Welcome to Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
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Campbell River summary
Campbell River is a city in British Columbia on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage. Campbell River claims a
population (2007 census) of 52,345 and has long been known as the salmon capital of the world.
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The town is served by an airport (YBL), a seaplane base called YHH at Campbell River Harbour, a BC Ferries route to Quadra Island, and highways which
connect it to neighbouring towns such as Courtenay, The Village of Sayward, Gold River and Port Hardy.
The people of Campbell River rely on the forestry, mining, fishing, and tourism industries. It is arguably the salmon capital of the world, sharing a
healthy rivalry with nearby Port Alberni, the other contender. It is known for its sport fishing, a major tourist attraction. It is also a major centre
for salmon farming with several head offices located in the community serving nearby salmon farms.
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The 1948 construction of the BC Power Corporation's Elk Falls hydroelectric dam — later named the John Hart Generating Station — allowed Crown
Zellerbach to establish the Elk Falls Pulp and Paper Mill in 1952, which greatly improved the town's economy. The mill is currently owned by Catalyst
Paper Corporation and is still the city's single largest employer.
NVI Mining operates the Myra Falls zinc, gold and silver mine in nearby Strathcona Provincial Park. Quinsam Coal operates an underground coal mine
southwest of town. The mines employ hundreds of people, many of whom live in Campbell River.
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The city is also a growing market for retirees. The construction industry is booming in Campbell River and more and more retirees are choosing to move
from elsewhere in Canada to purchase a home and retire there.
A newly-built cruise ship dock is now in operation. Cruise ships pass Campbell River daily, but have not previously made stops; the dock is expected
to provide significant amounts of tourism and revenue ($8.4 million for the region annually, as reported by the Campbell River Mirror newspaper in
December 2003.) as well as 150 full-time jobs.
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