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Campbell River

(pop. 37,000)



Campbell River is a scenic oceanfront city on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island. It has long been known as the Salmon Capital of the World and more recently as an adventure and eco-tourism hub.

With 23km of trails, Campbell River has more ha/capita of public open space than a typical community. Parks and open spaces define Campbell River, and the citizens value their seawalk, protected green space, access to waterways and views. Because Campbell River is a young community, and the population is quite active, there are sport facilities for every type of sport.

The City of Campbell River has produced a Vision 2025 Plan that values economic prosperity, natural environment, recreation, inclusivity and diversity, culture and heritage, health and safety, excellence in local government, and dynamic families. In keeping with this, the city funds initiatives that aid these values such as supporting Campbell River’s culture and heritage through events and the maintenance of public facilities that are open to all members of society. Local history is important to the community and festivals are abundant and vibrant year-round.

Campbell River is located 264 km north of British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria, and is only 1.5 hours from the nearest ferry from Vancouver.

Sport Hosting Services

The City of Campbell River in partnership with the Strathcona Regional District manage the majority of the sporting facilities in the community and have a wealth of information and resources to help groups plan their sporting events. The Visitor Centre works year-round to support sporting groups as well by providing valuable information about the community and the activities and facilities that Campbell River has to offer.

Sport Hosting Portfolio

There are over 75 sports groups and organizations in Campbell River, with each one of them hosting regional and provincial championships. As you can imagine, Campbell River is a hive of sporting activity. In fact, Campbell River was recently a co-host of the 2008 World U-17 Hockey Championships.

Brochures

Sport Facilities Inventory

Facilites

Community contact

Andrea Knowles
Media & Promotions
Campbell River Economic Development Corporation (Rivercorp)
250.830.0411 x 3
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More Information

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Map and Directions

Campbell River is located in the
Vancouver Island region of BC
Campbell River, BC
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  • Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex
    The Strathcona Gardens is an ice and aquatic centre which has two NHL-Size ice surfaces, a leisure/practice ice surface, and a 37.5 meter swimming pool. This facility has been renovated and has the ability to meet a number of sporting needs.
  • Campbell River Gun Club
    The Campbell River Gun Club has both indoor and outdoor facilities, as well as a Trap Range. Gun Club members take part in balck powder, pistol, shotgun and rifle shooting.
  • Campbell River Fish & Wildlife Association
    The Campbell River Fish & Wildlife Association has both indoor and outdoor archery ranges, as well as a walking trail featuring 16 hanging bag targets.