Aerial View of Campbell River
Location
Vancouver Island
Length : 454 Km (282 miles)
Width : 100 Km (62 miles)
Area : 32,134 sq. Km (12,408 sq. miles)
Campbell River and District
Distances by Road : Victoria (266 Km), Vancouver (173 Km - approx 5 hrs. including ferry), Nanaimo (155 Km)
The City of Campbell River is located on the 50th parallel on the east coast of Vancouver Island, midway between Victoria (266km to the south) and Cape Scott to the North. The boundaries encompass an area of 33,955 acres with 22.5km of waterfront facing Discovery Passage.
Latitude ... 49 degrees 57 min. 4 sec. N
Longitude ... 125 degrees 16min. 10 sec. W
The Campbell River Fishing Pier
Climate
Campbell River enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 8 degrees C, and average annual precipitation of 140cm.
Population/Demographics
A population of over 33,000 in the District of Campbell River and a market population of over 40,000, make Campbell River a major regional centre. It has a first class international reputation as the "Salmon Fishing Capital of the World", renowned for some of Canada's finest natural landscapes and hospitality.
A healthy population growth is vital to building a strong and diversified local economy. Campbell River's population projections are therefore most encouraging.
By provincial standards, Campbell River is a young community. In 1991, 72% of the population was under the age of 45, with 35% of the total population between 25 and 45 years of age. Currently, about 76% of Campbell River's population is 15 years of age or over, providing a potential labour force of over 19,000 people.
This information has been provided by the Campbell River & DIstrict Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact the District of Campbell River - Economic Development Department at (250)286-5700 or visit their website.
Aerial View of Discovery Passage
Campbell River enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 8 degrees C, and average annual precipitation of 140cm.
Population/Demographics
A population of over 33,000 in the District of Campbell River and a market population of over 40,000, make Campbell River a major regional centre. It has a first class international reputation as the "Salmon Fishing Capital of the World", renowned for some of Canada's finest natural landscapes and hospitality.
A healthy population growth is vital to building a strong and diversified local economy. Campbell River's population projections are therefore most encouraging.
By provincial standards, Campbell River is a young community. In 1991, 72% of the population was under the age of 45, with 35% of the total population between 25 and 45 years of age. Currently, about 76% of Campbell River's population is 15 years of age or over, providing a potential labour force of over 19,000 people.
This information has been provided by the Campbell River & DIstrict Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact the District of Campbell River - Economic Development Department at (250)286-5700 or visit their website.
Aerial View of Discovery Passage