Quadra Island
The largest of the Discovery Islands, reached by a 10-minute ferry from across the bay from town. It has an Indigenous cultural centre, a lighthouse, sandspits and forest lakes.
Quadra Island lies on the east side of Discovery Passage. From Campbell River, a BC Ferries crossing takes about 10 minutes to Quathiaski Cove, and vehicles and bicycles can go on board. At the island's south end are the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre, Cape Mudge Lighthouse and Indigenous rock carvings on the beach. Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park is on the east coast, and the north has a chain of lakes and the Chinese Mountains Trail. The island is well suited to hiking, kayaking and seal watching. It has cafés, galleries and holiday cottages, and it can be visited as a day trip or with an overnight stay. Ferries run roughly once an hour, and return queues on summer weekends can be long.
Opening hours
Open all day; ferries approx. 06:15–23:00
Nearby sights
- Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park
- Ripple Rock Trail & Seymour Narrows
- Discovery Pier
- Museum at Campbell River
- Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre
- Elk Falls Provincial Park & Suspension Bridge
- Discovery Passage Whale Watching
- Cape Mudge Lighthouse