Visitors to Campbell River tend to be pulled to our city by its stunning sea-to-sky scenery and multitude of wildlife viewing opportunities. But when you’re not out adventuring, you’ll find many independent and artisan stores dotted around town—whether you’re in need of a gift or forgot a key part of your holiday attire. Here’s a handy guide to shopping in Campbell River.
Whether you’re looking for memorable items from your visit to Campbell River, or you need to stock up on essentials for your time on our trails, beaches, and waters, we’ve got you covered.
Shopper’s Row is the aptly-named hotspot for storefronts right downtown. For the sustainably-minded who love second-hand stores, colourful vintage tour tees, 90s looks, denim and more can be found at Revival Vintage, while Whispering Waves Boutique is a gold mine of affordable quality consignment. Pier Street Trading Post is equally worth digging through for historical treasures, while Westcoastees stocks beautifully illustrated and graphic apparel that will remind you of your time on the West Coast.
Day-trippers and travellers know to be somewhat prepared for all weather when visiting British Columbia—sometimes within a given day. If you arrive in the stunning natural landscape of Campbell River, ready for wildlife tours and hiking excursions, only to realize you’ve forgotten a piece of your kit you’ll want to head to Spinners Sports, Sports Experts, and River Sportsman. Clothing and shoes can also be found at the likes of Ragdolz, Boardwalk Boardshop, Jim’s Clothes Closet, and Quest Shoes and Clothing.
For ethically-made skincare, candles, room sprays and more head to Standing Spruce Apothecary—products are made in-house from owner Lesley Assu’s traditional knowledge of healing plants. Indigenous-owned lifestyle boutique, West Coast Wildflowers, particularly celebrates women-owned, local businesses across apparel, home, and beauty, and low waste products that reflect their sustainable values.
Out of downtown, Mussels & More is the place to go if you’re a pottery lover. Their pieces evoke the west coast with their nautical themes, as do many of the additional paintings, woodwork, jewellery, and home items they have carefully curated for sale. For more art, the Campbell River Art Gallery’s Gift Shop is a hive of local artists—from jewellery and textiles to cards and prints—while Wei Wai Kum House of Treasures showcases First Nation original artworks, carvings, prints, jewellery and clothing.
Further south, Willow Point is another hub of artistic and artisan products. RavenSong Soap and Candle makes small batch soaps on-site (in the cold press tradition from premium natural ingredients) whose scents will transport you straight back to vacation every time you use them once home. Their travel tin candles are the perfect size to pack, and the store also stocks Bear Essential Oils which are wildcrafted in BC and certified organic. Bough and Antler is another fantastic gift store in Campbell River to spark memories of the Pacific Northwest—packed full of homewares, jewellery, stickers and notebooks, puzzles and pottery, as well as their own apparel line designed in-house.
