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Busy and utilitarian, Campbell River (pop. 33,000) gives the impression of a town that works for a living. For years, it has been known as the "Salmon-Fishing Capital of the World," but it is also home to a large pulp and paper mill. Between Quadra Island and Campbell River, the broad Strait of Georgia squeezes down to a narrow 1.6km-wide (1-mile) channel called Discovery Passage. All of the salmon that enter the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Victoria to spawn in northerly rivers funnel down into this tight churning waterway with 4m (13-ft.) tides. Historically, vast hauls of incredibly large fish have been pulled from these waters; fishing lodges have lined these shores for decades. However, salmon numbers at Campbell River have fallen drastically in recent years, and the days of pulling 60-pound chinooks from the turbulent waters are largely over. Today, you're as likely to take a wildlife-viewing trip on the sound as go fishing for salmon—and if you do fish, there are plenty of restrictions.
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975 Shoppers Row
Campbell River V9W 2C4 Map Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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Best Western Austrian Chalet
462 S Island Highway
Campbell River V9W 1A5 Map Distance: 1.5 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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Anchor Inn And Suites
261 Island Highway
Campbell River V9W 2B3 Map Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsThe Museum at Campbell River
470 Island Hwy
Campbell River, British Columbia V9W 4Z9 Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: Campbell River's captivating museum is worth seeking out for the carvings and artifacts from... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Campbell River
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