Top Things to do in Campbell River
Things to do in Campbell River, Vancouver Island: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Campbell River, Canada including Holly Hill Farm, Discovery Passage Aquarium, Elk Falls Provincial Park, Beaver Lodge Forest Land, Lower Myra Falls, Dick Murphy Park, Quinsam River Hatchery, Morton Lake Provincial Park, Menzies Mountain Trail, Frank James Park.
Restaurants in Campbell River
1. Holly Hill Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Holly Hill Farm is an interactive and vast petting farm located in the heart of Campbell River, on Canada’s beautiful Vancouver Island. The winner of Campbell River’s ‘Best New Business’ Award, Holly Hill Farm is open to the public every Sunday from 10-2:00 (mid-March through October). Guests are invited to explore and immerse themselves in a free-ranging barnyard: holding chickens, snuggling baby bunnies, brushing mini goats, and hand feeding a friendly alpaca and horse. Truly a hands-on experience like no other, visitors can scratch a pot belly pig’s belly and, on lucky occasions, witness the birth of a newborn sheep or goat! Developing into a cultural and agricultural hub of Campbell River, Holly Hill Farm also hosts community events, birthday parties, summer camps, and educational after-school programs. The farm is also a supplier of healthy free-range meats, eggs, and fibre raised ethically and naturally.
Reviewed By S5946WDdarrenm
Awesome place...loved the baby sheep, baby goats and baby bunnies. The hosts are friendly and knowledgeable.. highly recommend
2. Discovery Passage Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Open during the COVID-19 pandemic with special precautions. The Discovery Passage Aquarium offers fun and unique hands-on educational experiences for people of all ages. Come to see, touch and feel our incredible local marine species and habitats and discover the diverse marine life of Discovery Passage and Islands. The Aquarium is open from spring until fall each year. Specimens from representative local species are collected from the marine environment in the spring and returned to the area of collection at the end of the season.
Reviewed By 816tishl - Nanaimo, Canada
We came here on the last day it was open before they released their animals for the end of the season. The staff were all young high school and university students. They were super friendly and very knowledgeagle. It kept the attention of the littles and was very educational. What a great opportunity for peopLe, especially young kids, to acquire a passion about our local marine life and hopefully learn that we must work to protect it. We love that the animals are released at the end of the season. We were even around to see the giant pacific octopus chow down on her "end of season salmon treat". Very cool!!
3. Elk Falls Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 815 reviews
A popular destination family campground on Vancouver Island! Explore the incredible camping, hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities this region has to offer. Be sure to check out the new suspension bridge! Park visitors to Elk Falls will enjoy the extensive forest trail network and the hiking and biking opportunities available. Impressive waterfalls serve as a beautiful backdrop while hiking through coastal forests. Minutes from the main campground, visitors can explore the impressive new suspension bridge. Access to the bridge can be found off the Canyon View Trail. Adventurous park users will be awe-struck at the views found from this newly-built attraction! Firewood is available for sale from the Park Operator. Reservations are recommended during peak season, however last-minute campers may be able to find a spot in July and August. Reservations for this park are accepted for arrival dates from mid-May – Labour Day. Elk Falls is open year-round (Winter Camping $11/night).
Reviewed By 912ted
nice walk, even for 13 year old border collie, everybody tried to social distance, so everything was fine.
4. Beaver Lodge Forest Land
5. Lower Myra Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By mchmackie - Victoria, Canada
We hit Lower Myra Falls on the hottest day of 2020 and was glad it was a scorcher or we would not have braved the frigid water for a swim! The falls are beautiful and the water is incredibly clear as it cascades through to Buttle Lake below.
6. Dick Murphy Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By MaureenH_11 - Sechelt, Canada
We stayed at the nearby RV Park for a week and walked this park many times. Such a great use of the land. Level, mostly paved walkways, excellent for a mobility scooter.
7. Quinsam River Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Fishbonz67 - Campbell River, Canada
Fantastic way to learn more about salmon and their life cycle. Easy access, ample parking, bears and eagles fishing nearby -- it a wonderful place to visit. Highly recommend it.
8. Morton Lake Provincial Park
9. Menzies Mountain Trail
10. Frank James Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By MikeM852 - Campbell River, Canada
This is the beginning or ending of the a seawalk hike, but you can go beyond. It is the terminus where you get to see all the wood carvings from the Transformations of the Shore competition in late June...Awesome!
