Onthecliff guidebook
Hiking
Ripple Rock Trail is a 7.7 kilometer out and back trail located north of Campbell River. The trail is rated as moderate and is primarily used for hiking. The view is incredible from the summit and we like to pack a picnic lunch in and enjoy it at the top!
Distance: 7.7 km Elevation Gain: 361 m Route Type: Out & Back
The Ripple Rock Trail leads to the Seymour Narrows lookout where one of the most notorious marine hazards in North America used to 'gobble up' ships. These two pinnacle stone masses were successfully removed in 1958 with the largest man-made, non nuclear explosion in history!
Ripple Rock Hike Lookout
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Campbell River Canyon View Trail is a 4.8 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Access to the trail is by parking near the logging bridge crossing the Campbell River when driving towards Gold River leaving town. You can park on the highway side anywhere. Either walk along the highway until you cross a bridge over the Quinsam River and find the trail entrance with some information signs and a small parking area or cross the logging bridge and make an immediate turn to the left onto the trail. The trail follows the river and you make a climb to the small footbridge over the canyon of the Campbell River. You can return on the opposite side of the river to your departure point. It is about an hour with no stops and is very scenic.
Distance: 4.8 km Elevation Gain: 109 m Route Type: Loop
This trail also connects to the Millennium trail that climbs up to the Elk Falls suspension bridge which is highly recommended.
Canyon View Trail
Canyon View TrailCampbell River Canyon View Trail is a 4.8 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Access to the trail is by parking near the logging bridge crossing the Campbell River when driving towards Gold River leaving town. You can park on the highway side anywhere. Either walk along the highway until you cross a bridge over the Quinsam River and find the trail entrance with some information signs and a small parking area or cross the logging bridge and make an immediate turn to the left onto the trail. The trail follows the river and you make a climb to the small footbridge over the canyon of the Campbell River. You can return on the opposite side of the river to your departure point. It is about an hour with no stops and is very scenic.
Distance: 4.8 km Elevation Gain: 109 m Route Type: Loop
This trail also connects to the Millennium trail that climbs up to the Elk Falls suspension bridge which is highly recommended.
Sightseeing
Easy local activities that should be enjoyed by all
Elk Falls Provincial Park, on central Vancouver Island, is a popular destination. The main attraction is an incredible 25-meter (89-foot) waterfall.
Located near the town of Campbell River, Elk Falls is an easy “hike”. About 20 to 30 minutes. The powerful waterfall and suspension bridge make for a fun outing, and the old-growth forest makes for a serene setting.
Because the river is diverted for hydroelectric generation, the flow of Elk Falls remains fairly constant throughout the year. However, it may be flowing slightly stronger in the springtime and after strong rains
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Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
Millennium TrailElk Falls Provincial Park, on central Vancouver Island, is a popular destination. The main attraction is an incredible 25-meter (89-foot) waterfall.
Located near the town of Campbell River, Elk Falls is an easy “hike”. About 20 to 30 minutes. The powerful waterfall and suspension bridge make for a fun outing, and the old-growth forest makes for a serene setting.
Because the river is diverted for hydroelectric generation, the flow of Elk Falls remains fairly constant throughout the year. However, it may be flowing slightly stronger in the springtime and after strong rains
This is a rainy day idea. Check out the Campbell River Museum. This museum gives a good history of the how and why of this city. Quite well done and gets good reviews from locals and tourists. Go to http://www.crmuseum.ca/.
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The Museum at Campbell River
470 Island HwyThis is a rainy day idea. Check out the Campbell River Museum. This museum gives a good history of the how and why of this city. Quite well done and gets good reviews from locals and tourists. Go to http://www.crmuseum.ca/.
Another rainy day idea would be the Maritime Heritage Museum. This is worth a visit to learn the history of the area so dependent on the sea. During the spring and summer months on Sunday there is a local craft market in the Maritime Heritage Museum parking area so be forewarned.
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Maritime Heritage Centre
621 Island HwyAnother rainy day idea would be the Maritime Heritage Museum. This is worth a visit to learn the history of the area so dependent on the sea. During the spring and summer months on Sunday there is a local craft market in the Maritime Heritage Museum parking area so be forewarned.
A ten minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River takes you to Quadra Island where you can spend a day exploring and enjoying the island. Highlights would be the Lighthouse, Rebecca Spit, Heriot Bay Inn, Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge (have a coffee and enjoy the view of Campbell River) and other sites. In summer the ferry is quite busy so be prepared to wait during popular times. Worth the wait and the effort if you want to see a much less populated environment. There is also a 9 hole golf course. For kayakers, there are places on Quadra Island to rent kayaks.
This picture is the east side of Rebecca Spit. We like to take our beach chairs (there are two outside for you) and gaze at the ocean. Lots of times there are humpbacks in this area and you can hear their blowholes. It can be cool in the afternoon with less sun and a breeze off the ocean so a light jacket is usually advisable. Rebecca Spit is a provincial park with a lovely walkout no trail and has numerous picnic tables. There is even a local winery on the south end of the island.
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Quadra Island
A ten minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River takes you to Quadra Island where you can spend a day exploring and enjoying the island. Highlights would be the Lighthouse, Rebecca Spit, Heriot Bay Inn, Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge (have a coffee and enjoy the view of Campbell River) and other sites. In summer the ferry is quite busy so be prepared to wait during popular times. Worth the wait and the effort if you want to see a much less populated environment. There is also a 9 hole golf course. For kayakers, there are places on Quadra Island to rent kayaks.
This picture is the east side of Rebecca Spit. We like to take our beach chairs (there are two outside for you) and gaze at the ocean. Lots of times there are humpbacks in this area and you can hear their blowholes. It can be cool in the afternoon with less sun and a breeze off the ocean so a light jacket is usually advisable. Rebecca Spit is a provincial park with a lovely walkout no trail and has numerous picnic tables. There is even a local winery on the south end of the island.
The Quinsam River Hatchery has gone through a major renovation to modernize and improve the facility and its operations. The installation of its own independent power plant makes it one of Canada’s most energy-efficient hatcheries. The hatchery has a Visitor Center with displays that provide information about the hatchery’s program, the salmon life cycle and salmonid enhancement techniques. The Quinsam River Hatchery provides support for community programs delivered by the local Community Advisor. It supplies up to eight million pink salmon eggs to the east coast of Vancouver Island, from Courtenay to Nanaimo. The Quinsam and Campbell rivers are very important as key streams for coho and chinook salmon assessment. The hatchery is involved in salmon tagging, adult recovery and biological sampling to support DFO and its Pacific Salmon Treaty obligations. The Quinsam River Hatchery is also involved in science research projects.
Directions
From Campbell River, drive west on Highway 28 towards Gold River and look for the Fish Hatchery sign. Turn left onto Quinsam Road (approximately 200 metres after the intersection with Highway 19). Follow this road for approximately 2 kilometres to the hatchery site entrance (there is a large sign that can't be missed).
Visiting the hatchery
The facility and surrounding rivers offer excellent opportunities to view salmon in their natural setting. Please phone ahead for information on activities. Guided tours for groups can be pre-arranged if staff is available. For the general public, there is a self-guided tour with the aid of a pamphlet. The hatchery gate is open at 8:00 am and locked at 4:00 pm. Please ensure that your vehicle is out of the area by closing time, or you will be locked in.
When can I see salmon?
Species
pink adults - mid or late August into September.
chinook adults - mid September and October to November.
coho adults October to November
Of course Mother Nature has been known to mix things up and runs can be at different times.
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Quinsam River Hatchery
4217 Argonaut RdThe Quinsam River Hatchery has gone through a major renovation to modernize and improve the facility and its operations. The installation of its own independent power plant makes it one of Canada’s most energy-efficient hatcheries. The hatchery has a Visitor Center with displays that provide information about the hatchery’s program, the salmon life cycle and salmonid enhancement techniques. The Quinsam River Hatchery provides support for community programs delivered by the local Community Advisor. It supplies up to eight million pink salmon eggs to the east coast of Vancouver Island, from Courtenay to Nanaimo. The Quinsam and Campbell rivers are very important as key streams for coho and chinook salmon assessment. The hatchery is involved in salmon tagging, adult recovery and biological sampling to support DFO and its Pacific Salmon Treaty obligations. The Quinsam River Hatchery is also involved in science research projects.
Directions
From Campbell River, drive west on Highway 28 towards Gold River and look for the Fish Hatchery sign. Turn left onto Quinsam Road (approximately 200 metres after the intersection with Highway 19). Follow this road for approximately 2 kilometres to the hatchery site entrance (there is a large sign that can't be missed).
Visiting the hatchery
The facility and surrounding rivers offer excellent opportunities to view salmon in their natural setting. Please phone ahead for information on activities. Guided tours for groups can be pre-arranged if staff is available. For the general public, there is a self-guided tour with the aid of a pamphlet. The hatchery gate is open at 8:00 am and locked at 4:00 pm. Please ensure that your vehicle is out of the area by closing time, or you will be locked in.
When can I see salmon?
Species
pink adults - mid or late August into September.
chinook adults - mid September and October to November.
coho adults October to November
Of course Mother Nature has been known to mix things up and runs can be at different times.