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Campbell River is Vancouver Island’s gateway to nature’s playground with a treasure trove of adventures waiting just for you! Our mountains, lakes, rivers and oceanfront draw thousands of vacationing travellers from around the world. Visitors quickly appreciate that finding something exciting to do is a given – the challenge is deciding what to do first! Discover amazing holiday options available right inside our city limits! Visit the widely acclaimed Museum at Campbell River, the Maritime Heritage Centre, the Pier Street Farmers’ Market, Spirit Square concerts, or try fishing off the Discovery Pier where anglers can try their luck. Our alpine to ocean landscape is a place you will want to visit again and again. People come here for adventures. From fishing charters, snorkeling, diving, swimming, diving, golfing, mountain biking, hiking, whale watching, camping, kayaking adventures, restaurants, spas and pure tranquility....
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DISTANCES TO CAMPBELL RIVER Atlin ................................................... 1,651 km Banff ............................................... 1,004 km Bella Coola ................................. 1,158 km Calgary .......................................... 1,132 km Castlegar ..................................... 773 km Chilliwack ...................................... 311 km Cranbrook ................................... 1,002 km Edmonton ................................... 1,312 km Fernie.............................................. 1,120 km Fort St. John ............................ 1,399 km Jasper ........................................... 951 km Kamloops ..................................... 512 km Kelowna ......................................... 552 km McBride ......................................... 917 km Merritt ............................................ 428 km Nanaimo....................................... 153 km Nelson ............................................ 814 km Osoyoos ....................................... 553 km Parksville....................................... 117 km Penticton...................................... 552 km Port Coquitlam ....................... 196 km Port Hardy.................................. 238 km Port McNeill ................................ 198 km Prince George.......................... 940 km Qualicum Beach..................... 107 km Seattle ........................................... 366 km Sparwood ................................... 1,127 km Spokane ....................................... 773 km Tofino .............................................. 274 km Trail ................................................... 785 km Ucluelet.......................................... 248 km Vancouver................................... 172 km Victoria........................................... 264 km Whistler ......................................... 253 km Whitehorse ................................ 1,637 km Williams Lake............................ 702 km
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LAND TRAVEL Travelling north on Highway 19 Campbell River is 153 kilometres from Nanaimo or 264 kilometres from Victoria. If you prefer the scenic route, follow the Oceanside route signs along Highway 19A.
MOTORCOACH Bus services between Vancouver and Nanaimo operate as connecting shuttles. Passengers travel by BC Ferries as walk-on passengers, with connecting coach shuttles at each end of the route.
FERRY SERVICE BC Ferries run scheduled trips between the BC Coast and Vancouver Island as well as Vancouver Island routes. Be sure to check out route and fare information on their website: www.bcferries.com
SEA TRAVEL Campbell River is a boaters’ paradise with a full range of services and facilities. From moorage to boat repair. Before heading out, consult current tide tables and marine charts to familiarize yourself with the waterways around Campbell River.
AIR TRAVEL Scheduled daily flights arrive at Campbell River and District Regional Airport (YBL) from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and other areas. Car rentals are available.
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Campbell River sits at the crossroads of an unparalleled natural playground. The city enjoys a moderate climate year round which provides opportunities for adventure. We feel Campbell River has something for everyone. Rivers, lakes, rainforests, hiking trails, wildlife, snow capped mountains and gorgeous beaches are just a few marvels this area has to offer. We celebrate the rich history of this area as well as the arts and culture that have been passed down through generations.
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From a deep crevice on the sea floor, a light grey wrinkled face peers from the darkness. The bulging eyes of the prehistoric looking wolf eel gaze out of the hole looking for his next meal of crab or urchins. The wolf eel is just one of the unique marine critters which divers travel from all over the world to photograph. The nutrient rich and current swept waters of Discovery Passage are home to a plethora of other weird and wonderful critters which cannot be found anywhere else. Eight legged giant pacific octopus can reach an impressive ten metres from tip to tip, making them the largest on the planet. Other large animals that divers and snorkelers have been known to come across in local waters include the 5-8 metre long six gill shark, large steller sealions, and two metre long lingcod. But it’s not just large marine life that attracts divers from around the globe. There are dozens of diving sites throughout this region where the walls are completely covered in brightly coloured sponges, corals and invertebrates; diversity which is simply unmatched.
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Sunk in 1996 near Seymour Narrows, the former HMCS Columbia has created an artificial reef system which is now home to over 100 species of marine life. She has become a popular diving site with divers of all levels, as both a recreational and training dive site.
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All roads lead to the fishing capital Campbell River, “the Salmon Capital of the World”, has earned its place at the top of the list of salmon fishing destinations. All five species of Pacific Salmon pass through the waters between Campbell River and the Mainland as they return to spawn in their native rivers. Campbell River is also the jumping off point for great West Coast open ocean fishing with Nootka Sound northwest of Gold River providing some of the best Chinook and Coho fishing on the entire coast of British Columbia. Campbell River is also proud to be the base of operations for many of the finest fishing guides in BC.
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The Campbell River is a user-friendly river to experience the joy of catch and release. Fish for trout year round and pink salmon later in the summer. The main fishing spots are easy to reach and the sandy pool sees anglers of all ages congregate and jockey for position to cast out lures or flies. Where the Quinsam River enters the Campbell at times will have a heavy concentration of anglers. Between the bridges, is where most of the action takes place.
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In late September, the coho will be running and offers big action on a drift or fly rod.
During the summer, Echo Lake can be fished with a fly or lure. Echo Lake is stocked twice a year with catchable sized trout. Traditionalists will want to check out the Tyee Club of BC located on Spit Road. It began in 1924 with a group of anglers who returned to Campbell River each year in pursuit of the elusive Tyee, a Chinook salmon, 30 pounds or larger. Tyee fishing is done quietly in a small, classic row boat. No motors are allowed in the Tyee pool. The rower will slip the boat into the currents and eddies while keeping a basic plug or spoon beating in the current. If a fish is boated and weighs 30 pounds or more, the catch is recorded and the angler becomes a member of the Tyee Club.
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Campbell River boasts some of the most spectacular whale watching and wildlife tours in the world. The nutrient-rich waters attract marine mammals from otter to orca. Whale watching adventures can take you through the wild waters of Seymour and Surge Narrows. Orca, humpback, minke whales, Dall’s porpoise, Pacific white sided dolphins, Stellar and California sea lions, seals, otters, mink and other marine life can be seen.
Vancouver Island has been named one of the most reliable places to view these amazing animals in their natural habitat. Often, pods of orca and Pacific whitesided dolphins can be seen from the city shores. Whale watching tours depart from Campbell River daily from May until October. Trained guides will take you on unforgettable expeditions – the viewing success rate is at an estimated ninety percent.
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Strathcona Park Lodge, on the shores of Upper Campbell Lake, is a leading centre for outdoor education and wilderness tourism. Since 1959, it has earned an international reputation as a retreat where adventure and stewardship blend as one. Twice a day, all summer long, the lodge’s talented instructors lead guests on popular, beginner-friendly adventures including the zip line, high ropes and rock climbing. Professional guides and instructors can privately teach you to roll a kayak or safely lead you on a hike to a mountain summit at your pace. A visit is not complete without getting onto Upper Campbell Lake in a boat. The lodge has more than 80 different kinds of crafts for exploring the lake and nearby waterways. Destinations vary from a protected paddle or longer day trips for whitewater or lake canoeing. World-class multi-day expeditions from the glacier carved peaks of Strathcona Provincial Park to the Pacific Ocean swells of Nootka Island are also offered. World Youth Leadership Development summer camps for teens 12 to 17 are based out of the lodge’s lakeside location. The lodge has a full service restaurant, Myrna’s, for lunch and dinner and a family style buffet in the Whale room for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.strathcona.bc.ca. 14
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Strathcona Park is the largest and oldest provincial park on Vancouver Island – founded in 1911. The park is home to the highest peaks of the Vancouver Island Ranges. From the Golden Hinde to Mount Albert Edward, people come from all over the world to explore this outdoor mecca. The park offers topography that ranges from inviting to downright scary. The main access to the Park is via Highway 28. The main access route to Forbidden Plateau from Courtenay 16
and Campbell River is via the Paradise Meadows Trailhead at Mount Washington. Crest Creek Crag is another favourite. The local climbing community maintains the routes regularly offering expert climbs and some routes for beginners. The Crest Creek climbing area is located near Crest Lake and Crest Creek on Hwy 28 (to Gold River). There are 19 crags; Black Crag, Pipeline Bluff, Narcissus Wall and Skid Row. Gravel roads and short hiking trails from the parking lot lead climbers to the crags.
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Bursts of moonlight bouncing off a rippling lake, campfire sparks rising on the heat like miniature fireworks, kids turning marshmallows into flaming balls of sugar – summer camping is great just about anywhere. Here it’s awesome. In the lake-dotted hills west of Campbell River there are more campgrounds than you can explore in a lifetime. A good place to start is Elk Falls Provincial Park where a thundering waterfall, an extensive network of forest trails and the nearby Quinsam salmon hatchery make it one of the best campground accommodations.
Just 2 kms from downtown it provides quiet riverside camping. After a morning fishing, pack a picnic lunch and take a cool stroll to the Elk Falls day-use area and wander through the only significant stand of old-growth Douglas fir north of MacMillan Provincial Park. Other more remote camp grounds that should be high on your list of options include Loveland Bay and Morton Lake. For more information on area campgrounds, and to reserve a spot well ahead of time,visit: www.env.gov. bc.ca/bcparks and follow the “find a park” prompts.
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Adventure GUIDE Canyon View Trail – (6 kms) – This is a well maintained loop trail that winds along the banks of the Campbell River. One highlight is an 80 foot suspension walkway that spans the canyon and offers spectacular views of rapids and spawning salmon. The Ripple Rock Trail – (8 kms) – This trail starts off in a field, crosses over a suspension bridge, winds through the forest along sheltered Menzies Bay and up rock bluffs leading to some scenic view points of Seymour Narrows and Maud Island. The trail ends at the power lines that extend over Seymour Narrows, the site of the infamous Ripple Rock and the Ripple Rock explosion of 1958. This trail, 19 km north of Campbell River, is not recommended for small children. Lady Falls – (1 km) – This easy 20 minute round trip walk to the falls is just past the Buttle Lake
Campground on Highway 28. At the end of the path is a viewing platform directly across from the falls that receives some mist from the falls. Lower Myra Falls – (1 km) – Beautiful cascading waterfalls are the reward at the end of this short hike. You can climb up and down the falls and swim in some of the calmer pools. Travel Highway 28 and take Westmin Road south to the Lower Myra Falls parking lot. Bedwell Lake Trail – (about 4 hours) Located in Strathcona Provincial Park this day use trail has an elevation gain of 600 metres. It ascends through a steep forested valley with some stairs and bridge crossings. At the top is a subalpine area with two lakes. Beware of
the presence of black bears in this area. Access the trailhead from the south end of Buttle Lake. Crest Mountain Trail – (10 kms) This physically demanding trail is steep with an elevation change of 1300 metres, but the views of Kings Peak and Elkhorn Mountain make it well worth the effort. To get to the trailhead follow Highway 28. Chinese Mountains, Quadra Island (5kms) Chinese Mountains are well known on Quadra Island. A popular hiking destination; this is one landmark you won’t want to miss. Trails to the top of the south and north peaks access a network of hiking trails up and around Chinese Mountains and nearby Morte Lake..
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The Campbell River region is blessed with numerous mountain biking trails that range from easy family tracks to difficult back country trails that will challenge the toughest rider. Close to the city is the Pump House Trail, located between Iron River Road and the Campbell River, features easily accessible, well-marked single-track trails. Get onto Highway 28 and turn onto the Duncan Bay Main and cross the Campbell River. You’ll find one trailhead just south of the intersection of Duncan Bay and Iron River Road and another located west of Duncan Bay Road on Iron Bay Road.
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Beginners should check out the Beaver Lodge Lands near the North Island College campus. Old rail grades, logging roads and hiking tracks make for an enjoyable tour through tall trees.
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The Snowden Demonstration Forest west of Campbell River and north of Highway 28 near Loveland Bay Provincial Park offers more than 30kms of trails suited to all levels of expertise and includes the Frog Lake and Lost Lake trail systems. Trails are usually 2 to 8 kms and frequently intertwine. Some of the easier routes follow old rail beds that have been rehabilitated as recreational trails.
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Since opening in May of 2015 the Elk Falls suspension bridge has drawn thousands of visitors to Elk Falls Park. The roaring Elk Falls offers breathtaking views of one of the area’s jewels. The 60 metre long bridge is suspended 64 metres above the canyon floor and takes you above the falls; when the wind blows just right, you can feel the mist coming off the falls. Trail areas established to link the new
parking lot to the bridge, and two viewing platforms offer iconic views of Elk Falls. The Elks Falls Suspension Bridge is a legacy of the Campbell River Rotary Club. The project was funded through Rotary dollars and grants from the federal government, Island Coastal Economic Trust, and BC Hydro which also shared environmental and geo-technical reports with Rotary to help make the project possible.
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Storey Creek Golf Club, just south of Campbell River on Highway 19A, is consistently ranked in the top 10 public courses in BC. Rainbow’s End Golf Course & Club House, just outside Sayward, is a fun little 9-hole track that has the casual, laid back attitude of a tortoise basking in the sun – and that’s a compliment.
to complete a redesign by Graham Cook and have it in place for next season. Stay tuned for good things. Quadra Island Golf – one of the newest courses on the West Coast is ready to go and are well worth the short ferry trip. Let them know you’re coming and they’ll pick you up on the other side.
Gold River GCC, nestled along the banks of the river that shares its name, is another one of the distinctly, “hard to focus on your game with all this beauty around,” courses the region has to offer. The Campbell River Golf and Country Club is the only course within the municipal boundaries of Campbell River itself and is under under new ownership. The course and clubhouse is getting a major overhaul, so it will be open for an abbreviated season this year in order
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At Saratoga Speedway just south of Campbell River the season of fun starts in May with fireworks and ends in September with more fireworks. In between, there is nothing but sparks flying around the best tracks in BC.
The racing is kept fair and clean with a state of the art computerized scoring system that uses transponders mounted on every race vehicle and a team of dedicated race officials who love the sport.
First and foremost, Saratoga Speedway is a family entertainment facility. The aim is to provide good, clean, safe fun at a reasonable price for the audience and participants.
The track is a paved 3/8th mile D shaped oval, with a banked first and second corner, 1/16th mile drag strip, and a 5/8th mile extended course for motorcycles and slalom events.
Racing goes every Saturday evening with gates opening at 5:30. This season promises all the favourite racing divisions: Crash to Pass, Road Runners, Hornet Cars, Mad Max Extreme Racing
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Don’t miss the Shoreline Arts Competition from June 21 to 25, featuring carvers creating works of art out of raw cedar logs. The howl of chainsaws starts and magic emerges. By the weekend, most of the logs are almost completely transformed into the art the carvers have imagined. On Saturday, there is a quick carve contest where carvers have an hour to transform smaller logs, and the results are then auctioned off to the public, with the carver sharing in the proceeds. On Sunday, most carvings are painted, varnished, and ready for judging. The public gets to vote for their favourite but professional carvers make the decision as to which carvings win the cash prizes in each category.
Remaining carvings then are adopted by sponsoring companies or individuals to enjoy. So if you would like a carving, either buy the winning raffle ticket, be the most generous sponsor for second choice, or buy a quick-carve at auction!
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From the city core to the beaches to the forests and the mountain parks, opportunities abound for visitors who are confined to wheelchairs. Wheelchair access to the Campbell River region’s amenities starts right at the downtown community centre which offers designated handicap parking zones and full wheelchair accessibility. Three local parks are specifically wheelchair accessible. They are: • The Beaver Lodge Forest Lands, an adventure destination with a well-used trail network enjoyed by hikers, bikers and horseback riders and where wheelchair explorers can find trails that have easy grades. • The Sea Walk between Hilchey and Rockland roads in the Willow Point area, 1.5 km of paved oceanfront trail that offers breath-taking vistas of aquatic life, Quadra Island and the Coast Mountains. • Tyee Spit just north of Discovery Harbour Mall borders Discovery
Channel and allows visitors to watch Killer Whales, Harbour Seals and Bald Eagles from the comfort of two kms of paved walkways and road. Outside the city there are several wheelchair friendly destinations including: • The Quinsam Salmon Hatchery, a great place to observe juvenile salmon all year and returning salmon from mid-August to midNovember. • Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park, where facilities include picnic tables overlooking the beach, a grass playing field, wheelchair accessible pit toilets and fresh water. • The Barrier Free Centennial Trail loop at the Paradise Meadows Trailhead in Strathcona Provincial Park which can be accessed by taking the Strathcona Parkway to Mount Washington and turning left onto the Nordic Road before reaching main ski resort lodge.
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Campbell River is the gateway to the Discovery Islands group, an unparalleled paddling area. There’s nothing quite like
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a saltwater kayak for exploring remote islands and uninhabited coves. This quiet mode of travel often allows you to get closer to marine and land wildlife than if you were on foot or in a motorized craft. Bring your own kayak or rent one from a local shop, lessons and guides are available. You can chart your own journey or sign up for an eco-tour. Canoeing is also popular-the Sayward Forest Canoe/ portage route is a 50 kilometre (30 mile) circuit encompassing 11 lakes, and takes approximately 3-4 days to complete the full circuit.
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We recommend doing the route counterclockwise from summer to early fall. Numerous B.C. Forest Service Recreation sites are located along the route that provide adequate overnight camping facilities. Popular put-in spots are: The Campbell River Spit, Gosling Bay on Campbell Lake, Morton Lake, Strathcona Dam, Loveland Bay, Forbes Landing and McIvor Lake.
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Stand up paddle boarding is also a fun, relaxing way to play on the water. So get out there and enjoy nature!
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www.storeycreek.bc.ca 250-923-3673 300 McGimpsey Road just off Highway 19A
Valid anytime after 12 pm until September 30, 2017
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Dick’s Fish & Chips 1003B Island Highway • 250-287-3336 www.dicksfishandchips.com
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Located at Discovery Harbour Marina in Campbell River, British Columbia
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The award winning, wheelchair accessible Discovery Pier provides great access to high quality recreational fishing. The pier was built in 1987 and was Canada’s first salt water fishing pier. Located next to the Government Wharf downtown, it extends 150 feet from the shore, is 600 feet long and provides
access to high quality recreational fishing for the whole family.
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A Great Selection of 1/4 page First Nations Art CR MUSEUM Handcrafted Gold & Silver Jewellery, Canadiana, Local Gift Lines & Books www.crmuseum.ca 470 Island Hwy 250-287-3103
1/4 page ONLINE GOURMET A local favourite for 21 years! Serving homemade breakfast and lunches. Delicious omelettes, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, savoury soups and fresh salads. Friendly service. Internet and Wi-Fi available. OPEN MON-SAT 8AM -4PM LOOK FOR OUR COUPON IN THIS GUIDE.
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Brown’s Bay Resort
15021 Brown’s Bay Road
Buttle Lake Campground
Highway 28, Strathcona Park, Campbell River
Driftwood by the Sea
170 S. Island Hwy.
Elk Falls Provincial Park
Hwy. 28, Campbell River
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/elk_falls/
Loveland Bay Provincial Park
Hwy. 28, Campbell River
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/loveland_bay/
Miracle Beach Provincial Park
Hwy. 19A Black Creek
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/miracle_bch/
Morton Lake Provincial Park
Hwy. 19 Campbell River
Moutcha Bay Marina, RV Park & Campground
2249 Glenmore Road Campbell River
Pacific Playgrounds International
9082 Clarkson Drive Black Creek
www.pacificplaygrounds.ca
Parkside Campground & RV Park
6301 Gold River Hwy
www.parksidecampingrv.com
Ralph River Campground
Buttle Lake Western Mines Road
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/
Salmon Point Resort RV Park & Marina
2176 Salmon Point Rd
www.salmonpoint.com
Schoen Lake Provincial Park
Hwy. 19 Campbell River
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/schoen_lk/
Smelt Bay Provincial Park
Cortes Island
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/smelt_bay/
Strathcona Provincial Park
41040 Gold River Hwy
Taylor’s Sandy Beach Resort
8950 Clarkson Drive Black Creek
Thunderbird RV Park & Campground
2660 Spit Rd., Campbell River
www.thunderbirdrvpark.com
Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge
1 Lighthouse Road Quadra Island
www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca
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www.brownsbayresort.com www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/ www.driftwoodbythesea.com
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/morton_lk/ nootkamarineadventures.com
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/ www.sandy-beach.com
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toll free 1-800-665-3066
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Cruise in comfort onboard our spacious vessels MV Lukwa and MV Kuluta.
Dedicated to ethical wildlife viewing, education and conservation.
Stubbs Island Whale Watching is British Columbia’s 1st Whale Watching Company – Founded 1980
Passionate about ethical viewing & conservation!
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whale watching & grizzly bear excursions
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