Beaches & Parks
Explore the Beauty of Our Shores
In Campbell River and the surrounding region, you’ll find a multitude of inviting parks and beautiful beaches to enjoy.
Explore the Beauty of Our Shores
There’s a Spot to Suit Everyone
Immerse yourself in nature, and experience the variety of accessible beaches in Campbell River. With options like the sandy shores of Saratoga Beach, or the pebbly beaches of Stories, you can choose the type of terrain that suits you best. Visit the Willow Point Reef at low tide and all of the amazing marine life that comes with it, or launch your paddle board at one of our many sheltered bays for your next ocean adventure.
Relax or Get Active, Your Choice
Explore Parks and Beaches
This beautiful corner of Vancouver Island offers expansive backcountry access, hidden alpine lakes, rushing rivers, and year-round access to both the sheltered Salish Sea and the open Pacific Ocean.
The region’s countless beaches, ocean-side promenades, and hidden bays in any direction provide a menu of coastline choices for visitors. Opt for a roadtrip to the east coast’s sheltered inlets, the rugged peaks of the interior, or (with the assistance of a boat or floatplane) the Pacific’s breathtaking vistas and pounding surf.
Beach Fires
Safely Enjoy This Unique Experience
Our long stretches of shoreline are the perfect location for a cozy beach fire in the cooler seasons. Gather with family and friends to soak in the fading sunset while relaxing around your intimate fire, and don’t forget the marshmallows! Be sure to check for regional restrictions and fire regulations before embarking on this activity, and of course, follow the Leave No Trace ethics. Responsible recreation allows us all to enjoy this longstanding local tradition.
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Fire Safety
Campbell River allows for year-round beach fires, where locals and visitors alike can set up a cozy fire at the water’s edge. Be sure to always check for fire bans in the coastal fire region.
List of BC Parks
British Columbia’s incredible system of Provincial Parks offers unique experiences as unforgettable and diverse as the province’s natural landscape. Explore sandy beaches and majestic forests; investigate mysterious caves or paddle down peaceful rivers – an immersive adventure awaits every visitor.
Activities in BC Parks
BC Parks offers campsites, day-use areas, and thousands of kilometres of trails as a fun, convenient, low-cost way to explore the region. Put a little more BC Parks in your life and find out all the things to do in our wonderful shared spaces!
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