Campbell River

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Bounty of the Sea Served at Painter’s Lodge near Campbell River

Friday, August 6th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River is a favourite getaway to generations of families. The Lodge also boasts serving fabulous foods from the local region!

Edible Garden Delivers Fresh and Pure Gastronomic Delights From May to October!

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Check out the fresh, divine recipe by Chef Rebeka Carpenter of Hollyhock on Cortes Island in this week’s Edible Getaway. Her vegetarian creations melt in your mouth!

Couples to Families Love April Point Resort & Spa

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Time-starved couples and families bond once again in the peaceful and welcome setting that is April Point Resort & Spa on Quadra Island.

Lila from Campbell River writes:

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by getawaybc.com

Why leave Campbell River, when it is the most beautiful place on earth??

Fresh Local Food – BLACKBERRIES

Friday, June 12th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Okay, we know the Himalayan blackberry is not an indigenous plant and is, in fact, regarded as an invasive species, but they do produce some of the plumpest and tastiest berries you have ever tried.

Fishing – FISHING CAPITAL

Friday, June 12th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

“Welcome to God’s country,” is an old saying in B.C., but in Campbell River you might hear, “Welcome to cod country.”

Well, maybe not, but the city is widely regarded as the Salmon Capitol of the Wor

Enriched by land and sea

Friday, June 12th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Located along the shores of Discovery Passage, nestled at the foot of the snowcapped Vancouver Island Mountains and guarding the northern Strait of Georgia, lies the City of Campbell River.

This comm

Classic camping

Friday, June 12th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

If you’ve got a tent, camper or RV, then the Campbell River area has got the perfect lakes, seashores and campsites for you.

There are hundreds of campsites in the Campbell River area in provincial p

Camping – Miracle Beach

Friday, June 12th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Few things are as inviting as a broad expanse of sandy beach.

Miracle Beach Provincial Park, located half way between Campbell River and Courtenay, is a popular camping spot that has one of the nices

Camping – Elk Falls (Quinsam)

Friday, June 12th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Elk Falls Provincial Park’s Quinsam campground is close to everything but feels private and isolated. The campground is five minutes from downtown, yet it seems like you’re kilometres away in the wild