Campbell River

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Rain or shine, Campbell River has many opportunities for year-round exploration. Here we'll cover the 5 local trails that will give you a taste of the variety of what Campbell River offers, close to the city.

Hwy 28
Campbell River, BC

No trip to Campbell River is complete without visiting Elk Falls Provincial Park. The park’s trails are accessible year-round and offer breathtaking views of the must-see titular 25-meter Elk Falls and its surrounding area.

BC-19
Strathcona, BC

This 8km hike offers stunning ocean and mountain views year-round. The forested trail gives peek-a-boo views of the Pacific Ocean and ends with a spectacular scene overlooking the Seymour Narrows. These waters are some of the most infamous in B.C.’s history, and home of the Ripple Rock explosion which took place in 1958 becoming the world’s largest non-nuclear explosion.

S Dogwood St
Campbell River, BC

The Beaver Lodge Forest Lands have a wide variety of trails that are loved by locals and visitors alike. To get started, we suggest the Rail Trail, which is roughly 3 km long and takes approximately 40 minutes to walk one way. This trail was developed on an old logging road which created a path that is fairly wide and level. All the trails in the Beaver Lodge Lands are multi-use and suitable for all ages and skill levels: bikers, walkers and horseback riders are all welcome.

Spit Road

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

The looping walkway around the Tyee Spit where the fresh and saltwater meet is a must-do year-round. In the winter months, sunsets here are spectacular as the calm waters of the estuary provide the ideal reflective surface for perfectly coloured skies. In the summer, turn your attention to the ocean and look for the traditional Tyee Club hopefuls trying to catch a 30-pound salmon in rowboats.

Seawalk

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

The Campbell River Rotary Seawalk offers 6.2km of a paved pathway that leads along the scenic oceanside, a great place for wildlife spotting – be sure to keep an eye out for bald eagles, herons, seals and even the odd pod of whales. This path is multi-use with one lane used for walking and the other used for cycling.