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Campbell River and Strathcona-area events, including north-central Island and Discovery Islands connections. Start close to home, then branch out if something nearby is worth the drive.
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Salmonberry Nature Festival
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1 event
Mon
4
May
9:00 AM
Worth the drive
May 4, 9:00 AM to May 10, 5:00 PM
Greenways Land Trust and Campbell River locations, Campbell River
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Campbell River nature week with trail walks, talks, and Greenways Land Trust events.
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Some driving; check program times.
Checked May 2 via Campbell River Now
Close enough to consider after starting in Campbell River.
3 events
#1
Sat
9
May
A Merville Hall swing-dance evening with a lesson, live big-band energy, and a friendly community feel.
Check advance tickets and door sales.
#2
Sun
10
May
A Mother’s Day concert with a 65-piece local concert band at the Florence Filberg Centre.
Confirm ticket details before treating it as free.
#3
Fri
8
May
COVE and XL Pants bring a small-room music night to The Waverley in Cumberland.
Verify age policy and ticket availability.
Bigger Island plans when the event is worth leaving the area for.
3 events
#1
Sat
9
May
The 163rd Highland Games runs May 9-17, with the main Topaz Park weekend May 16-17.
Check the main festival dates before booking.
#2
Mon
4
May
Norm Foster’s golf-course comedy-drama is running at Chemainus Theatre through mid-May.
Longer trip; book ahead.
#3
Fri
8
May
Esquimalt’s festival weekend packs in the midway, parade, marketplace, kids activities, and food.
Best as part of a Victoria weekend.
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