NEIGHBORHOOD
Courtenay,
BC
The Valley’s gorgeous natural surroundings hold more perks to make life easier.
There’s an international airport (YQQ) with multiple direct flights to Vancouver International Airport, direct floatplane rides from downtown Comox to downtown Vancouver and easy access to BC ferries. It’s also only a 2.5 hour drive to BC’s capital, Victoria, and 3 hours to surf haven, Tofino. If convenience is key, the Comox Valley’s location is the ideal candidate for a beautiful life on Vancouver Island.
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The Comox Valley has been home to the Puntledge, E’iksan, and K’ómoks peoples for thousands of years. The I-Hos gallery offers an incredible collection of traditional and contemporary First Nations artwork, jewelry, and carvings; A trip to the Courtenay Museum will give you a glimpse into the First Nations culture, and history, and you'll even see some dinosaurs too!
Culture &
Heritage
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Adventure
Awaits
The Comox Valley hosts an abundance of mountains, oceans, lakes, rivers, and forests. No matter your age, it’s the perfect outdoor playground for any nature enthusiast. Mount Washington offers year-round adventures that include world-class mountain biking in the summer and excellent snow in the winter for riders of all types. Local (and rarely crowded) swimming holes are also abundant. Dive into the cool, clear waters at Nymph falls or float down the Puntledge river rapids. More of a land person? Take a walk along one of the many beautiful beaches or local forest trails. The things to do outside are endless and there’s truly something for everyone in this nature-filled haven.
Mt. Washington | Cumberland Mountain Biking | Experience Comox Valley
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Teeming with community events, organized sports teams, public parks, friendly people, and interesting venues to explore, there’s no shortage of good reasons to socialize. A perfect afternoon could easily include a stroll down 5th Street to check out the amazing boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops. Another great way to support local is by shopping at the Farmer’s Market every Saturday and buying direct from Comox Valley farmers. There’s an exceptional amount of great music that tours through the Comox Valley throughout the year. Similarly, the Valley is host to a handful of curated festivals, these include: The Vancouver Island Music Festival, Cumberland Wild, The Filberg Music and Arts Festival, The Comox Valley Food and Wine Festival.