Campbell Riviera log book
News and Threads - fasten your seat belts! August 2009
Campbell River/Quadra - courtesy of Chris Carter
 

Greetings,

I think it was worth waiting a bit for the second issue of our Campbell Riviera Newsletter!
 
Thank you all who contributed valuable comments on the July newsletter. So many comments, that I cannot publish them here all at once. But here comes the exciting news ("fasten your seat belts!"):
 
First: The Campbell Riviera Blog Site is up and running. Thanks to eZABU and Lawrence Lewis! All newsletter articles will be posted in this blog site, while there will be only short teasers in this newsletter. Biggest advantage: you may comment to any of these articles right away on the blog site.
 
If you not only want to comment but have a contribution to the Campbell Riviara initiative that you want to be published as a posting on the blog site and in the newsletter, just email it to me, together with jpg files of photos.
 
Second: All postings on the Campbell Riviera blog site are also posted on the new Campbell Riviera Facebook page to keep people updated on the Campbell Riviera initiative. Twitter and flickr pages are in the works as well.
 
This should bring the word out (PLEASE, forward this newsletter to many friends!) and at the same time it should start lively discussion threads NOW!
 
I look forward to your online comments and your article submissions! Stop by at the Campbell Riviera booth on this Sunday's Pier Street Farmers Market for a chat!
  
Sunshine!
 
Jurgen Kettler
Campbell Riviera, BC
 
 
In This Issue
 
Photo Exhibit on the Market
Who came up with "Campbell River"?
Have a Chuckle - first comments
Promo Video on Campbell River
Read in the upcoming issues
Campbell River is the place to be
Campbell Riviera Links
 
Contact Me
 
Jurgen Kettler 

910 Island Highway (Pier Street)
Campbell River, BC V9W 2C3
250-286-9717 or 1-888-588-7834

 
 

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Seagull walk

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"Campbell Riviera Impressions" on the Market
 
On Sunday, August 30 from 9-2pm, a special photo exhibition of Chris Carter's Campbell River photos will be shown at the Pier Street Farmers Market. In the Inner Court of the Market, The Framing Post and Pier Street Gallery sets up an exhibition of photos by local photographer Chris Carter. Titled "Campbell Riviera Impressions", Chris Carter will be on site to show off his west coast photos, especially the new stunning panorama aerials  ... read more
 
 
poppy time
 
Who came up with "Campbell Riviera"? 
 
Catherine Gilbert, Executive Assistant for Promotions & Membership with the Museum at Campbell River wrote me an email several months before I started this initiative:
 
"I was just talking to a co worker today about the potential Campbell River has to attract visitors and I felt that our downtown area is ignored. I wouldn't say that I have a clear idea yet, but wanted you to know that I have been thinking about how to market our fair city - something to the effect of the 'Campbell Riviera' or the Riviera of North Central Vancouver Island... something to express the exotic scenery and wealth of outdoor beauty (even though we don't have beaches - we do have a Casino!)  I also think ... read more

 
Have a chuckle - hear some voices 
 
Did I mention that I got great feedback on our first CRiviera newsletter?
 
Here is what Mr. A.N.Onymous wrote:
 
Dear Mr. Kettler;
Does this town need ANOTHER drum beater? Don't you have something ELSE to do? Anyway, it's NOT Campbell RIVIERA, ...
 
 
Promo Video on Campbell River
 

Leah Tremain, of Tremain Media, has been awarded the contract to produce the three minute promo video that will be shown at Vancouver International Airport in the lead up to and after the Vancouver 2010 Olympics early next year. Production has started in and around our community with completion set for the end of August.

The video is jointly funded by the City of Campbell River and the Vancouver International Airport Authority.

 
Read in the upcoming Issues
  • Why Campbell River is the Centre of the Universe
  • A Vision for Campbell River
  • Campbell River - from Cancer Capital to Spa Capital?
  • Campbell River is under-represented in TripAdvisor
  • Visitors hand over an armload of bouquets to local businesses
  • The Power of Positive Words - in Campbell River
 Fishing on the Pier
 

Plus, of course, all the contributions YOU will submit.  
Campbell River is the place to be
 
 
Read in the Courier Islander:
Campbell River is the place to be this summer for camping and fishing opportunities, says a new list out from the Camping and RVingBC Coalition and Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
 
Discoverfishingbc.ca and Camping and RVingBC Coalition recommended Campbell River in its top 10 fishing and camping opportunities....
 
Highlight is the Discovery Pier as one of the most accessible fishing spots on the coast.
 
Part of the rich fishing tradition of Campbell River is the annual tournament of the Tyee Club of British Columbia. With the great improvements to the Tyee Spit, citizens and visitors alike can enjoy watching the tyee boats.
Tyee Boats
 
 
YOUR feedback and input re: Campbell Riviera is important!
sea grass
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