July 17th to 23rd

Friday, July 17^th    

• Active History Afternoon at the Museum with Regular Admission from 1-4pm; 250-287-3103 
• Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm. 
• Ride & Dine special with Gowlland Harbour and Hurricane Jack - $60/p includes a 3 course meal and a ride! Call 250-28-372 for more information and to book. 
• Charity Jazz & Blues Weekend in Spirit Square July 16^th-18^th. Bring a toonie tonight for the CR Hospice Society and enjoy the Desperation Jazz Band from 7-9pm.

Saturday, July 18^th

• 2^nd Annual Family Golf Classic at Storey Creek. 8am Registration, 9am GOLF! A Fundraiser for the CR Salvation Army Lighthouse. Teams of 4 (children & adults!), 9 holes & picnic lunch for $150; 250-830-8100 
• Super Saturday: Max Streicher Inspires – Full body tracings. Free Drop-in Art at the Gallery, 1-3pm; 287-2261 
• Scenic Ride & Dine at Mount Washington every Saturday: couple the Mile High Chairlift with a delicious lunch from Ted’s Bar & Grill. www.mountwashington.ca  
• Ride & Dine special with Gowlland Harbour and Hurricane Jack - $60/p includes a 3 course meal and a ride! Call 250-285-3572 for more information and to book. 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Cortes Day at Smelt Bay Provincial Park! Time for some Island –hopping. 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca  
• Charity Jazz & Blues Weekend in Spirit Square July 16^th-18^th. Bring a toonie tonight for the SPCA and enjoy rockin’ good blues with ‘Brickhouse’ from 7-9pm. 
• Live music at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231 
• Dance at the Legion with local cover band “Ten Times Bigger” at 9pm. Tickets are $10.

Sunday, July 19^th                                      

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Museum Boat Tour to see Thurlow & Sonora Island with a lunch stop on Dent Island. 9am-2pm - call 250-287-3103 to register! To view schedule for upcoming tours visit www.crmuseum.ca  
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Monday, July 20^h

• Park Squad will be coming to a neighbourhood near you this summer! Visit them at Dick Murphy Park, July 20^th-24^th, from 10am-1pm. Free arts, crafts, games and activities!

Tuesday, July 21st

• Summer Puppet Theatre is back at the Museum! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am & 1:30pm ($2 admission); Twenty-minute shows followed by a craft! 250-287-3103 www.crmuseum.ca 
• Lunch in the Square with Luke Blu Guthrie; 11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca    
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music at the Point” every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point Resort. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Wednesday, July 22^nd   

• The Quadra Island Festival of Chamber Music is returning for its 5^th Season with the theme “A Home of Homes”, running July 22^nd through 26^th. For full details please visit www.quadrafestival.com or call 250-285-2422. Each venue is selected to provide concert-goers with an intimate setting in which to enjoy the music. Wednesday: 7pm at Quadra Island United Church in Cape Mudge: “Our Native BC" - A concert about our beautiful BC with music by BC composers. Featuring the première of a collaborative work between Campbell River's Curtis Wilson and QIFCM artistic director Philip Hansen. 
• Croquet & Tea at Haig-Brown House from 1-4pm; Pre-register with 250-287-3103

Thursday, July 23^rd

• Puppet Theatre at the Museum! 10:30am & 1:30pm ($2 admission); 250-287-3103 
• The Quadra Island Festival of Chamber Music continues. Thursday: 12:30pm Family Concert at SouthEnd Farm Winery: "Tangles and Tunes" - A fun-filled afternoon concert with our talented musicians performing and exploring selections from this season's music in an engaging way! For full details please visit www.quadrafestival.com or call 250-285-2422.
• The River Concert Series continues at Spirit Square with the Annie Handley Band from 7-9pm.

UPCOMING

July 24^th-26^th – The Quadra Island Festival of Chamber Music continues! www.quadrafestival.com

July 25^th – River City Arts Festival

July 25^th – Gospel Music Concert with Brent Warriner & Roberta Douglas at Discovery Community Church.

On the Strait - July 7th - 13th

Attraction: Snorkel with the Salmon

Snorkelers enjoy a day out on the water with Destiny River Adventures

          Mental Floss magazine named it one of “The 12 Weirdest Experiences You Can Have in Canada”. Growing up in Campbell River, this didn’t really strike me as a “weird experience”, but I guess it might be a bit odd to those who aren’t used to it. Snorkeling with the Salmon has been covered by several different media outlets including the Rick Mercer Report and the Globe and Mail.
         In 2014, Globe and Mail reporter Alexandra Gill (what a fitting last name!) said this of the excursion:  “Slipping on my mask and snorkel, I dunk my face in the water. Arms stretched out in front of me – “like Superman,” as instructed – I float through the gentle current until the blurry glimmer sharpens into an aquatic bas-relief of whitish-pink bellies and scaly tails… Whoa! I really am snorkelling with salmon – thousands of them.” 

Action shot of the salmon in the Campbell River

          The attraction is offered by Destiny River Adventures, and is open to anyone between the ages of 5 and 95. It’s offered July 13^th through September and is fairly affordable for such an unforgettable experience. For three hours, it’ll cost you $125 per adult and $115 per youth, taxes included. 

July 10th to 16th

Friday, July 10^th    

• Active History Afternoon at the Museum with Regular Admission from 1-4pm; 250-287-3103    
• Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm. 
• Ride & Dine special with Gowlland Harbour and Hurricane Jack - $60/p includes a 3 course meal and a ride! Call 250-28-372 for more information and to book. 
• Classic Rock with “Duffy” Live at the Heriot Bay Pub (250-285-3322). 
• July 10^th-12 – Sand Sculpting Competition/Exhibition www.parksvillebeachfest.ca  
• Vancouver Island Music Festival (July 10^th-12^th) at the Comox Valley Fairgrounds with six fully-programmed stages. There will be concerts, workshops, camping, kidz zone, roving performers and much more! Visit www.islandmusicfest.com for more information and tickets; 250-871-8463.

Saturday, July 11^th

• Wings & Wheels 2^nd Annual Event at the CR Airport. Fly-in or Cruise-in to support TeenFlight and enjoy some classic cars AND aircraft. Spectators are FREE! Registration from 8-11am and awards at 2pm. www.nicruisers.ca  
• Family Scavenger Hunt at Mount Washington between 11am-5pm. Pick up and return your list to Altitude Sport & Gift – there will be prizes! 
• Scenic Ride & Dine at Mount Washington every Saturday: couple the Mile High Chairlift with a delicious lunch from Ted’s Bar & Grill. www.mountwashington.ca  
• Ride & Dine special with Gowlland Harbour and Hurricane Jack - $60/p includes a 3 course meal and a ride! Call 250-28-372 for more information and to book. 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca  
• Live music at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231 
• Wine & Food pairing dinner at the Riptide Pub, 6:30pm; tickets at Metro Liquor ($40) 
• Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition at Parksville Community Park – entrance by donation. Competition is July 10^th-12^th and the Exhibition will run July 13^th to August 16^th (9am-9pm); www.parksvillebeachfest.ca

Sunday, July 12^th                                      

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• BC Hydro John Hart Project Open House. A once-a-year opportunity to see the construction site and watch the project evolve. Catch a bus from Shoppers Row in front of Spirit Square – buses will start at 9:30am and run continuously every 5-10min until 2:30pm.   
• Museum Boat Tour into Desolation Sound and Teakerne Arm with a lunch stop at the famous Lund Hotel. 9am-2pm - call 250-287-3103 to register! To view schedule for upcoming tours visit www.crmuseum.ca  
• 3^rd Annual Business Challenge at Quadra Island Golf Club: 1:30pm shotgun start ($50) includes green fees, prizes and wrap-up BBQ. Register at 250-285-2811. 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Monday, July 13^th

• Sunset Cinema returns to Campbell River’s Willow Point Park with “Despicable Me”. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and snacks – concession will also be available in support of Coastal Community’s Young Entrepreneur Program. 
• Park Squad will be coming to a neighbourhood near you this summer! Visit them first at Willow Point Park, July 13^th-17^th from 10am-1pm. Free arts, crafts, games and activities!

Tuesday, July 14^th  

• Summer Puppet Theatre is back at the Museum! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am & 1:30pm ($2 admission); Twenty-minute shows followed by a craft! 250-287-3103 www.crmuseum.ca 
• Join NIC biologist Sandra Milligan for an Intertidal walk in Willow Point, 10am-12pm; 250-287-3103 
• Lunch in the Square with Judy Norbury & Joanna Finch; 11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca    
• Tribal Journey Canoes arrive at Cape Mudge where they will receive an official welcome on behalf of the Nation and spend the evening in the Village before departing the next morning for Miracle Beach. Spectators are welcome to take in the festivities beside the Band Office. Call 250-285-3733 for more details! 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music at the Point” featuring the Dave Ashton Trio! Every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point Resort. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Wednesday, July 15^th  

• Traditional Tyee Pool Salmon Fishing START! 
• Croquet & Tea at Haig-Brown House from 1-4pm; Pre-register with 250-287-3103 
• Gardeners Green Folk Club House Concert with the O’Schraves; tickets $20 – call 250-337-5337 
• For a close examination of Marine Molluscs, join Sandra Milligan for an Intertidal Walk in Willow Point, 11am-1pm; call 250-287-3103 to register. 
• 4^th Annual Lavender Harvest Open Farm Event at Shamrock Farms; 250-339-1671

Thursday, July 16^th  

• Puppet Theatre at the Museum! 10:30am & 1:30pm ($2 admission); 250-287-3103 
• Charity Jazz & Blues Weekend in Spirit Square July 16^th-18^th. Bring a toonie tonight for the CR Special Olympics and enjoy the David Vest Quartet from 7-9pm.

UPCOMING

July 18^th – Annual Family Golf Classic, 8am at Storey Creek Golf Course; 250-830-8100

July 22^nd-26^th – Quadra Island Festival of Chamber Music; 250-285-2422

July 25^th – River City Arts Festival

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250-286-6901

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On the Strait - June 29th - July 5th

July 3rd to 9th

Friday, July 3^rd   

• Make Ice-cream the ‘Old Fashioned’ Way: Active History Afternoon at the Museum with Regular Admission from 1-4pm; 250-287-3103 
• The Wiebes Live in Concert at Discovery Community Church celebrating their new album. 7pm - Free Admission (a love-offering will be taken).   
• Mount Washington’s Annual Beer Festival, ‘Tapped’, 6-9pm, with a variety of samples, seminars, live music and a pig roast/BBQ. Tickets online at www.mountwashington.ca 
• Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm. 
• Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge with Laryssa Campbell, 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606. 
• Ride & Dine special with Gowlland Harbour and Hurricane Jack - $60/p includes a 3 course meal and a ride! Call 250-28-372 for more information and to book. 
• “Go Dog Go” at the Heriot Bay Pub and atmospheric, relaxing piano standards with Tom Lavin in Herons (7pm) (250-285-3322).

Saturday, July 4^th  

• Scar Wars: An Epic Roller Derby Bout at Strathcona Gardens between our hometown Rink Minx Roller Girls and Powell River’s Brawl Stars and Harbour City Rollers. $5 advance tickets from the Tidemark Theatre or $8 at the door (12 and under are free!). www.tidemarktheatre.com 
• Cedar Pull & Weaving with Wayne Bell at the Museum. Call 250-287-3103 to register! 
• “Walk for Women” on the SeaWalk – registration at 9am in Ostler Park, Walking 10am-12pm; Donations go towards Transition Houses and the Hospice Society. Refreshments supplied! 
• Super Saturday: Print Making. Free Drop-in Art at the Gallery, 1-3pm; 250-287-2261 
• Scenic Ride & Dine at Mount Washington every Saturday: couple the Mile High Chairlift with a delicious lunch from Ted’s Bar & Grill. www.mountwashington.ca 
• Ride & Dine special with Gowlland Harbour and Hurricane Jack - $60/p includes a 3 course meal and a ride! Call 250-28-372 for more information and to book. 
• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca 
• Live music at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231

Sunday, July 5^th                                        

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Tuesday, July 7^th  

• Summer Puppet Theatre is back at the Museum! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am & 1:30pm ($2 admission); Twenty-minute shows followed by a craft! 250-287-3103 www.crmuseum.ca 
• Lunch in the Square with Sue Pyper; 11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca    
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music at the Point” featuring the Hal Douglas Duo! Every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point Resort. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Wednesday, July 8^th  

• Croquet & Tea at Haig-Brown House from 1-4pm; Pre-register with 250-287-3103

Thursday, July 9^th  

• Puppet Theatre at the Museum! 10:30am & 1:30pm ($2 admission); 250-287-3103 
• River Concert Series in the Square kicks-off with Tillers Folly (bluegrass/folk), 7-9pm 
• Elvis Elite Show with Steve Elliott at the Quadra Island Legion; doors open at 5pm, show at 7:30pm. ($20)

UPCOMING

July 10^th-12 – Sand Sculpting Competition/Exhibition www.parksvillebeachfest.ca

July 11^th – Wings & Wheels 2^nd Annual Event at the CR Airport; www.nicruisers.ca

July 11^th – Wine & Food pairing dinner at the Riptide Pub, 6:30pm; tickets at Metro Liquor ($40)

July 12^th – BC Hydro John Hart Project Open House, 10am-3pm

July 15^th – Gardeners Green Folk Club with the O’Schraves; tickets $20 – call 250-337-5337

July 16^th-18^th – Charity Jazz & Blues Weekend in Spirit Square