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The City of Campbell River provides cultural opportunities for residents and visitors through partnerships with local organizations.  Through these partnerships, residents and visitors, alike can enjoy Civic Events, Museum, Haig-Brown Heritage House, Sybil Andrews - Walter Morgan Cottage, Tidemark Theatre, and Art Gallery. 

  

 

Cultural Community Partnerships 

The City of Campbell River Parks, Recreation and Culture Department partners and support the Cultural Community to offer the citizens of Campbell River a wide variety of activities.

CR Community Arts Council
The mission of the Society is to foster awareness and interest in all the arts within our community and to empower, support and validate the creative efforts of local artists.
 
2131 South Island Highway,
Campbell River, BC  V9W 1C2
Telephone/Fax: 923-0213
E-mail:  arts.council@crcn.net
Web:  www.crarts.ca
 
CR and District Public Art Gallery
Visit the gallery for a choice of contemporary art exhibitions, classes, workshops, artist talks and school programs. 
 
1235 Shoppers Row
Campbell River, BC  V9W 2C7
Telephone:  287-2261
Fax:  287-2268
E-mail:  contact@crartgallery.ca
Web:  www.crartgallery.ca
Winter Hours:    Tuesday-Saturday - 12pm-5pm
Summer Hours:  Monday-Saturday - 10am-5pm
 
CR Salmon Festival Society
The Campbell River Salmon Festival Society is a registered charity assisting and hosting a wide range of public & family orientated activities held annually for the citizens of Campbell River.  Their major event is the hosting of the Loggers Sports held each year on the second weekend of August.  In 2007 the event will be held August 10, 11, and 12 weekend at Nunn's Creek Park.  The society also is involved with activities held on Canada Day including the recognition of senior achievements,  Huck Finn Fishing Derby for children and the Parade. 
 
Box 191
Campbell River, BC  V9W 5A7
Telephone: 287-2044
Fax: 287-2005
E-mail:  salmonfest@connected.bc.ca
Web:  www.crsalmonfestival.com
Contact person:  Jim Lilburn
 
Haig-Brown Heritage House
Located on the banks of the Campbell River, Haig Brown house preserves the heritage of Roderick and Ann Haig-Brown. 
 
2250 Campbell River Road
Campbell River, BC  V9W 4N7
Telephone:  286-6646
Web:  www.haig-brown.bc.ca
 
Museum at Campbell River
The Museum at Campbell River showcases the living history of the region with exhibits and programs presenting the rich cultures of First Nations groups and our unique coastal lifestyles.  The Museum includes a small theatre, an archives research centre, native plant garden and excellent gift shop.  Highlights include Logging, the Salmon Fishing Industry, the Ripple Rock Story and First Nations exhibits.
 
Mailing Address:  Box 70  Campbell River, BC  V9W 4Z9
Location:  470 Island Highway
Telephone:  287-3103
Fax:  286-0109
E-Mail:  general.enquiries@crmuseum.ca
Web:  www.crmuseum.ca
 
RiverCity Players
1080 Hemlock
Campbell River, BC  V9W 5M4
Telephone:  286-3357
Meetings:  1st Thurs. monthly.  New members welcome.
 
Campbell River Shoreline Arts Society's
"Transformations on the Shore"  Driftwood-Carving Competition
 
In conjunction with Canada Day Celebrations, this annual event brings novice, amateur and professional wood carvers to the Pacific shoreline of Campbell River for five days during the last week in June to transform discarded log tailings into works of art.

The finished sculptures are displayed in various parks and sponsors' premises for everyone to enjoy year round.
 
Box 20097
Campbell River, BC  V9W 7Z5
Telephone:  923-7510
E-mail:  jackglad@telus.net
Web:  www.crshorelinearts.com
 
Shoreline Musical Theatre Society
Produces amateur musicals.
 
Box 401
Campbell River, BC  V9W 1G1
Telephone:  287-7475
Contact person:  Jacquie Gordon
Amateur musicals
 
Sybil Andrews - Walter Morgan Cottage
Located in Willow Point on the beach the Sybil Andrews Cottage, preserves the heritage of Sybil Andrews.  Sybil Andrews was an accomplished musician and artist. 
 
2141 South Island Highway
Campbell River, BC
Contact person:  Ken Blackburn
Telephone:  923-0213
 
Sybil Andrews Heritage Society
The Sybil Andrews Heritage Society was formed in December 2004 for the purpose of saving and restoring the property as a heritage site.
 
Telephone:  923-3439
Contact person:  Fern Seaboyer 
 
Tidemark Theatre
Feature live entertainment at its best... 
 
1220 Shoppers Row
Campbell River, BC  V9W 2C8
Telephone:  250 287-7465
Fax:  250 287-7659
E-mail: mail@tidemarktheatre.com
Web:  www.tidemarktheatre.com
 
 
For more information regarding Cultural Opportunities
in Campbell River contact the
Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.
Community Centre  286-1161
Sportsplex  923-7911