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RIVER CITY
ARTS FESTIVAL
HUGE LIST of SUMMER
Things
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Canada Day! the night B4 at Spirit Square 5pm start
Grieg Seafood Salmon BBQ
5pm-9pm
Tyee Chev Buick GMC Car Show
7pm-9pm
Country Music Live Concert Featuring “JACKSON HOLLOW”
7:45pm
Ridgerider ‘Best Western Dressed’ Contest
at Frank James Park 8am-10:30am Pancake Breakfast by Quality Foods & CR Fire Fighters 8:30am-10:30am Music with Doug Folkins
at The Sportsplex
Noon
11am-3pm Mike McInnes Memorial Cup Skateboard Competition
12:30pm-2pm Entertainment in Willow Pt Hall
in Downtown Campbell River 10am-3pm E&B Helicopter Rides at E&B Hanger
11am-Dusk Canada Day celebration in Ostler Park (crafts, food, face painting, markets) 11am-2pm Local All-Star Stage Spirit Square 11am-2pm Canada Day Crafts Shoppers Row
10am-6pm Canada Day Marketplace on Shoppers Row
Noon-2pm
10am-2pm Electric Car Show on Shoppers Row
Noon
Marine Harvest/Fire Fighter’s Salmon BBQ on Shoppers Row
11am-Dusk Canada Day Marketplace Robert V. Ostler Park
3pm
Parade on Dogwood & 13th
5:30pm
Opening Ceremonies & Cake with Skydivers Ostler Park
10:22
Quality Foods Festival of Lights Robert Ostler Park
11am-2pm Quality Foods Kids Fest at the Community Centre 11am-4pm Family Fun Activities (11th Ave)
Hockey Challenge Shoppers Row
1:30-10pm Eagle Stage at Ostler Park
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9am-12pm Huck Finn & Small Fry Fishing Adventure at Discovery Fishing Pier
Canada Day Cake with the Legion Pipe Band
Willow Point |
New Owners New Atmosphere Longer Hours
MUSIC NIGHT OPEN MIC FRIDAYS 6-10PM
FULLY LICENSED
NEW HOURS Mo - Th: 6:30am - 8pm Fri: 6:30am - 10:30pm Saturday: 8am - 8pm Sunday: 8am - 6pm
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MUST SEE EVENTS
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CR Live Streets
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Events & Activities Local Event Listings Things To Do
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Wed’s Page 16
Sky Dive For CRSAR
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Ignio Circus
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Wings & Wheels
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CR Senior’s Centre . . . . . . 28 Local Dining . . . . . . . . . 30
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Art Battle
Trivia… Well, it’s down there . EDITOR / PUBLISHER Cathy Kaardal ADMIN Olivia Statham
Saturday July 21 10am - 4pm
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River City Arts Festival
July 21
Sunset Cinema
Varies
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80+ Artists & Entertainers
EVENT COORDINATOR Niki Rookes
North Vancouver Island artists will be showcasing their talents and creations at the 7th annual River City Arts Festival. The festival will be a one-day explosion of creativity with art for sale, art to do, and art to experience. Take in the live performances all day at Spirit Square with music by “Non-Stop Talk” and the folk melodies of Judy and Bruce Wing, to name a few.
DIGITAL & MEDIA DESIGN Benny McGrath & Christopher Parker
Roaming street entertainers will be performing, with clowns, stilt walkers, jugglers, circus performer Shoo Shoo the Clown, Meinge and her amazing puppets, Solstice Circus, and Vesta Fire.
www.rivercityartsfest.com
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Saturday July 21 10am - 4pm
80+ Artists & Entertainers North Vancouver Island artists will be showcasing their talents and creations at the 7th annual River City Arts Festival. The festival will be a one-day explosion of creativity with art for sale, art to do, and art to experience. Take in the live performances all day at Spirit Square with music by “Non-Stop Talk” and the folk melodies of Judy and Bruce Wing, to name a few. Roaming street entertainers will be performing, with clowns, stilt walkers, jugglers, circus performer Shoo Shoo the Clown, Meinge and her amazing puppets, Solstice Circus, and Vesta Fire.
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July 14, Gates at 5:30pm, Racing at 7pm. Adults: $20 • Students (with a valid card): $15 Children under 12: $10
Monster Trucks, Crash to Pass Cars, Mad Max Extreme Racing, Hornets Cars, Road Runners - RAIN OR SHINE
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for Gold River Activities
››ALL MONTH: The River City Photo Club Exhibit: Annual summer exhibit all month. View our members’ work & vote for your favourite. On display at Serious Coffee Willow Point, 1-2253 South Isl. Hwy. 250-923-1312 Perpetual Motion: Original Fine Arts exhibits will be displayed at Painters Lodge & Anchor Inn Resorts. All art is available for sale. Each month the art will be changed to show over 90 Canadian artists works, daily in the dining rooms & lounge areas at Painters Lodge, 1625 McDonald Rd & Anchor Waterfront restaurant. Isl. Hwy. CR Art & Wine tours, various times call 250.830.8904, or contact the resorts direct for scheduled tours. Museum at CR’s Puppet Theatre: Weekly puppet shows all summer long On Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am & 1:30pm, with a fun craft to follow! 10:30am at CR Museum, 470 Isl. Hwy. It’s a Spy’s Life Theatre Camp: Improvisation, character development, & theatre skills, along with costume & small prop creation will all be
covered in the Camp. Ages 8-14 9am at Tidemark Theatre, all JULY 1220 Shoppers Row. Collected Stories: This collection of 60 artifacts, assembled in honour of the Museum’s 60th Anniversary, highlights some of the most interesting & exciting stories preserved by the Museum. 12pm at CR Museum, 470 Isl. Hwy Scenic Chairlift: This ride offers spectacular views of the Salish Sea & the oldest provincial park in the Province of BC. After your ride up, hike down back to the base. 11am at Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Pkwy. 250 338 1386 Golf Course Seniors 2 for 1: Monday through Friday seniors golf two for the price of one. Spectacular Course, carts available. 9 or 18 holes. Gold River Golf Course, Hwy 28. 250-283-7266 Musical Theatre Registration: : Raincoast Summer Theatre in the Square is a Youth Musical Theatre Program. 938 Isl. Hwy #4, (250) 287-4536 Horizon Felt: On Display July 12 through September 5 in the main gallery. 10am at CR Art Gallery, 1235 Shoppers Row. North Island Golf Groups: Ladies, Mens, Junior, Senior. there is a special group night for everyone. See the first week for all every week golf group events.
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››JULY 01 SUN - CANADA DAY Canada Day Events: Schedule on page 1. Canada Day Skills Competition: Friendly skills competition includes long putt, closest to the rope & chip in challenge. 11am at Quadra Isl. Golf Club, 950 Heriot Bay Rd. 250-285-2811
LIVE
Canada Day Celebration: Join us for our familyoriented fun-filled free event to celebrate our great country’s birthday. 11am at H’kusam Park, Kelsey Way. Sayward. 250 282-0018
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Skateboard Competition: Mike McGinnes Memorial Cup. 11am-3pm amazing skateboarders during this killer skate competition & skate jams. 11am at Sportsplex, 1800 S. Alder St.
. You pick it it. We’ll cook
Canada Day: Show-n-Shine, concession & a kids bike contest. 12pm at Gold River Legion, 405 Trumpeter Drv. 250-283-2516 Celebrate Canada Day at Southend Winery: Music by Willows starts at 2 PM. Snacks on the patio from our Picnic Menu with a glass of wine. Southend Farm Winery, 319 Sutil Rd. Quadra Isl. 250-285-2257 Uchuck on Canada Day: The Stragglers O.T.S will be playing on the Uchuck on Saturday Canada Day Weekend! Wind in your hair, & a band on the ocean! tickets are limited at Get West. Gold River Hwy. 250-283-2525 Summer Camps: This summer Strathcona Gardens Rec Ctr have a variety of camps either on the ice or in the pool. See our website for full details. strathconagardens.com. 225 South Dogwood St. Historic Boat Tour Circomnavigation of Quadra Isl: Hear stories of the colourful cast of characters who inhabited this Isl. in its early years. This trip includes a lunch at the historic Heriot Bay Inn. Meet, 9am at Discovery Marine Safaris, 760 Isl. Hwy. Saying Yes to Your True Calling: Nathen Aswell is a recording artist & inspirational speaker 10:30am at Centre for Spiritual Living, 516 South Dogwood St.
Dine on our floating patio. Fresh from the boat to your table!
Sockeye • Halibut • Cod • Shellfish • Crab • Live or Cooked
Fisherman’s Wharf • 250-830-1155 • 250-204-6111
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Afternoon Jazz: At the Royal Coachman Old English Pub. 1-4pm. Dine in the Royal Garden. 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231 3-Day Junior Camp: Fun introduction to golf with CPGA professional Jason Tchir. $10 for 3 days. 3pm at Quadra Isl. Golf Club, 950 Heriot Bay Rd. 250-285-2811
...traditional indian cuisine. Inside, outside, takeout, or delivery.
Ravens vs Thunder Jr.B Lacrosse: 3pm at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex, 225 S Dogwood St. 250.830.6777
Get 2 pieces of free naan with every order of $40+
Karaoke with Lizzie: 8pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231
7 Days 11 am to 10 pm Dine-In • Take-Out • Delivery 968 Alder St • 250 850-0785
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››JULY 02 MON Health with a Heart: Hula hooping, music, dance, face painting, & a bake sale to raise money for the disadvantaged. 12pm at Spirit Square, Shoppers Row. Monday Night Bingo: CR Legion. 30 games, 6 special. Always a good time. 6:30pm at CR Legion Branch #137, 301 11th Ave. 250-287-4671
Golf Course Ladies Night: Every Tues evening Dinner available as well for extra fee. Must Reg. 6pm at Gold River Golf Course, Hwy 28. 250-283-7266 Spanish Conversation Group: Interested in learning Spanish or already speak Spanish? Join us in the Paddock room. 6:30pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231
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››JULY 03 TUE Ladies Golf Day: Open to Storey Creek Lady Members & their Guests, 8:30am. Ladies play different games each week with options to compete or just socialize & golf along with friends. Includes lunch & prizes. Storey Creek Golf Course, 300 McGimpsey Rd. Lunchtime Music: Grab your lunch sit in the square for some great local listening music. 11:30am to 1.15pm at Spirit Square, Shoppers Row.spiritsquare.com. EVERY WEEK Karaoke: Sing a tune, or just sing along from your chair. 9pm at Heriot Bay Inn, 673 Hotel Rd. Quadra Isl. EVERY WEEK Shoot the Hoops Basketball Camp: The first half of each day will be spent working on various skills, drills & games. 1pm at Miracle Beach Elementary School, 8763 Paulsen Rd. Men’s Golf Night: Friendly competition followed by BBQ dinner & refreshments. Please register in advance 5pm at Quadra Isl. Golf Club, 950 Heriot Bay Rd. 250-285-2811
Faux-Stained Glass Cards:- Super fun summer craft class, students will learn how to use black glue to emboss cards & create a stained-glass look! 10am Then at 3pm - Learn basic still life & life drawing techniques at Impressions. Custom Framing & Art Supplies, 990 B Shoppers Row. 2502861612 Croquet & Tea: Old fashioned fun on the lovely grounds of the Haig-Brown House. Light refreshments & a game or two of croquet will be provided! 1pm at Haig Brown House, 2250 CR Rd. 250-286-6646 Men’s Golf Night: EVERY Wednesday. Dinner, prizes, laughter, & camaraderie complete a perfect evening at Storey Creek Golf Club. Must Register at the Pro Shop. 01:30pm at Storey Creek Golf Course, 300 McGimpsey Rd. (250) 923-3673. Trivia night: Team up 2-6 people together for a fun evening of trivia & prizes from 7-9pm. Reservations recommended. 7pm at Sandtrap Restaurant in the C.R. Golf & Country Club, 700 Petersen Rd.
Owners David Placek & Dave Williams & Staff
European Bakery Specialty Breads, Cakes, Pastries,
Croissants, Custom Cakes.
Lunch • Daily Soup & Sandwich • Open 6 days/week
Daves’ Bakery
Sunrise Square, 2190 S. Island Hwy 250 923 4000 • davesbakery.ca
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ON JULY 8TH Scotty MacLaren & Eight otherS will tandem skydive from 10,000 FT
The dive will take place at Campbell River airport at noon, all are invited to come & cheer them on, donations can be made to www.canadahelps.org or contact Scotty on 250.830.8100.
in honour of Sheran MacLaren, Scotty’s wife, who passed away from cancer in December of last year.
The team of jumpers will raise funds for C.R Search & Rescue to purchase two quad vehicles valued at $30,000. This will enhance rescue capabilities of Rescue volunteers who are first responders. Skydivers pictured : Roy Wharton, Scotty MacLaren, Jane Doe, Wendy Follows from Forbidden Zone, Jim Costain from Dairy Queen & Scott Balhorn from CR Search & Rescue.
››JULY 05 THU Seniors Golf: EVERY Thursday for members & their Guests to play. Everyone gets together for check in 30 minutes before tee off & then play different events each week. Lunch & prizes. 8:30am at Storey Creek Golf Course, 300 McGimpsey Rd. Picnic at the Winery: Make your own gourmet/ locally sourced picnic from our selection, while sipping a glass of wine in one of our picnic areas overlooking our vineyards. 11am at Southend Farm Winery, 319 Sutil Rd. Quadra Isl. 250-285-2257 Shadow Puppet Theatre:Learn how to create your own shadow puppet theater with re-purposed recyclable materials. 3pm at Impressions Custom
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Special thanks to... Discovery Passage Dental & Implant Centre
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Framing & Art Supplies, 990 B Shoppers Row. 2502861612 Ladies Golf Night: Friendly comp followed by snacks & refreshments. Register by 5pm at Quadra Isl. Golf Club, 950 Heriot Bay Rd. 250-285-2811 Mens Golf Night: Golf & dinner. Must Reg. 6pm at Gold River Golf Course, Hwy 28. 250-283-7266 Luke Blu Guthrie band: 6pm at Beach Fire Brewing & Nosh House, 594 11th Ave. Audition Notice for “Shirley Valentine: Wanted!! One talented actress aged 40 to 50 willing to tackle this very challenging role. This audition will be conducted as a workshop & will
LOTS OF KOI & POND FISH
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& Aquatics
Tyee Plaza • Shoppers Row
truebluepetsupplies.ca • 250-287-2754
HUGE FRESH WATER AQUATICS SECTION!
10 last approximately 2-hours. 7pm at Rivercity Stage, 1080 Hemlock St. 250-914-0419 River Concert Series: Let’s KICK-OFF with a 2DAY-FM PARTY NIGHT!! Dance contests, free draws & live music with THE IMPALAS! 7pm at Spirit Square, Shoppers Row. Downtown. Ravens v’s Timbermen, Jr.B Lacrosse: 8pm at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex, 225 S Dogwood St. 250.830.6777
››JULY 06 FRI Toddler Time (1-3 yrs): Toddlers get to play alongside others their age in a positive & supportive environment. FRIDAY’S from 9:30-11:30 am. CR Comm. Ctr., 401-11th Ave. Soyokaze History Boat Tour: Step aboard the Soyokaze for a guided tour of the historic cod fishing boat, fun for all ages! Awesome activities after the tour, includes a game of fishing for facts & crafts! 11am at CR Museum, 470 Isl. Hwy. Legion Meat Draw: Burger & always fun meat draws starting at 6pm. Every Friday 5pm at Gold River Legion, 405 Trumpeter Drv. 250-283-2516 Rock n’ Bowl: Awesome glow in the dark lanes, great music, licensed restaurant. Bookings recommended. 7pm at CR Bowling & Billards, 1661 16th Ave. 250-286-1177 Music Bingo/Karaoke: Classic Rick Bingo starting around 7pm. Stay on for some great entertainment with Karaoke starting at 9pm. 07:15pm at Ridge Rdhouse Pub, 397 Donner Court. 250-283-7533 EVERY WEEK
››JULY 07 SAT Quadra Isl. Farmers Market: A relaxing market with live music, fresh produce & artisans. 10am at Quadra Isl. Short 200yrd walk from the ferry to the Credit Union up the hill.
Cops For Cancer Golf Tournament: Golf, Dinner, Prizes, & Auctions. 12pm at Storey Creek Golf Course, 300 McGimpsey Rd. Rock n’ Bowl: See July 6 Wolf Forest step by step oil paint night: Learn how to work with oil paints & gain technique in painting. Leave with a completed painting! 7pm at Crow’s Nest Gallery, 2116 F S. Isl. Hwy. Saratoga Speedway: Wilroc Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifides, Isl. Dwarf Cars, Bomber Cars. Gates at 5.30pm Gates at 5pmat Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. 250-337-5024 Stand up Comedy: This is BIG ! We’re having a comedy night.not 1, not 2 but 3 hilarious comedians!!! Andrew Mack, Dan Duvall & Peter Hudson 8pm at Ridge Rdhouse Pub, 397 Donner Court. 250-283-7533
››JULY 08 SUN Historic Boat Tour – Cortes Isl. & Whaling History: This trip includes a lunch at Gorge Harbour Floathouse Restaurant. Register at the Museum. Meet at 9am Discovery Marine Safaris, 760 Isl. Hwy. Pier St Farmers Market: Walk historic Pier St to the Market. Fresh produce, Artisans, Entertainment, & food. 10:00-am to 2.30pm at Maritime Heritage Centre, 621 South Isl. Hwy. Discovery Passage Aquarium’s Birthday: Halfprice entry for the day & birthday cupcakes at Noon. Staff will be dressed as sea animals & if you do the same you get a prize. 10am. 705 Isl. Hwy. Join the CR Jugglers: All ages & skill levels!! Learn new techiniques, beginners welcome. Meet at Robert Ostler Park by the big house. 10:30am Downtown. Jump for Life for Search & Rescue: Scotty MacLaren has coaxed several CR business owners to take the dive & tandem skydive from 10,000 feet to raise funds for Search
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CINEMA JULY 4 The First Purge JULY 6 Ant-Man and The Wasp, Sorry to Bother You, Whitney JULY 13 Eighth Grade, Hotel Transylvania 3, Skyscraper JULY 20 Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again JULY 27 Mission: Impossible-Fallout
VIDEO JULY 3 Blockers, Beirut, 7 Days in Entebbe, Finding Your Feet, Journey’s End, Ismael’s Ghosts, Another WolfCop, Borg vs. McEnroe, The Cured, The Female Brain, Where is Kyra? JULY 10 A Quiet Place, Chappaquiddick, The Leisure Seeker, Lean on Pete, 211, Future World JULY 17 Rampage, I Feel Pretty, Truth or Dare, Isle of Dogs, Super Troopers 2, Traffik, Disobedience, You Were Never Really Here JULY 24 Ready Player One, Life of the Party, Operation Red Sea, The Con is On JULY 31 Overboard, The Miracle Season, Tully, Final Portrait, Kings, Dark Crimes
*General release dates only. Please confirm dates & times with your local cinema.
& Rescue. Lets get out & support them.!! CR Airport, 2000 Jubilee Pkwy. Afternoon Jazz: 1-4pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231. EVERY WEEK Alison Vardy: An evening of folk music 7pm at Sayward Heritage Hall, 1257 Sayward Rd. (250) 282-0192 Karaoke with Lizzie: 8pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231
››JULY 09 MON Sunset Cinema: Paddington 2 at Willow Pt Park. Movie starts from Dark, bring a chair & blanket. Presented by Coastal Community Credit Union. Alder St. CR Camp-Lego: The NICBotCamp will use LEGO robots to inspire & engage youth in science & engineering pursuits. Students (grades 4 to 6) fun, hands-on camps. 9am at North Isl. College, 1685 S Dogwood St.
ERAS – Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: We are offering two ERAS education sessions for the summer. Lifestyle changes BEFORE your surgery help improve healing & recovery. 9:30am at N.I Hospital CR Campus, 375 2nd Ave. Haig Brown Summer Camp: Experience a day like no other on the beautiful Haig Brown property along the CR Every day is filled with adventure & treks to secret spots. 10am at Haig Brown House, 2250 CR Rd. 250-286-6646 Monday Night Bingo: At the CR Legion. 30 games, 6 special. 6:30pm at CR Legion Branch #137, 301 11th Ave. 250-287-4671 Cinema Night: A movie that inspire’s. Dan Millman has it all good grades, a shot at the Olympic team on the rings & girls lining up for the handsome Berkely college athlete. 7pm at Centre for Spiritual Living, 516 South Dogwood St.
››JULY 10 TUE Tuesday Lunch Music: See July 3 Karaoke at H.B.I: See July 3
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››JULY 11 WED Painted Driftwood Mobiles: Create vibrant life out of driftwood with these unique & out-ofthis-world beautiful painted mobiles. 10am. At Impressions Custom Framing & Art Supplies, 990 B Shoppers Row. 2502861612 Croquet & Tea: See July 4 Trivia Night: See July 4
››JULY 12 THU Picnic at the Winery: See July 5 Shadow Puppet Theatre: Learn how to create your own shadow puppet theater with repurposed recyclable materials. 10am. Then at 3PM - Monet painting with full vibrant colours. At Impressions Custom Framing & Art Supplies, 990 B Shoppers Row. 2502861612 Golf Course Mens Night: See July 5 River Concert Series: Dance contests, free draws & live music with THE IMPALAS! 7pm at Spirit Square, Shoppers Row. Eyes Up-A Contemporary Circus Show: IGNIO Circus Company is combining local & international talent to bring professional circus to Vancouver Isl. 7pm at Tidemark Theatre, 1220 Shoppers Row.
››JULY 13 FRI Bike Park Opens: Full Summer Operations Start at Mt Washington. Scenic Chairlift Rides, Bike Park , & all our summer activities. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Pkwy. 250 338 1386 Elder’s Insight Fun Friday: An afternoon of storytelling & First Nations culture! Elder Evelyn Voyager is at the event, as well as a guided tours & crafts included. 11am at CR Museum, 470 Isl. Hwy. Grief Support Group: Afternoon & evening grief support groups. Everyone is welcome to attend, sit & listen or share your stories. Feel comfortable in a setting with others. 2:30pm at CR Hospice Centre, 440 Evergreen Rd. 250-286-1121
V.I Musicfest: Over 200 musical performers on 6 fully programmed stages as well as instructional workshops, yoga sessions, an interactive kidz zone, art displays, beer gardens & more. 3 days at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, 4839 Headquarters Rd. Legion Meat Draw: delicious burger & fun meat draws starting at 6pm at Gold River Legion, 405 Trumpeter Drv. 250-283-2516 Music Bingo/Karaoke: See July 6
››JULY 14 SAT North Isl. Farmers & Artisans Market: See July 7 Quadra Isl. Farmers Market: See July 17 Free Home Depot Kids Workshop (Ages 4-12): Different FREE kids workshop. Register in-store or by phone. 10am at Home Depot CR, 1482 Isl. Hwy. 250-286-5400 Junk in the Trunk/Downtown Garage Sale: Downtown from St. Anne’s to 11th Ave will be blocked off as the retail stores dig out their leftover inventory. Then continue down the St at the Comm. Ctr. 10am at 401-11th Ave. Cluetivity: Magic Portal Outdoor Adventure Game. A new GPS treasure-hunting adventure game where the lines of reality & fantasy become blurred. 11am at Mt Washington Alpine Resort, 250 338 1386 Free Drop-In Art Making: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 1pm to 3 pm try different art-making. 1pm at CR Art Gallery, 1235 Shoppers Row. Rock n’ Bowl: See July 6 Car Tossing Competition: Plus Crash to Pass Cars, Mad Max Extreme Racing, Hornet Cars, Rd Runners. Presented by Fearless Logging. Runners-Rain or Shine. Gates 5.30pm, Gates at 5pmat Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. 250-337-5024
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Campbell River Salmonfest
1st Highland Gathering August 10-11-12
Tickets at Gate: Friday Aug 10 - $2 Saturday & Sunday Spectators - $5 Children under 3 – Free Highland Heavy Games Highland Dancing Piping and Drumming Celts Have Talent Challenge Salmonfest & Logger Sports Celtic Marketplace Wee Bairn’s Park (free for Kids) Salmon BBQ Saturday Evening Ceilidh Tug o’ War Scotch Tasting Food Court
Info: (250)287-8807 Website: campbellriverhighlandgathering.ca Event Locatioin: Nunns Creek Park, 1465 16 Ave, Campbell River
River Salmon Fest 51st CampbellNunns Creek Park
AUG 10-12
LARGEST LOGGER SPORTS
COMPETITION IN CANADA Free Kids’ Activities, Live Music: Peanut Gallery & Kenny Shaw! Canada/U.S.A. Challenge Competition... PLUS 3 World Championships, 7 Canadian Championships, Internationals & Locals Competing for a share of the $45,625.00 prize package. 16th Avenue Campbell River | For full schedule see » crsalmonfestival.com
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Logistics and safety: T he 7 0 minute t our will take the public to the site, through the large tunnels, t he p owerhouse, and then back d owntown. T our guides w ill be o n each bus. Construction activity will be shut down f or t his event so p eople can w alk slope conditions and stairs, no wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and similar d evices a re allowed. Sturdy f ootwear is r equired. T o learn more, s ee t he m onthly c onstruction reports at bchydro.com/johnhart. Information: Contact Steve Watson steve.watson@bchydro.com 250-755-4795 Tickets: $5, on sale July 11. Advanceticketsonly. Ticket holdersmust be 10 years of age and older.
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No job too big or too small. 1970-17th Ave. Campbell River
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››JULY 15 SUN Wings n’ Wheels: Collector Cars, Historic Aircraft. North Isl. Cruisers’ classic & luxury cars, walk among Airplanes, support the youth in TeenFlight. Pancake Breakfast 7am to 11am. Food, ATM, Merchandise on site. Event goes to 3pm. at CR Airport, 2000 Jubilee Pkwy. Historic Boat Tour to Sonora Isl: Lunch at Dent Isl. Lodge, Cruise past Quadra, Read, Maurelle, Stuart & Sonora Isl. s, experience the region’s notorious tidal rapids, & hear tales of the past from your Museum guide. Register @ Museum. 9am at Discovery Marine Safaris, 760 Isl. Hwy.
Servicing the
CAMPBELL RIVER & GOLD RIVER AREAS
Last day V.I. Musicfest: See July 13
Dawn Dakin
Pier St Farmers Market: See July 8 Cluetivity: – See July 14
dawn.dakin@century21.ca
Afternoon Jazz: 1-4pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231 Karaoke with Lizzie: 8pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231
››JULY 16 MON Level 1 Mtn Bike Instructor Course: New & experienced instructors. Skillfully teach/guide beginner to intermediate mtn. bikers, in both x-country & downhill. 9am at Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Pkwy. 250 338 1386 Camp-Lego: The NIC BotCamp will use LEGO robots to inspire & engage youth in science & engineering pursuits. Students (grades 4 to 6) will participate in fun, hands-on camps. 9am at North Isl. College, 1685 S Dogwood St. Golf Course Seniors 2 for 1: See July 2 Haig Brown Summer Camp: See July 9 Aquarium Summer Camps: Full-day summer day camps for youngsters looking to explore the diversity of ocean animals big & small through hands-on learning. 10am at Discovery Passage Aquarium, 705 Isl. Hwy.
250.203.6512 • 250.283.7515 • 1.888.771.2111 x 202
Junior Golf Clinic: Monday afternoons, are for juniors this summer. Instruction & clinics with CPGA Professional Jason Tchir. FREE. Call ahead to register. 4pm at Quadra Isl. Golf Club, 950 Heriot Bay Rd. 250-285-2811
››JULY 17 TUE Tuesday Lunch Music: See July 3 Quadra Isl. Festival of Chamber Music: Quadra provides a unique, magical experience they haven’t before experienced 7pm at The Stone House, 253 Sutil Rd. 250-285-2125 Karaoke at H.B.I: 9pm at Heriot Bay Inn, 673 Hotel Rd. Quadra Isl.
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July 18 Au Art Battle
Wed. July 18, 7pm 10pm: Join us for an inspiring night of creativity and community. Come watch as painters battle the clock and each other transforming blank canvases into beautiful pieces of original artwork in just 20 minutes. Help vote to determine the Champion of the night! Food trucks, local beer and wine available (cash-only). Artwork will be auctioned off at the end of the evening.
Evening Street Market
Wed. Jul 25, 5pm - 8pm: Stroll through our artisan market stalls, pick up supper and enjoy the music.
Chalk Art Festival
Wed. Aug 1, 5:30pm 8:30pm: Create a chalk work of art on the street. Community group challenge – win $500 for the cause of your choice. Watch professional artists compete for a cash prize. Prizes for family youth & child entrants. Chalk supplied. No entry fee. Chalking begins at 5:30pm, judging at 7:00pm, awards at 7:30pm. Music, food trucks, local breweries and wineries onsite.
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ugust 15 Show on the Row
Wed. Aug 8, 7pm 11pm: We will have preshow
entertainment starting at 7pm until show time which includes Bouncerama, clowns and games. Let us entertain your kids! There will be food vendors on site for snacks to complete the experience. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy a free family movie. Anticipated movie start time 9pm. Movie TBA
Music in the Night
Live Streets Finale Wed. Aug 15, 7:30pm10pm: Join us in celebrating
the finale of the CR Live Streets downtown event series with a sophisticated evening of music and tapas in the Tidemark Square. Gates open at 6:30pm. • LIVE music on outdoor stage • Free Admission • Licensed event (ages 19+) •Tapas, local beer and wine available (cash-only)
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MUSEUM
EXHIBIT & EVENTS
››JULY 18 WED ARTBATTLE: CR Live Streets. 7pm -10pm: Competitive painting against the clock & each other transforming blank canvases into beautiful pieces of original artwork in just 20 minutes. Vote to determine the Champion of the night! Food trucks, local beer & wine available (cash-only). Artwork will be auctioned off at the end of the evening. Downtown in front of the Tidemark Theatre. Level 1 Mtn Bike Instructor Course: See July 16
EXHIBIT
Aug 1st to Oct 13th
Torn Collage Landscapes: 10am Tearing time! Everyone will be using watercolour paint & ripping to create unique fields of colour . At Impressions: Custom Framing & Art Supplies, 990 B Shoppers Row. 250-286-1612 Croquet & Tea: See July 4 Intro to Golf (Ages 8-12): Meet with Jim at the driving range & learn some basic rules, etiquette, proper swings, putts & chips. 6pm at Saratoga Beach Golf Course, 2084 Saratoga Rd. 250-337-2208 Trivia Night: See July 4th Quadra Isl. Festival of Chamber Music: See July 17
››JULY 19 THU Picnic at the Winery: See July 5th Quadra Isl. Festival of Chamber Music: See July 17 River Concert Series: See Jul12
››JULY 20 FRI Legion Meat Draw: See July 6th Quadra Isl. Festival of Chamber Music: see July 17 Music Bingo/Karaoke: See July 6th
war from a different perspective
Children’s Peace Concert AUG 12
He Named Me
Malala SEP 19
HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial 625 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay
250-897-4611 • www.alberniproject.org
Visit Museum for full list of exhibits, lectures, concerts, and more.
››JULY 21 SAT Rivercity Arts Festival: One day Art Explosion. Over 80 artists & entertainers come together downtown from 10am to 4pm to bedazzle you with fine art, artisans, & entertainment. Downtown, Shoppers Row road will be closed. M’s Amateur: Golfing starts on Saturday & continues on Sunday. All your meals are included starting with breakfast on Saturday morning. call for details. 8am at Gold River Golf Course, Hwy 28. 250-283-7266 Quadra Isl. Farmers Market: See July 7 Health Light & Love Spiritual Wellness Fair: Many different readers, healers, as well as other types of spiritual & wellness vendors 10am at Willow Point Hall, 2165 S. Isl. Hwy. Quadra Seafood Challenge: Marine-themed day of golf. 5 person scramble teams. 10% of golfers handicaps will be applied. On-course snacks from the Sea & a Salmon & Prawn BBQ dinner. 11am at Quadra Isl. Golf Club, 950 Heriot Bay Rd. 250-285-2811
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Boardgames at Sundance Java: Play with other people who love playing board games as much as you do. A different game each time. 6:30pm at Sundance Java Bar, 80F Westgate Rd. 250-923-8827
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Old English Pub
Quadra Isl. Festival of Chamber Music: See July 17 Saratoga Speedway: IMCA Modifides, Bomber Cars, Hornet Cars. Gates 5.30pm Gates at 5pm2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Creek. 250-337-5024
››JULY 22 SUN Historic Boat Tour of Quadra Isl: See July 1 Health Light & Love Spiritual Wellness Fair: See July 21 Pier St Farmers Market: See July 8 Greenways at the Pier St Market: Experiment with our model streams, & see how they work. Greenways Trust booth at the Pier st Market. 621 South Isl. Hwy. Isl. Cup Race DH #2: 11am at Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Pkwy. 250 338 1386 Afternoon Jazz: 1-4pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231 Karaoke with Lizzie: 8pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231
››JULY 23 MON Haig Brown Summer Camp: See July 9
enchanting rustic I·N·T·E·R·I·O·R
AWARD WINNING GARDEN DINING
Discovery Aquarium Summer Camps: See July 16th. Free Weekly Junior Golf Clinic: See July 16
››JULY 24 TUE Tuesday Lunch Music: See July 3 Karaoke at H.B.I: See July 3
››JULY 25 WED Evening St Market: CR Live Streets. 5pm - 8pm Stroll through our artisan market, stalls, pick up supper & enjoy the music. Mt Biking Summer Sessions Camp (11-17): Learn techniques: cornering, jumping/drops, braking/ accelerating, line choice, maneuvering over & around small obstacles, safety, & trail etiquette. 12pm at Mt Washington, Pkwy. 250 338 1386 Trivia Night: See July 4
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AFTERNOON JAZZ 1-4pm KARAOKE SUNDAY 8pm
Picnic at the Winery: See July 5 Zulu Panda: 6:30pm at Beach Fire Brewing & Nosh House, 594 11th Ave. Charity Jazz & Blues Weekend: Donate any amount to the charity of the evening. Over the next 3 evenings, a different band will playing each night 7pm at Spirit Square, Shoppers Row.
››JULY 27 FRI Board the Soyokaze for a guided tour: See July 6
THE ROYAL COACHMAN PUB 84 DOGWOOD ST • 250-286-0231 • minors • welcome •
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Legion Meat Draw: See July 6 Charity Jazz & Blues Weekend: See July 26 Music Bingo/Karaoke: See July 6
››JULY 28 SAT Street Outlaw Drag Racing: Think yours is fast, put it on the track & go. Saratoga Speedway 5.30pm, 2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Creek. 250-337-5024 North Isl. Farmers & Artisans Market: See July 7 Quadra Isl. Farmers Market: See July 7
Charity Jazz & Blues Weekend: See July 26 Wave beach step by step oils paint night: Students will leave with a completed painting! Reg. 7pm at Crow’s Nest Gallery, 2116 F S. Isl. Hwy. The Ladies Crystal Golf Open: To compete in a great 36 hole strokeplay tournament. Reg at the pro shop. 1:30pm at Storey Creek Golf Course, 300 McGimpsey Rd.
Pier St Farmers Market: See July 7
Karaoke with Lizzie: 8pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231
››JULY 30 MON Discovery Aquarium Summer Camps: See July 16
Willow Point Summer Market: See July 7
››JULY 29 SUN
Afternoon Jazz: 1-4pm at Royal Coacham Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood St. 250-286-0231
Haig Brown Summer Camp: See July 9
Free Drop-In Art Making: See July 14
Willow Point Summer Market: See July 7
M’s Club Summer Golf Shootout: The men’s night summer shootout is a mid-season gathering for 18 holes of golf, prizes, beverages & a top-notch dinner. Register in advance. 12pm at Quadra Isl. Golf Club, 950 Heriot Bay Rd. 250-285-2811
››JULY 31 TUE Karaoke at H.B.I: See July 3
››AUG 1ST WED Chalk Art Festival - CR Live Streets: Create a chalk work of art on the St. Community group challenge – win $500 for the cause of your choice. Watch professional artists compete for a cash prize. Prizes for family youth & child entrants. Chalk supplied. No entry fee. Chalking begins at 5:30pm, judging at 7pm, awards at 7:30pm. Music, food trucks, local breweries & wineries onsite. Downtown to CR Sts closed.
BONUS GIFT
BUY A KITCHEN PACKAGE AND GET A BONUS PREMIUM APPLIANCE OR $500 CASH BACK* On qualifying Fisher & Paykel applainces before June 30 2018. Terms and condition apply.
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Things To Do
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Photography, Wildlife & Bird Watching. Baikie Isl and CR Estuary at Dick Murphy Park (AKA “The Spit”) See native birds, seals, salmon and sometimes whales can bee seen just off of the spit.
FRIENDLY |
3 trails to up your hiking game. Upper Myra Falls. (6kms) | Ripple Rock. (8kms) | Bedwell Lake Trail. (10kms)
MORE HIKING. More, longer hikes. FREE |
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FAMOUS
››WALK, RUN, & RIDE ELK FALLS SUSPENSION BRIDGE. Hangs 64m above the CR canyon floor offering a top to bottom view of Elk Falls. Located 4kms up Gold River Hwy 28. Park in John Hart Interpretive Centre parking lot. Walk to the falls is 1.4kms. Public bathroom. HIKING: 1-10KM FOREST TRAILS. 11 popular trails you can do in 2 hours or less. Ripple Rock Trail. (8kms) | Canyon View Trail. (4kms) | The Millennium Trail. (2.4kms) | Beaver Pond / Kingfisher Trail. (1km), | Willow Creek Trail. (3.4kms) | Quinsam River Trail. (4km) | Paradise Meadows. (4.2 km) | Elk Falls Suspenion Bridge. (1.4kms) | Beaver Lodge Forestlands. (Many to choose from) | Lower Myra Falls Trails. (3min walk to several cascading beautiful waterfalls) | Nature Trail. (behind the Discovery Foods grocery store at the corner of Regent & Glenmore Rd. Miralcle Beach) | Beaver Lodge Lands ERT. A wide 7km wilderness trail in the heart of CR. From Hilchey Rd and Dogwood St to West Merecroft Rd.
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BIKING. Bike on your own or join the River City Cycle Club for group rides in CR and beyond. Snowden Forest. (Many trails to choose from) Largest and most challenging trails. Beaver Lodge Forestlands. (Along Dogwood.) Pump House (Elk Falls Provincial Park) Mix of intermediate to advanced trails. Mt Washington. 2 hr guided ride in the company of other bike enthusiasts.
››PARKS & RECREATION Splash Park & Playground. Open now until Sept, 8am-Dusk. Located at Willow Point Park, next to the Sportsplex. 1800 S Alder St. Public bathrooms. Robert Ostler Playground. Pirate/nautical theme, featuring rubber surfacing & located right next to ocean view, and a short walk to the pier. Located on Shoppers Row. Picnic tables, large open filed & public bathrooms. Dick Murphy Park. Located on the Tyee Spit. Playground with picnic tables, public bathrooms & ocean views. Beautiful loop to walk your dog, and field for kite flying.
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Whale & Grizzly Adventure Tours with coupon valid until Sept 10, 2018
C A M P BE L L RIVER R IVE R CAMPBELL
WHALE WATCHING
Adventure Tours
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››PUBLIC COURTS & FIELDS PLAY SPORTS FOR FREE Robron Park. Tennis, lacrosse, ball hockey, baseball, soccer turf field & open fields. Parking on Merecroft Rd, S Birch & Robron rd. Sportsplex. Tennis, baseball, basketball, ball hockey, sand volleyball, Bocce, Disk Golf (Discs can be purchased inside) & open fields. 1800 S Alder St. Centennial Park. Tennis & b-ball courts 230 4th Ave. Nunns Creek Park. Baseball field. 1465 16th Ave. Hagel Park. Tennis courts, and a large field for various activities. Parking is available at the end of Jody Lynne Way. Sportsplex. Squash, Racquetball, or Wallyball. Gymnasium. 1800 S Alder St.
Skating. Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex. Arena 2 open all summer. Call for leisure skate schedule. 225 S Dogwood St. 250.287.9234.
IN 2 HOURS ››LIVE MUSIC LISTEN WHILE YOU EAT & DRINK. Jazz Sundays. At 1pm-4pm - Old English Pub. Royal Garden dining. Royal Coachman Pub, 84 Dogwood Rd. Live Music Thursdays. Thursday evenings on the ocean front from 8pm. Riptide Pub, 1340 Isl Hwy, Discovery Mall.
Noon Music. Tuesdays from 11:30-1:15, bring your lunch to Spirit Square for live music. 250-203-9981. Easy Listening Blues & Jazz. Friday & Sat nights, patio dining. 6.30pm-9.30pm. So-Cal Restaurant, 2231 S Isl Hwy, Willow Pt CR 250.923.7611. Live Band. Lots of new bands taking the stage. Every Friday night at 9pm. Heriot Bay Inn (Quadra Isl) 673 Hotel Rd. 250.285.3322 Market Music. Live music, Sundays, 10am-2:30pm. Pier St Farmer’s Market. Maritime Heritage Centre parking lot, 621 Isl Hwy. 250.895.0166.
JAM, OPEN MIC & KARAOKE Free Karaoke. Sundays 8pm. Royal Coachman Old English Pub, 84 Dogwood Rd Friday Night Jam Nights. featuring local bands. Sat night Live music entertainment. 8pm Super Mario’s, 3-2253 S Isl. Hwy. Willow Pt. Music Jam-Along. Bring your instrument or just sit back and listen on Wednesday evenings by the sea. 6-9pm. Fog Duckkers, 907 Sth Isl. Hwy. Open Mic & Karaoke. 9pm Saturdays, Karaoke 9pm Tuesdays. Heriot Bay Inn, 673 Hotel Rd. 250.285.3322 Open Mic Night. Friday Nights 6-10pm. Amazing local talent. All ages welcome . Serious Coffee. 1 – 2253 South Isl Hwy.
STRATHCONA GARDENS RECREATION COMPLEX
JULY EVENTS SUMMER HOURS
Pool open . . . . . Monday to Friday | 6am - 8pm Pool closed for maintenance . . . . . . July 27th Arena 2 open all summer . . . Sundays | 2 - 5pm 16+ Program Hockey . . Sundays | 5:15 - 6:45pm Leisure Skate . . . Tues / Thur | 11:30am - 1:30pm
ARENA CAMPS
10am to 3pm unless stated. Coolest Game on Earth . . . . . . July 30 - Aug 3 Dash & Splash Camp . . . . July 9-13 | July 23-27 IceQuest Preschool . . . . July 23-27 | 1:30 - 4pm IceQuest Skating Camp . . . . . . July 30 - Aug 5 Little Rascals Hockey Camp July 23 - 27 | 9-11:30am Mach 1 Squad Camp . . . . . July 2-6 | July 16-20 Strathcona Gardens 250-830-6777 www.strathconagardens.com
POOL CAMPS
Girl Power . . . . . . . . Water Ratz . . . . . . . . Junior Lifeguard Camp Red Cross Swim Camp . Swim to Survive . . . . . Ships Ahoy . . . . . . . Junior Lifeguard Camp Wet n Wild Bootcamp . Stay Safe . . . . . . . . .
10am to 3pm unless stated. . . . . . . . . . . July 2 - 6 . . . . . . . . .July 16 - 20 . . . . . . . . .July 23 - 27 . .July 2 - 6 | July 23 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9 . . . . . . . . . . . July 10 . . . . . . . . . . . July 11 . . . . . . . . . . . July 12 . . . . . . . . . . . July 13
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Let Air Nootka take you to the Nookta Island trail head. Hot springs 1day trips $150pp. 1.877.795.2255
FREE | FRIENDLY | FEATURED | FAMOUS
www.airnootka.com
Song Circle. Meet others who love to learn new techniques and song. Serious Coffee. 1 – 2253 South Isl Hwy.
››HORSE RIDING TRAIL RIDES Western trail riding adventure outfitter: Horseback adventures for every level rider. Pony Rides and Pack rides available. $40/hr. $80/2 hour. Booking via telephone. Open year round. Given R Ranch & Horsemanship. 10 min from downtown on Duncan Bay Rd 1 250-895 1688. Horseback Riding: Balance Equestrian Centre. Lessons, Shows, Events. Indoor & outdoor arenas. Shetland Rd. Off Willis Rd, on Walworth St, CR. 250.203.6042.
››FLIGHT ADVENTURE HELICOPTER TOURS Tours from $49 Discovery Passage Desolation Sound Comox Glacier 250.202.4 899
49northhelicopters.com
Sealand Flight. See ad below at bottom of page.
››FUN-FREE ACTIVITIES. LIBRARY. Downtown Shoppers Row Transformations On The Shore. Wood carvings from the famous shoreline arts festival of international wood carvers. Frank James Park. Willow Pt. Hatchery Tour. The Quinsam Hatchery. Observe juvenile salmon all year,Self-guided tours are open to visitors 7 days from 8:00am to 4:00pm. 5km from downtown: drive west onto Hwy 28 (towards Gold River) see “Fish Hatchery” sign as you turn left onto Quinsam Road. 287-9764 Fishing Pier. CR Discovery Pier, award winning, salt water fishing, 600ft pier, fishing rods available for rent. Plus the Pier Café. Open 7am-dusk. MayOct. 655 Isl Hwy. Govt Wharf. 250.286.3161.
››FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKETS SHOP LOCAL & HANDMADE. Pier St Farmers’ Markets. Free outdoor market with live music. Sundays, 10am-2.30pm. Maritime Heritage Centre parking lot, 621 Isl Hwy. 250.895.0166. Willow Point Summer Market. Handmade only market. Friday night market-June 29, 5-10pm. Sat & Sun Jun 30 & Jul 1, 10am-4pm. 1.778.348.2769.
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Jewellery, Art, Antiques & Minerals Quadra Isl Farmers’ Market & Bazaar . Saturdays, 10am-2pm, Just a 3min walk from the ferry landing. 657 Harper Rd, Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Isl. 250.285.2979. Sayward Market. Saturdays 10am-1pm. Fresh produce, crafts, and local jewelry. Sayward Heritage Hall, 3 km off of the Hwy. 250.282.0192. NI Farmers’ Market. 10am-2pm. Running every other Saturday. Support homemade and home grown! Port McNeill. 250.902.8295.
››SWIMMING OR JUST GET WET Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex. Summer hours- Mon-Fri, 6am-1pm. Swimming pools, water slide, diving board, large hot tub, steam & sauna room. Infant, toddler, children, youth and adult programs. 225 S Dogwood St. 250.287.9234. Centennial Outdoor Pool. 4 Ave, CR. 250.923.7911. McIvor Lake. 11min drive from downtown CR on the Gold River Hwy 28, then take a right on to Lower McIvor Lake Rd. Saratoga Beach. 28min drive from downtown CR traveling south on the Old Isl Hwy 19A to Oyster River. Miracle Beach. 30min drive from downtown CR traveling south on the Old Isl 19A Hwy. Fly Boarding. Be pushed up 20ft into the air on water powered jets. Operates at Lake McIvor. All equipment included. June-Sept. Fly Hight Adventures, 250.202.4655. Waterskiing & Wakeboarding. McIvor Lake, contact CR Eagles Waterski Club 250 203-2512. Pool or Hot Tub. Anchor Inn & Suites - 261 Isl Hwy, 250.286.1131. Strathcona Gardens - 225 S Dogwood St, 250.287.9234. Best Western Hotel - 462 S Isl Hwy, 250.923.4231.
››MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS CR Museum. Special limited time exhibit“60: Collected stories from the Museum at CR” Explore the Museum’s journey over the past 60 years. Open hours for the Summer are 10am-5pm daily. 250.287.3103.crmuseum.ca. 470 Isl Hwy.
909 Island Highway 250-914-4452 www.awatinart.com
Hands on Aquarium. Discovery Passage Aquarium See, Touch, Explore. Discovery Pier, at the Govt. Wharf Isl Hwy. Open 10am-5pm every day! discoverypassageaquarium.ca 250.914.5500.
LOCAL MARINE LIFE Sea. Touch. Explore. Unique hands-on experiences. Discovery Pier, Isl Hwy
250.914.5500 DiscoveryPassageAquarium.ca
Maritime Heritage Centre. See the Famous BCP45 Fishing Boat That Appears on the $5 Bill. 2 floors of artifacts including the famous BCP45 fishing boat. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, Discovery Pier, Isl Hwy. 250.286.3161. CR Art Gallery. Browse local art exhibits and art gallery on display. By donation. 1235 Shoppers Row. 250.287.2261. Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre. Catch a ferry from CR to Quadra Isl. Drive (or Bike ride 12mins/3.4km) to 34 Weway Rd, Quathiaski Cove. Open 10am4pm daily until Sept (possibly Oct) 250.285.3733, nuyumbalees.com Direct Art Gallery. Tyee Plaza. Local Art and Photography. Downtown Art-Making. Super Saturdays at CR Art Gallery - Different art-making activity for all ages. Just drop-in! 1-3pm. Materials included. crartgallery.com First Nations Gift Shop. Wei Wai Kum House of Treasures, 1400 Wei Wai Kum Rd. 250.286. Quadra Isl Self-Guded Art Studio Tour. 11 studios,
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FREE | FRIENDLY | FEATURED | FAMOUS open year-round-FREE tours. Brochures and map on ferry and Tourist Info Centre. Please phone ahead to ensure artists are available. 250.285.2547 quadraIslarts.com 6949
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››LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & MOVIES Live Theatre. Tidemark Theatre, 1220 Shoppers Row. Big celebrities & small town locals grace the stage with live music, theatrical performances, dances, childrens’ shows, comedy and more. See what’s showing, tidemarktheatre.com, 250.287.7465. CR Museum Puppets. Tues & Thurs 10:30am & 1:30pm shows. Starting July 3- Ending Aug. 30. $2/person. 250.287.310 .crmuseum.ca. 470 Isl Hwy. Movie Theatre. Landmark Cinema. 489 S. Dogwood St. 250.287.3233.
IN 4 HOURS ››ADVENTURE TOURS WHALES & WILDLIFE TOURS. Discovery Marine Safaris. Ethical whale watching safaris from Campbell River. adventurewhalewatching.com. 250.287.7008.
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Indoor Rock Climbing. Something for every age and skill level. On the Rocks Climbing Gym, 1980 N. Isl Hwy. 250.287.7625 rockgym.ca Laser Tag. Outdoor Laser Tag, Water Tag, Soft Archery and more! Groups of 10-36 players. All ages! North Isl Battle Field. 250.202.3484. northIslbattlefield.net 10 & 5 Pin Bowling. Leagues, Rock ‘n’ Bowl (Fri & Sat nights), All You Can Bowl, Licensed Restaurant. CR Bowling Centre, 16th Ave. 250.286.1177. Mini Golf. 18 Holes through a fun miniature-land golf course. Miracle Beach Mini Golf 8667 Isl Hwy, Black Creek. 250.337.5336. miraclebeachminigolf.ca
Community Centre. Programs for adults, youth, toddlers and seniors. Drop-in anytime. 401 11th Ave. 250.286.1161 campbellriver.ca Go-karts & Monster Truck Rides. Open every week day, 12-4pm July & Aug. Open weekends 12-4 April-Oct. (weather permitting) Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Creek. 250.337.5024. saratogaracing.ca
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CR Whale Watching. Ocean rapid adventures, eco tours, whale & bear watching. Zodiac Boats. Discovery Harbour Marina E dock. crwhalewatching.com. 250.287.2667. Big Animal Adventures. Cruise the local inlets in search of Humpback whales, orcas, sealions, seals, seabirds & dolphins.1340 Isl Hwy. 1.877.800.3483.
offers recreational, technical diving, first aid, and servicing courses. 1340 Isl Hwy. 1.877.800.3483. Beaver Aquatics. Scuba diving lessons & toursdiscover why our deep diving waters are famous. beaveraquatics.ca, 250.287.7652 Destiny River Adventure. Snorkel with the Salmon Adventure. Season starts July 20 until the end of Sept. Prime snorkeling season begins in August, destinyriver.com, 1995 Isl Hwy. 250.287.4800.
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SUP, Hobby Sail, Canoe, Kayak. Full day-$39, Half day $29 or hourly $10. Paddle the beautiful upper CR. 80 crafts to choose from, prices vary on craft type. Daily 8am-8pm. All equipment supplied. Strathcona Outdoor Centre. Hwy 28, 40 mins drive from downtown CR. Outdoor Adventure Centre. Rapelling, Zip Lining, Rock climbing, High Ropes Sailing, Kayaking. Strathcona Lodge. 250.286.3122. 41040 Hwy 28. strathcona.bc.ca. Quadra Isl Kayaks. Half Day, Full Day & Sunset Tours.
SCUBA DIVING LESSONS & TOURS. Pacific Pro Dive & Marine Adventures. Snorkel with the seals, sealions and marine life. Half day big animal encounter like no other. Includes wetsuit, mask, snorkel & fins. Free shuttle pick-up. Also
No experience required. Walk onto the ferry, and a shuttle bus will pick you up. Everything supplied, including lunch. Quadra Isl Kayaks, 250.285.3400. Toll Free: 1.877.475.8687. info@quadraIslkayaks.com
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$5 Meals Mon-Fri • 11am-12:45pm • 250-914-4401 • www.crseniors.com
BILLIARDS 10:00 am to 2:30 pm EXCERSIZES
CARDS/GAMES
Crib 12:30 @ 3 Mon Euchre @ 12 - 2:30 Wed & Fri Line Dancing 10:30-12 Mon & Fri Hearts @ 1 - 2:30 Wed Beginner Line Dancing 9:30-10:30 Tue Bridge @ 10:30 - 3 Wed Yoga 9:30-10:30 Mon, Wed & Fri
Canasta @ 12 - 3 Thur Bingo @ 12:30 - 3 Tue & Thurs Mexican Train @ 12 - 3 Mon. Wed & Fri Mahjongg @ 12:15-3 Mon & Fri
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988 Shopper's Row
250-287-7066
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CAFÉS & LUNCH SPOTS continued Serious Coffee 1-2253 S Island Hwy. 250-923-1312 605 - 11th Ave. 250-286-1231
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CAFÉS & LUNCH SPOTS Dave's Bakery 2190 S. Island Hwy.
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Mudslingers 84 Dogwood St.
250-286-0231
Sunny Day Café 780 A 13th Ave 250-914-3445
Cedar St. Eats (Healthy Way Store) 250-286-6011 Fuel Up Cafe CR Airport 250-926-0463 Gourmet Java 250-286-4625 Grey Dog Deli 250-914-4739 Island Grind Coffee & Tea 778-418-4401 Java Shack 250-287-9881 WATERFRONT Nesbitt’s Island Coffee 250-287-4887 Shot in the Dark 250-287-7414 Steiner's Bakery 250-287-7323 Sundance Java Bar 250-923-8827 Baba Gannouj 250-286-3899 Beehive 250-830-1711
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