Experience a Quieter Side of Vancouver Island This Summer
New Harbour Air service makes it easier than ever to discover Campbell River, where coastal adventures, garden-grown cuisine and a slower pace of summer travel await
Naturally Pacific Resort is welcoming summer travellers to Campbell River with the newly launched Harbour Air daily direct seaplane service from Vancouver Harbour. Offering a scenic, ferry-free connection to Vancouver Island’s sheltered east coast, the new route makes it easier to experience the region’s slower pace, dramatic coastline and abundant wildlife.
Set between the foothills of Strathcona Provincial Park and the shores of Discovery Passage, Naturally Pacific Resort offers a base for travellers looking to slow down, reconnect with nature and explore one of Vancouver Island’s most underrated summer destinations. From lazy summer days beside the pool to saltwater fishing and ocean kayaking, guests can enjoy a getaway that pairs stylish surroundings with easy access to some of Vancouver Island’s best outdoor adventures.
Summer at Naturally Pacific Resort is designed around unhurried days, with a collection of complimentary experiences exclusively for guests. Enjoy frozen treats by the pool each afternoon, weekend yoga classes, cruiser bikes for exploring Campbell River and a daily shuttle to downtown Campbell River and the airport.
New this year, Sunset Terrace Patio + Grill brings a new outdoor dining option to the resort, with views overlooking Campbell River Golf Club’s 9th hole. The menu features brisket smoked for 14 hours in a Cookshack Smoker, alongside pulled pork, ribs and chicken. Served with house-made Whiskey BBQ sauce, signature BRBN glaze and house-pickled vegetables, barbecue favourites can be enjoyed on the patio or taken to-go for a picnic while exploring Campbell River. Select Fridays throughout the summer, enjoy Sunset Sessions with live music from local bands – the perfect way to start the weekend.
At the heart of Naturally Pacific Resort’s sustainability program is the Pacific Patch Garden, a 22,500-square-foot growing space that supplies much of the resort’s produce. Guests can join guided tours (Saturdays and Sundays at 10am, and Wednesdays at 1.30pm) to explore its gardens, orchards, greenhouse, microgreen farm and beehives, while learning about sustainable growing practices such as Hugelkultur beds and natural climate control systems. Led by farmer Alana Broadbent and Executive Chef Ryan Watson, in collaboration with the resort’s horticultural team, the garden provides seasonal ingredients to the resort’s kitchens.
Guests also have the opportunity to support the resort’s partnership with Wilderness International. Every time a guest opts out of daily housekeeping, Naturally Pacific Resort protects one square metre of endangered British Columbia rainforest, allowing visitors to make a meaningful contribution to conservation as part of their stay.
Whether it’s watching whales in Discovery Passage, enjoying slow-smoked barbecue on the patio or wandering through the Pacific Patch Garden, Campbell River offers a quieter side of Vancouver Island that’s now easier than ever to reach. To celebrate the new Harbour Air flight, Naturally Pacific Resort is offering a 15% discount off its Best Available Rate for new online bookings, with promo code HARBOURAIR.
To plan your getaway, visit www.naturallypacific.ca.
About Naturally Pacific Resort:
Welcome to Vancouver Island’s best kept secret. Nestled between the foothills of Strathcona Provincial Park and the shorelines of the Discovery Passage, Naturally Pacific Resort offers a premier hospitality experience in Campbell River. Our doors welcome those seeking an escape, redefining adventure with genuine service and casual elegance. Home to a range of exceptional facilities, including Carve Kitchen + Meatery, Immersion Spa + Wellness, Sunset Terrace Patio + Grill, an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor fire pits and a sun-drenched pool deck, all surrounded by the emerald fairways of Campbell River Golf Club. Naturally Pacific Resort offers an enchanting escape from the ordinary, where premier hospitality meets adventure, and where every detail is crafted for your ultimate getaway.