The Comox Valley
Travel and Tourism Guide
The Comox Valley
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Why go to
the The Comox Valley?
Comox and Courtenay sit just below snowcapped mountains in a valley of
rich green pastoral landscape. The smell of ocean air, the stillness of
a West Coast rainforest, beautiful islands, great fishing, and mountains
to ski, alpine meadows to hike and rivers to paddle, super scuba diving
are all available in the Comox Valley. The Comox Valley is an oudoor enthusiasts
paradise where you can golf, swim, bike, kayak, hike, ski, ride horses,
boat, fish, scuba dive or just soak up the spectacular scenery.The Comox
Valley is also know as the Valley of the Arts boasting one of the highest
concentrations of artists in Canada. With over 40 Parks, the Comox Valley
offers peaceful walking, rollerblading trails, alpine heights and oceanside
parks all available for your enjoyment. What are you waiting for. Visit
the Comox Valley on your next trip to Vancouver Island. You will be glad
you did!
Comox is situated on the East coast of central Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The towns of Comox and Courtenay sit side by side, just off the #19 Highway. The two towns combined have ample services for all your travel needs. The Comox Valley stretches from Fanny Bay to the north, to Saratoga Beach to the south and includes the communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, as well as Denman and Hornby Islands and the Mount Washington Ski Resort. Comox is accessible by land, sea and air.
By Road:
After you get to Vancouver Island, Comox is a 3-hour (220 km/137 mile) drive north from Victoria. or a 75-minute (107 km/66 mile) drive from Nanaimo. Victoria is accessible by BC Ferry at Swartz Bay. Nanaimo is accessible through the the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point. Highway #19 is the new inland, four-lane expressway. Exits #101, #117, #127, #130 or #144 from Highway #19 access various points in the Comox Valley. An alternate coastal highway (19A) follows the scenic Oceanside Route on the old Island Highway.
By Ferry:
Regular ferry service links the British Columbia Mainland and Washington State to Vancouver Island. Riding a ferry provides an opportunity to stretch your legs, get something to eat, browse the gift shop and observe marine traffic and wildlife. It is a mini-cruise in the middle of your vacation.Take advantage of discounted ferry fares with the Sunshine Coast CirclePac. This Circle Tour offers four ferry and highway routes linking Comox with the Mainland and lower Vancouver Island.
BC Ferries conects Vancouver Island with Mainland Canada with the routes outlined below. Contact BC Ferries at 1-888-223-3779 for route information and at 1-888-724-5223 for reservations on major routes or check their web site at: BC Ferries WEB Site
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
From Washington State, you can travel to Vancouver Island via several routes. Schedules and information can be found at the Washington Ferries website.Princess Marguerite: Seattle to Victoria
Victoria & San Juan Cruises: Bellingham to Victoria
Victoria Clipper: Seattle to Victoria
Victoria Express: Port Angeles to Victoria
Washington State Ferries: Anacortes to Victoria
By Air:
Flights from the Vancouver International Airport, Calgary International Airport and the Edmonton International Airport land daily in Comox at the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ).
Pacific Coastal and Central Mountain Air also offers a convenient service to and from Vancouver. Call Pacific Coastal 1-800-663-2872 or Central Mountain Air 1-888-865-8585 for schedules and reservations.
WestJet Airlines operates non-stop flights from Comox to Calgary and Edmonton, with connections to other WestJet serviced airports out of Calgary. Call 1-888-937-8538 or 1-800-538-5696 for schedules and reservations.
Small aircraft and floatplanes can land at the Courtenay Airpark near downtown Courtenay. Call (250) 338-9814 for information.
By Pleasure Craft (Boats):
Those travelling by boat will find a full range of facilities including moorage, showers, restaurants and shops adjacent to the Comox Marina. Contact the Comox Valley Harbour Authority at (250) 339-6041, for more information.By Train:
The E & N Dayliner (VIA Rail) makes daily trips between Victoria and Courtenay. This small train offers a behind the scenes view of rural communities and Vancouver Island forests. For schedules contact VIA Rail at 1 888 842-7245.By Bus:
Daily bus service connects all parts of Vancouver Island with the Mainland. For passenger service and tour schedules contact Laidlaw Coachlines at 1-800-318-0818.
While
in the communities of Courtenay and Comox, local bus and 24 hour taxi
services are available.
Provided by the Vancouver Island
Travel and Tourism Guide Web Site