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As you drive the Island Highway (Highway 19), it's always a treat to look across the Strait of Georgia at landmarks on the mainland and the spires of the Coast Mountains that rise on the eastern horizon. As you head up island towards the Comox Valley and Campbell River, the peaks and glaciers of Vancouver Island's ranges that rise in the west now vie for your attention, principally the imposing Comox Glacier, Forbidden Plateau, and Mount Washington. Take your time as you meander through this laid-back region. Its rhythms are subtle, but with gentle probing they reveal themselves, showing greater complexity than first meets the eye. This is a serenely rural part of the journey up island, as the highway winds past well-kept farms. Flowers abound in the gardens that front many of the homes along the way. Streams, little rivers and mightier rivers such as the Puntledge and the Campbell empty into the Strait of Georgia. From the highway you catch glimpses of quiet green forest settings on the banks that line each river's course. Come late summer, these streams teem with spawning salmon.
The name Comox is derived from the Kwakwala Indian word Komuckway, meaning Place of Plenty, a reference to the abundant game and berries in the Comox Valley. European settlers adapted the name to Komoux, then finally to Comox. Rich in natural beauty, with a superb climate, Comox Valley now offers a unique blend of recreational experiences, from warm sandy beaches through rich, rolling farmlands to the alpine playground of Mt. Washington and the Forbidden Plateau.
With year-round recreational activities like skiing, swimming and golfing, and all amenities close by, Comox Valley certainly lives up to its name, billing itself as the Recreational Capital of Canada! Where else could you dive in the morning, play a round of golf before lunch and ski in the afternoon - all amid such breathtaking surroundings?
The Comox Valley's central location on Vancouver Island makes it the perfect launching point for day trips to nearby communities and attractions. Explore alpine meadows or mysterious caves, experience the picturesque charm of island life, visit the magnificent orcas in their natural habitat, or spend the day touring a historic townsite - all of these adventures and more, are just a short drive away!
The valley cradles the friendly seaside communities of Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Saratoga Beach, and Denman and Hornby Island in the Gulf Islands chain. The larger towns of Cumberland, Courtenay and Comox service the valley, which incorporates the outlying rural communities of Merville and Black Creek - all surrounded by a beautiful valley and the largest glacier on Vancouver Island.
Population: 60,000
Location: The Comox Valley is a 2.5 hour (220 km/137 mile) drive north from Victoria or a 75-minute (107 km/66 mile) drive from Nanaimo, where the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point are located. Drive Highway 19, the new inland, four-lane expressway. From Highway 19 take Exit 101, 117, 127, 130 or 144 to access various points in the Comox Valley. Visitors can also take the scenic Oceanside Route on the old Island Highway 19A.
BC Ferries operates a route between Comox and Powell River on the British Columbia mainland. The Comox Valley Regional Airport is served by three major airlines, with daily flights between Vancouver and Comox and direct flights from Calgary. Small aircraft and floatplanes land at the Courtenay Airpark near downtown Courtenay. Daily coach lines connect all parts of Vancouver Island with the Mainland, and local bus service is also available in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland. Those travelling by boat will find a full range of facilities including moorage, showers, restaurants and shops adjacent to the Comox Marina.
View maps of the area:
Map of Courtenay/Comox
Map of Central Vancouver Island
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Hop aboard the Southern Railway of VancouverIsland train, formerly the E & N Railiner, from Nanaimo or Victoria for the gloriously scenic train ride to Courtenay in the Comox Valley.
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Tla wa sints guy u las Totem Pole at Filberg Lodge
In the background is the Comox Glacier |
The historic Filberg Lodge on Comox Harbour will captivate you with its beautifully landscaped waterfront gardens, charming Herb Gardens, and the Tla wa sints guy a las Totem Pole.Filberg Lodge hosts the annual Filberg Festival in summer, when hundreds of British Columbia's best artists and performers display their artwork and demonstrate their crafts.
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The Comox Valley Heritage Experience is a group of self-tours that take visitors on a journey through the stunning landscape and intriguing history of the Comox Valley. Visitors can choose between four heritage walking tours and one driving tour. 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. Pick up your brochure at the Comox Valley and Cumberland Visitor Centres or local museums.
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The Comox Air Force Museum focuses on the history of aviation, with permanent exhibits reflecting the heritage, customs and traditions of Canada's Air Force. Several historic aircraft are preserved at the museum's Heritage Air Park, including the recently restored H-21 Piasecki Flying Banana.
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Comox is home to four marinas, which hold over 500 pleasure boats and a commercial fishing fleet. The marinas are protected by a rock breakwater. The breakwater is in turn protected by Goose Spit, which extends out into Comox Harbour, providing one of the safest year-round harbours on Vancouver Island. Comox Harbour is a great launching spot for some of the best salmon fishing in the world. The Comox Marina offers a boat launch located right next to Marina Park, with plenty of parking, washroom facilities and a play area for children.
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Summer westerly winds and the predominantly sheltered waters of the Strait of Georgia provide ideal conditions for boating and sailing. Local businesses offer a range of charter and tours services to fulfill your vacation dreams!
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Ferry sailings from the Little River Ferry Terminal in Comox link central Vancouver Island with Powell River on the northern Sunshine Coast.
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Some of the best saltwater fishing on the island, particularly for salmon, can be found in the waters of the Strait of Georgia north of the Puntledge River Estuary between Courtenay and Comox, and off of Cape Lazo, King Coho, and Bates Beach. The valley's lakes and rivers are also superb flyfishing waters.
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The protected, nutrient rich waters off the east coast of Vancouver Island provide an astonishingly rich display of underwater life - scuba divers won't be disappointed!
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Golf: Tee off on your choice of 6 year-round golf courses and 3 seasonal courses: Comox Golf Club, Crown Isle Golf Resort, Glacier Greens Golf Course, Longlands Par 3 Golf Course, Mulligans Golf Centre, Pacific Playgrounds Golf Course, and Sunnydale Golf Club. Golf Vacations on Vancouver Island.
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The Comox Valley comes alive in winter with world-class skiing in the Mount Washington Ski Area, located 19 miles (31 km) west of Hwy 19 at Courtenay. Mount Washington (elevation 5,216 feet/1590 m) has long been known for having good snow conditions from early in winter to well past Easter.
Mountain Washington offers scenic chairlift rides during the summer. From here you'll get breathtaking panoramic views of the Comox Glacier, Mt. Albert Edward and the Strait of Georgia. Other summer activities on the mountain include hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, bungee trampoline and mini golf.
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Vacation Rental Homes Vancouver Island, Courtenay |
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Three great vacation rental homes in the Comox Valley. Buckley Bay Beach House is our brand new 2-bedroom rental home with 200ft of waterfront and private beach. Strathcona Vacation Rental offers a beautiful, luxurious 3-bedroom chalet at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Mt Washington Guest House is a huge 7-bedroom chalet, ideal for groups or 2 - 5 families. Staying in a vacation rental home is like visiting a close friend; you can kick off your shoes, unpack your stuff and make yourself thoroughly comfortable. |
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Washington Way Chalets, Mt. Washington |
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Bordering Strathcona Park, accommodation choices include luxury condominiums with fireplaces, full kitchens, living rooms and balconies plus a variety of traditional chalets and townhouses located throughout the Alpine Village. Come to Mt. Washington for a little R&R or pick up the pace with our new lineup of mountain activities and events. |
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Waterfront West Real Estate, Courtenay |
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Waterfront West is the first and only marketplace dedicated exclusively to buyers and sellers of waterfront and water view real estate in British Columbia. Advertising Realtors' listings, private sales and developments, we are pioneering the market for this prime real estate. Featuring private and brokered sales, waterfront developments and a complimentary Buyers' Club. |
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1stView.ca, Courtenay |
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Find Vancouver Island real estate quickly and easily. 1stView.ca is the premier online directory for home buyers and investors looking for Vancouver Island real estate. Condominiums, patio homes, new homes, residences, lots, vacation units, townhouses, duplexes, investment property - all types of new residential property, including pre-construction of projects. |
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Alpine Chalet on Mt. Washington, Mt. Washington |
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Strathcona Park Lodge's new Alpine Chalet on Mt. Washington offers visitors
convenient access to some of the best alpine and cross-country skiing at
Vancouver Island's most popular ski resort. The Chalet also offers excellent
summer hiking in the spectacular high alpine trail system in Strathcona
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Black Creek Bed and Breakfast, Black Creek |
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Nestled between the Ocean and the Mountains in the scenic Comox Valley, halfway between Courtenay and Campbell River, this rural setting offers privacy to unwind 2km from beautiful Saratoga Beach and close to Mount Washington. Offering a comfortable stay in two separate suites to cater for couples, family or groups. |
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Buckley Bay Beach House, Buckley Bay |
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Our new two-bedroom Vacation Rental Home in Buckley Bay has 200ft of waterfront and a private beach. Sleeps 4 to 6 people, ideal for families. Private hot tub. The home is nestled amongst tall trees with incredible 180 degree views of the Ocean, BC Coastal Mountains, and the Northern Gulf Islands. You can pick Oysters off the beach and dig for clams right in front of the house! Watch for wildlife, as Seals, Sea lions, Otters, Eagles and Blue Herons are all frequent visitors. |
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Careers and Jobs at BCjobs.ca, Burnaby |
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BCJobs.ca enables job seekers and employers to connect with each other. Search for employment opportunities throughout BC or apply for and post BC jobs and resumes. Use the internet as a resource to find that dream job, including accounting jobs, administration jobs, construction, manufacturing, customer service, sales, marketing, financial, technical, technology, health care, tourism, retail and more .... all in British Columbia. |
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Chris & Errol Flynn - Coast Realty Group, Courtenay |
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Looking for solid Real Estate information? Do you want the entire picture whether your interest lays with a custom home, resale or just investment speculation? Then please use our services! As long-standing members of British Columbia’s Real Estate community, we have established ourselves as top producers with a successful proven track record. |
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EMR Vacation Rentals, Vancouver |
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EMR is a fully licensed Travel Agency offering fully furnished vacation homes, condos, suites, and estates in Victoria, Vancouver, Tofino, Whistler, the Okanagan, and on Vancouver Island. We have a large inventory of unique properties to select from. This includes properties that feature oceanfront, beach front, breathtaking views, private hot tubs, luxurious settings and more. Toll Free: 0-800-520-0932 UK. |
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Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, Courtenay |
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Nestled snugly in an old-growth forest on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa offers you the best in West Coast hospitality. Enjoy the comforts of one of our 64 luxury beachfront suites or ocean view rooms, stroll our lovely gardens and beachfront, or watch the abundance of wildlife from your private balcony or patio. Our world-class luxury spa is situated on the ocean’s edge, and resort dining offers stunning ocean and mountain views. |
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Pacific Mist Spa and Hydropath, Courtenay |
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Pacific Mist Spa at the Kingfisher Resort offers Spa therapies focusing on the rich ingredients of the sea and interpreted to reflect our unique west coast surroundings. Calm your senses in the fresh ocean air, experience wellness in our Pacific Mist Hydropath, find balance in a tranquil yoga class, and enjoy a signature spa service to enhance your overall well being. Any spa service includes full access to all spa facilities, including our outdoor heated pool and hot tub, sauna, steam cave, and fitness room. Planning extra time around your appointments to enjoy these facilities will extend the relaxation benefits of your services. |
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Pacific Playgrounds International, Black Creek |
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The Pacific Playgrounds Resort, RV Park, Campground and Marina is located at Saratoga Beach, midway between Campbell River and the Comox Valley, nestled in the trees along the bank of the peaceful Oyster River just as it flows into the Georgia Strait. This truly beautiful setting offers fresh air, clear water and acres of park for your enjoyment. Year-round RV Park, Cabin and Marina facilities second to none at your gateway to Vancouver Island recreation. Enjoy golf, world-class skiing, hiking, biking, camping, and fishing. |
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Pearl Point Beach House, Courtenay |
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Pearl Point Beach House is situated on 5.5 acres of the most beautiful property in the Comox Valley. With 1,600 feet of walk-on waterfront and a stunning 180-degree view of Baynes Sound, Pearl Point Beach House offers spectacular views from every room. Sleeps 4 to 6 people. Walking trails, beachcombing, clam digging, and famous Fanny Bay oysters. |
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Practicar Nanaimo, Nanaimo |
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Practicar Nanaimo offers low rates on daily, weekly and monthly rentals for cars, passenger vans, and trucks; ferry and airport pick-up and delivery, cars also available in Parksville/Qualicum and Gabriola Island; no charge for additional drivers; minimum driver's age 21; special packages, including self-drive vineyard tours, Tofino/Pacific Rim, Gulf Islands available. |
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RV, Camper & Trailer Rentals, Courtenay |
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Rental of RVs, motor homes, travel trailers, tent trailers, truck campers, and utility car trailers on Vancouver Island. If you don't have a suitable towing vehicle, we offer delivery of rental trailers to various campsites so you can relax and meet your rental trailer at your chosen location. Located in Courtenay in the Comox Valley on Central Vancouver Island (Fly into Comox). |
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Singing Sands Bed & Breakfast, Comox |
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Singing Sands Bed and Breakfast offers friendly hospitality and comfortable ocean view accommodation in the beautiful Little River area of Comox, steps away from the beach. Two queen-sized rooms with en-suite bathrooms, guest entrances, TV, home baked breakfast, and full use of guest lounge and hot tub. Refrigerator and microwave available for guests' convenience should you wish to self-cater. A tranquil, relaxed stay is assured in this beautiful, quiet location. Discover the charm of Vancouver Island and the Comox Valley. Just 30 minutes drive to Mount Washington ski slopes. |
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The Breakwater, Courtenay |
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Enjoy the warm atmosphere, friendly service, and fresh, creative West Coast cuisine in our oceanside restaurant or summer patio — all with one of the best views in the Pacific Northwest. The surrounding waters are famed for salmon, halibut, sablefish, shrimp, crab, mussels, oysters, clams, and even more choice seafood. We’re committed to bringing you the bounty of Vancouver Island, and we are more than happy to cater to any special dietary requests you may have. |
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