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This is the current conditions weather report for Campbell River. The report was made 28 minutes ago, at 06:00 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 3.7 kilometers per hour / 2 miles per hour from the west (280°). The temperature was 2°C / 36°F, with a dew-point at 2°C / 36°F. The atmospheric pressure was 1025 hPa / 30.24 inHg. The relative humidity was 100%. The skies were overcast with light drizzle.

Campbell River is a city in British Columbia at the south end of Discovery Passage on northern Vancouver Island. Campbell River claims a population (2001 census) of 28,456 and has long been known as the salmon capital of the world.

The first settlers were members of the Kwakiutl First Nations and Weewaikai (Cape Mudge) and Wewaykum (Campbell River) tribe members of the Laich-kwil-tach First Nations.

The town is served by Campbell River Airport, a seaplane base called YHH at Campbell River Harbour, a BC Ferries route to Quadra Island, and highways which connect it to neighbouring towns such as Courtenay, The Village of Sayward, Gold River and Port Hardy.

The people of Campbell River rely on the forestry industry, the mining industry (Campbell River has been home to many famous miners such as Curtis Davidsen), the fishing industry, and the tourism industry. It is arguably the salmon capital of the world, sharing a healthy rivalry with nearby Port Alberni, the other contender. It is known for its sport fishing and many tourists come to fish.

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