Experience Campbell River
Welcome to Campbell River
Campbell River is where wild and life combine. Here, you’re minutes from the wilderness even as you enjoy the amenities of a small city.
Planning Your Trip
Getting Here is Half the Fun
Campbell River is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Almost smack dab in the middle, we are a three-hour drive north from Victoria and a three-hour drive south of Port Hardy. Drive, fly or boat in – the choice is yours!
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Make Your Way to Campbell River
Getting Here by Land
Getting Here by Sea
Campbell River is a boaters’ haven with a range of services and facilities, including moorage, for you and your craft. Before heading to sea, consult up-to-date tide tables and marine charts to familiarize yourself with the waterways around Campbell River.
Bringing a vehicle to Vancouver Island is easy from either British Columbia’s Mainland or Washington State. In British Columbia, BC Ferries runs scheduled trips between various location on the BC Mainland and Vancouver Island.
With onboard restaurants and breath-taking scenery, taking the ferries is like going on a miniature cruise! Water-taxis are readily available to take you around to places that are otherwise inaccessible.
Getting Here by Air
The north‑central Vancouver Island region is within easy reach of Vancouver, Victoria, and Washington State. Campbell River is served by a growing mix of scheduled commercial flights, charter services, and direct seaplane connections, making travel to the region increasingly convenient.
New in 2026, WestJet has introduced seasonal non‑stop service between Campbell River and Calgary, beginning May 15. This marks the first direct scheduled air connection between Campbell River and Alberta and provides direct access to WestJet’s Calgary hub, with onward connections across Canada and internationally. The route strengthens regional connectivity and supports both leisure and business travel to northern Vancouver Island.
Campbell River Airport (YBL) has reliable, convenient daily scheduled airline services by Pacific Coastal Airlines via the South Terminal at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The airport is located just 15 minutes from downtown Campbell River and is designated as a Port of Entry, regularly accommodating a wide range of aircraft, from small private planes to larger corporate and charter flights.
Also new in 2026, Harbour Air offers seasonal direct seaplane service between downtown Vancouver (Coal Harbour) and Campbell River, providing a fast, scenic, downtown‑to‑downtown connection without the need for ferry or highway travel. The service begins July 6 and adds a unique and efficient access option for both leisure and business travellers arriving directly into the community by water.
From the Comox Airport (YQQ), Campbell River is a 40-minute drive north along the scenic Inland Island Highway 19A.
Explore the Region
We Encourage You to #MeetOurNeighbours!
Campbell River is surrounded by diverse neighbouring communities all within a scenic three-hour drive.
What’s on in Campbell River
We are a year-round vacation destination. Come visit and enjoy what’s happening during the season.
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