Tourism Season Opening
Schedule
Sat Jun 01 2024 at 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Destination Campbell River | Campbell River, BC
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FREE & DISCOUNTED TOURS - To Celebrate the beginning of the Tourism Season and Oceans Week, Campbell River's Tour Operators & Visitor Destinations want to show you all the fantastic Tours and Activities that make Campbell River a world class tourist attraction. So become a tourist in your own town for a day and join in the fun.
Grab your passport at any of the participating tour operators.
• At the Estuary & Spit, - With Island Joy Rides - FREE Kayaking and Cycling on E-bikes 12pm - 3pm
• Discovery Harbour Marina, with Big Animal Encounters, Campbell River Whale Watch and 50 North Adventures. 10am -
3pm. Sign up for tour time at 9am. Some Free, some discounted.
• Coast Marina - with Homalco Wildlife Tours FREE tours from 8am - 12Pm. Free Tours from Eagle Eye Adventure Tours
10am - 3pm, Sign up at 9am.
• At the Airport, withy 49 North Helicopters, Discounted Helicopter Rides- 10am - 3pm, sign up at 9am.
• At Ken Forde Park - with Island Life Expeditions - Paddle Boarding from 12pm - 5pm.
From 10am - 3pm. First come first serve, you must sign up in person.
You can pick up a passport at any of the operators for a chance to enter our $2500 tour packages to give away.
• CAMPBELL RIVER PHOTO HUNT - 10am - 6pm
Hosted by What's On Digest Events. Register through
Eventbrite for your map, challenges and clues. $20
• WIN $500 cash
Registration and Information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-campbell-river-photo-hunt-tickets-903847130097
• At CR GOLF COURSE in the Velocity Driving Range you can test
your skills with a "nearest to the pin" and WIN. Free to play from
10am - 5pm.
At ROBERT OSTLER PARK
• Kite Flying, with Parksville Kite Flyers- 11am - 4pm
• Face Painting
• Shoo Shoo the Clown
• Food Trucks
SPIRIT SQUARE - 10am - 4pm
• The Art Gallery will be doing a T'shirt painting activity.
SHOPPERS ROW 10am - 4pm
• See Live Art Stations, positioned at the outdoor patios with
various local artists showing some skills with interactive art, try your hand at some cool art.
• Businesses will be participating with Market Days - TAX FREE DAY
MARITIME HERITAGE CENTRE - 10am - 5pm
• The MHC will be celebrating their 20th anniversary and running
several events from the centre.
• The Aquarium will come to life with activities for the kids plus
some special tours in the aquarium.
• The Pier will feature Whale & Ocean fashion ice-cream.
• Vendor Tables will be set up in the Parking lot
• TRY A WHALE TALE DONUT
KEN FORDE PARK - Willow Point 11am - on onwards.
• Selfie photo with Drift the Whale for the chance to win a whale
watching tour for 4.
• The unveiling of the Whale Trail
• Salmon & Beef BBQ
• Paddle board races with Island Life Expeditions 3pm
• Jumping Castle for the big kids & Icecream Truck
• Crows Nest Artists Collective will be adding an interactive whale themed art station
• Music on the beach
• Bring your guitars and smores with marshmallows while we
celebrate Canadian Culture with beach fires and yard games for
the whole family.
AROUND TOWN - OCEAN WEEK TREATS & COCKTAILS
• Stonehouse Teas Whale Pastry's and signature ice teas served
at various locations as well as in store
• Crabby Bob's has created a delicious seafood sampler platter.
• Whale Tail Donuts, served at various
locations and in the Visitor Centre.
• Emma's Bakery will be serving fun Whale & Ocean treats in Ken
Forde Park
• Restaurants and Cafe's around town will be creating their own
season signature treat, and whale feature.
The Whole Day is a FREE event.
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Where is it happening?
Destination Campbell River, 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C7, Canada,Campbell River, British ColumbiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
