This may sound silly, but is there good basic shopping (ala Walmart) in Campbell River? I will be staying on Quadra Island for a week, but I come from an equally remote area and I need to do some basic shopping-socks, underwear, jeans, towels, etc. I know there is no Walmart, but are there any malls or similar? We have a car.
2007-04-04 02:00:13 · 2 answers · asked by Leightermath 2 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Yes. The main one is a strip mall and has Canadian Tire, Zellers, Canadian Superstore (mostly groceries but lots of basics too) and Staples.
It's a 2 minute drive from the ferry and the ferry is only 10 to 15 minutes. There is a smaller strip mall right across the street from the Ferry, with a Shoppers Drug-mart and one of the last Super Value grocery stores around. So even if you didn't have a car, you have stuff nearby.
There is a Walmart in Courtney, just over a half hour drive away. Something to think about if you have time or at the start or end of your week.
Here is a link to a list of shops at that main mall.
2007-04-04 06:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by JuanB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I used to live in Campbell river and I totally agree with Juan but a few visitor notes you have to try one of the ice creams on the Pier BTW its the longest pier in the world and #1 ice cream. also if you go up to elm street they have the sweetest blackberries at the end of the street I hope you love the vacation and if you get time visit hornby island its nick named paradise island for a reason you will love it its like visiting the carribean in canada you can find the ferry connected at horseshoe bay in nanimo
2007-04-04 19:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by Kara B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋