Campbell River (Semiahmoo Bay) facts for kids
The Campbell River is a small river in Canada. It flows through the cities of Surrey and Langley, British Columbia. The river eventually reaches Semiahmoo Bay. This bay is near the Semiahmoo Indian Reserve, which is located between White Rock and Peace Arch Park, close to the border with the United States.
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What's in a Name?
The Campbell River has had a few different names over time.
Early Names
In 1917, the Geographic Board of Canada first called it Campbell Creek. But even before that, it was known by another name, Tahtaloo. This name comes from the Semiahmoo people, who are the First Nations group living in the area. "Tah-tu-lo" is how they refer to their own language. You might also see this name spelled as Tahla too, Tah-la-loo, or Tah tu lo.
How it Got its Current Name
The river was likely named after a person named Archibald Campbell. He was a commissioner from the United States who worked on finding the exact location of the international border between 1857 and 1862. It's thought that he set up his camp right at the mouth of this creek. In 1859, during a survey by Joseph Trutch, the river was also called Semiahmoo Creek in his notes.
Smaller Streams that Join the River
Several smaller streams flow into the Campbell River. These are called tributaries. Here are some of them, listed from the mouth of the river upwards:
- Fergus Creek
- Sand Hill Creek
