The City of Campbell River and local organizations plan and host numerous arts and cultural events, programs and activities for locals and visitors to enjoy. These include annual special events, shows, performances, classes, art gallery, museum and heritage sites.
The Recreation and Culture Department offers a wide variety of arts and cultural programs throughout the year. The department also assists or hosts a variety of annual special events. We are located at:
Community Centre
401-11th Ave, Campbell River, BC, V9W 4G2
Phone: (250) 286-1161
Fax: (250) 830-0164
The Arts Council fosters awareness and interest in the arts across the community and empowers, supports, and validates the creativity of local artists.
2131 South Island Highway (Sybil Andrews Cottage), Campbell River, BC, V9W 1C2
Phone: (250) 923-0213
Email: arts.council@crarts.ca
Campbell River Arts Council website
This gallery offers a variety of contemporary art exhibitions, classes, workshops, artist talks and school programs.
1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C7
Phone: (250) 287-2261
Fax: (250) 287-2268
Email: info@crartgallery.ca
Campbell River Art Gallery website
The Salmon Festival is a registered charity which collaborates to host a variety of public and family-oriented activities. Logger Sports is held annually on the second weekend of August and includes children’s activities, logger events, highland gathering, and numerous food and crafts booths.
Box 191, Campbell River, BC, V9W 5A7
Phone: (250) 287-2044
Fax: (250) 287-2005
Email: salmonfest@connected.bc.ca
Campbell River Salmon Festival website
Contact person: Jim Lilburn
This homestead preserves the legacy of the Haig Brown family. It serves as a Bed and Breakfast from May to October and hosts writers in residence the rest of the year. It is also used for specials events and summer programs.
2250 Campbell River Road, Campbell River, BC, V9W 4N7
Phone: (250) 286-6646
Haig-Brown Heritage House website
The museum features film footage of the legendary explosion of Ripple Rock in 1958, has exhibits of First Nations, logging activities, and a replica of the Willow’s hotel.
470 Island Highway
Phone: (250) 287-3103
Fax: (250) 286-0109
Email: general.enquiries@crmuseum.ca
Campbell River Museum website
This five-day event held the last week in June brings various woodcarvers transforming log tailings into amazing works of art. Unique to Campbell River, the finished sculptures liven up the waterfront for all to enjoy year round.
Box 20097, Campbell River, BC, V9W 7Z5
Phone: 250-202-0176
Email: info@crshorelinearts.ca
Campbell River Shoreline Arts Society website
Incorporated in 1991, the society has showcased 20 musicals with Fiddler on the Roof being its first production. The society also facilitates workshops to encourage skills in this genre of the arts and to promote community engagement and awareness.
Box 401, Campbell River, BC, V9W 1G1
Phone: (250) 287-7475
Contact person: Jacquie Gordon
This property preserves the history of Sybil, a musician and artist. For 16 years, the society acted to preserve and restore the shoreline. Currently, the property is home to and managed by the Campbell River Arts Council.
2131 South Island Highway, Campbell River, BC
Contact person: Ken Blackburn
Phone: (250) 923-0213
The community theatre was built in 1946 and has been identified by the City as a heritage site. They present many genres of the performing arts including visual and media arts. Upholding the preservation and exhibition of heritage through revitalization, the venue has a considerable seating capacity of 467.
1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C8
Phone: (250) 287-7465
Fax: (250) 287-7659
Email: mail@tidemarktheatre.com
Tidemark Theatre website