About Campbell River

Where is Campbell River?

Campbell River is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, This picturesque town is on the shores of the scenic Inland Passage between Vancouver Island and the west coast of BC.

Where on earth is Vancouver Island? Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast of North America. This Pacific jewel is 280 miles long (450 Km), 62 miles (100 Km) wide with an area of 12, 408 square miles. Vancouver Island has a population of over 750,000 and stretches southeast to northwest along the western coast of British Columbia. Vancouver Island is just a ferry ride away from mainland British Columbia, Canada and Washington State, USA.

Now you know where we are, here's more about Campbell River! Campbell River is the vibrant and thriving hub of North Central Vancouver Island and offers many of the amenities of larger cities without sacrificing its friendly small town ambiance.

Campbell River is well known for legendary salmon fishing by generations of anglers, but there's more than fantastic salmon fishing here! Over the years Campbell River has become a multi-faceted travel destination strategically (and beautifully) located by the ocean and mountains, surrounded by breathtaking wilderness and, if that wasn't enough, blessed with mild weather.

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