Discovery Pier is in the middle of a short, planned closure. A City of Campbell River advisory dated November 9, 2026 said the pier would be partially closed from Tuesday, November 10, to Friday, November 13, while City crews complete maintenance and safety improvements. It is scheduled to fully reopen on Saturday, November 14. The City asks visitors to follow all signage and safety controls in place.
The pier itself is one of the city’s official landmarks. On the City Landmarks page, it is listed as Discovery Fishing Pier, at 655 Island Highway, next to the Government Wharf. The City describes it as Canada’s first salt water fishing pier, extending 150 feet from the shore and spanning 600 feet, and notes that visitors may rent fishing equipment or bring their own. Whether a concession is open on a given day is not part of the November maintenance notice, so check on site or with the City if that is part of your plan.
As of November 11, the pier is in that mid-week window, with crews scheduled to be on site through Friday. Anyone planning a walk or a fishing afternoon should wait for the Saturday reopening, or watch the City notice for a change in the schedule. The landmark is on the same Island Highway waterfront as the Museum at Campbell River, at 470 Island Highway, though the two are separate stops.
If you have questions, or need to report an incident, the November 9 advisory points to dogwood.centre@campbellriver.ca or 250-286-4033. News alerts are available at campbellriver.ca/subscribe. For anyone who had hoped to walk the pier mid-week, the practical window is Saturday onward, provided the work stays on the schedule the City has posted.
Good to know
- Partial closure: Tuesday, November 10, through Friday, November 13, 2026. Full reopening: Saturday, November 14.
- Address: 655 Island Highway, next to the Government Wharf. Follow all signage and safety controls.
- Questions or incidents: dogwood.centre@campbellriver.ca or 250-286-4033. Official notice: the City’s November 9 advisory.
Image: Screenshot of the City of Campbell River November 9, 2026 news advisory.
Photo: City of Campbell River, Screenshot of official news advisory, via source.
