Walking Tours
Quadra Hiking Adventures and Tours
Quadra Island
THINGS TO DO · CAMPBELL RIVER & REGION
Hit the pavement to see coastal history, towering Douglas firs, and active salmon streams up close.
8 walks & tours · Updated October 2026Things To Do Guide · Campbell River Guide
Photo: Brown's River Falls via Google
01AT A GLANCE
The details that matter.
Guided excursions head to Quadra Island for forest ecology, while downtown paths trace the waterfront's maritime past. Independent walkers can follow the Sea Walk to Willow Point or head inland to cross the Elk Falls suspension bridge.
- Best Season
- May to October
- Book Ahead
- Yes, for guided tours
- Best Area
- Downtown & Waterfront
- Good to know
- Many paths are multi-use
02THE STORY
Easy walks with a big payoff.
Canyon bridges, river trails and waterfalls, most of them less than an hour on foot.
Elk Falls is the must-do: a short walk to the suspension bridge over the canyon. The Canyon View Trail follows the river through town, and The River Nook and Dick Murphy Park are easy stops along the water.
In Strathcona, Lower Myra Falls is a short walk from the Buttle Lake road. South of town, Nymph Falls Nature Park and Brown’s River Falls in the Comox Valley make a good half day.
01THINGS TO DO GUIDE
Walks & tours
A guided walk on Quadra Island and seven easy walks close to town.
Paved Path
Campbell River Seawalk
Campbell River
Parks
Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
Campbell River
Hiking Trails
Canyon View Trail
Campbell River
Hiking Trails
Beaver Lodge Lands
Campbell River
Parks
Dick Murphy Park
Campbell River
Landmarks
The River Nook
Campbell River
Landmarks
50th Parallel Mark
Campbell River
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•LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Walks and tours, close to town
One guided option and seven walks you can do on your own. Every place has its own profile with directions.
The short answer
For a guided walk, book Quadra Hiking Adventures and Tours on Quadra Island. On your own, walk the flat, paved Seawalk along Discovery Passage, or take the short walk to the Elk Falls suspension bridge.
01With a guide
Guided walks on Quadra Island
Quadra Hiking Adventures and Tours runs guided walks through the forests and coastal trails of Quadra Island, for all skill levels. Take the BC Ferries sailing from Campbell River to Quathiaski Cove.
02Flat and paved
The waterfront
The Seawalk is a flat, paved path along Discovery Passage from the foot of 1st Avenue to Maryland Road, past Rotary Beach, Ken Forde, Frank James and Jaycee parks. The 50th Parallel Mark is on the Seawalk, and Dick Murphy Park is on Spit Road.
03Campbellton
Elk Falls and the river
The walk to the Elk Falls suspension bridge is easy, about 800 m, in Elk Falls Provincial Park off Highway 28. The Canyon View Trail is a 4.6 km loop along the Campbell River that most people walk in 1 to 1.5 hours. In Campbellton, The River Nook is a spot to sit by the river on 19th Avenue.
04Beaver Lodge Lands
Forest walks in town
Beaver Lodge Lands is a 520-hectare forest on the southwest side of the city, with multi-use trails shared with runners, riders and horses. Park on Trask Road or South McPhedran Road. Dogs are welcome under control, and the Beaver Lodge Trust asks that they stay on leash.
•THE FULL LIST
All 8 walks & tours.
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Walking ToursQuadra Hiking Adventures and ToursJoin guided walking tours through forests and coastal trails designed for all skill levels on Quadra Island.Quadra IslandPaved PathCampbell River SeawalkFlat, paved waterfront path along Discovery Passage, from the foot of 1st Avenue to Maryland Road.Campbell RiverParksElk Falls Suspension BridgeWalk across this suspension bridge on the Millennium Trail to see panoramic views of the waterfall and old-growth forest.Campbell RiverHiking TrailsCanyon View TrailWalkers of all levels can hike through lush forests on this well-maintained trail system.Campbell RiverHiking TrailsBeaver Lodge LandsA 520-hectare provincial forest on Campbell River's southwest side, laced with multi-use trails for walking, running, mountain biking and horseback riding.Campbell RiverParksDick Murphy ParkRelax by the waterfront at this public park and landmark located on Spit Road.Campbell RiverLandmarksThe River NookSit by the flowing river at this local landmark and attraction on 19 Ave.Campbell RiverLandmarks50th Parallel MarkStand on a significant global line of latitude at Campbell River's 50th Parallel Mark, a unique historical landmark offering a memorable photo opportunity by the waterfront.Campbell River•STORIES
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•FAQ
Good to know
Yes. Quadra Hiking Adventures and Tours runs guided walks through forests and coastal trails on Quadra Island, a short ferry ride from Campbell River.
