Wei Wai Kum Cruise Ship Terminal – “The West Coast's Only First Nations Themed Port of Call”

The Wei Wai Kum Cruise Ship Terminal, the west coast’s only First Nations themed port of call opened in June 2007. Passengers are welcomed into a First Nations village by traditional drummers, singers and dancers with an open pit fire on the beach. A unique retail marketplace at the terminal offers cruise passengers a diverse selection of BC products. There are custom services at the terminal to process passengers as they disembark and a free shuttle service is supplied by the City for passengers to navigate the community and see all the sights.

For individuals with mobility challenges the terminal provides golf carts to assist passengers to the Customs building, the tour marshalling area and to the shuttle bus stop. A scenic city on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, Campbell River is celebrated for its natural beauty, coastal lifestyles, and outdoor opportunities. It is also a gateway to some of the most well known wilderness areas in Canada.

Strathcona Provincial Park, the first official nature reserve in British Columbia, is famous for its old-growth trees. The surrounding mountain peaks create beautiful vistas and Discovery Passage offers sightings of many species of wildlife, including the salmon that makes Campbell River so famous. While sports fishing bring many people to the area, there are other endless opportunities for adventure.

The multitudes of shore excursions include sightseeing, river rafting, ocean rapids and First Nations cultural experiences and much more. And while Campbell River is renowned for its eco-tourism, there is no lacking of shopping, dining and entertainment. The museum in Campbell River reflects the artistic, social and industrial past of northern Vancouver Island. They also showcase a time when First Nations people lived in the area before Europeans settled here.

Passenger Amenities and Accommodations:

• Dining and Shopping:
• From Shoppers Row to Pier Street Market, Campbell River offers an abundance of fresh food and great shopping. www.campbellriver.travel
• Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre (300 feet from terminal)
• Tyee Plaza
• Shoppers Row
• Pier Street Market
• Wei Wai Kum First Nations Village

• Major Attractions:
• Breathtaking scenery, First Nations art, and cultural museums enchant visitors and capture the spirit of Campbell River. Click Here for More Information
• Wei Wai Kum House of Treasures
• Wei Wai Kum Big House Cultural Performance
• Campbell River Museum
• Discovery Pier
• Shoreline Woodcarvings along the Sea Walk
• Canyon View Trail
• Maritime Heritage Centre
• Discovery Harbour Marina/Shopping Centre
• Coastal Mountain Ranges
• Discovery Passage

• Restaurants: Click Here

• Shore Excursions:
• Famous for its eco-tourism, cruise passengers can experience the sights, sounds and activities that make Campbell River a natural gateway to the Great West Coast.
• General City sightseeing tours
• First Nations Cultural tours with live dance performances
• Ocean sports fishing
• Outdoor activities such as rafting, kayaking and hiking
• Adventure tours including snorkelling with the salmon and scuba diving
• Wildlife viewing tours to see whales, bears and an abundance of bald eagles
• Flight seeing tours by floatplane
• Tours to Mount Washington and Quadra Island

• Climate:
• Campbell River is a four season wonderland that is blessed with outstanding natural beauty as well as a moderate climate. .Annual temperatures range from 0C (32 F) to 32 C (90 F).
• Summers in Campbell River are dry and warm averaging 10-20 C. Winters are also mild, with minimal precipitation and very little snow.

Cruise Terminal Passenger Facilities and Services:

• Visitors Information
• ATM
• Public telephones
• Open air Marketplace
• Public transportation (taxis, shuttle bus etc.)
• Public restrooms

Campbell River has a population of 28,456 people.

Port Technical Information:

The Campbell River Port is located in the vicinity of the Discovery Harbour Authority and Commercial Marina. It is just a few minutes’ walk to downtown and a short drive to the Campbell River Airport (15 km or 0.5 miles)

• Berthage:
• Number of Berths: 1
• Maximum ship length: 310 metres/1020 feet
• Anchorage: None
• Bunker, diesel fuel
• Fresh water
• Electrical hook-ups
• Port operations personnel/security
• Stevedoring
• Canada Border Services Agency
• Pilotage Services (compulsory)
• Access to Medical Facilities