A Vancouver Island Girl's Blog – Keira-anne.com by Vancouver ...

by Keira-Anne

The Kwakwaka’wakw people of the Wakashan First Nations migrated from Fort Rupert, rooting down in the area in the 1700s. It’s believed that this group dominated much of the land and neighbouring bands, including the Coastal Salish. When Captain George Vancouver sailed in by way of what’s now known as Discovery Passage in 1792, the town of Campbell River very slowly began more than 200 years of settlement to become the city it is today.

With its close proximity to ferry service and a local airport, there’s no excuse to skip past Campbell River. Though a little out of the way of some of Vancouver Island’s bigger cities, it’s well worth the trip – and very close to Mt. Washington . For more information on the region, or to plan your trip, visit Campbell River Tourism ’s website.

Does an all expenses-paid trip to Tofino for the O’Neill Cold Water Classic surfing competition interest you? One lucky winner will win a trip for two, including a night’s stay in the Garden Cottage at Chesterman Beach B&B, dinner for two at Shelter restaurant, surf lessons and more. Even your ferry fare is paid for! To enter, head on over to theseboots.travel . Hurry – contest ends October 23!

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