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Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

As a moderate traffic loop trail, the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk is one of the best hiking trails around the Courtenay and Comox Valley region. Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk engages you with fascinating natural attractions. Hiking adventures and running followers will find this place real amazement. Moreover, this location is full of natural trees and eye-catching forests. The picturesque environment, striking views, and breathtaking adventure make the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk a typical hiking trail. The trail is extended for about 7.9 km (4.9 miles) with an overall elevation gain of 62 m (203.4 ft), making it an appropriate and appealing hiking zone for all skill levels. You can take your dog with you but keep it on a leash.

The Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk Location

Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk is a paved and gravel walkway placed east side of Vancouver Island, between Courtenay and Royston along the Comox Harbour. Millard Lookout is where you can park your car and start hiking the trail. The elevation, length of the trail, and accessibility to the urban area make it a proper choice for a family-friendly walk. Hiking, running, and biking are the chances you have on this trail

Hiking Trails Near the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

The Hike to Trent Falls

The Hike to Trent Falls

The Hike to Century Sam Lake

The Hike to Century Sam Lake

Lake Helen Mackenzie and Battleship Lake Loop Hike

Lake Helen Mackenzie and Battleship Lake Loop Hike

Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

How to Get to the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk By Car

From Nanaimo:
The fastest route from Nanaimo to Millard Lookout is BC-19 N. It is 108 km (67.1 miles) and takes about an hour.
Take Third St to BC-19 N for 3.3 km (2 miles). Follow BC-19 N to Comox Valley Pkwy N/Cumberland Rd. Take exit 117 from BC-19 N and drive 99.1 km (61.5 miles). Continue on Comox Valley Pkwy N. Take Fraser Rd to Sandpiper Dr in Royston, and after 5.7 km (3.5 miles), you will reach Millard Lookout.

From Victoria:
The fastest route from Victoria to Millard Lookout is Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N. It is 218 km (135.4 miles) and takes about two hours and a half.
Take Government St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N for 1.2 km (0.7 miles). Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N to Comox Valley Pkwy N/Cumberland Rd. Take exit 117 from BC-19 N and drive 211 km (131.1 miles). Continue on Comox Valley Pkwy N. Take Fraser Rd to Sandpiper Dr in Royston, and after 5.7 km (3.5 miles), you will reach Millard Lookout.

What you Can Expect to See Near the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

Comox

Comox

Courtenay

Courtenay

Mount McBride

Mount McBride

Goose Spit Park

Goose Spit Park

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

Tribune Bay Provincial Park

Tribune Bay Provincial Park

Rosewall Creek Falls

Rosewall Creek Falls

Brown's River Falls

Brown's River Falls

Beaufort Range

Beaufort Range

Myra Falls (Lower Myra Falls)

Myra Falls (Lower Myra Falls)

Elk Falls

Elk Falls

Trent River

Trent River

Elk Falls Provincial Park

Elk Falls Provincial Park

Trent River Falls

Trent River Falls

Details for Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk Trail

Plan for the hiking trail

What you Can Expect to Do Near the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

The Hike to Trent Falls

The Hike to Trent Falls

The Hike to Century Sam Lake

The Hike to Century Sam Lake

Lake Helen Mackenzie and Battleship Lake Loop Hike

Lake Helen Mackenzie and Battleship Lake Loop Hike

Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

Mount Washington Snowmobiling

Mount Washington Snowmobiling

Mount Washington Snowboarding

Mount Washington Snowboarding

Mount Washington Snowshoeing

Mount Washington Snowshoeing

Mount Washington Skiing

Mount Washington Skiing

Camping in Circlet Lake Campground

Camping in Circlet Lake Campground

Camping in Kwai Lake Campground

Camping in Kwai Lake Campground

Camping in Helen Mackenzie Lake Campground

Camping in Helen Mackenzie Lake Campground

Campbell River Whale Watching

Campbell River Whale Watching

Camping in Fillongley Provincial Park Campground

Camping in Fillongley Provincial Park Campground

Camping in Deep Bay RV Park

Camping in Deep Bay RV Park

Camping in Ford's Cove Marina

Camping in Ford's Cove Marina

What Do You Think about Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk?