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The highway winds its way east through the park, following the Elk River, for 17 km (11 mi), then hugs Upper Campbell Lake for another 11 km (6.8 mi) to its junction with the road to Westmin Mines. 37 km later (23 mi), the highway enters the city limits of Campbell River, finally terminating 10 km (6.2 mi) later at a junction with Highways 19 ...
In 2001, a two-year-old male orca, later named Luna, was seen in Nootka Sound alone as far inland as the marina at Gold River. [5] Presumed to be an orphan separated from his pod, Luna became a local and international celebrity by his playful and curious behavior with lumber tugboats and recreational watercraft on Nootka Sound, and with people, including young children, on the Gold River dock. [5]
The 128 km (80 mi) stretch of Highway 19 between Campbell River and the city of Parksville is known as the Inland Island Highway. The highway completely avoids any residential or urban areas and alternates between a divided four-lane expressway and freeway, with a nominal speed limit of 110 km/h (68 mph) and a 90 km/h (56 mph) speed limit near ...
Campbell River has a population (2021 census) of 35,138 [2] and has long been touted as the "salmon capital of the world." Campbell River and Region are near the communities of Quadra and the Discovery Islands, Sayward, Oyster River, Gold River, Tahsis and Zeballos.
The section of Highway 19A between Craig's Crossing and Campbell River is 136.89 km (85.06 mi) long, and the Nanaimo alignment covers 10.64 km (6.61 mi). [1] The highway was established after Highway 19 was realigned to a new road between 1996 and 2001.
Upper Campbell Lake is located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the city of Campbell River, and 46 kilometres (29 mi) east of the village of Gold River.. Its main tributaries are the Elk River, and the Tlools, Filberg, Cervis and Drum Creeks. [3]
The park is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of Gold River and 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Campbell River. At 2,458 km 2 (949 sq mi), it contains the highest peaks of the Vancouver Island Ranges. Some notable mountains located within the park boundaries include: Golden Hinde - 2,198 m (7,211 ft) Elkhorn Mountain - 2,166 m (7,106 ft)
Campbell River Transit System provides public transportation to the city of Campbell River, on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Service also extends to Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake, under an agreement with the Strathcona Regional District. Most transit buses are low floor wheelchair accessible and come equipped with bike racks. [2]