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for door-to-door drop-off in town. From Victoria, Islandlink Bus (509 13th Ave., 250/
287-7151) operates 4-5 buses daily to Campbell River; in summer, at least one daily con-
tinues north to Port Hardy, timed to link with the ferry departing for Prince Rupert.
TYEE CLUB
If you're fishing between July 15 and September 15, you may want to try qualify-
ing for Tyee Club membership. This exclusive club, famous among anglers, has been
dedicated to upholding the traditional methods of sportfishing since 1925. Several
rules must be followed in order to become a member: you have to preregister your
intent to fish under club rules; troll from a rowboat in the eddies at the mouth of the
Campbell River; use a rod between six and nine feet long, an artificial lure, and a
line of 20-pound test; then catch a trophy-size tyee (a Chinook salmon weighing over
30 pounds). During the tyee season, most local charter operators offer the option of
traditional tyee fishing.
Get around town by the Campbell River Transit System (250/287-7433, $2 per sector
or $4.50 for a day pass), which departs from Tyee Plaza via Shopper's Row. Rental car
agencies in Campbell River include Budget (250/923-4283) and National (250/923-1234),
both with airport desks, but make reservations in advance.
QUADRA ISLAND
A 10-minute ferry ride across Discovery Passage from downtown Campbell River takes
you to Quadra Island (pop. 2,700), which blends beautiful scenery, First Nations culture,
and upscale fishing lodges to create a unique and worthwhile detour from your up-island
travels.
Sights and Recreation
Take Green Road south from the ferry dock to reach Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre (34
Weway Rd., 250/285-3733, 10am-5pm May-Sept. daily, adult $10, senior and child $5),
a waterfront complex dedicated to the Kwakwaka'wakw people. Many artifacts on dis-
play have been returned to the island by museums from around the world after being taken
by early European explorers. Continuing south, at the island's southernwestern tip, Cape
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