include white-water kayaking and rafting on a number of the rivers in the area, and water-skiing on some of the lakes. Tidal Rapids by Zodiac, unique to the area, will take you on a journey to be amazed by standing waves created by tidal currents. Some of the world’s fastest tidal waters can be found a short ride away. These naturally occurring phenomena will give you thrills and are sure to create a great memory.

Wildlife: Looking for wildlife? Bears, eagles, whales, and other great creatures that inhabit the area can be easily found and viewed safely by taking special tours with guides who know the area. Take a day tour to view Grizzly Bears? Yes we have that too!


==Transportation==
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The town is served by a recently upgraded [[Campbell River Airport|airport (YBL)]], a [[seaplane]] base called [[Campbell River Water Aerodrome|YHH]] at [[Campbell River Harbour]], a [[BC Ferries]] route to [[Quadra Island]], and highways which connect it to neighbouring towns such as [[Courtenay, British Columbia|Courtenay]], [[Sayward, British Columbia|The Village of Sayward]], [[Gold River, British Columbia|Gold River]], [[Port McNeill, British Columbia|Port McNeill]] and [[Port Hardy, British Columbia|Port Hardy]].


The 1948 construction of the BC Power Corporation's [[Elk Falls Dam|Elk Falls hydroelectric dam]] and the [[John Hart (Canadian politician)|John Hart]] Generating Station &mdash; allowed Crown Zellerbach to establish the Elk Falls Pulp and Paper Mill in 1952, which greatly improved the town's economy. The mill is currently owned by [[Catalyst Paper]] but has been shut down indefinitely.
The 1948 construction of the BC Power Corporation's [[Elk Falls Dam|Elk Falls hydroelectric dam]] and the [[John Hart (Canadian politician)|John Hart]] Generating Station &mdash; allowed Crown Zellerbach to establish the Elk Falls Pulp and Paper Mill in 1952, which greatly improved the town's economy. The mill is currently owned by [[Catalyst Paper]] but has been shut down indefinitely.
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[[Campbell River Transit System]] provides bus service to the city and neighbouring communities. Operated by Watson and Ash Transportation, the transit system is funded under a partnership between the city and [[BC Transit]], the provincial agency which plans and manages municipal transit systems.<ref>[http://www.bctransit.com/regions/cam/ Campbell River Transit System, Welcome Aboard!]</ref>
[[Campbell River Transit System]] provides bus service to the city and neighbouring communities. Operated by Watson and Ash Transportation, the transit system is funded under a partnership between the city and [[BC Transit]], the provincial agency which plans and manages municipal transit systems.<ref>[http://www.bctransit.com/regions/cam/ Campbell River Transit System, Welcome Aboard!]</ref>


==Movies filmed in Campbell River & Region==
==Movies filmed in Campbell River==
*''[[The 13th Warrior]]''
*''[[The 13th Warrior]]''
*''[[Are We There Yet?]]''
*''[[Are We There Yet?]]''
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*[http://www.campbellriver.ca/ The City of Campbell River]
*[http://www.campbellriver.ca/ The City of Campbell River]
*[http://www.rivercorp.ca/ Campbell River Economic Development Corporation]
*[http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/ ''Campbell River Mirror'' newspaper]
*[http://www.campbellriver.travel/ Tourism Campbell River & Region]
*[http://www.gocampbellriver.com/ Campbell River Vancouver Island tourists information and local business listings]
*[http://www.visitorcentre.ca/ Campbell River Visitor Centre]
*[http://www.campbellriverchamber.ca/intro.html Campbell River Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.nic.bc.ca North Island College Campbell River & Comox Valley]
*[http://www.sd72.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx Campbell River School District 72]
*[http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/ Campbell River Mirror Newspaper]
*[http://www2.canada.com/courierislander/index.html Campbell River Courier Islander Newspaper]
*[http://www.gocampbellriver.com/ Campbell River Business Listings]
*[http://www.campbellriverchamber.ca Campbell River Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.niefs.net/ NIEFS Job Opportunities North Island Employment Foundations Society]
*[http://collections.ic.gc.ca/pacificfisheries/techno/techmain.html The technology of Pacific fishing, with museum pictures]
*[http://collections.ic.gc.ca/pacificfisheries/techno/techmain.html The technology of Pacific fishing, with museum pictures]
*[http://www.vancouverislandabound.com/tamingof.htm The taming of Ripple Rock]
*[http://www.vancouverislandabound.com/tamingof.htm The taming of Ripple Rock]
*[http://www.rivercorp.ca/visitor-centre/visitor-centre Rivercorp Visitor Centre]



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Campbell River, British Columbia
Nickname: 
Salmon Capital of the World.
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
RegionMid-Island
Regional DistrictStrathcona Regional District
Founded1855
Incorporated1947
Government
 • MayorWalter Jakeway
 • MPJohn Duncan
 • MLAClaire Trevena
Area
 • City143.12 km2 (55.26 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • City31,186
 • Density217.9/km2 (564/sq mi)
 • Metro
36,461
 • Metro density20.8/km2 (54/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
HighwaysHighway 19
Highway 19A
WaterwaysDiscovery Passage, Strait of Georgia

Campbell River is a coastal city in British Columbia on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage, which lies along the important coastal Inside Passage shipping route. Campbell River claims a population (2011 census) of 31,186 and has long been touted as "the Salmon Capital of the World".

The town is served by an airport (YBL), 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, Port McNeill and Port Hardy.

The 1948 construction of the BC Power Corporation's Elk Falls hydroelectric dam and the John Hart Generating Station — allowed Crown Zellerbach to establish the Elk Falls Pulp and Paper Mill in 1952, which greatly improved the town's economy. The mill is currently owned by Catalyst Paper but has been shut down indefinitely.

NVI Mining operates the Myra Falls zinc, gold and silver mine in nearby Strathcona Provincial Park. Quinsam Coal operates an underground coal mine southwest of town. The mines employ hundreds of people, many of whom live in Campbell River.

The city is also a growing market for retirees.

History

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 themselves in the Campbell River area, at first enslaving and then absorbing the Comox, and became infamous as raiders of the Coast Salish peoples farther south, known to history as the Euclataws, which is also spelled Yucultas and is a variant on their name for themselves, the Laich-kwil-tach, Lekwiltok or Legwildok. Of this group, also known as the Southern Kwakiutl, there are two subdivisions, the Wekayi or Weiwakai of the Cape Mudge Indian Band on Quadra Island and the Weywakum of the Campbell River Band located in and around the city of Campbell River.

A panoramic picture of Campbell River from the Strait of Georgia

Captain George Vancouver reached Campbell River in 1792 aboard the ships HMS Discovery and HMS Chatham. The channel between Quadra Island and Campbell River is named Discovery Passage after HMS Discovery. The captain and his botanist, Mr Archibald Menzies, discovered a small tribe of 350 natives who spoke the Salish language. A Lekwiltok war party, heavily armed with European rifles, paddled south from Johnstone Strait in the middle of the 19th Century and were in control of the area when the HMS Plumper came through on a cartography mission under Captain George Henry Richards around 1859. Dr Samuel Campbell was the ship surgeon, and historians believe his name was given to the river by Richards. The community took the name of "Campbell River" when its post office was constructed in 1907.[1] Likewise, the name of HMS Discovery’s First Lieutenant Zachary Mudge is preserved in the nearby Cape Mudge.

Sports fishermen travelled to the area as early as the 1880s, especially after the tales from noted anglers such as Sir Richard Musgrave and Sir John Rogers. The formation of the Campbell River Tyee Club in 1924, over concern regarding over-fishing of the salmon stocks, actually served to increase the popularity of the area. E.P. Painter, for instance, moved to Campbell River the following year and opened his Painter's Lodge in 1929. Painter's Lodge attracted clientele from Hollywood and regular patrons included Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. Commercial fishing was a large industry for many years. The town's magistrate Roderick Haig-Brown purchased a fishing cabin on Campbell River and wrote a number of books on fly fishing that are influential and well-loved around the world for both sport fishermen and conservationists.

Industrial logging took off in the 1920s with Merrill Ring and Company, Bloedel, Stewart and Welch and Comox Logging. A large forest fire started near Buttle Lake and burned much of the valley in 1938. Rock Bay, Menzies Bay, and Englewood all were big logging camps.

Campbell River prospered after 1912 and it became a supply point for northern Vancouver Island, Quadra Island and Cortes Island. The E and N Railway was surveyed to Campbell River, yet it only reached Courtenay, forty miles south; in its original conception it would have been the last leg of the transcontinental railway, which had been proposed to run down Bute Inlet after cross the British Columbia Interior, connecting to Vancouver Island just north of Campbell River at Seymour Narrows. After the Second World War, Campbell River became a boom town and industrial centre with the building of the Elk River pulp mill, and nearby mills in Tahsis and Gold River. Logging and mining in the area prospered. There is a lead zinc mine nearby, and coal mines, while a large copper mine operated to the north.

Climate

Campbell River enjoys a mild climate, with temperatures usually between 0°C (32°F) and 32°C (90°F) year-round. The most precipitation is measured in November, at 218.0 millimeters (8.6 in) on average. While January sees the most average snow, 152 millimeters (6 in), only 10 millimeters (3/8 in) will be seen actually accumulating. In the winter months occasional Arctic bursts from the interior of British Columbia can make their way onto the coast bringing temperatures below zero. If a Pacific low reaches the coast a large snowfall can occur. Snowfalls in excess of 45 centimetres (16 in) have been recorded in a 24 hour period and the greatest snowfall was 53.3 centimetres (1 ft, 9 in) in 1978.

Climate data for Campbell River
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 16.1
(61.0) 		17.5
(63.5) 		20.6
(69.1) 		28.5
(83.3) 		33.2
(91.8) 		36.9
(98.4) 		37.2
(99.0) 		37.8
(100.0) 		31.6
(88.9) 		24.2
(75.6) 		17.8
(64.0) 		13.3
(55.9) 		37.8
(100.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 4.6
(40.3) 		6.9
(44.4) 		9.5
(49.1) 		13
(55) 		16.8
(62.2) 		19.7
(67.5) 		23
(73) 		23.1
(73.6) 		19.5
(67.1) 		13
(55) 		7.6
(45.7) 		4.8
(40.6) 		13.5
(56.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) 1.3
(34.3) 		3.0
(37.4) 		4.8
(40.6) 		7.7
(45.9) 		11.2
(52.2) 		14.2
(57.6) 		16.9
(62.4) 		16.9
(62.4) 		13.4
(56.1) 		8.3
(46.9) 		4.2
(39.6) 		1.7
(35.1) 		8.6
(47.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −2.0
(28.4) 		−1.0
(30.2) 		0.1
(32.2) 		2.3
(36.1) 		5.6
(42.1) 		8.7
(47.7) 		10.8
(51.4) 		10.7
(51.3) 		7.3
(45.1) 		3.5
(38.3) 		0.8
(33.4) 		−1.4
(29.5) 		3.8
(38.8)
Record low °C (°F) −23.9
(−11.0) 		−17.8
(0.0) 		−12.8
(9.0) 		−5.6
(21.9) 		−2.2
(28.0) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		2.2
(36.0) 		1.7
(35.1) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		−9.7
(14.5) 		−20.4
(−4.7) 		−18.5
(−1.3) 		−23.9
(−11.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 198.5
(7.81) 		158.7
(6.25) 		136.0
(5.35) 		84.2
(3.31) 		67.1
(2.64) 		61.2
(2.41) 		40.4
(1.59) 		48.6
(1.91) 		58.9
(2.32) 		152.9
(6.02) 		230.7
(9.08) 		214.5
(8.44) 		1,451.5
(57.15)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 165.3
(6.51) 		139.6
(5.50) 		124.8
(4.91) 		82.5
(3.25) 		67.1
(2.64) 		61.2
(2.41) 		40.4
(1.59) 		48.6
(1.91) 		58.9
(2.32) 		151.8
(5.98) 		218.0
(8.58) 		185.9
(7.32) 		1,344.1
(52.92)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 33.4
(13.1) 		19.4
(7.6) 		11.1
(4.4) 		1.6
(0.6) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		1.1
(0.4) 		12.7
(5.0) 		29.6
(11.7) 		109.0
(42.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 19.1 17.0 18.1 15.4 13.8 13.0 8.7 9.0 9.6 16.9 20.8 20.0 181.4
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 16.4 15.1 17.4 15.3 13.8 13.0 8.7 9.0 9.6 16.9 20.3 17.4 172.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 4.7 3.6 2.2 0.40 0 0 0 0 0 0.13 1.7 4.1 16.9
Source: Environment Canada[3]

Education

Public schools are administered by School District 72 Campbell River. North Island College also has a campus in Campbell River. Campbell River has recently developed a new international program accepting students from Germany, Austria, and various other countries across Europe, South America and Asia. Along with School District 72, there is also a private school. Campbell River Christian School, is located on Dogwood St. and is grades K - 12. Visit http://crcs.bc.ca/ for more information.

Business

Campbell River has been rapidly growing in the past 10 years, including the construction of several big box stores. However, the shutdown of the Catalyst mill has left a hole in the city's finances. Following the closure of the mill and mine, thousands of residents left the city causing a cascade of business failures; in the downtown core every other storefront remains closed. Unemployment is high and employment for young people is scarce. The crime rate has steadily increased year over year. The harsh climate of the past few years has negatively impacted the recreational fishing and tourist industry which rely on good weather for safe boating conditions. Cold, wet weather due to climate change that persists throughout summer has reduced the numbers of campers and hikers. For seniors seeking a good place to retire the November 2011 issue of MoneySense magazine rated Campbell River among the worst places in Canada to live. Accordingly, “…average real estate prices in Campbell River ($336,000) are higher than the national average.” Heavy winter storms cause significant property damage, especially to waterfront homes, a trend of violent weather that has increased year over year.

Politics

Federal

In the Canadian House of Commons, Campbell River is represented by the riding of Vancouver Island North (John Duncan, Conservative).

Provincial

In the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Campbell River is represented by the North Island (Claire Trevena, NDP) riding.

Civic

The mayor of Campbell River is Walter Jakeway.

Transit

Campbell River Transit System provides bus service to the city and neighbouring communities. Operated by Watson and Ash Transportation, the transit system is funded under a partnership between the city and BC Transit, the provincial agency which plans and manages municipal transit systems.[4]

Movies filmed in Campbell River

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. ^ Artibise, Alan F.J: Canadian Encyclopedia.
  2. ^ Weatheroffice.gc.ca - Climate statistics
  3. ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 7 April 2012
  4. ^ Campbell River Transit System, Welcome Aboard!
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