The simplest way from downtown Campbell River to Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre is a short drive or taxi ride along the main highway through town. Campbell River Transit buses cover the area too, so a bus is a fair choice if you are not in a hurry.
Driving from the downtown core
Type Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre, Campbell River into your phone or car navigation before you leave. The route runs on the main highway through town, and a map app will show current traffic and any closures. Weekends and holiday periods are busier around the shops, so allow a few extra minutes then.
Parking is at the centre itself. Rules and time limits can change, so look at the signs in the lot when you arrive.
By Campbell River Transit
The city’s buses are operated by BC Transit. The route list for Campbell River includes Route 3, listed as Discovery Mall and Willow Point via Highway 19A, along with several other local routes. Because the destination name on that route may not match the shopping centre exactly, do not rely on the number alone. Put your starting point and the centre into the BC Transit trip planner and take the route and stop it gives you.
Timetables differ on weekends and holidays, and routes get adjusted from time to time. The trip planner and the live bus map show the next departures and any service alerts.
Walking or cycling
The waterfront in Campbell River is pleasant for a stroll, and some riders and walkers follow it along the shore. Distances along the water are longer than they look on a map, so check the walking time in a map app before you set out. Wear weather-ready clothes, because the coast can turn damp quickly.
Taxi and later arrivals
A taxi is handy for loads of groceries or a ride home in the evening. Campbell River taxi serves the trip, and the taxi fare estimator gives a rough idea of the fare.
Coming from farther away
Visitors from the south or from Vancouver should plan the island leg first. BC Ferries sailings and Highway 19 conditions are worth checking, especially in winter. Once you reach Campbell River, the steps above apply.