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Home to arts, culture, eclectic live music and world-class outdoor recreation, Cumberland is the closest community to the Forbidden Plateau and Mt Washington, and is the gateway to the amazing Comox Lake.
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A true mountain biking mecca, with trails in use year-round, Cumberland has gone to great lengths to cater to bikers and make it as easy as possible to enjoy the myriad trails in the area. There are dozens of trails right on the edge of town in the Cumberland Community Forest, a protected area of rain shadow forest within walking distance of the ce...
Cumberland Community Forest
The Cumberland Forest is not just for mountain bikers, though, as it is also popular with hikers, joggers, families, artists and naturalists. One of the best hiking areas in the Comox Valley, it offers options of all levels of difficulty, from short riverside strolls to strenuous adventures up into the hills. Most of the trails in this vast network are open to both bikers and hikers. If you are on foot, just be alert to approaching bikes. Most trails are quite short and together form a comple...
South Wellington Colliery Railway Trail
Starting between Second and Sixth Streets, this nice, easy trail connects the town with the Cumberland Community Forest trail system and Coal Creek Historic Park.
Medicine Bowls
This terrific set of waterfalls can be found at the end of a short hike(3 km return). While the hike is easy, however, you could easily spend an hour or more exploring all the different areas of the falls, some of which are tricky to reach. Some spots are a bit treacherous so take care, especially when the rocks are wet and slippery. Check out: 9 Stunning Waterfalls on Vancouver Island
Cumberland Brewing Company
Often referred to simply as “CBC” and set in a very cool historic building, this addition to the town’s drinking scene has recently been included as part of the Vancouver Island Ale Trail. They feature 5 core beers and then rotate different specialty choices and collaborations on a weekly basis. Although they do not can or bottle their trademark brews, you can take some home in a refillable growler. They also serve the same pizza as their sister restaurant, Rider’s Pizza, the perfect compleme...
Cumberland Museum
Cumberland’s past is rich and varied, making a wander through the town museum an essential activity for history buffs. It was established in 1888 as a coal-mining town it featured Chinese, Japanese, Jewish and Italian communities of immigrant workers. There are also many fascinating stories illustrated about Ginger Goodwin, a union agitator who battled to protect those risking their lives in the mines. Along with numerous historical exhibits, the museum also offers both guided and self-guided...
Coal Creek Historic Park
A fascinating historic site, this 100-acre park (which includes a disc golf course) is located just west of Cumberland on Comox Lake Road. It can also be reached on foot by following the South Wellington Colliery Railway trail or from some of the trails within the Cumberland Community Forest. You can explore historic Chinatown, No. 1 Japanese Townsite and the No. 1 and No. 2 coal mine sites. These former communities housed the Chinese and Japanese workers who came to the area to work in the m...
There is a wide range of accommodation options throughout the Comox Valley but here are a couple of good choices right in Cumberland. Cumberland Guest Housefeatures 4 comfortable, self-contained suites where guests have access to an extensive outdoor area with a BBQ, bike storage and even a bike wash station. The 2 largest units include well-stocke...
Wandering Moose– A classic Cumberland stop with a great variety of foods for breakfast or brunch and a great location with outside tables. 4 Quarters Restaurant– Awesome homemade food and a wide range of vegetarian options. Biblio Taco– Enjoy outstanding Mexican food in an old library with a patio out the back. Their homemade hot sauces are a local...
Part of the Comox Valley, Cumberland is located just off the main Highway 19about 3 hours north of Victoria on the east side of Vancouver Island. There are also airports in Comox (about a 25-minute drive), Campbell River (45 minutes) and Nanaimo (75 minutes). Driving from Vancouver, you will first need to take the Horseshoe Bay ferryacross from the...
Make no mistake, this part of the world gets a lot of rain. Especially in winter, when most days tend to be cloudy and damp but because the temperatures stay mild year-round (hovering around 0C even in winter), most local activities can still be enjoyed during any month of the year. You will need to be mentally prepared to get good and muddy when b...
Cumberland is definitely one of the best places to visit on Vancouver Island. A mountain biking hotspot, it combines gorgeous natural areas and mountain scenery with easy access to the ocean and a plethora of a water sports on nearby Comox Lake. But you don’t have to be an adventure fanatic to enjoy Cumberland, as its quaint little downtown distric...
Population: 2,881. Location: Cumberland is located south of Courtenay in the Comox Valley. Highways 19 and 19A link the Comox Valley with southern Vancouver Island. Approaching from the north, Highway 19 links the Comox Valley and Campbell River with the northern half of Vancouver Island.
The Village of Cumberland is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island about 14 km south of COURTENAY and 93 km northwest of NANAIMO. Cumberland, BC, incorporated as a village in 1958, population 3398 (2011c), 2762 (2006c).
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History of Cumberland. This page was last reviewed on November 28, 2023. Time Immemorial. Bounded by the mountain peaks of the Beaufort Range, forests, rivers, creeks, wetlands and lakes, the Cumberland area of the Comox Valley is geographically stunning and rich in natural resources.
Location. Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 9 km (5.5 mi) southwest of Courtenay and 69 km (43 mi) north of Parksville , off Highway 19. A Step Back in Time. The region was originally founded in 1888 by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir who lived in Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle.
