Black Creek, Saratoga, & Salmon Point (The Coastal Acreages)The Vibe: Where the forest meets the ocean. This area is characterized by spacious beachside residential properties and quiet acreages.
Saratoga Living: Life here revolves around the water. On any given weekend, you can find locals setting out for a day of coastal boating, salmon fishing, or hosting elegant summer dinner parties right on the patio.
Salmon Point Vibe: Right next door, Salmon Point Resort & Marina serves as a spectacular coastal sanctuary famous for its historic sportfishing marina and the iconic Oyster River estuary walkway. It is widely celebrated for its world-class RV resort amenities, peaceful beachfront trail layouts, and jaw- dropping sunset lookouts looking across the coastal waters.
Featured Dining: SoCal Restaurant & Lounge – A wonderful, relaxed local spot serving premium fresh burgers, fish tacos, and warm salmon chowder, featuring an expansive outdoor patio that routinely hosts live local musicians.
Activities & Leisure: Unrivaled access to beach walking, bird watching at the river estuaries, a quick round on the fairways at the Saratoga Beach Golf Club, and winter sports like snowshoeing and downhill skiing up at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Authentic Indigenous Art & First Nations Creators: I-Hos Gallery (Courtenay): Band-owned and operated by the K’ómoks First Nation, this iconic gallery is built to resemble a traditional longhouse on historic village land, featuring traditional and contemporary masks, cedar panels, and gold and silver jewelry. Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery (Courtenay): A highly respected space showcasing a massive regional collection of authentic cedar paddles, totem poles, argillite sculptures, and finely incised wedding bands. Wei Wai Kum House of Treasures (Campbell River): Proudly owned by the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, this striking gallery reflects the architectural lines of a traditional Big House, showcasing exceptional panels and masks by local master carvers. Awatin Aboriginal Art (Campbell River): Run by local creators Ernie and Darlene Smith, featuring unique original paintings, carvings, and an in-house goldsmith for custom engraved jewelry. The Museum Shop at Campbell River Museum: A beautifully curated space dedicated to supporting local cultural craftsmanship, featuring authentic baskets, rattles, and glass works.