Growing up in Campbell River is kind of magic.
The muddy boots, salty hair, pockets full of rocks, and “Mom, look what I found!” kind of magic.
So here it is: the unofficial Campbell River childhood bucket list.
The Bucket List:
- Get a ridiculously big ice cream cone at Discovery Pier.
- Get your very own library card at the Campbell River Library.
- Meet the weird little creatures at the Discovery Passage Aquarium.
- Spend a rainy afternoon burning off ALL the energy at The Reef Indoor Playground.
- Make some furry friends at Holly Hill Farm.
- Spend a hot summer day at the Willow Point splash park.
- Watch the salmon return at the Quinsam Hatchery.
- Go swimming (and eventually brave the diving board!) at Strathcona Gardens.
- Learn to skate at Strathcona Gardens.
- Walk across the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge.
- Try climbing at On The Rocks.
- Explore the Museum at Campbell River on a rainy day.
- Drop a fishing line off Discovery Pier.
- Look for sea glass at the Spit or Saratoga Beach.
- Try out some international food at Baba Gannouj, Potstickers, or Wasabiya Japanese Sushi Cafe.
- Go to Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black Estate Winery in the fall.
- Watch the Big Truck Parade bundled up with hot chocolate.
- Fine some pre-owned treasures at a local thrift shop.
- Listen to some live music at Spirit Square.
- Spot a whale from shore and absolutely lose your mind over it.
And someday, realize that all these ordinary little Campbell River days were actually your childhood.
To get some relaxed, true to life snapshots of your littles, please reach out to me. These are precious times, and I would be more than happy to make memories with you all.
