Campbell River is home to many venues and locations where you can find interesting activities and events.
This list covers community spaces, cultural sites, outdoor areas, and recreational facilities throughout the city and surrounding region.
Click the links to get more details and see upcoming events for specific locations.
Community and Recreation
Spirit Square – Hosts regular farmers’ markets, live music performances, and community festivals. The space includes a covered stage and open areas for gatherings. Free concerts all summer long!
Community Centre – Offers fitness classes, art workshops, and youth programs. Houses a gymnasium and meeting rooms for various community groups.
Shoppers Row – Main street with local shops and restaurants. Hosts occasional street fairs and holiday events.
Willow Point Community Hall – Used for community meetings, dance classes, and private events like weddings and anniversaries.
Eagles Hall – Hosts weekly bingo nights, dances for seniors, and community fundraisers.
Thunderbird Hall – Used for larger community events, pow wows, and conferences. Available for private rentals.
Arts & Culture
Museum at Campbell River – Displays exhibits on local First Nations history, logging, and fishing industries. Offers guided tours and educational programs for schools.
Haig-Brown House – Open for tours showcasing the life of writer and conservationist Roderick Haig-Brown. Hosts an annual fall festival and writer-in-residence program.
Art Gallery – Rotates exhibitions of contemporary art. Provides art classes for adults and children, and hosts artist talks.
Maritime Heritage Centre – Features exhibits on local maritime history, including restored vessels. Available for event rentals and educational field trips.
Tidemark Theatre – Presents live theater productions, concerts, and comedy shows. Also screens independent and foreign films.
Sybil Andrews Cottage – Home of the Campbell River Arts Council and hosts various art exhibitions and events.
Beach Fire Brewing – Craft brewery that regularly host local musicians in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Outdoor and Natural Sites
The Spit (Dick Murphy Park) – Stroll along the sandy beach, go beachcombing, or birdwatch on the walking trails. Enjoy a picnic with views of the Cape Mudge lighthouse, especially beautiful at sunset.
Nunns Creek Park – Features baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and a playground. Hosts local sports leagues and tournaments.
Discovery Pier – Fish or just enjoy people watching, take in panoramic ocean views, and learn about local marine life from interpretive signs. Ice cream at the concession is a local favorite.
Robert V. Ostler Park – Picnic on the grassy areas or relax on the beach while watching marine traffic pass by. Children can play in the playground while adults enjoy the scenic views of Discovery Passage.
Frank James Park – Take a leisurely walk along the waterfront trail and watch for marine wildlife in the Discovery Passage.
Greenways Land Trust – Organizes volunteer trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and educational nature walks.
Sports and Leisure
Campbell River Curling Club – features excellent facilities for curlers of all levels, a welcoming lounge for relaxation, and opportunities for leagues and community events.
Centennial Outdoor Pool – Open during summer months. Great for kids (free admission) and families. Provides swimming lessons and aquafit classes.
Campbell River Sportsplex – Includes a weight room, indoor track, and courts for various sports. Offers fitness classes and sports leagues.
Strathcona Gardens – Features two ice rinks, a pool with waterslide, and a fitness center. Hosts hockey games, figure skating competitions, and swim meets.
Storey Creek Golf Course – Play a round of golf on this challenging 18-hole course set amidst beautiful forest scenery. Take golf lessons from professional instructors or practice your swing at the driving range.
More Things to Do in Campbell River
Though we try to be the most comprehensive list of events, here are some other links to bookmark that feature regular event postings or other information about activities around town.
Fishing Calendar – Find out which species are fishable right now, and where to fish.
City of Campbell River – community events from the city’s website
Eagles Hall events – bingo, live music, food & fundraisers
Art Gallery of Campbell River – hosts a variety of events
Tidemark Theatre – fnd out what’s playing at the theatre