Tranquil Trails by Bike or Foot
Thanks to our temperate climate, Campbell River’s trails are typically usable almost every day of the year. After the fishing and salmon spawn in the fall, you’ll begin to enjoy the benefit of quieter trails to hike, bike, or run along. Enjoy immersing in the peaceful serenity of the forest, easily finding a perch on waterfront benches, and the flurry of birdlife that tends to appear when there’s fewer people around.
This is also the time of year where you’re more likely to bump into locals (if anyone at all) at some of our most popular attractions, like the spectacular rush of Elk Falls or the Ripple Rock Hike Lookout.
Cultural Venues Host Moments of Reflection
Quiet season is when Campbell River’s indoor venues and cultural hubs especially shine. The Museum at Campbell River’s panoramic views of the ocean makes it the perfect place to marvel at winter storms while keeping warm and dry. Heartwarming holiday events like Chestnuts and Carols and the Festival of Trees provide points of community connection, while on quiet winter days you may have the museum to yourself, inviting you to linger in reflection. Whispers of the past can also be heard at the Maritime Heritage Museum, a homage to the maritime history that has so shaped Campbell River and its community.
An invitation to contemplate different perspectives and thought-provoking artwork awaits at the Campbell River Art Gallery during winter season too. Indulge in exploring concepts and creations from international touring artists and local creatives unhurried.
Seek Out the Perfect Cozy Nook
If toasty cafes, quiet bookstore nooks, and relaxing spa days are your favourite part of cozy season, then you’ll be delighted to find those in Campbell River too.
Enjoy Island-roasted coffee, local loose teas, and freshly baked goodies at cafes like Island Grind Coffee and Tea, Meera’s Bakery, Stonehouse Teas, and Freya – Nordic baking and kaffe. Find your new favourite read at Coho Books or go digging in the shelves at Cornucopia. Discover peak relaxation by whiling away a peaceful afternoon at Naturally Pacific Resort’s Immersion Spa or the hydrotherapy, sauna, and cold plunge at Plume Spa.
Complete your Campbell River vacation with accommodations that embrace quiet season like homelike B&Bs, waterfront cabins complete with roaring log fires and hot tubs, and resorts that provide everything for you to indulge in the slower pace that this time of year inspires.
