Day to Day
Friday
A B&B to Treasure
Check-in to the Haig-Brown Heritage House B&B and step back in time. This meticulously restored residence is stewarded in partnership by the Museum of Campbell River and the City itself. Each room is lovingly decorated, with a bright vintage theme. The grounds of the home are an attraction all their own, with lush landscaping and gardens to stroll through to your heart’s content. Located on the bank of the Campbell River, the house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms for up to seven guests.
Wildlife Expedition
Campbell River offers some of the best grizzly bear watching opportunities in the world, and fall is the time to see them! Join Big Animal Encounters on their Grizzly Bear Expedition. Depart in the morning from downtown Campbell River aboard a comfortable, heated, covered boat for a scenic two hour trip to Orford Bay in Bute Inlet. Local Indigenous guides will transport you by bus up the Orford River to a series of raised viewing platforms and safe ground locations to spot grizzly bears, Roosevelt elk, bald eagles, and more. Lunch and snacks are included.
Feast Fit for a Bear
After your wildlife adventure, tuck into a seafood feast at Wasabiya Japanese Sushi Cafe. Both traditional and contemporary cuisine is served in a relaxed atmosphere. Their menu offers classic choices as well as chef Hiro’s unique creations. Try the smoked salmon salad or fresh salmon sashimi. Prefer to enjoy your evening meal at your B&B? Wasabiya also offers an excellent selection of sushi platters to-go. Call ahead to make arrangements.
Saturday
Discover the Community Culture
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the Whistlin’ Waffle. This local hot-spot serves up the classic cake in both sweet and savory versions, including waffle sandwiches and bennies. Try the West Coast Benny with BC Wild Smoked Salmon, capers and dill, topped with hollandaise sauce on a fresh-made waffle. Wash down the works with a refreshing bubble tea, milkshake, or blended fruit slush!
First-class Fishing Guide
Today is all about reeling in a fish of your own! Celebrating fifty-one years as a Campbell River Fishing Guide, Brant at Peniuk’s Sportfishing wants to make your fishing trip the very best you’ve ever had. His knowledge of the area is unmatched. Whether you are an experienced angler or a first time fisherman, Brant’s patience and friendly coaching will ensure you have a fantastic fishing experience. Cast your line for salmon, ling cod, and halibut, among others. Prawn and crab fishing are also on the menu!
Your chartered experience begins at Discovery Harbour Marina. When the day is over Brant can help arrange fish processing including canning, vacuum packing, smoking, and freezing, and have it shipped right to your door.
Sunday
Sunny Start to the Day
Nothing suits on a Sunday morning more than a classic diner! Pull up a seat at the Sunny Day Cafe and settle in to a satisfying meal with warm and friendly customer service. Sunny Day has a reputation for excellent baked goods, so be sure to take some with you for later! Try their crepes or German pancakes to finish your holiday on a sweet note.
Walk Off Breakfast
Before you leave town, step into the woods for one last hit of nature. The Canyon View Trail in Elk Falls Provincial Park is considered a moderate hike, with a length of six kilometres round trip and a minimal elevation gain. Access the trailhead at the logging bridge northeast of town on Highway 28.
The Canyon View Trail follows the banks of the Campbell River and in late summer and fall it is likely you will see fisherfolk wading in the shallows. If you would like to view Elk Falls and the suspension bridge, you can add the 3.5 kilometre Millennium Trail to your adventure.
Additional Resources
Explore by Foot
Did the Canyon View Trail leave you wanting more? If you’d like to learn about the hiking possibilities around Campbell River, have a gander at our top picks here.
Where Am I?
A reliable guide when you’re exploring by foot is AllTrails.com. There you’ll find a list of trails to quench any level of wanderlust. Download their free app to use when you step out of wifi range.
Important Considerations
Need an outfitter before you cast your line? River Sportsman specializes in saltwater fishing, freshwater rivers and lakes, fly fishing, and tidal casting. It’s their mission to provide fisherfolk with everything you might need to take full advantage of the North Island wilderness experience.
Read All About It!
- Roderick Haig-Brown, for whom Haig-Brown Heritage House is named, was an avid fly-fisher, conservationist, author, and magistrate. His corpus of twenty-five books and well over two hundred articles and speeches has influenced fisheries biologists, ecologists, and naturalists of renown. Learn more about Roderick and his family here.
- Every August to October, Grizzly Bears converge to feast on the spawning salmon in preparation for the long winter hibernation ahead. Learn more about the life cycle of these powerful creatures here.
- The Tyee Club began in 1924 with a group of anglers who returned to Campbell River each year in pursuit of the elusive “Tyee” – a Chinook salmon weighing 30 pounds or larger. Learn more about the history of fishing in our region from the Museum at Campbell River
