August 28th to September 3rd

Friday, August 28^th

• Comox Valley Exhibition: 100 Fair Memories in Celebration of Courtenay’s 100^th Anniversary: exhibits, shows, arts, kidzone, entertainment, vendors and more! Friday through Sunday; www.cvex.ca  
• CR Storm Tailgate Party at 4:30pm. Hamburgers, Salmon & Drinks - $5 or FREE for Season Ticket Holders. Ticket sales and pick-up will be available. First game to follow: VS the Oceanside Generals, 7:30pm. 250-830-0979 www.campbellriverstorm.com 
• Explore the more secretive side of sea life at the Discovery Passage Aquarium between 8-10pm. The tanks start to shine at night! [The Aquarium will be closing for the season after September 7^th]. 250-914-5500 
• Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm. 
• Blue Kats (smooth vintage rock) at the Heriot Bay Inn; 250-285-3322

Saturday, August 29^th

• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Super Saturday: Neighbourhood Collage Part II. Free drop-in Art making from 1-3pm; entry by donation. 
• 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 
• 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, August 30^th                                  

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Museum Boat Tour to see Sonora & Thurlow Islands with Dent Island lunch stop. 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

Tuesday, September 1^st    

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music with a View” every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Thursday, September 3^rd   

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• QuadraPublooza – the official Quadrapalooza pre-party at Heriot Bay Inn, 9pm. Featuring “High Society” and “Roadside Rattle”: 2 bands, 1 night, $10. 250-285-3322

UPCOMING

September 4^th-6^th – Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com

September 5^th-7^th – Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman

September 5^th-10^th – “Just Try It” at Strathcona Gardens: try out programs for free! 250.287.9234

September 6^th – Annual N.I. Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine

September 6^th – Snowden Trail Challenge; www.snowdentrailchallenge.com

September 10^th – Nanaimo Art Rockers “Gold & Shadow” playing in Campbell River; www.goldandshadow.com

September 11^th-13^th – 8^th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island from 9-4pm
September 12^th-13^th – HUGE Rotary Book Sale

September 13^th – 14^th Annual Haig-Brown Festival

September 19^th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca

September 19^th – HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway!

August 21st to 27th

Friday, August 21^st

• Final Active History Afternoon at the Museum with Regular Admission from 1-4pm; 250-287-3103 
• FREE entertainment tonight with ‘Theatre in the Square’ from 7-9pm! Broadway songs, scenes and monologues. 
• 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 250-285-3572 for more information and to book.

Saturday, August 22^nd  

• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Ride for Jeneece Place from Campbell River to Gold River. Registration at 11am in Robert Ostler Park or online at www.childrenshealthvi.org/events   
• Don’t forget to grab your human-powered vessel and get to Ostler Park this Saturday for the annual Discovery Passage Passage! No entry fee, no prizes – just fun! 11am push-off. To sign up www.incampbellriver.net  
• A group of local art friends are hosting their second “Wet Paint” art sale in Saratoga Beach garden this weekend. Several of them will have their easels set up and painting ‘en plein air’ and happy to discuss their process, technique and inspiration with you. 10am-5pm at Rieck’s Saratoga Beach garden (8870 Clarkson Drive). 
• 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 
• Wet Paint Art Show & Sale 
• 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. 
• Join the Riptide Pub & Grill at 6:30pm as they explore how Pinot Noir marries marvellously with all kinds of foods! Limited seating – e-mail doug@metroliquor.com to reserve. ($40) 
• 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, August 23^rd                                  

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Museum Boat Tour to see Thurlow Islands with Blind Channel Stop. Call 250-287-3103 to register! To view schedule for upcoming tours visit www.crmuseum.ca 
• 28^th Annual Rotary Duck Dip at the Centennial Pool! Activities from 11am – Duck Dip at 2:30pm. 
• “Wet Paint” Show & Sale continues at Saratoga Beach garden from 10am-5pm. 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Monday, August 24^th

• Park Squad from 10am-1pm! August 17^th-21^st at Centennial Park – FREE!  250-286-1161

Tuesday, August 25^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 Amy Muloin; 11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca    
• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music with a View” every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Wednesday, August 26^th     

• Learn to Fish at the Buttle Lake from 6-8pm; call 250-286-1161 for more details and to register!

Thursday, August 27^th  

• FINAL Puppet Theatre of the summer at the Museum! Premiering a new play called “Sybil’s Story”. 10:30am & 1:30pm ($2 admission); 250-287-3103 
• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• The River Concert Series continues at Spirit Square with “Reunion” from 7-9pm.

UPCOMING

September 4th-6th - Quadrapalooza!

September 5^th-7^th – Annual Artisans Festival

September 6^th – Annual N.I. Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine

September 12^th-13^th – HUGE Rotary Book Sale

Attraction: Strathcona Provincial Park

Hiking in the Strathcona mountains

          Be one with nature at Strathcona Provincial Park. Start by picking up your park map and a list with detailed trail information, such as length and difficulty, at the Campbell River Visitor Centre. The park is a mere 45 minute drive from downtown Campbell River, and provides tons of photo opportunities along the way.
           Located in the centre of Vancouver Island, Strathcona is the oldest provincial park in B.C. It covers more than 250,000 hectares and provides stunning views of lakes, rivers, mountains and trees. It’s the ideal escape for any nature lover, or even those simply longing for a change of scenery. It’s also got great fishing! During fishing season, there is an abundance of Rainbow, Dolly Varden, and Cutthroat. 

Stumps at Buttle Lake

          The biggest body of water in the park is beautiful Buttle Lake. Its namesake comes from Commander John Buttle, an explorer who surveyed the area in the 1860s. There is also a campground on the lake, which features 86s sites, 50 of which are reservable online via the BC Parks website. Near the entrance to the park, there’s Strathcona Park Lodge – it’s a private facility but all are welcome to stop by. 

Gorgeous shot of  Lupin Falls. Credit goes to the original owner.

          If you’re looking for a challenge, some of the more difficult hikes include Flower Ridge Trail – which offers stunning panoramic views, but includes a steep elevation change of 1,040 meters. Crest Mountain Trail also has a steep elevation change and runs for 5km, just a kilometer less than Flower Ridge. Not an experienced hiker? That’s okay! Strathcona has plenty of easier trails for you to explore. At only 800 meters, Lupin Falls has plenty of gorgeous scenery as you walk through a cool forest… plus, you’ll be rewarded with a pooling waterfall at the end. Shepherd Creek is a little bit longer, at 1.5km, with a suggested walking time of an hour and 15 minutes. It offers a shady walk along Ralph River and then ascends to a lively marsh. Those are just 4 of the many trails you can explore while out on your Strathcona Park voyage. So what are you waiting for? Adventure awaits!

August 14th to 20th

Friday, August 14^th

• Active History Afternoon at the Museum with Regular Admission from 1-4pm; 250-287-3103 
• Build for Fun Library Drive-In Movie Theatre: 11am-12pm. Cardboard box car craft and drive-in movie at the library. Showing Disney’s “Cars”. All material provided – Free! Ages 6-12; 250-287-3655 
• Raincoast Creative Performing Arts’ Summer Theater Camp will be giving a FREE performance of “Hansel & Gretel” in Spirit Square at 1pm! 
• Learn to Fish at the Tyee Spit from 2-4pm; call 250-286-1161 to register! 
• 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 250-285-3572 for more information and to book.

Saturday, August 15^th   

• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Howie Meeker Special Olympics Golf Classic at Storey Creek Golf Course. $150 – golf tournament, banquet & prizes or $40 for buffet dinner & auction only. E-mail crspecialo25@gmail.com for tickets or more info. 
• Super Saturday “Batik” – Free, drop-in art-making at the Art Gallery from 1-3pm; 250-287-2261 
• 19 Wing Armed Forces Day & Air Show in Comox; www.comoxairshow.ca 
• 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. 
• 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, August 16^th                                  

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Museum Boat Tour to see Hardwicke & Yorke Islands. Call 250-287-3103 to register! To view schedule for upcoming tours visit www.crmuseum.ca 
• Join the Genealogy Society for a walk through the old cemetery to meet all sorts of fascinating characters from Campbell River’s past. Tickets are $10 – all proceeds are for the Genealogy Society. Call 250-203-0585 to book! 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Monday, August 17^th

• Park Squad from 10am-1pm! August 17^th-21^st at Willow Point Park – FREE!  250-286-1161

Tuesday, August 18^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 Anela Kahiamoe; 11:30am-1:15pm. www.spiritsquare.ca    
• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music with a View” every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Wednesday, August 19^th     

• Croquet & Tea at Haig-Brown House from 1-4pm; Pre-register with 250-287-3103 
• Tyee Club Annual Potluck Dinner, 5pm at the Clubhouse – everyone welcome! 250-914-4455

Thursday, August 20^th  

• Puppet Theatre at the Museum! 10:30am & 1:30pm ($2 admission); 250-287-3103  
• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• The River Concert Series continues at Spirit Square with “Tightrope” from 7-9pm.

UPCOMING

August 21^st – Theatre Night in the Square

August 22^nd – Ride for Jeneece Place

August 22^nd – Discovery Passage Passage

August 23^rd – 28^th Annual Rotary Duck Dip at the Centennial Pool