The
Town of Comox, on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, has recently
undergone a downtown revitalization project enhancing the historic
flavour of the seaside community.
At
the heart of the community is the Fisherman's Wharf, which features
a major marina with a public boardwalk perfect for viewing the
boats that visit and work out of the Comox Harbour. Fresh seafood
sales, right off the boat, add to the charm of this visitor friendly
community. Comox is also home to great seaside shops and pubs,
art galleries, two golf courses, the Filberg Heritage Lodge and
Park and Canadian Forces base, 19 Wing Comox, and also hosts events
including the Filberg Festival and Nautical Days.
The
community of Comox, BC and the Comox Valley is an outdoor enthusiast's
dream come true. At sea level there are a variety of safe inviting
beaches for swimming, salmon
fishing and camping.
Higher
elevations bring the visitor easy access to a number of trail
systems like the one at Strathcona
Provincial Park. Hiking and camping possibilities are endless
in these beautiful mountains and valleys.
Strathcona
is also a wildlife
sanctuary with abundant deer and elk; their elusive predators,
wolves and cougar are usually seldom seen.
There
are also a number of fresh water lakes
in the Comox valley perfect for fishing or camping. Wildflowers
abound to the naturalists' and photographers' delight. Mt. Washington
is open year round; the summer months attracting the hikers or
mountain bikers, while the winter snow beckons both the alpine
and nordic skiier.
Summer or winter the entire Comox Valley has something to offer
any outdoor enthusiast.
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City
Information
Population:
10,545.
Access:
Comox, BC, is 6 km (4 mi.) east of Courtenay, off Highway
19 on Vancouver Island. It is served by BC Ferries from Powell
River (27 km/17 mi.). There is also access by commercial airlines
and bus.
Local
Attractions: Mt. Washington, Comox Airforce Museum, Goose
Pit Beach, Historic Filberg Lodge and Gallery, Kye Bay Beach,
Strathcona Provincial Park
Events:
March
Comox
Valley Half Marathon, fast flat course along country roads,
www.cvrr.ca
Seedy
Saturday, one of the biggest plant seed exchanges in BC, www.cvseeds.bc.ca
April
Royal
LePage Snow to Surf Relay Event, a nine stage multi-sport
relay race from Mount Washington Alpine Resort to the Comox
Marina. www.snowtosurf.com
Comox
Valley Farmers Market begins, everything fresh and grown local,
Comox Valley Fair Growns every Saturday 9 to noon.
Snowbirds
in town for training
May
Art
and Bloom Festival - Kitty Coleman Woodland Garden
July
CYMC
- summer youth music school. 40 years old. July 1 to 29, www.cymc.ca
Vancouver
Island Music Fest - 60 acts on 6 stages, food crafts workshops
July 7 to 9, www.islandmusicfest.com
August
Filberg
Festival an arts and crafts festival on the historic and beautiful
Filberg Lodge and Park, Aug 4 - 7 Comox, www.filbergfestival.com
Nautical
Days Aug 4 - 7
Showcase
Festival, professional theatre in the Comox Valley, August
8 to 20, www.showcasefestival.org
Accommodations:
Visitors to Comox, BC, can enjoy a number of tourist services
and lodging options in the Comox Valley and the neighbouring community
of Courtney. They can choose accommodations at resorts, hotels,
motels, lodges, RV sites or private or provincial campgrounds
found in this beautiful area of central Vancouver Island. The
Courtney - Comox area is a great base from which to enjoy area
attractions, adventures and tours.
For
Information:
Comox Valley Travel InfoCentre
2040 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, BC, V9N 2L3
Telephone 1-888-357-4471 • Fax
(250) 334-4908
Tourism
Association of Vancouver Island
#203-335 Wesley Street, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2T5
Telephone (250) 754-3500 • Fax (250) 754-3599
