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Comox Valley Area Attractions and Travel Guide

"Alpine to Ocean: So Much, So Close"

location of the Comox Valley

Location of the Comox Valley,
Vancouver Island, B.C.

Where Are We and How do you get here ?

The Comox Valley is a distinctive collection of small communities, farms and forested areas located on the central east coast of Vancouver Island. It includes the communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, and also encompasses the outlying rural areas of Denman Island, Hornby Island, Royston, Merville, Black Creek, Oyster River and Saratoga and Miracle beaches. Our area contains an endless variety of beaches, mountains, quaint rural attractions and vibrant downtown centers. The Comox Valley enjoys a mild temperate climate and is one of the most diverse recreational and cultural destinations in the world!

In the Comox Valley it really is possible to ski, golf, fish, hike and go to the theatre, all in the same day - and that's just the beginning!

"Alpine to Ocean" describes our area perfectly as there are endless land, water, wilderness and wildlife adventures waiting for you. Not many communities can offer that kind of variety!


Location of Comox Valley

Getting Here:

By Vehicle:

From Victoria:

  • Take highway #1 north to Nanaimo and Parksville.
  • At Parksville you can either take the faster new Inland Highway #19 or the slightly slower but more scenic Island Oceanside route, #19A
  • Approximate time from Victoria, 3 hours

From Port Hardy Ferry Terminal:

  • Take highway #19 south.
  • Approximate driving time 3 hours.

By Air:

By Ferry:
From the BC Mainland:
You can access Vancouver Island from six terminals, all of which are serviced by
BC Ferries

  • Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (Victoria)
  • Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Duke Point (Nanaimo)
  • Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) to Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
  • Powell River to Comox
  • Prince Rupert to Port Hardy
  • Bella Coola to Port Hardy (May - Sept.)
Check the current weather in Comox

From Washington State:
You can travel to Vancouver Island via several routes and companies. All schedules and information can be found on the Washington Ferries website.

By Train:
Via Rail operates a daily service from Victoria to Courtenay with stops at Chemainus, Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Passengers have on/off priveleges at all stops.

By Bus:
Daily bus service by Greyhound Bus Lines connects all parts of Vancouver Island with the Mainland.

By Boat:
If you choose to arrive by your own boat, you can find complete information on moorage on the Comox Valley Harbour Authority web site.

For extensive information on activities and services in the Comox Valley, please see the Comox Valley Tourism web site


Comox Valley Attractions and Services

Links to Activities and Tourist Services
in the Comox Valley

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Antiques & collectables:
Guide to area antiques
Artisans, museums, theatre:
Timms Fine Art Gallery
Sid Williams Theatre
Muir Gallery, Comox Valley Community Arts Council
I-Hos Gallery
Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontological Centre
Comox Valley Art Gallery
Comox Archives & Museum Society
Comox Airforce Museum
Brian Scott Fine Art
Glass Expressions
The Old Church Theatre Society
Jonal Fine Art Studio
Eco Tours, Boating & Yacht Charters
Desoloation Sound Yacht Charters
Desolation Sound Discovery Tours
Comox Valley Harbour Authority
Comox Valley Adventure Tours
Crosswind Charters
Destiny River Adventures
Diving, kayaks & canoes
Union Bay Dive & Kayak
Pacific Pro Dive & Surf Company
Hornby Island Diving
Comox Valley Kayaks
Tree Island Kayaking
Farms & Gardens
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
Festivals & Events:
Courtenay Youth Music Centre
Filberg Festival
Saratoga Speedway
Vancouver Island Music Fest
Fishing & Charters:
Comox Valley Adventure Tours
G & M Fishing Charters
Golf:
Sunnydale Golf & Country Club
Hiking & Biking:
BC Provincial Parks- Strathcona Wilderness Park- Miracle Beach Park- Elk Falls Park - Fillongly Park- Helliwell Park- Horne Lake Caves- Kin Beach Park- Kitty Coleman Beach- Mitlenatch Island Nature Park- Rosewall Creek Park- Tribune Bay
Specialty Markets & Seafood:
Fanny Bay Seafood Shop
Restaurants, Pubs & Bars:
Comox Valley Restaurant Guide
Monte Christo on the RIver
Union Street Grill
Sightseeing & Tours:
Parallel Aviation
Coastline Motorcycle Tours & Rentals
Courtenay Flight Centre
Skiing & Snowboarding:
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Spa, Health & Fitness:
Coastal Trek
I day spa
Transportation:
Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)
National Car & Truck Rental
Pacific Coastal Airlines
WestJet Airlines
Whale Watching:
Stubbs Island Charters - Telegraph Cove
Visitors Information
Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce