Campbell River

Campbell River, or Wiwek̓a̱m, is a city of about 35,000 people (2023)) on the east coast of Vancouver Island. It is famous as the "Salmon Capital of the World". Campbell River lies along the important coastal Inside Passage shipping route. The town has little to appeal to the average tourist, but is heaven for hikers, kayakers, fishers and naturists. Here you will find a slow, quiet island lifestyle and beautiful scenery.

Campbell River Halal Travel Guide

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 Muslim 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 People) origin.

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. They became infamous as raiders of the Coast Salish peoples farther south, known to history as the Euclataws. Of this group, commonly called the Southern Kwakiutl and there are two subdivisions and the Wekayi or Weiwaikai of the Cape Mudge Indian Band on Quadra Island and the Weiwaikum of the Campbell River Band located in and around the town of Campbell River. 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. Likewise and 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. 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. After the Second World War, Campbell River became a boom town and industrial centre with the building of the John Hart Dam, 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.

How to travel to Campbell River

Fly to Campbell River

• Campbell River Airport IATA Flight Code: YBL 49.9519, -125.273 located at the southwest edge of town off the Jubilee Parkway, exit 161 from the Inland Island Highway/Hwy 19 - Campbell River Airport - Served by Air Canada, Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines, primarily with connections to Vancouver.

Car rentals are available from the Arrivals area (Budget and National). The Campbell River Airport Shuttle (+1 250-914-1010) can take you into town.

 Kenmore Air offers regularly scheduled service to Campbell River from Seattle on seaplanes and land planes from May through September.

Travel on a Bus in Campbell River

You can get to Campbell River by several bus routes too. Island Coach Lines (Laidlaw) serves Victoria (British Columbia) | Victoria to Port Hardy and points in between, including Campbell River. Connect to Island Coach Lines from Vancouver aboard Pacific Coach Lines.

How to travel to Campbell River by car

Travelling north from Nanaimo and there are two options: the Island Highway (Highway 19A), which is the scenic old road with the beautiful ocean views, or the Inland Island Highway (Highway 19), which is the faster expressway. The drive on the old Island Highway takes roughly 2 hours (153 kilometers / 95 mi) from Nanaimo or 3.5 hours (264 kilometers / 165 mi) from Victoria. The Inland Highway can reduce that time, potentially by up to an hour when driving from Victoria.

How to get around in Campbell River

Campbell River does run a limited service local bus route, but a vehicle would be an ideal form of transport to allow you to take advantage of the environment. The city also boasts a robust cycling infrastructure including paved cycling paths, wooded commuting trails and bike lanes. There is also an abundance of logging roads and mountain biking trails throughout the area.

What to see in Campbell River

Campbell River hosts a busy arts and culture scene with museums that cover local history.

• Discovery Passage Aquarium | 705 Island Highway 50.0224, -125.2393 ☎ +1 250 914-5500 Opening Hours: mid-May to Sept: daily 10AM Monday - 5PM $8 (adult), $6 (senior), $5 (student) - Small aquarium that showcases local marine species. There are also touch tanks if you want to get hands-on with things like starfish.
• Maritime Heritage Centre | 621 Island Highway 50.0200, -125.2370 ☎ +1 250 286-3161 Opening Hours: June-Aug: daily 10AM Monday - 4PM; Sept-May: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 4PM $7 (adult), $5 (senior), $3.50 (child 6-18) - Facility that showcases the restored fishing boat, BCP45, a wooden seiner that plied its trade for roughly 70 years in the Campbell River area and was featured on the $5 Canadian bill in the 1970s and 80s. There are also a number of collections on exhibit, including model ships, outboard motors and ship wheels and activity centre where you can try your hand at tying knots.
• The Museum at Campbell River 470 Island Highway 50.0153, -125.2361 ☎ +1 250 287-3103 Opening Hours: Mid-May to Sept: 10AM Monday - 5PM; Oct to mid-May: Tuesday - Sunday noon-5PM $8 (adult), $7 (senior), $5 (child 6-18); guided tours are an additional $4 Museum that focuses on the history and stories of Campbell River and the surrounding area. Galleries and exhibits include First Nations and the impact of European exploration and colonization, pioneer life, logging and the salmon fishing industry, local sport fishing and the Tyee Club, restored ships and equipment and a local plant garden. There is also a theatre with footage of events in Campbell River’s past.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Campbell River

Elk Falls - The falls in Elk Falls Provincial Park

• Whale watching
• Grizzly Bear Tour
• Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours |
• Indigenous People Journeys |
• Elk Falls Provincial Park Highway 28 50.042, -125.329 head west on Highway 28 for 5-6 km; turn onto Brewster Lake Road to access the day-use area for the falls Day use is free Just outside of Campbell River, this park has wonderful trails for hikers and bikers. The major tourist attraction is the falls, which are surrounded by old growth trees and are 80 ft high. There is a suspension bridge and viewing platform that provide a great view of the falls. The bridge and viewing area are about a 1-km walk from the day-use area parking lot and the last section involves a number of stairs. There is also a popular campground with over 100 spaces.
• Guided salmon fishing is also a very popular thing to do.

Shopping in Campbell River

• Wei Wai Kum House Of Treasures Ltd - 1370 Island Highway next to Moxie's Restaurant in the Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre ☎ +1 250-286-1440 - This gallery features Northwest Coast First Nations art.
• Still Water Books & Art | Suite 120-1260 Shoppers Row Between the public library and Photo Tech. ☎ +1 250-850-3103
• Ridgerider Mens Wear - 920 Island Highway ☎ +1 250-286-3554 - Also sells Western apparel and gifts.
• Cheddar & Co Specialty Foods Ltd | 1090 Shoppers Row ☎ +1 250-830-0244 - A Cheese shop that also sells gift baskets and specialty foods.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Campbell River

• Caitlin's Kitchen - 2116 e South Island Highway Willow Point opposite wood carvings on the island highway ☎ +1 250-926-0346 - A relaxing cafe serving mostly breakfast and lunch
• Baan (Thai) Restaurant - 1090 Shoppers Row Above Cheddar & Co. ☎ +1 250-286-4850 - Baan (Thai) is downtown on Shopper's Row. It serves (Thai) cuisine and seems to be a local favorite.
• Koto Japanese Restaurant - 80 10 Avenue Next door to HSBC ☎ +1 250-286-1422 Japanese restaurant, popular with local residents and travellers.
• Best Wok - 936 Alder Street ☎ +1 250-287-2831 - Chinese restaurant.
• San Marcos Steaks House - 952 Shoppers Row ☎ +1 250-287-7066
• White Tower Restaurant | 1920 Island Highway ☎ +1 250-287-2282 - Steaks, Pasta Pizzas, Greek, Italian and Indian dishes.
• Dicks Fish And Chips | 1003B Island Highway On The Water ☎ +1 250-287-3336
• Driftwood Restaurant | 4329 South Island Highway close to Oyster Bay ☎ +1 250-923-5505 Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - 9PM Chinese Smorgasboard, Western dishes also offered. Local favorite.
• Taste of Saigon | 969 Alder Street ☎ +1 250 287-4320 Vietnamese restaurant.
• Ideal Cafe has seven types of hashbrowns.
• Painters Lodge has an amazing array of local food.
• Paramount Music Hall - 1140 Ironwood Road Next to Popsey's Log Cabin Restaurant ☎ +1 250-287-8686 Opening Hours: 10PM Monday - 2AM Paramount Music Hall (formerly The Voodoo Lounge) is Campbell River's only nightclub. It features Top 40 music and occasionally live bands. There are daily drink specials.If you get hungry and there's a concession stand called Dat'saLottaPerogeys, right outside the bar selling perogies, Hot Dogs and other munchies. Open Tuesday to Saturday and occasionally Sundays. Cover charge varies, but is $5.
• Royal Coachman Neighbourhood Pub | 84 Dogwood Street ☎ +1 250-286-0231 - Campbell River's only English-style pub.
• The Willow's Neighbourhood Pub - 521 Rockland Road ☎ +1 250 923-8311 Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - midnight Great home made soups and pub food. Friendly atmosphere. Great prices

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Ramadan 2024 Celebrations in Campbell River

Ramadan 2025 in Campbell River

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Campbell River

• Beaver Lodge Bed and Breakfast - 501 Trask Road ☎ +1-888-286-1773 - This home is on 5 acres at the entrance of the 1000-acre Beaver Lodge Forestry Park.
• Best Western Plus Austrian Chalet | 462 South Island Highway ☎ +1 250-923-4231 +1 250-923-2840 - Ranked in the top 20% of all North American Best Western properties.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Campbell River

There are options to move on in every direction from Campbell River.

• Quadra Island — Quadra Island is a ten minutes ferry ride from Campbell River. It has kayaking, hiking and First Nations culture and history.
• Outer Islands and Mainland Inlets — Take a water taxi or float plane into the outer Discovery Islands. There are fishing lodges, grizzly bears, salmon fishing or you can just relax enjoy the peacefulness.
• Strathcona Provincial Park — West on Highway 28 and the park is a great place for outdoor-minded travellers, with world-class hiking and camping. Recommended hikes include Flower Ridge Trail, Crest Mountain Trail and the Elk River Trail.
• Gold River (British Columbia) | Gold River — Head west on Highway 28 until it ends and you come to Gold River. It has caves and is the gateway to Nootka Sound on the west coast and the Yuquot National Historic Site.

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