Reimagine the Row

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This rendering is shown for illustration purposes only and may not be the exact representation of the final development.

The City of Campbell River has strategically acquired properties in Downtown Campbell River, including 1302 Shoppers Row (Downtown Safety Office), 1342 Shoppers Row (The Harbourside Inn), 1352 Shoppers Row and 1362 16th Avenue.

The intention of these purchases and their subsequent redevelopment is to increase the sense of vibrancy and safety downtown via the development of a mixed-use building that includes purpose-built middle-income rental housing that helps address the City’s low rental vacancy rate, with 10% of the units being rented below market rates. In addition to housing, the City envisions a variety of commercial, retail and civic uses at the ground level of the development that aims to invigorate and animate both Shoppers Row and 13th Avenue.


Demolition and Construction

Here’s what you can expect to see on site over the next few months:

  • August to early 2026 – Preparation for and demolition of buildings on site
  • May 2026 – Building Permit issuance and site works
  • Summer 2027 – Building completion and occupancy

Pre-demolition work and hazardous material abatement is nearing completion. Demolition of the building at 1342 Shoppers Row is expected to begin in late December 2025, followed by of the remaining City-owned structures within the 1300-block Shoppers Row project area in early 2026.

To help facilitate this work, the laneway behind the Harbourside Inn is temporarily closed until until the end of March 2026. The sidewalk in front of the building will also be temporarily closed starting in late-December to support public safety once demolition begins.

Downtown Safety Office

The Downtown Safety Office has relocated to the Centennial Building at 1235 Shoppers Row during construction to maintain essential services to the downtown core. Regular hours of operation will continue: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To contact the Bylaw Department during times that the office is not open:

Partnership Agreement

In February 2025, the City issued an Expression of Interest seeking a qualified partner to lead the development of the site. Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. and Broadstreet Properties Ltd. (collectively, the developer) has been selected as the successful proponent.

Their proposal was consistent with the City’s objectives and aligned with its vision for a collaborative, partnership-based approach to redevelopment. The developers are long-time Campbell River residents, having moved here in 1947, and the company’s corporate headquarters are located in Downtown Campbell River. This development represents an opportunity to reinvest locally and contribute to the renewal of the downtown core.

The developer will hold a long-term lease for the residential component, which grants rights to build and manage the residential portion of the development. The developer will also be responsible for all design, financing, construction, following City bylaw and approval processes. The City will retain ownership of the land and ground floor commercial and civic uses.

Social Services Support

The City remains committed to a housing-first social service model, demonstrated through projects like Homewood, which offer housing and on-site supports such as food, hygiene and social services. Homewood will soon welcome eight new residents in December, in addition to the 40 already housed there. This will mean that 48 community members will have access to food and hygiene services on site, where they live. Additional opportunities are being explored, with a commitment to increasing housing and food security options.

Recognizing that the closure of Harbourside Inn required the social services previously operating out of the building to be relocated, and acknowledging that to date the groups have been unsuccessful in securing a new location, the City has offered temporary services to help fill any potential service gaps. These services will run until the end of February 2026:

  • The City is providing takeaway dinners that provide meals to vulnerable community members and supplement the hot lunch programs that are available through the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.
  • Free showers and hygiene supplies—including towels, soap, and shampoo—are available at the Campbell River Community Centre. This program supplements shower services offered at the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.
  • Weekly laundry service in the Community Centre parking lot is also available and supplements the laundry service provided by the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.

The City will continue to monitor what this means for the community demands for these services as City staff continue to explore opportunities to best support vulnerable members of our community, including food security, supportive housing, and targeted outreach.

While the delivery of these programs falls outside the City’s formal responsibilities, Council remains committed to advocacy and collaboration to support our most vulnerable residents. Council continues to seek support from other levels of government to secure the resources our community needs, which fall within their scope of work and beyond the local government's mandate.

View a summary of the interim social services available.

Read the FAQs for more information on how the City continues to work with Laichwiltach Family Life Society on relocation efforts.

More About the Project

Downtown is the heart of Campbell River. It’s the cultural center of our community. It’s where we come together as neighbours and friends. It continues to be a priority for the social and economic well-being of the City.

The purchase of the Shoppers Row properties aims to address:

  • Downtown Reinvestment – The City investing in downtown signals to private investors that they have a strong vision and intend to work with the private sector in its revitalization. Initial efforts have intentionally focused on Shoppers Row as the epicenter of downtown reinvestment and with the goal of seeing revitalization continue to expand outwards.
  • Housing – Campbell River has less than 3% apartment vacancy rate, and the development of purpose-built rental housing with a variety of unit types (studio apartments to 3-bedroom units) for middle income households, along with new affordable housing units, will create a significant amount of additional housing downtown
  • Community Safety – The City purchased the Downtown Safety Office in 2023, and the purchase of the additional properties is a continuation of our plan to build Shoppers Row into a hub in the cultural heart of the community. The new building is intended to house the Downtown Safety Office and be a space where residents can speak to Bylaw Enforcement Officers about neighbourhood concerns, while also being a hub for Bylaw’s regular downtown patrols and clean-up work.
  • Vibrancy and Livability – There are opportunities to implement strategic urban design initiatives that enhance the character and sense of place downtown while reanimating its streets, increasing its livability and expanding affordable housing supply within walking distance of key amenities.
The rendering shown is for illustration purposes only
and may not be the exact representation of the final development.

The purchase of the properties directly supports City Council’s 2023-2026 strategic priorities, Downtown Refresh (“Refresh”) and the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP), which place a significant emphasis on the revitalization of the downtown core through the development of mixed-use buildings that include residential and commercial spaces.

Other City of Campbell River Initiatives

Acquiring properties on Shoppers Row is just one step the City is taking to revitalize our downtown. We are also:

Stay Informed

We invite you to share your questions, sign up to receive updates, or get in touch with us as planning continues.

For more information, please subscribe to project updates using the subscribe button on the right.


This rendering is shown for illustration purposes only and may not be the exact representation of the final development.

The City of Campbell River has strategically acquired properties in Downtown Campbell River, including 1302 Shoppers Row (Downtown Safety Office), 1342 Shoppers Row (The Harbourside Inn), 1352 Shoppers Row and 1362 16th Avenue.

The intention of these purchases and their subsequent redevelopment is to increase the sense of vibrancy and safety downtown via the development of a mixed-use building that includes purpose-built middle-income rental housing that helps address the City’s low rental vacancy rate, with 10% of the units being rented below market rates. In addition to housing, the City envisions a variety of commercial, retail and civic uses at the ground level of the development that aims to invigorate and animate both Shoppers Row and 13th Avenue.


Demolition and Construction

Here’s what you can expect to see on site over the next few months:

  • August to early 2026 – Preparation for and demolition of buildings on site
  • May 2026 – Building Permit issuance and site works
  • Summer 2027 – Building completion and occupancy

Pre-demolition work and hazardous material abatement is nearing completion. Demolition of the building at 1342 Shoppers Row is expected to begin in late December 2025, followed by of the remaining City-owned structures within the 1300-block Shoppers Row project area in early 2026.

To help facilitate this work, the laneway behind the Harbourside Inn is temporarily closed until until the end of March 2026. The sidewalk in front of the building will also be temporarily closed starting in late-December to support public safety once demolition begins.

Downtown Safety Office

The Downtown Safety Office has relocated to the Centennial Building at 1235 Shoppers Row during construction to maintain essential services to the downtown core. Regular hours of operation will continue: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To contact the Bylaw Department during times that the office is not open:

Partnership Agreement

In February 2025, the City issued an Expression of Interest seeking a qualified partner to lead the development of the site. Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. and Broadstreet Properties Ltd. (collectively, the developer) has been selected as the successful proponent.

Their proposal was consistent with the City’s objectives and aligned with its vision for a collaborative, partnership-based approach to redevelopment. The developers are long-time Campbell River residents, having moved here in 1947, and the company’s corporate headquarters are located in Downtown Campbell River. This development represents an opportunity to reinvest locally and contribute to the renewal of the downtown core.

The developer will hold a long-term lease for the residential component, which grants rights to build and manage the residential portion of the development. The developer will also be responsible for all design, financing, construction, following City bylaw and approval processes. The City will retain ownership of the land and ground floor commercial and civic uses.

Social Services Support

The City remains committed to a housing-first social service model, demonstrated through projects like Homewood, which offer housing and on-site supports such as food, hygiene and social services. Homewood will soon welcome eight new residents in December, in addition to the 40 already housed there. This will mean that 48 community members will have access to food and hygiene services on site, where they live. Additional opportunities are being explored, with a commitment to increasing housing and food security options.

Recognizing that the closure of Harbourside Inn required the social services previously operating out of the building to be relocated, and acknowledging that to date the groups have been unsuccessful in securing a new location, the City has offered temporary services to help fill any potential service gaps. These services will run until the end of February 2026:

  • The City is providing takeaway dinners that provide meals to vulnerable community members and supplement the hot lunch programs that are available through the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.
  • Free showers and hygiene supplies—including towels, soap, and shampoo—are available at the Campbell River Community Centre. This program supplements shower services offered at the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.
  • Weekly laundry service in the Community Centre parking lot is also available and supplements the laundry service provided by the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.

The City will continue to monitor what this means for the community demands for these services as City staff continue to explore opportunities to best support vulnerable members of our community, including food security, supportive housing, and targeted outreach.

While the delivery of these programs falls outside the City’s formal responsibilities, Council remains committed to advocacy and collaboration to support our most vulnerable residents. Council continues to seek support from other levels of government to secure the resources our community needs, which fall within their scope of work and beyond the local government's mandate.

View a summary of the interim social services available.

Read the FAQs for more information on how the City continues to work with Laichwiltach Family Life Society on relocation efforts.

More About the Project

Downtown is the heart of Campbell River. It’s the cultural center of our community. It’s where we come together as neighbours and friends. It continues to be a priority for the social and economic well-being of the City.

The purchase of the Shoppers Row properties aims to address:

  • Downtown Reinvestment – The City investing in downtown signals to private investors that they have a strong vision and intend to work with the private sector in its revitalization. Initial efforts have intentionally focused on Shoppers Row as the epicenter of downtown reinvestment and with the goal of seeing revitalization continue to expand outwards.
  • Housing – Campbell River has less than 3% apartment vacancy rate, and the development of purpose-built rental housing with a variety of unit types (studio apartments to 3-bedroom units) for middle income households, along with new affordable housing units, will create a significant amount of additional housing downtown
  • Community Safety – The City purchased the Downtown Safety Office in 2023, and the purchase of the additional properties is a continuation of our plan to build Shoppers Row into a hub in the cultural heart of the community. The new building is intended to house the Downtown Safety Office and be a space where residents can speak to Bylaw Enforcement Officers about neighbourhood concerns, while also being a hub for Bylaw’s regular downtown patrols and clean-up work.
  • Vibrancy and Livability – There are opportunities to implement strategic urban design initiatives that enhance the character and sense of place downtown while reanimating its streets, increasing its livability and expanding affordable housing supply within walking distance of key amenities.
The rendering shown is for illustration purposes only
and may not be the exact representation of the final development.

The purchase of the properties directly supports City Council’s 2023-2026 strategic priorities, Downtown Refresh (“Refresh”) and the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP), which place a significant emphasis on the revitalization of the downtown core through the development of mixed-use buildings that include residential and commercial spaces.

Other City of Campbell River Initiatives

Acquiring properties on Shoppers Row is just one step the City is taking to revitalize our downtown. We are also:

Stay Informed

We invite you to share your questions, sign up to receive updates, or get in touch with us as planning continues.

For more information, please subscribe to project updates using the subscribe button on the right.

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    This project, named ‘Reimagine the Row’ is an important piece in the City’s strategic efforts to revitalize Downtown Campbell River

    The City of Campbell River (the City) is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from qualified, visionary proponents eager to invest in Campbell River and collaborate on the redevelopment of four properties within the 1300-block of Shoppers Row in Downtown Campbell River, a cultural centre and hub for the community.

    At the end of 2024, the City announced the strategic acquisition of several downtown properties: 1342 Shoppers Row (Harbourside Inn), 1352 Shoppers Row (vacant lot) and 1362 16th Avenue (commercial building). This strategic investment aims to bring vibrancy to Shoppers Row and the surrounding neighbourhood, increase housing supply and further revitalize downtown. This next step in the ‘Reimagine the Row’ project signals that the City is ready to partner with the private sector to advance this development and power Council’s strategic priority of downtown revitalization.

    “Inviting expressions of interest is an exciting project milestone as it will help bring to life this Council’s vision for an animated, invigorated downtown,” says Mayor Kermit Dahl. “Revitalizing the downtown has been, and remains, Council’s top priority throughout this term. As this Council drives this project forward, we also continue our efforts in other areas with everything from increased bylaw enforcement hours and coverage, the smooth rollout of the 40-unit Homewood rapid housing initiative, extended parking times downtown to support local businesses, and so much more.”

    The EOI lays out the City’s vision for a variety of commercial, retail and civic uses fronting Shoppers Row on the ground level of the new development, with middle-income rental housing above. In partnership with the City, the successful developer will be responsible for financing and constructing the development in line with City’s vision. The City will retain ownership of the ground floor and will look to recoup the capital it invested to acquire the land and prepare the site for development.

    Visit the City’s Bid Opportunities Website to learn more and submit your expression of interest. Interested parties have until March 27, 2025, to respond. Background information such as geotechnical, environmental, and market-demand reports will be made available to registered parties.

    As part of its work to prepare for developing the properties, the City has obtained a demolition permit for the Harbourside Inn building. Notices to end existing tenancies were given to the remaining residents of Harbourside Inn in February 2025. The City is working with Parallel 50 Property Management to support Harbourside Inn tenants throughout this transition and support exploring options for relocation. The City is also seeking support from BC Housing and is working with community partners to rehome tenants before the tenancy end date of June 30, 2025.

    “The City is committed to supporting all tenants during the preparation phase of this project and ahead of tenancies ending in the summer of 2025,” says Andy Gaylor, Director of Community Planning and Livability. “We’ll continue to work with community partners at every step of this process as we move this downtown revitalization project forward and take important steps to ‘Reimagine the Row’.”

    Visit www.GetInvolved.CampbellRiver.ca for the latest information on the ‘Reimagine the Row’ project.

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    Contact: Andy Gaylor, Director of Community Planning and Livability | 250-286-5707 | Andy.Gaylor@campbellriver.ca

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