Aug 2015 Campbell River Whats On Digest

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Logger’s Fest Aug 7 - 9

Dock Dogs

Comox Valley Exhibition Aug 28-30

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MUST SEE EVENTS Saratoga Speedway Monster Truck Show

Aug 1-2

Huge Monster Truck Show with FOUR Super Monster Trucks, Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Figure 8 Cars.

Rain or Shine.

Comox Nautical Days

Aug 1-3

Annual Comox Nautical Days Festival returns, Comox Marina Park. Games, nautical competitions, outstanding entertainment and great food.

Salmon Fest & Logger Sports

Aug 7-9

Largest Loggers Competition in Canada. Featuring 2 World Champions, 7 Canadian Champions,$36,450 in prize money.

Atmosphere Gathering

Aug. Ride for Jeneece Place - Sat. Aug. 22, 2015 14-16

A multi-stage, beat-driven dance festival and community celebration, at the Cumberland Village Park.

Hwy 28Jeneece to Gold Ride For PlaceRiver

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4th Annual Rotary Rally. Take the Ride voted #1 - Hwy 28 to Gold River. Registration 11am at Robert Ostler Park. All net proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Health Foundation’s Jeneece Place.

All net proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Health Foundation’s Valley Exhibition Jeneece Comox Place Registration donations are tax deductible.

Join the adventure of the Vancouver Island roads.

Door prizes and silent auction Fairon Memories Celebration of Courtenay’s 100th At100 Pipers the RidgeinPub and Restaurant Anniversary. Exhibits, Home & Garden Arts, Accommodation and mealShows, packages available

Aug. 28-30

Kidzone, Entertainment, Midway, Vendors.

Contact Brian at 250-204-4064

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Campbell River - Robert Ostler Park at 11am

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SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE

DOWNTOWN BIA LUNCH IN THE SQUARE August 4th - GREAT PLAINS original folk August 11th - GERRY BARNUM blues August 18th - ANELA KAHIAMOE - folk, rock, blues, classics August 25th - AMY MULOIN – folk, originals

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CHARITY JAZZ & BLUES WEEKEND THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY EVENINGS 7:00pm – 9:00pm BRING A TOONIE FOR CHARITY! August 6 VARIETY NIGHT – absolutely local August 13 THEO – dance rock August 20 TIGHTROPE – rock/country/R&B from August 21 – 7 – 9:00pm THEATRE NIGHT August 27 REUNION – R&B, dance rock August 2,9,16,23,30 Church In The Square - Sundays, 2:00 3:30 pm

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Salmon Fest Logger Championship

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Comox Valley Exhibition

Salmon & Logger’s Fest and the Comox Valley Exhibition

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Visual Art Trail

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Miller Genuine Draft Below Govnt.

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ON-TAP OIL & VINEGAR TASTING BAR • fresh organic extra-virgin olive oil • fused and infused olive oil • walnut, truffle, sesame, and almond oil • barrel-aged balsamic vinegars • gourmet stuffed olives • hand harvested sea salts • dips, tapenades, pasta, and gourmet snacks

www.signatureoilandvinegar.ca Crown Isle. Shopping Centre, Courtenay: # 207B - 444 Lerwick Rd. 250-871-0700 Tyee Plaza, Campbell River: 1121 Shopper’s Row. 250-914-EVOO(3800)

Your Fruit to Wine Call or Visit to discuss new flavours for Wines made with your fruit at great value.

250-923-8533

www.willowpointwines.ca South Island Hwy. (Willows Market)

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS online FREE at WhatsOnDigest.com Aug 1, Sat~ Comox Nautical Days : 8am, Comox Marina Park. Games, nautical competitions, outstanding entertainment and great food. comoxnauticaldays.ca Sayward Farmers Market: Sat’s, 10am-1pm, Heritage Hall, 3kms off highway.(250) 282-0192. 1257 Sayward Rd. Sunfest Country Music Festival: Cowichan Exhibition Park, Largest outdoor country music festival west of the prairies. sunfestconcerts.com/ . 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. 33rd Annual Filberg Festival: 10am, Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park. www.filberfestival.com or 250.941.0727.

The Man Behind the Masks: The Life & Legacy of Chief Billy Assu: Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre, Chief Billy Assu’s Chilkat Robe. The robe will spend the next 11 months at Nuyumblaless Cultural Centre, 34 Weway Road, Cape Mudge, 10-4 daily. FMI 250.285.3733.

Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar: A Short walk up from the ferry. 10am-2pm. www.facebook.com/ quadramarket . 657 Harper Rd. RCM Search/Rescue Vessel Safety Survey: 10:15am, Random Vessel Safety Surveys during the Summer.

Inukshuk Building Contest: Mt Washington Aug 1-3, 11am - 5pm. Purchase scenic chairlift passes, build Inukshuk at the top, take a photo and submit it to ski@ mountwashington.ca, WIN 2 Winter Lift Tickets! www. mountwashington.ca . 250.338.1386.

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Espresso Bar, Smoothies, Frappes Slushies, Iced Coffees Open @ 6am-9pm, 10pm on Friday & Saturday.

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2207Glenmore Rd. Oyster River Plaza (778) 420-1990 Super Saturday “Watercolour”: 1pm, CR Art Gallery, FREE. 1-3pm. Drop-in art-making for all ages, every other Saturday. 250.287.2261, crartgallery.ca Kids bowl FREE All Summer Long: 4pm, Campbell River Bowling Centre, Must bring in coupon from www. kidsbowlfree.com, 250.286.1177. 1661 16 Ave. Sunset Ride & Dine: 5pm, Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Each Saturday throughout July and August, the Mile High Scenic Chairlift Ride will remain open until 7pm for spectacular sunset views. Complete your milehigh experience with a special dinner feature in Ted’s Bar + Grill, open until 8pm.

HUGE Monster Truck Show : Aug 1 & 2 Featuring FOUR Super Monster Trucks, Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Figure 8 Cars. Rain or Shine. Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. Gates 5:30pm. Actions 7pm. saratogaracing.ca 250.337.5024 Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Seattle Sounders: 7pm Aug 2, Sun~ Pier St Farmers Market: Sundays, Maritime Heritage Centre,10-2:30pm. 250.203.1399, Aug 3, Wed~ Comox Nautical Days 4 mile Road Race: 10am, Town of Comox. Race is followed by the Nautical Days Parade. www.cvrr.ca . 250.337.8100 Aug 4, Tue~ Sunshine Playschool Fall Registration Now Open: 8:30am, CR Baptist Church, open to the community and runs from mid-September through mid-May, with 2.5 and 4 hr programs available. Contact Lisa Fisk, at sunshineplayschool@hotmail.ca to register. www. crbaptist.bc.ca . 250-287-8835. 260 S. Dogwood Street.

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Breakfast on the patio

8am -11am

7 days/week Fri.&Sat. Nights Live Bands (subject to change)

ROYAL COACHMAN PUB & MUDSLINGERS COFFEE 84 Dogwood St • Open 7 days

250-286-0231 royalcoachmaninn.ca

SUMMER WINE BUY Chilote Chilean White & Red Blend

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SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 5% WHEN YOU BUY A CASE (12 or more)

Specialty wines, spirits & ales www.metroliquor.com

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Good Luck To All Participants

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GOOD LUCK TO All PARTICIPANTS

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Logger’s Sports In Campbell River For 10 consecutive years our show has been the largest Logging Sports Competition in Canada (prize package and number of events) and is now ranked 4th in North America.

2015 World Championships: Two Man Relay – Standing & Underhand Block Chop & Choker Race

skills in friendly competitions. Since Campbell River is the major center for the logging industry on Northern Vancouver Island and the many coastal islands and inlets, it is only natural that Logging Sports Competitions became a major event in the community.

Cathy Kaardal

2015 Canadian Championships: Open – Obstacle Pole Buck and Springboard Chop Ladies – Choker Race Intermediate – Springboard Chop and 100CC Power Saw Buck Novice – Tree Climbing and Axe Throw Historically, logging has been the prime resource based industry for the coastal areas of British Columbia. From the days of hand logging, bulls, horses and steam machinery, to today’s use of grapple yarders, self loaders and helicopters, the industry has seen many changes. Throughout these changes, the one thing that has remained constant, is the loggers getting together to show off their

Open Daily 5 am - 5 pm

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48th Campbell River Salmon Fest

AUG 7 - 9, 2015

LARGEST LOGGERS

COMPETITION IN CANADA Featuring 2 World Champions, 7 Canadian Champions, 36 other Open, Intermediate, Novice, Ladies, Youth and Teen/Youth events.

International & Locals Competing for part of the $35,450 prize package.

Held at Nunns Creek Park

Free Kid’s Zone

FREE RIDES & Entertainment for the Kids 16th Avenue Campbell River | For full schedule see » crsalmonfestival.com Lunch in the Square - Great Plains: Original Folk.

11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca 250.203.1399.

NEW - Open Stage Every Tuesday!: 7:30pm, Misty Fins Eatery & Lounge, 969 Alder St. Free. Drink specials, great food & live music! 250.287.4320. mistyfins.com Aug 5, Wed~ CR Paddlers Club: 6pm, CR, (Connecting Sea Kayakers) Evening shoreline paddles every Wednesday, Apr-Sept.

6-8pm. www.crpaddlers.com . 250.203.9953.

Meditation: 6pm, Centre for Spiritual Living, Wed. evening guided meditation for 45 minutes. www. cslcampbellriver.org . 250-850-3064. 516 S. Dogwood St. Aug 6, Thu~ Spirit Squares River Concert Series “Variety Night”: Absolutely Local. 7-9pm Spirit Square. Bring a chair. www. spiritsquare.ca 250.203.1399.

BC Lions vs. Edmonton Eskimos: 7pm Aug 7, Fri~ 48th Campbell River Salmon Fest Logger Sports: 9am, Nunns Ck Park, Largest Loggers Competition in Canada. crsalmonfestival.com

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Build it Yourself: 39 Clues Scavenger Hunt: CR Library, 11am-12noon. Pick up a list of items to find around your community. You might even with a prize. FMI 250.287.3655 or campbellriver@virl.bc.ca Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup: 4pm, Cumberland Village. www.cumberlandmotorcycleroundup.com Alpine Wine Festival: Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Wine sampling, gourmet food, live music. 6pm @ Raven Lodge. www.mountwashington.ca or 250.338.1386.

Movie Release “Ricki and the Flash”: 6:30pm Movie Release “The Gift”: 6:30pm Movie Release “Fantastic Four”: 6:30pm Aug 8, Sat~ Gutbuster at Mt. Washington: 8am - 6km run up to the top! gutbustertrailrun.com or 250.391.7373 InCON Family Gaming Convention: 9:30am, Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay. 2 day event of all that is GEEK! Preregistration www.inconcv.com . 411 Anderton Ave. Saratoga Speedway Race Show: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway featuring; Wilroc Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifides & Bomber Cars. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates 5:30pm.

Actions 7pm. race@saratogaspeedway.bc.ca

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10 Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Real Salt Lake: 7pm Aug 9, Sun~ Coastal Black Winery Tours: Drop-in from 11am. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Ck. 250.337.8325.

Aug 10, Mon~ Mayors Tournament/Rainbows End Golf Course: 8am. Charity event for Tour de Rock, 250.282.3222 or golfsayward.ca 1608 Rainbow Road.

Beginner Riding Camp at Balance Equestrian Centre: 9am 5 day summer riding camps for beginners. Lots of fun and learning! Ages 5-12 yrs. www.BalanceEquestrian.ca .

2502036042. 2105 Shetland Rd. Park Squad: 10am to 1pm, The mobile Park Squad will be in Dick Murphy Park (Tyee Spit) Aug 10-14, campbellriver. ca . 250.286.1161.

Aug 11, Tue~ Lunch in the Square - Gerry Barnum: Blues. Spirit Square, 11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca . 250.203.1399.

Aug 12, Wed~ John Gogo/Blue Sky Miners & Kenneth Paul Cooper: 7:30pm, Rivercity Stage, an evening of outstanding musicianship. Doors 6:30 - show 7pm. www.johngogo. com/ 250-202-6335.

Mon - Fri: 8:30 - 5:30 pm Sat: 8:30 - 5:00 pm

Aug 13, Thu~ Young@Heart Seniors Group: 10am, CR Baptist Church, Contact Gary or Jan Bro at 250-923-3086 or gocamping@ telus.net. www.crbaptist.bc.ca . 260 S Dogwood Street.

Spirit Squares River Concert Series “Theo”: Dance Rock.

7-9pm. Bring a chair. www.spiritsquare.ca , 250.203.1399.

Aug 14, Fri~ Photographic/Text Transfer Workshop: 9am, Aug 14-16 at CR Art Gallery. Learn a basic photo transfer technique for applying images to a wood surface & strategies for applying text. crartgallery.ca . 250.287.2261.

Build for Fun: Library Drive-In Movie Theatre: 11am12noon, CR Library. Cardboard box car craft and drive-in movie at the library. Movie: Disney’s Cars. All material provided. Free, ages 6-12. virl.bc.ca . 250.287.3655.

Atmosphere Gathering: multi-stage, beat-driven dance festival, Cumberland Vill. Park. atmospheregathering.com Movie Release “Straight Outta Compton”: 6:30pm Movie Release “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”: 6:45pm Aug 15, Sat~ 19 Wing Armed Forces Day & Air Show : 9am, 19 Wing Comox , Be dazzled by adrenaline-pumping aerial

During August, $1 from every oil change will go to the BC SPCA

You’re Busy We’re Fast

$10 OFF oil change

1691 Dogwood St. 250-286-4288

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 Expires Aug 31, 2015 Plus Tax and shop fees.

Up to 5l of Valvoline Oil and warranty-approved oil filter. Not valid with any other offer. Some restrictions apply. Limit one per customer.

Campbell River location only.

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Now Licensed

Mon: Open Mic Night (6:30-9) Tues: Spanish Conversation Group (6-7) Wed: Vintage Car Club Meets (10-11 a.m.) : Jam - Song Circle (6:30-9) Thurs: OPEN - We need performers, call us.

Fri: Open Mic Night (7-10)

2253 S. Island Hwy. Willow Point 250-923-1312 www.seriouscoffee.com demonstrations in the air, get up close and personal with dozens of unique displays on the ground. www. comoxairshow.ca .1250 Knight Rd. Movie Release “The Comedy of Errors”: 6:30pm Traditional Tyee Pool Salmon Fishing: 10:00am, Painters Lodge - Beginning July 15th to September 15th.

Traditional rowboat angling, www.painterslodge.com/ .

1-800-663-7090. 1625 McDonald Rd. Super Saturday “Batik”: FREE Family Art Making. CR Art Gallery,1235 Shoppers Row, 1-3pm. Drop-in art-making for all ages, every other Saturday. Children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult. Entry by donation. All materials included. 250.287.2261 , crartgallery.ca BC Lions vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 4pm BIG RIG Highway THUNDER: Featuring; Big Rig Highway Thunder, Crash to Pass Boat Race, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Figure 8 Cars. Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. Gates 5:30pm. Actions 7pm. http://saratogaracing.ca . 250.337.5024.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City: 6pm Aug 16, Sun ~ Al Anon: 7:30pm. 7th Day Adventist Church. 923.5537 or 923.1653 Aug 17, Mon~ Park Squad: The mobile Park Squad will be at Willow Pt Park on Aug 17-21 10 am, campbellriver.ca . 250.286.1161.

Aug 18, Tue~ Lunch in the Square - Anela Kahiamoe: Folk, Rock, Blues, 11:30am spiritsquare.ca , 250.203.1399.

Aug 19, Wed~ Tyee Club Annual Potluck Dinner: 5pm, Tyee Clubhouse.

Everyone welcome. 250.914.4455.

Movie Release “Masterminds”: 6:30pm

“A Course in Nature”

www.storeycreek.bc.ca 300 McGimpsey Road, Campbell River

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Aug 20, Thu~ Summer Puppet Theatre at the Museum: Tues & Thurs, July 7 - Aug 20 10:30am and 1:30pm , CR Museum & Archives Theatre, 470 Island Hwy. 250.287.3103 or summer.programs@crmuseum.ca Spirit Squares River Concert Series “Tightrope”: Rock, Country, R&B 7-9pm. www.spiritsquare.ca . 250.203.1399.

BC Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes: 7pm Aug 21, Fri~ Movie Release “Z for Zachariah”: 6:30pm Movie Release “Sinister 2”: 6:30pm Movie Release “Hitman: Agent 47”: 6:30pm Aug 22, Sat~ Ride for Jeneece Place:4th Annual Rotary Rally. Take the Ride voted #1 - Hwy 28 to Gold River. Registration 11am - Robert Ostler Park.rotarytvauction.com . 250.204.4064.

Saratoga Speedway Race Show: Featuring; Dwarf Cars, Hornet Cars, Bomber Cars, Road Runners & Motorcycles.

2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. Gates 5:30pm. Actions 7pm. http://saratogaracing.ca . 250.337.5024.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. FC Dallas: 7:00pm AUG 23, Sun~ Live Jazz/Blues: Royal Coachman 1pm-4pm 286.0231 Aug 24, Mon~ Monday Meditation: 7am, Centre/Spiritual Living, cslcampbellriver.org . 250-850-3064. 516 S. Dogwood St..

Park Squad: free arts & crafts & fun. Bring snack/water.

10am to 1pm: Centennial Park Aug 24-28 ,campbellriver. ca . 250.286.1161 Aug 25, Tue~ Lunch in the Square - Amy Muloin: Folk, Originals.

Spirit Square, 11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca , 250.203.1399.

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Aug 5: Shaun The Sheep Aug 7: Fantastic Four, The Gift, Ricki and the Flash Aug 14 : Beyond The Mask, Brother: Blood Against Blood, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Mistress America, Straight Outta Compton, Underdogs Aug 15: Comedy Of Errors Aug 19: Masterminds Aug 21: American Ultra, Hitmen: Agent 47, Sinister 2 Aug 26: No Escape Aug 28: We Are Your Friends, Z For Zachariah

Games

Video Releases

Aug 7: Rare Replay

Aug 4: Barely Lethal, Child 44, Do You Believe?, Far From The Madding Crowd, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, True Story Aug 11: Hot Pursuit, Unfriended

Aug 25: Gears of War, Ultimate Edition Aug 28: Dishonoured, Multiplay Insomnia, Madden NFL16, One Piece : Pirate Warriors 3, Until Dawn

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Aug 26, Wed~ Movie Release “No Escape”: 6:30pm Aug 27, Thu~ Spirit Squares River Concert Series “Reunion”: R & B Dance Rock. 7-9pm. Bring a chair. www.spiritsquare.ca .

250.203.1399.

Aug 28, Fri~ Comox Valley Exhibition: 10am, 100 Fair Memories in Celebration of Courtenay’s 100th Anniversary. Aug 28-30 at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, 4835 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay. FMI 250.338.8177 or www.cvex.ca Movie Release “We Are Your Friends”: 6:30pm Barn Raising with David James & Big River: 8pm, Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Opening Boondock.

Special Guest Alex Wickett. Doors @ 8pm. 250.338.8177.

Aug 29, Sat~ Drive 4UR Community: 9am, CR Common Shopping Centre, test drive a Ford & The Campbell River and District Association for Community Living will donate

$20 per drive. www.cradacl.bc.ca. 1400 Ironwood Street.

Super Saturday “Neighbourhood Collage”:1235 Shoppers Row, 1-3pm. Drop-in art-making for all ages.250.287.2261, crartgallery.ca Saratoga Speedway Race Show: Wilroc Spint Cars, Old Time Modified Stocks, IMCA Modifides, Dwarf Cars & Motorcycles. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates 5:30pm.

Actions 7pm, saratogaracing.ca . 250.337.5024.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Houston Dynamo: 6pm 2015 Barn Raising Starring Aaron Pritchett: 8pm, CV Exhibition Grounds. Darkhorse opening. Tickets at cvex. ca 250.338.8177. 4835 Headquarters Rd. Aug 30, Sun~ Copey Cup/Rainbows End Golf Course: 8am, Aug 30/31. Potluck dinner to follow. FMI 2580.282.3222 or golfsayward.ca . 1608 Rainbow Road.

Aug 31, Mon~ Senior’s Golf Day: Rainbows End Golf Course. play 9 holes for $10. 65yrs+ 250.282.3222.

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Saturday, Aug. 8 Saturday, Aug. 29 www.saratogaracing.ca OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

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FREE • TIRE ROTATION & BATTERY CHECK • MULTI-POINT SAFETY INSPECTION

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COMOX Comox VALLEY Valley EXHIBITION Exhibition Appearing at the Comox Valley Exhibition, this year’s World’s Premier Canine Aquatics Competition where you can have the most fun with your dogs.

Exhibits • Features • Shows Home & Garden Arts • Kidzone Entertainment • Midway • Vendors

See 27,900 gallons of water in a 40ft pool become the battle ground for the skill and tricks of canine atheletes.

Events such as Big Air Dog, Speed Retriever and Extreme Vertical, will leave you wanting more.

DockDogs Canada is dedicated to producing quality events in the best of family environments.

This event runs all 3 days of the Exhibition don’t miss it.

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Barn Raising BOONDOCK STARRING

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Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday Yoga 9:30 - 10:30, Yoga & Dance Studio Monday - Friday Line Dancing 10:30 - 12:00, Yoga & Dance Studio Monday - Friday Lunch 11:00 - 1:00. Prices vary.

Tuesday - Thursday Bingo 1:00 - 3:00 Wednesday Mexican Train (main hall) 9:30 - 12 and 1:00 - 3:00 Hearts Club, 1:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday Drawing 10:00 to 12:00 Monday & Wednesday Crafts: 12:00 - 3:00 - Jessie’s Room Monday Phone: 250-914-4401 Cribbage 12:30 - Jessie’s Room

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Located 4 km’s up Gold River Hwy 28, turn onto Brewster Lk Rd. Park in John Hart Interpretive centre parking Lot. Walk to the falls is 1.4kms.

Cook & Eat Your Own Crab: Sit on the deck at Crabby Bob’s and enjoy a fresh cooked crab, 250 204-6111 Strathcona Gardens Rec. Centre: Swim,check Programs for schedules. www.strathconard.ca. 250287-9234, 463 Dogwood Rd. Splash Park: Open May to Mid October 8am - Dusk located at Willow Point Park, Alder Rd.

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Go-Karting & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Ck. 7 days/week, 12-4pm, 250-337-5024. saratogaracing.ca Skateboarding: Skatepark @ Sportsplex & Nunns Creek Park.

Landmark Theatre: Movies 250 287-3233 Rock Climbing: On the Rocks Climbing Gym 250-287-7625, 1980 N. Island Hwy rockgym.ca Heritage Tour:Haig-Brown Heritage House Learn the legendary stories behind the Campbell River, Roderick Haig Brown & Flyfishing 250-286 6646 Art Tour: Free @ CR Art Gallery 250 287-2261 Campbell River Art Gallery: Super Saturday - Art Classes every Sat. crartgallery.com Free Events & Concerts: @Spirit Square 250 203-1399 www.spiritsquare.ca. Tues. for lunch. Fri & Sat eve’s.

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Mini Golf: 337-5336. 8667 Island Hwy. www. miraclebeachminigolf.ca Outdoor Laser Tag: N. Island BattleField 250-2023484 www.northislandbattlefield.net Sportsplex: Willow Pt- racquet sports, organized Youth & Adult Programs, Fitness Facility, Drop-in’s.

250-923-7911 www.campbellriver.ca Tennis: Willow Pt. 250 923-8134, 1944 Penfield Rd Disc Golf: Free Disc Golf Course Willow Point, Sportsplex. Discs available at Sportsplex.

Museum: of Campbell River 250-287-3103, 470 Island Hwy. www.crmuseum.ca Markets: Pier St. Market, Sundays 10am-2.30pm Spa Treatments. April Point, 900 April Point Rd, Quadra Island. Complimentary water shuttle available via Painters Lodge. 1.800.663.7090.

Hiking: Ripple Rock Trail/Elk Falls/Snowden Forest Forestlands,(see guides) 1km-10km walks. See new

alternate routes during construction of the new BC Hydro Pipelines. All trails are open.

Horseriding: Balance Equestrian, Watch, Lessons, and Shows. Indoor and Outdoor arenas. Off Willis Road, on Walworth C/River 250-203-6042 check for event program. www.balanceequestrian.ca Waterfalls: Elk Falls, Moose Falls, Located just 4km west on Hwy 28 from downtown Campbell River, some of the most spectacular falls on Vancouver Isl. Maritime Heritage Centre: 7 days/week. 10-4 pm.

Discovery Pier, Island Hwy. 250-286-3161 Fishing Pier: Free - CR Discovery Pier maritimeheritagecentre.ca 250-286-3161 Hands on Aquarium: Discovery Passage Aquarium: Open 7 Days, 10am-5pm, Discovery Pier.

Wine Tasting and Tour: 40 Knotts Winery. Tastings Tues to Sun 11.30 to 5.30pm. 2400 Anderton Rd. Comox.

250-941-8810. www.40knotswinery.com Scuba Diving: 250-338-0161. www.ubdiving.com Storey Creek Golf Course: 18 holes and Driving Range, McGimpsey Road, storeycreek.bc.ca (see ad)

Summer & Fall Courses Scheduled Call to register: 250-287-3837

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Things To Do In Snorkelling with the Salmon: As seen on the Rick Mercer Show, Destiny River Adventures 250-287-4800, 1630 N Island Hwy destinyriver.com Rapid-Tide Rides - CR Whale Watch & Adventure Tours: Ride the whirlpools and experience some of fastest tidal changes around! Covered Zodiac Boats, Discovery Marine Harbour, Dock E. 250-287-2667. campbellriverwhalewatching.com Scuba Diving Lessons & Tours: Dive Safe, 250-2873837. www.divesafe.com Hiking/ Biking: Free @ Snowden Forest, Canyon view Trail, easy to intermediate.

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Saratoga Beach Golf: Club 9 hole - RE-OPEN plus driving range. 2084 Saratoga Rd, Black Creek. 250 337-2208 Rainbow’s End Golf Club: Executive Golf Course 9 holes, Sayward off the Hwy. Rainbow Rd. 250-282-3222 Guided Fishing: Painters Lodge, 21625 MacDonald Rd, Campbell River or April Point Rd, Quadra Island.

Complimentary water shuttle available via Painters Lodge 1.800.663.7090.

Wine & Cheese Cruise: Painter’s Lodge. Wed’s & Fri’s only, unless group booking. Complimentary water shuttle available to April Pt. Explore hidden coves and Discovery Passage on 52’ MV Pachena Princess while enjoying wine, cheese, & sunset. 1.800.663.7090.

Seaview Game Farm Tours: Guided tours daily 250.337.5182 seaviewgamefarm.com

Daily Servicing but not limited to; Cortes Island, Refuge Cove, Stuart Island, Big Bay, Dent Island, Sonora Island, Powell River, Desolation Sound and many more!

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Discovery Marine Harbour, Dock E. 250-287-2667. campbellriverwhalewatching.com Wildlife, Whale & Bear Tours: Discovery Marine Safaris 1-866-501-6722 www.adventurewhalewatching.com Aboriginal Journeys: Cultural & wildlife tours:250-850-1101 aboriginaljourneys.com Adventure Quest: Whale & Bear wildlife tours 250 2024921. Also Kayak rentals.

Mt. Washington Ride & Dine: Sat’s, Jul & Aug, 11am7pm. Scenic Chairlift. mountwashington.ca White Water Rafting: Destiny River Adventures 250 287-4800 destinyriver.com Motorbike to Gold River: Hwy #28, Rated #1 in motorbike highway rides. 250-283-7533 Fishing, RV, Restaurant & Marina Services: Browns Bay Resort 19 km north of Campbell River brownsbayresort.com 250 286-3135

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Wetlands: Visit the wetlands of Main Lake Park and admire the wildlife, sinkholes and waterfalls.

Rent a bike: Rent a pedal bike, electric bike or tandem bicycle and explore the island’s hidden highlights.

Island Cycle. Taku Road, Heriot Bay 250 285 3627 Petroglphs: Find ancient petroglyphs at low tide at Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre, and at Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge, near the lighthouse.

Bocce, Horseshoe and Archery: open to the general public during the day , Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge. 1 Lighthouse Rd, Quadra Isl. 250.285.2042 Scenery Walk to the Lighthouse: Walk from Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge along the shore to the lighthouse.

Lighthouse Rd. Weiner Roast: Treat the family to a weiner roast at Rebecca Spit camp ground and beach.

First Nations Cultural experience: Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre. Tour over 200 original pieces on display. Learn the rich heritage of the Kwak’wala, Laich-Kwil-Tach, K’omoks peoples. Tours 10 -12- 4 daily. 34 Weeway Rd, 250-285.3733.

Blenkin Park: Skate park, Climbing wall, Tennis courts, equestrian ring, dirt jump track for bikes, trails in Blenkin Park at the Community Centre.

Heriot Bay Inn: A landmark to Heriot Bay with its heritage building beautifully nestled in Heriot bay. Sit on the deck and experience the red seal restaurant and don’t forget to wander in to the unique gift store.

Sunrise on the Spit: Take an early morning sunrise walk on Rebecca Spit to start your day right.

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Paddleboarding: Try stand up paddleboarding.

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Gowlland Harbour Resort: Secluded Fine Dining 40 45 with magnificent ocean views. 250.285.3572. www. gowllandharbour.com Mountain biking or Recreational: check out the technical singe-tracks at Morton Lake or ask for a trail map from Island cycle. 615 Taku Rd, Quathiaski Cove..

Island Cycle 250.285.3627– Guided Fishing: April Point Resort (900 April Point Rd.) Complimentary Water Shuttle via Painter’s Lodge 1-800-663-7090 Wine & Cheese Cruise: April Point Resort (900 April Point Rd.) Complimentary Water Shuttle via Painter’s Lodge 1-800-663-7090 Scooter Rentals: April Point Resort offer scooter rentals for those wanting to explore the whole island in a day. 250-285-2222.

Live music at Heriot Bay Inn; Top artists and performers.

Check website for more, www.heriotbayinn.com Wine Tasting: Tasting tours or picnic on the winery grounds. SouthEnd Winery www.southend.ca Starfish Watching: 100 of varieties of starfish can be found close to shore lines.

Wild life Photography: Expect to see pods of whales close by, seals sprawled on rocks and eagles over head, 50 hundreds of varieties of west coast not to mention 55 birds.

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Climbing: Granitic coarse rock climbing at Chinese Mountains (easy to access) or Breton Island (water access only).

Scuba Diving: Scuba enthusiasts - check out the artificial reef that was created near Maud Island in 1996 when the HMCS Columbia went down.Abyssal Dive Charters, www.abyssal.com 250.204-3443.

Whale Watching Tours: April Point Resort (900 April Point Rd.) Complimentary Water Shuttle via Painter’s Lodge 1-800-663-7090 Wild Life Adventure Tours: April Point Resort (900

Visit Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre and learn the rich cultural traditions of the Kwak’wala, Laich-Kwil-Tach and K’omoks peoples. View the historic Potlatch Collection, ancient petroglyphs and pre-contact galleries with more than 200 pieces on display!

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See Quadra Island’s unique & quaint studios.

Boat Charters: Charter a boat and fish or sightsee from the water. Sutil Charters 250 285 3689 Island hopping: Heriot Bay to Cortes Isle.

If you are heading over to Cortes Island for a day trip, stop by the Cortes Museum. The museum is also home to the official Desolation Sound Tourist Info.

Nyumbalees Museum: Open 10 - 4 daily including holidays. New exhibit, repatriating 10 pieces from the National Museum of the American Indian, including “The Man Behind the Masks: The Life & Legacy of Chief Billy Assu”. Visit this amazing cultural centre and learn the rich heritage of the Kwak’wala, Laich-KwilTach, K’omoks peoples. Cape Mudge, Quadra Isl. Quadra Isl. Golf Club: Heriot Bay Rd. 250-285-2811 Kayaking: Quadra Island Kayaking 250.285-3400 615 Heriot Bay Rd. 4hr & 6hr tours. quadraislandkayaks. com

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On and off ice training. Aug.17-21 (5 classes) Coolest Game on Earth (6-12): Introduction to Hockey Camp. If you don’t have very much hockey experience this is the camp for you. Session 1—Aug. 4-7 (4 classes)Session 2—Aug. 24-28 (5 classes) Ice Quest—Preschool Program (3-5): Learn to Skate Camp Enjoy playing a variety of games on the ice while developing your skating skills. Aug.17-21 (5 classes)

MACH 1 Squad (6-12) Multi-Adventure Challenge

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969 Alder St (next to Scotia) 250-287-4320 4 MVP Pub & Restaurant Merecroft Village Dogwood St 250-286-4944 q Ricky’s Grill q Moxies q White Spot

250-286-3448 250-830-1500 250-287-9350

CAFÉ & SPECIALTY 4 Snow Peas 911 Isle Hwy, 250-286-4974 4 Mudslingers 250-286-1112 q Serious Coffee 250-923-1312 q Shot in the Dark 250-287-7414 q Dave’s Bakery 250-923-4000 q Sundance Java Bar 250-923-8827 q Gourmet Java 250-286-4625 q Nesbitts Island Coffee 250-287-4887 q Java Shack 250-287-9881 q Booster Juice 250-914-3663

PIZZA 4 Acropolis Kuizina 4 Ryan’s Pizza & Grill 4 Papa Murphy’s q Forbidden Zone q Boston Pizza q Dominos q Pizza Hut q White Tower Steak & Pizza q Dukes Grill & Pizza

FINE DINING q White Tower Steak & Pizza q Angler’s at Dolphin’s Resort q Heriot Bay Inn q Harbour Grill q Discovery Inn

DINNER

Kids & seniors menus available

1319 Island Hwy • 286-6711

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250-914-0909 250-286-8888 250-923-0402 778-420-1990 250-286-6120 250-923-9228 250-310-1010 250-287-2282 250-286-6650

(TYEE PLAZA)

250-287-2282 250-287-3066 250-285-3322 250-287-4143 250-287-7155

DESERT

24 Flavours of Hard Ice Cream

FREE WiFi

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