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Explore the cultural heritage of Campbell River. The Museum at Campbell River is an international-class facility overlooking Discovery Passage that showcases permanent exhibits featuring a pioneer settlement, logging, float homes, salmon fishing and the local First Nations' history. The Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery exhibits contempory works by local and visiting artists. In the evening, take in a performance at the Tidemark Theatre, painted peppermint pink and a well known local landmark. For a world class cultural experience, visit the Gildas Box of Treasures, where singers, drummers and dancers wearing the ceremonial regalia of the Laichwiltach people perform during the summer.

Take a short ferry ride to Quadra Island, and peruse the Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Centre that features sacred ceremonial objects such as masks, headdresses and other regalia used in Kwagiulth winter potlatches. Another ferry trip to Cortes Island provides you with the opportunity to emerse yourself in the Cortes Island Museum and a host of artists studios and wellness facilities such as Hollyhock.

Traveling north from Campbell River, the railway enthusiast should not miss the chance to visit the steam locomotive at Woss; take in the Woods Tour while you are there, and don't forget to walk out over the logging bridge south of town and admire the Nimpkish river rapids far below. Drive into Zeballos along the well maintained dirt track road, and spend the evening exploring this historic mining town where the past comes to life.

Drive the spectacular highway 28 from Campbell River to Gold River through Strathcona Park. A trip on the MV Uchuck III to historic Yuquot (Friendly Cove), Tahsis or Kyuquot is a must - Yuquot is the point of first contact between Captain James Cook and the First Nations people of the west coast in 1778, and a beautiful spot to admire the Island of Nootka, well known for its rugged Nootka Trail. Take the time to learn about the culture and history of the Mowachaht First Nations' People while you are there.