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The Comox Valley is a region on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, that includes the city of Courtenay, the town of Comox, the village of Cumberland, and the unincorporated settlements of Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Black Creek, and Merville.
The Comox Valley is Vancouver Island’s adventure and culinary destination. Picture yourself carving down an alpine ski run with an ocean view, Nordic skiing through an ancient forest, or scuba diving in crystal clear waters.
The Comox Valley is Vancouver Island’s adventure and culinary destination. Picture yourself carving down an alpine ski run with an ocean view, Nordic skiing through an ancient forest, or scuba diving in crystal clear waters.
- Jennifer Hubbert
- Explore Mount Washington. Location: 35 minutes driving time northwest of Courtenay. Website: mountwashington.ca. Advertisement. Winter & Spring: 1700 acres of terrain are serviced by 5 lifts and 4 Magic Carpets at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
- Sample Artisan Sweets at Hot Chocolates. Location: 368 5th Street, Courtenay V9N 1K1. Website: hotchocolates.ca. Advertisement. Hot Chocolates has been a mainstay on Courtenay’s boutique-lined 5th Street since 1986; so much so, locals can half-expect to find truffles in their Christmas stocking.
- Bliss Out at the Kingfisher Hydropath. Location: 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay, V9N 9R9. Website: kingfisherspa.com/spa-hydropath. I hate to sound trite but the Kingfisher Hydropath is my Vancouver Island Valhalla.
- Boutique hop on 5th Street. Location: 5th Street & adjacent streets. Website: downtowncourtenay.com/businesses. Fifth Street is a local shopping mecca. Chances are if you’re shopping its boutiques you’ll end up chatting with the owner.
From booming coal mining towns, rural seaside farms and bustling harbours to early mountaineers exploring the deepest and highest reaches of Strathcona Provincial Park, the Comox Valley Heritage Experience offers a glimpse into the rich social, cultural, natural and industrial history of the Valley.
Comox town is in the Comox Valley, along with several other communities, including Courtenay, Cumberland, and the unincorporated hamlets of Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Black Creek and Merville. The nearby Comox Glacier is visible from many parts of the town and is the area's signature landmark.
Aug 24, 2018 · The Town of Comox is a seaside community that attracts recreational mariners to the Comox Marina where the catch of the day is only a cast away. Courtenay is the Comox Valley’s largest urban centre, where you’ll find urban amenities wrapped in small town charm and character.
