The Baikie Island Reserve area protects a significant portion of the Campbell River Estuary.  It is an extremely important and productive area for all five species of wild salmon in BC as well as other plant and animal species.  The property was previously owned by Raven Industries and utilized as a saw mill until 1998 when operations ceased.  The property was then purchased by the Nature Conservancy Canada and subsequently turned over to the City of Campbell River to be restored and managed as a nature reserve and public park.

During 1999 and 2000 the first major restoration projects were completed consisting of the Nature Conservancy of Canada Channel, which connects the Raven Channel to the log pocket, and five marsh benches around the log pocket.

Since then, various restoration projects have been tackled by many community groups, schools, scouts and other organizations.  Much of the blackberry and broom has been removed, areas were replanted and walking trails and foot bridges have been built.

In the summer of 2005 another major initiative to increase fish and wildlife habitat commenced.  A march bench and back channel were constructed on sites that were once heavily industrialized.  In 2005/2006 the riparian areas and marshes were planted.

In future years, the areas between the riparian zones and existing forest will be planted.

Restoration efforts on Baikie Island are ongoing and Campbell River will be proud to have such a wonderful legacy to pass down through the generations!