Campbell River BC: Natural Beauty

Campbell River is my home. I am a relative newcomer but I think this also provides a new perspective on the town.

For years Campbell River was a resource-based town. It used to be called The Salmon Capital of the World. Sadly, the fish have dwindled and the mills and mines are either slowing down or shutting down. We're in the midst of recreating ourselves and there's a lot of change going on.

UPDATE! The Courier Islander Newspaper reports record returns for our salmon on both the Quinsam and Campbell Rivers. As of Monday, August 10th, 2009 hatchery workers counted approximately 58,000 pinks in the Campbell River and another 65,000 pinks through the counting fence on the Quinsam River.

The one thing remains the same: the incredible physical beauty of the place. From my home in Willow Point, just south of the main area, I can drive along the Island Highway, right beside the ocean and enjoy an exquisite view of Quadra Island. I can watch boats of many varieties as they travel up Discovery Passage.

And I can do this EVERY DAY!!! Even if it's foggy and rainy, it's a beautiful place to be.

I hope you'll find what you need here, whether you're planning on visiting Campbell River, making the big decision to relocate here or wanting to explore the town you already live in.