Stan’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Discovery Pier- You must check it out! There’s a good chance to spot sea lions, orca whales, humpback whales or other marine life. If you like fishing you can rent fishing rods in the summer or just enjoy delicious ice cream cones the best in town.
Discovery Fishing Pier
Discovery Fishing PierA great place to go hiking ( a lot of easy trails to go with a whole family) or just walk on a suspension bridge or have lunch at the falls and enjoy the view. 12 minutes driving from the suite. It is below John Hart lake/ dam located on north east of town.
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Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
Millennium TrailA great place to go hiking ( a lot of easy trails to go with a whole family) or just walk on a suspension bridge or have lunch at the falls and enjoy the view. 12 minutes driving from the suite. It is below John Hart lake/ dam located on north east of town.
If you want to walk on some sandy beaches or ocean trails there’s only 10 minutes drive to Campbell River Stories beach, 20 minutes drive to popular Saratoga beach or Miracle beach.
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Saratoga Beach
If you want to walk on some sandy beaches or ocean trails there’s only 10 minutes drive to Campbell River Stories beach, 20 minutes drive to popular Saratoga beach or Miracle beach.
For fresh water excitement we are surrounded by beautiful lakes and river including McIvor lake only 15 minutes driving. Great Lake for boat rides, fishing, swimming, or just suntanning. There are a few sandy beaches around the lake with free parking and toilets.
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McIvor lake
For fresh water excitement we are surrounded by beautiful lakes and river including McIvor lake only 15 minutes driving. Great Lake for boat rides, fishing, swimming, or just suntanning. There are a few sandy beaches around the lake with free parking and toilets.
3 minutes drive to the ferry terminal from the suite, 10 minutes ferry crossing- with another ferry connection to Cortes Island. There’s so much to do on the island, simply paradise. Spend the whole day there sightseeing, hiking, watch for whales on the beach, collecting drift wood/ pebbles or having a nice lunch at oceanfront Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge.
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Quadra Island
3 minutes drive to the ferry terminal from the suite, 10 minutes ferry crossing- with another ferry connection to Cortes Island. There’s so much to do on the island, simply paradise. Spend the whole day there sightseeing, hiking, watch for whales on the beach, collecting drift wood/ pebbles or having a nice lunch at oceanfront Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge.
Strathcona Park Lodge & Outdoor Education Centre
41040 Gold River Highway45 minutes drive to cabins in Strathcona Park
Great place for watching marina life or buy fresh fish /seafood straight from the boat.
Fisherman's Wharf
705 Island HwyGreat place for watching marina life or buy fresh fish /seafood straight from the boat.
For hiker enthusiasts a lot of great trails to explore.
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Beaver Lodge Forest Land
South Dogwood StreetFor hiker enthusiasts a lot of great trails to explore.
A whole day trip as it is a little bit of a drive, but it’s all worth it. Great place for hiking and exploring beautiful caves.
You Will need flashlight/headlamps as some caves are low and dark. Also wear sturdy shoes and light jacket.
Upana Caves
A whole day trip as it is a little bit of a drive, but it’s all worth it. Great place for hiking and exploring beautiful caves.
You Will need flashlight/headlamps as some caves are low and dark. Also wear sturdy shoes and light jacket.
Food scene
You can enjoy delicious fish and chips right on the deck
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Dockside Fish & Chips
C DockYou can enjoy delicious fish and chips right on the deck
Located from the Quadra Island Ferry Terminal for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
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The Java Shack
1041 Shoppers RowLocated from the Quadra Island Ferry Terminal for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Ocean front restaurant overlooking Discovery Passage and the coast Mountain.
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Dolphins Resort
4125 Discovery DrOcean front restaurant overlooking Discovery Passage and the coast Mountain.
Daves' Bakery
2266 S Island HwyCafes & lunch Spot. Enjoy delicious donuts there!
Great place to enjoy delicious coffee while watching marine life go by, or just sit by the camp fire and enjoy the view. Locals’ favourite. Friendly service.
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FoggDukkers Coffee
907 S Island HwyGreat place to enjoy delicious coffee while watching marine life go by, or just sit by the camp fire and enjoy the view. Locals’ favourite. Friendly service.
Harbour Grill
1334 Island HwyEnjoy seafood that is so delicious and fresh straight from the dock. Great service good prices.
Crabby Bob's Seafood Inc
705 Island HighwayEnjoy seafood that is so delicious and fresh straight from the dock. Great service good prices.
Sushi Jo Japanese Restaurant
80 10 AvenueDelicious sushi at good price.
For fish and chips you must go to Dick’s! Great service, delicious fish and nice view, as the place is located across from the marina.
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Dick's Fish & Chips
660 B Island HwyFor fish and chips you must go to Dick’s! Great service, delicious fish and nice view, as the place is located across from the marina.
Arts& Culture
Good place to learn about the history of Campbell River.
1/2 block down the road from the suite.
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The Museum at Campbell River
470 Island HwyGood place to learn about the history of Campbell River.
1/2 block down the road from the suite.
Landmark Cinemas Campbell River
489 S Dogwood StEssentials
Save-On-Foods
1400 Dogwood StFor all your needs 3 minutes drive.
Real Canadian Superstore
757 Ryan Rd3 minutes drive
Thrifty Foods
1400 Ironwood StWalmart Campbell River Supercentre
1477 Island Hwy5 minutes drive