Courtenay Part of the BC Adventure Network. Over 5 million web site visitors annually ! Accommodations & Adventures   |  City Information   The City of Courtenay, BC, is the urban and cultural hub of the Comox Valley. Located along the Courtenay River in the heart of some of the Island's most beautiful faming land, Courtenay is a bustling metropolis with galleries, theatres, shops and restaurants. Downtown Courtenay is considered one of the most vibrant and charming downtowns on Vancouver Island. In additional to unique shops, services and eateries, Courtenay is also home to an incredible cultural district that includes the Sid Williams Civic Theatre, Comox Valley Art Gallery and the Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre. Courtenay, named after a British sea captain, is the urban centre of the Comox Valley and has a rich heritage influenced by farming, logging and fishing. For the visitor to Courtenay, BC, each season has something special to offer. It is a year round business getaway and shopping centre. Summer is a creative season, filled with music and art festivals plus a variety of craft fairs. The warm months also give visitors to the Courtenay area a chance to see such sites as the Puntledge River Fish Hatchery, explore the majestic scenery of the Comox Valley or laze on Goose Spit, one of the finest beaches in the Comox Valley. Others may like to venture out onto the ocean for fishing, sailing or even sea kayaking. Winter, skiers can head to nearby Forbidden Plateau and Mt. Washington. For those interested in history, the Filberg Lodge in nearby Comox, offers a look at the past; it is also part of the present, being the site of the annual Arts and Crafts Festival. Accommodation/Adventure Providers Coastal Trek Health and Fitness Resort: Retreat from the pressures of modern living; reconnect with nature and wellness; and where the focus is on responsibility and legacy. We’ve created an environment for you to learn about personal fitness, nutrition and balancing health with the stress of daily... more Golf Vancouver Island: Proudly offering complete Vancouver Island golf packages and vacations including tee times at 11 destination golf courses, accommodation, airfares, ferry reservations, après golf activities such as fishing, whale-watching and spa Our four distinct regions on V... more If you would like to have your business listed, please Click Here. Featured Local Hotels Viewing 3 of 4 hotels in Courtenay Travelodge Courtenay BC more info... Best Western The Westerly Hotel more info... Old House Village Suites & Hotel more info... Find other BC hotels at www.hotelsinbccanada.com City Information Population: 13,984. Main Industries: farming, logging, fishing, tourism Access: Courtenay, BC, is 60 km (37 mi.) north of Qualicum Beach on Highway 19 or 220 km (137 mi.) north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. The area is also serviced by bus, rail and CYQQ airport. Recreation Facilities & Activies: golf courses, fishing, boating, swimming, skiing at Mt. Washington. Local Attractions: Arts & Artisans Gallery, Historic Museum, Forbidden Plateau & Mt. Washington ski areas, Goose Spit Beach, Miracle Beach Nature House, Native Sons Hall Museum, Puntledge Fish Hatchery, Seal Bay nature park, Comox. Events: February World Community Film Festival, BC's largest film festival on social justice issues: www.worldcommunity.ca April Mt. Washington Snow to Surf Race May Comox Valley Highland Games www.cvhg.org   Vancouver Island Relay, relay and ultra marathon running race from Courtenay to Nanaimo, www.vancouverislandrelay.com   Comox Valley Tri-K Triathlon, a triathlon for all ages and abilities in Courtenay, www.trik.ca June Puntledge Paddle Festival, whitewater kayakers and canoers flock to the river that runs through Courtenay for group paddles and competitions, www.surfkayak.org   North Island Hot Jazz Festival - three locations, 8 bands - Courtenay - June 2nd to 4th www.northislandhotjazz.com   Mount Washington opens for the summer -June 24, www.mountwashington.ca July Downtown Courtenay market days - July 21, www.downtowncourtenay.com   Beer fest at Mount Washington - July 15, www.mountwashington.ca August Wine Fest at Mount Washington - Aug 12, www.mountwashington.ca   Courtenay Rodeo, Aug 19 - 20, Merville, rodeo events and barn dance. Call 250-286-6755 September Local Colour - Courtenay - Sep 7 -9 November Moonlight Magic - pre Christmas sales Nov 17 in Downtown Courtenay, www.downtowncourtenay.com   Santa Claus Parade - one of the best parades on the island. Nov 25 December Scheduled winter opening day at Mount Washington, www.mountwashington.ca Accommodations: Courtenay accommodations and lodging include full-service hotels, motels and bed and breakfast establishments. Many of these offer ski packages in the winter and salmon fishing packages in the summer. There are also private and provincial campsites available For Information: Comox Valley Travel InfoCentre 2040 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2L3 Telephone 1-888-357-4471 • Fax (250) 334-4908

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