Kick Off the Holiday Season with Deck the Downtown – A Festive Weekend in Campbell River! 🎄✨

Join us for three magical days of holiday cheer, community spirit, and festive activities! From the dazzling BIA Big Truck Parade to live music to great food to bustling Christmas markets and a delicious pancake breakfast, Deck the Downtown has something for everyone. It’s our favourite holiday tradition, and we can’t wait to share it with visitors from across the Island!

No extra room at your house? No problem! 🙂 Invite friends and family from around Vancouver Island to kick off the festive season with you here in Campbell River for "Deck The Downtown" weekend — November 29, 30 & December 1.

The Campbell River Downtown BIA is very excited to announce 9 participating hotels & motels offering discounts for the "Deck The Downtown" weekend!

• Above Tide Motel

• Anchor Inn & Suites

• Campbell River Lodge

• Coast Discovery Inn

• Comfort Inn & Suites

• Driftwood by the Sea

• Oyster Bay Resort

• Passage View Motel

• Ramada Inn

Here’s what we have in store for each day:

🎉 Friday, November 29th – BIA’s Big Truck Parade & Tree Lighting (5:00 - 8:00 PM)

Our weekend kicks off with the beloved BIA Big Truck Parade! From Willow Point at 5:00 PM, watch as the trucks make their way downtown, arriving around 6:30 PM, where the parade will continue through the streets. This may not be the largest parade, but it’s certainly one of the most spirited!

Once downtown, enjoy:

• Mayor’s Welcome 🌟

• Tree Lighting Ceremony in Spirit Square 🎄

• Fire Pit & Glow Sticks for the first 300 guests 🔥✨

• Craft Stations & Aquarium at the Art Gallery 🐠

• Visits from Santa, his Elves, and Selfie Stations 🤳🎅

• Shoo Shoo the Clown & Illuminated Angels spreading cheer 🤹✨

• Delicious treats from Canada’s Best Mini Donuts & Pretzel Guyz 🍩🥨

• Gingerbread House Contest in the Tidemark 💫

• Live Music by Pacifica Ukes as well as Helen Austin and Daisy Melville 🎶

Tyee Plaza and Spirit Square will be aglow with holiday magic—come for the sights, sounds, and flavours of the season! More surprises to come, so stay tuned!

🛍️ Saturday, November 30th – Christmas Market & Downtown Festivities

Saturday brings a full day of holiday shopping and festivities! Stroll through downtown and take in the holiday ambiance as Campbell River gets into the spirit. Highlights include:

• Christmas Market in Spirit Square from 2:00 to 7:00 PM featuring local vendors, unique gifts, and tasty treats 🌟🎁

  • Bella Bonita Handmade (Kristen DeGiano)

  • Bloom Botanical (Karen Perras)

  • Country Bumpkins Boutique (Kelly LaTrace)

  • D&S Coastal Designs (Sherry Walker)

  • Erica's Sweets n’ Stuff (Erica Lamouroux)

  • Five Ring Studios (Jenn and Wes Underhill)

  • Frozen Indulgence (Stephanie Sellors)

  • Gala Knits (Pam Dennett)

  • Havana Lighting (Thi van le (Vivian))

  • Home Grown Bee (Rachel Halliwell)

  • Knight Designs (Hailey Knight)

  • Loon Bay Soap (Connie and Rob Murray)

  • Lunar Bliss (Carrie Yu)

  • Nevans Creative (Natalie Evans)

  • Pano's Greek Goodies (Panagiotis Vazaios)

  • Protea Maple Plus (Robert Stern and Monica Bassett)

  • Retro Ruby TieDye (Jane Bateman)

  • The Jewelry Box (Michelle Mitchell)

  • The Mushroom Hut (Tara Hill)

  • The Pretzel Guyz (Marion Eberlein)

  • Under the Bark - Below the Rust (Cliff Toft)

  • West Coast Nature Art (Patty Marriott)

  • Will Dickson Pottery (Will Dickson)

• Roaming Carolers filling the streets with classic holiday tunes 🎶

• 12 Days of Christmas Window Murals along Shoppers Row and Tyee Plaza, creating a perfect backdrop for holiday photos 📸

• Festival of Trees at the Campbell River Museum 🎄

• Live Music in Local Restaurants to set the festive mood 🎷🍽️

• Special Deals & Promotions at local stores 🛍️

Bonus: Bring a new, unwrapped toy to 50th Parallel Property Management, and you’ll receive a ticket to Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast at the Eagles Hall! It’s a wonderful way to give back while enjoying all the holiday fun!

🥞 Sunday, December 1st – Pancake Breakfast & Craft Fair

Wrap up the weekend with cozy, family-friendly activities on Sunday morning:

• Pancake Breakfast at the Eagles Hall from 8:00 to 11:00 AM – Bring your appetite and enjoy a delicious breakfast with the community! 🥞

• Altrusa Global Fair Trade Market 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Community Centre, featuring unique, handcrafted items perfect for holiday gifting! 🎁

• Festive Brass: Merry Mischief 7:30pm @ Tidemark

Mark your calendars for Deck the Downtown and join us as we light up the holiday season! This weekend is all about coming together, sharing joy, and celebrating the spirit of Campbell River. Don’t miss out on the festivities—invite your friends and family, and make it a weekend to remember! 🌟

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer—it's going to be an unforgettable holiday weekend in Campbell River! 🎅✨