Alright, so maybe 'not possible' isn't the right phrase, but it sure feels like it doesn't it? However, the summer isn't over yet and I'm planning to take full advantage of it right till the end! Thankfully, Campbell River seems to have the same idea and has filled up the month with events and attractions that can't be missed.
So here it is - this week's events taking place around town. Enjoy!
Monday, July 30th:
Strathcona Gardens Recreation Centre will be hosting the Coolest Game on Earth children's camp on Monday. Offered for children 6 to 12 years old, this camp is designed to teach basic hockey skills both on and off the ice from 10:30am to 3pm. For more information or to register your child, you can contact Strathcona Gardens at 250-287-9234.
Tuesday, July 31st:
Looking for something to do with the kids? Puppet Theatre at the Museum will be taking place on Tuesday at the Campbell River Museum at both 10:30am and 1:30pm. Captain Vancouver and his friends will be peforming shows based on true historical events centred around town. Each show runs for about 20 minutes and is followed by a craft activity.
The cost for this great performance is $2 per person, with children 3 and under free. Please contact summer.programs@crmuseum.ca or 250-287-3103 for more information.
This week's Lunch in the Square will feature Nicole Potvin, a young local musician with a large voice! Grab your lunch and head over to the Campbell River Spirit Square from 11:30am to 1:15pm to listen to some great, free music and enjoy the sunshine.
Strathcona Garden is holding a Pond Hockey event on Tuesday evening from 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome to join in on the FREE activity! For more information, please call 250-287-9234.
Wednesday, August 1st:
Serious Coffee in Willow Point will be holding their weekly Jam Night on Wednesday evening, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Every Wednesday evening a group of musicians sit around and share music in an informal, relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome to come and join in or just sit and listen! For more information, you can call Serious Coffee at 250-923-1312.
Thursday, August 2nd:
This week's 99.7 The River Concert will feature the musical talents of Tim Williams - one man, one guitar, BIG music! This blues-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is inspired by hillbilly and western swing music, but has found his passion in the traditional blues style.
From 7-9pm, head on down to the Campbell River Spirit Square for some great, free entertainment! Just make sure to get there early as the square fills up fast!
Friday, August 3rd:
The Campbell River Museum will be putting on an Oyster River Heritage Walk on Friday from 10:30am to 2:30pm, starting at the Fisherman's Pub. Guests will be entertained by stories of the past as they follow the forested trail along the riverbank, then proceed along the shoreline towards Salmon Point Pub. Here the group will stop to enjoy their picnic lunches on the beach before returning to Fisherman's. The cost for this walk is $5 per person, but space is limited so be sure to book now!
You can book or find out more information about this walk by contacting the Museum at summer.programs@crmuseum.ca or 250-287-3103.
Photo by Robin Rivers
Saturday, August 4th:
The Campbell River Museum's Puppet Theatre at the Museum will also take place on Saturday at both 10:30am and 1:30pm. At these shows, Captain Vancouver and his friends will be peforming plays based on true historical events centred around town. Each show runs for about 20 minutes and is followed by a craft activity.
The cost for this great performance is $2 per person, with children 3 and under free. Please contact summer.programs@crmuseum.ca or 250-287-3103 for more information.
The Campbell River Art Gallery will be holding another of their weekly Super Saturday Art Classes on Saturday, with this week's theme being Under the Watercolours. Paint an octopus' garden in the shade or whatever scene you can imagine by using a watery pallet of fun watercolour paints! Admission is by donation, and all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call the Campbell River Art Gallery at 250-287-2261.
The Campbell River Dog Show will also be taking place this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4pm. There will be 4 rally obedience trials for anyone interested in watching dogs and handlers put through a variety of obedience moves. There will also be a junior handling competition scheduled during the evening. To get a schedule of the event, you can either go onto the webiste at www.campbellriverdogfanciers.com, or contact Lynda and she will send you one (pannache@shaw.ca).
Sunday, August 5th:
As a part of the Campbell River Dog Show, there will be a Dog Olympics show put on Sunday evening, 6:30 to 8:30pm. This is a fun event for children 16 and under to participate in, and the event is completely free! There will be many different events and age categories to choose from, and children can enter as many events as they would like. Prizes will be provided!
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Lisa Tremblay at landmtremblay@shaw.ca or visit www.campbellriverdogfanciers.com.
The Campbell River Museum will be hosting another Historic Boat Tour on Sunday. This week's destination will be the ever beautiful Desolation Sound!
Desolation Sound is actually now one of the premier cruising destinations of North America, which ironically in the late 1700s Captain Vancouver and his crew found ominous and oppressive. On the way there, you will pass Mitlenatch Island, which has the largest seabird colony in the Strait of Georgia! Then comes the Twin Islands where British Royalty once visited.
The cost for this trip is $130 per person plus tax. For more information or to make a reservation for a trip, you can contact the museum at 250-287-3103.
The weekly Pier Street Farmers' Market will be taking place this Sunday right in front of the entrance to the Discovery Fishing Pier. This is an open-air market that offers a wide selection of farm products, processed foods, an array of arts and crafts, and plenty of entertainment! You can check out the market's website at www.pierstreet.com.
That's all the events for this week! I hope that you find a chance to enjoy at least a part of all that this beautiful town has to offer.
Just remember, if you have any events that you would like added to our blog or community calender, you can contact us at either info@visitorcentre.ca or 250-830-0411 ext. 1
Have a great week and start the new month with a bang!
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