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Snorkel with salmon in the Campbell River
Every late summer, you can pull on a wetsuit and drift down the Campbell River alongside thousands of returning salmon.
When the salmon come home from the ocean, the clear Campbell River becomes an underwater show. Guided snorkel tours float downstream with the current as the salmon hold in the pools around you.
When to go
The season generally runs from mid-summer into the fall, peaking when the pink salmon arrive, especially in odd-numbered years.
How it works
Local operators supply thick wetsuits, masks and snorkels and take you to the put-in. No diving is required; you simply float face down and watch. Always go with a guide. River flows are controlled by the dams and can change quickly.