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35-576: Strathcona Park can refer to: Parks [ edit ] Strathcona Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada Strathcona Park (Ottawa) in Ottawa, Canada Communities [ edit ] Strathcona Park, Calgary , a neighbourhood in Calgary, Canada See also [ edit ] Strathcona (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

70-693: A migration of Kwakwakaʼwakw ( Kwakʼwala -speaking) people of the Wakashan linguistic and cultural group migrated south from the area of Fort Rupert . Establishing themselves in the Campbell River area, they enslaved and later absorbed the Kʼómoks. These newcomers became infamous as raiders of the Coast Salish peoples farther south, who are known to history as the Euclataws (also spelled Yucultas),

105-624: A new international program accepting students from Germany, Austria, and various other countries across Europe, South America, and Asia. Along with School District 72, there is also a private K–12 Christian school, this being Campbell River Christian School. The two public high schools are Carihi Secondary School and Timberline Secondary School . Carihi Secondary School is also a part of School District 93 Conseil scolaire francophone. The Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique operates one Francophone school in Campbell River:

140-505: A survey party, which included photographer W.R. Kent and Einar Anderson, throughout the park area in 1913 and 1914. They climbed many of the peaks and named geographic features throughout the park. The First World War caused elaborate plans for a railway and two hotels to be abandoned. As part of the war effort, there was logging in the Elk River Valley. Over the years which have followed, other industrial uses have affected

175-878: A variant on the Laich-kwil-tach , Lekwiltok or Legwildok, which is their name for themselves. There are two subdivisions of this group, also known as the Southern Kwakiutl: the Wekayi or Weiwaikai of the We Wai Kai Nation (Cape Mudge Indian Band) on Quadra Island and the Weiwaikum of the Campbell River Band located in and around the city of Campbell River. Captain George Vancouver reached Campbell River in 1792 aboard

210-471: Is Kermit Dahl. He was elected on 15 October 2022. The city is served by Campbell River Airport (YBL), Campbell River Water Aerodrome at Campbell River Harbour, a BC Ferries route to Quadra Island , and an inland island highway and an ocean side island highway which connect the community to the rest of Vancouver Island. Campbell River Transit System provides bus service to the city and neighbouring communities. Operated by Watson and Ash Transportation,

245-479: Is a city in the Sayward Land District of British Columbia , Canada, on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage , which lies along the 50th parallel north along the important Inside Passage shipping route. Campbell River has a population ( 2021 census ) of 35,138 and has long been touted as the "salmon capital of the world." Campbell River and Region are near

280-474: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Strathcona Provincial Park 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 (949 sq mi), it contains the highest peaks of the Vancouver Island Ranges . Some notable mountains located within

315-520: Is intended to cease its existence and return to the main park when the mine eventually ceases operations. The mine is currently owned by Nyrstar and produces zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold concentrates. In the mid-1950s, 600 hectares (1,500 acres) around the shoreline of Buttle Lake was logged to accommodate the increase in water levels from the creation of the Strathcona Dam in 1955-1958, impounding Upper Campbell Lake . Strathcona Dam

350-632: Is one of the three hydroelectric dams built to power the John Hart Generating Station on the Campbell River . The variation in water levels in Buttle Lake periodically exposes the stumps. In 1987, the provincial government announced plans to remove large areas from the park for logging and other industrial uses. The Friends of Strathcona formed a blockade which attracted significant media attention and resulted in

385-493: Is preserved in the nearby Cape Mudge . Sports fishermen travelled to the area as early as the 1880s, especially after the tales from anglers such as Sir Richard Musgrave and Sir John Rogers . The formation of the Campbell River Tyee Club in 1924, over concern regarding over-fishing of the salmon stocks, served to popularize the area among fishermen. E.P. Painter , for instance, moved to Campbell River

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420-517: Is uncertainty about the source of the name of the city. It is thought that the river and the city may have been named for Dr. Samuel Campbell , who was assistant surgeon aboard HMS Plumper from 1857 to 1861. Campbell River has a Mediterranean climate ( Köppen climate classification Csb ), very closely bordering on oceanic ( Cfb ). The most precipitation is measured in November, at 231 mm (9.1 in) on average. January tends to see

455-430: The 2021 census , religious groups in Campbell River included: Campbell River has a variety of growing industries and small businesses suitable to an ocean side community. As of 2012, the focus of business is directed towards aquaculture, agrifoods, clean energy development, construction, creative industries, forestry, fishing, health care, international education, mining, technology and tourism. Elk Falls Mill , one of

490-601: The école Mer-et-montagne primary school. In the House of Commons of Canada , Campbell River is represented by the riding of North Island—Powell River ( Rachel Blaney , New Democratic Party (NDP)). In the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia , Campbell River is represented by the North Island ( Claire Trevena , British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP)) riding. The mayor of Campbell River

525-531: The 1920s with Merrill Ring and Company, Bloedel, Stewart and Welch and Comox Logging. A large forest fire started near Buttle Lake and burned much of the valley in 1938. Rock Bay , Menzies Bay , and Englewood all were big logging camps. After 1912, Campbell River became a supply point for northern Vancouver Island, Quadra Island , and Cortes Island . The E and N Railway was surveyed to Campbell River, yet it only reached Courtenay , 64 km (40 mi) south. In its original conception, it would have been

560-510: The 19th century and were in control of the area when HMS  Plumper came through on a cartography mission under Captain George Henry Richards around 1859. Dr Samuel Campbell was the ship surgeon, and historians believe his name was given to the river by Richards. The community took the name "Campbell River" when its post office was constructed in 1907. Likewise, the name of HMS Discovery' s First Lieutenant Zachary Mudge

595-454: The area in the 1860s. In 1890, the British Columbia government conducted a survey to define the boundaries of the E&;N Railway land grant. The grant, given to Robert Dunsmuir 's company in exchange for the construction of the railway, extended from Muir Creek, near Sooke at the southern end of Vancouver Island , in a straight line to Crown Mountain . All of the land between that line and

630-418: The area prospered. There is a lead zinc mine nearby as well as coal mines, while a large copper mine operated to the north. In recent years Campbell River, about halfway up Vancouver Island, has continued to mark the boundary between the more developed south and the wild and natural areas of the northern part of the island. Local fish hatcheries help to maintain salmon stocks for the fishing industry. There

665-454: The area was explored by Reverend William W. Bolton. Bolton's explorations and federal government interest in establishing a national park led BC Premier Sir Richard McBride to set aside a park reserve in June 1910. McBride's Minister of Lands, Price Ellison, lead an expedition to explore the new park reserve which included the first ascent of Crown Mountain on July 29, 1910. W.W. Urquhart led

700-482: The arrest of 63 protesters. The government engaged Peter Larkin to conduct an independent review of the future of the park which eventually resulted in the Strathcona Park Master Plan. Most of the park is designated a conservation area under this plan. The Strathcona Park Public Advisory Committee was set up at this time to provide advice to BC Parks when making management decisions concerning

735-529: The communities of Quadra and the Discovery Islands , Sayward , Oyster River , Gold River , Tahsis and Zeballos . Campbell River is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway , the nearby but now defunct Island Rail Corridor , and Campbell River Airport . The first settlers known in the area were members of the Kʼómoks (Island Comox) and related Coast Salish peoples. During the 18th century,

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770-412: The east coast of Vancouver Island was included in the grant. The line that formed the west boundary of the grant became the east boundary of Strathcona Park when it was created in 1911. Although originally planned to reach Campbell River , the railway was never constructed past Courtenay . At the time of the grant, the area within the present park boundaries was considered unexplored. In 1894 and 1896,

805-439: The following year and opened his Painter's Lodge in 1929. Painter's Lodge attracted clientèle from Hollywood and regular patrons included Bob Hope and Bing Crosby . Commercial fishing was a large industry for many years. The town's magistrate Roderick Haig-Brown purchased a fishing cabin on Campbell River and wrote a number of books on fly fishing for both sport fishermen and conservationists. Industrial logging took off in

840-461: The largest employers in the area shut down in 2009; however, logging continues to be a significant source of employment. There have been many cases of former mill employees moving away to other places with higher demands for a similar labour force, particularly Fort McMurray , Alberta. Public schools are administered by School District 72 Campbell River and North Island College has a campus in Campbell River. Campbell River has recently developed

875-764: The last leg of the transcontinental railway , which had been proposed to run down Bute Inlet after crossing the British Columbia Interior , connecting to Vancouver Island just north of Campbell River at Seymour Narrows . After the Second World War, Campbell River became a boomtown and industrial centre with the building of the John Hart Dam , the Elk Falls Mill , and nearby mills in Tahsis and Gold River . Logging and mining in

910-516: The most snow, 23.3 cm (9.2 in) on average. In the winter months, occasional Arctic bursts from the interior of British Columbia can make their way to the coast, bringing temperatures below freezing. If a Pacific low reaches the coast, a large snowfall can occur. Snowfalls in excess of 45 cm (18 in) have been recorded in a 24-hour period, and the greatest recorded snowfall was 53.3 centimetres (21.0 in) in 1978. Vancouver Island's coldest temperature of −23.9 °C (−11.0 °F)

945-533: The nearby Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre provides outdoors education. Visitor facilities are available in the nearby communities of Campbell River and Gold River . Mount Washington Alpine Resort , which offers downhill and cross-country skiing , is located adjacent to the park. The Strathcona Park Lodge also offers weekend camps for tourists or international students with activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, etc. Campbell River, British Columbia Campbell River

980-471: The park boundaries include: Strathcona Park is also known for its lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers. Buttle Lake is a popular destination for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Also located in the park is Della Falls which, at 440 m (1,440 ft) in height, is among the highest waterfalls in Canada. The 6,500 m (21,000 ft) thick Karmutsen Formation is the most abundant rock unit in

1015-572: The park. In 1995, the McBride Creek area (37.5 km (14.5 sq mi)) and the Megin watershed (273.9 km (105.8 sq mi)) were added to the park. Later, the Divers and Rossitor Lake addition was included as well. The park is a popular destination for hikers and mountain climbers, as well as swimmers, canoeists, and kayakers. There is an extensive network of hiking trails in

1050-538: The park. Mineral claims were staked in the park as early as 1911. In 1939, mining and logging became permitted in the park and in 1959 the Myra Falls Mine (originally owned by Westmin ) was opened. This mine continues to operate in a section of the park called Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park . This area is entirely within the larger park and comprises 1.5% of the total area. As a Class B park, it

1085-621: The park. It is a pile of tholeiitic pillow basalts and breccias . It is also the oldest, thickest and most widespread formation on Vancouver Island found on Triple Peak, Cat's Ears Peak and the Mackenzie Range . This area is the traditional territory of the Mowachaht and Muchalaht people of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations . Commander John Buttle, for whom Buttle Lake is named, first explored

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1120-413: The park; visitor facilities are located at Buttle Lake and Forbidden Plateau . The park includes campgrounds, backpacking and cross-country skiing trails, and downhill skiing. There is fishing, in season, for cutthroat , rainbow , and Dolly Varden trout . Campfires are banned in all areas of the park, except in provided fire pits. Although there are no commercial tourist facilities in the park itself,

1155-426: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Strathcona Park . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Strathcona_Park&oldid=544035658 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

1190-463: The ships HMS  Discovery and HMS  Chatham . The channel between Quadra Island and Campbell River is named Discovery Passage after HMS Discovery . The captain and his botanist, Mr Archibald Menzies , encountered a small tribe of 350 natives who spoke the Salish language. A Laich-kwil-tach war party, heavily armed with European rifles, paddled south from Johnstone Strait in the middle of

1225-416: Was recorded in Campbell River on 30 January 1969. In the 2021 Canadian census conducted by Statistics Canada , Campbell River had a population of 35,519 living in 15,557 of its 16,194 total private dwellings, a change of 7.6% from its 2016 population of 33,007. With a land area of 144.38 km (55.75 sq mi), it had a population density of 246.0/km (637.2/sq mi) in 2021. According to

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