Comox is a town south of the Comox Peninsula in the Georgia Strait, east coast of Vancouver Island. The people who lived here thousands of years ago called the area kw'umuxws (Kwak'wala, from the language of the K'omoks, for plentiful) due to the warm and dry summers, gentle winters, fruitful soil and bountiful sea life. Farmers, a lumber industry and a fishing industry got attracted to this area for those reasons in the mid-19th century. That was when the area was opened for settlement. The name was eventually anglicized to Komoux and then to Comox. The village was isolated for over fifty years. There was no way to the outside world unless by ship. During the First World War, roads and a railway were built into the area, and during the Second World War, an air force base was installed near the village. Now Comox is home to a Royal Canadian Air Force base (CFB Comox), an airport for military and commercial airlines. That brought a new kind of prosperity to the area. Comox has developed into a popular tourist attraction in recent years. It is due to its fishing opportunities, local wildlife, year-round golf and proximity to the Mount Washington ski area, the Forbidden Plateau, and Strathcona Provincial Park. Comox has a high rate of growth and increases in the median age of residents, and that's because the mild climate has attracted many retirees. Comox town is in the Comox Valley, with several other communities, including Courtenay, Cumberland, and the unincorporated hamlets of Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay,Black Creek and Merville. The area's signature landmark is the Comox Glacier which is so close that it's visible from many parts of the town. Based on archaeological evidence, there was a Coast Salish fishing settlement at Comox for at least 4,000 years.
Average Weather in Comox
Comox has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, which means temperate weather year-round. The average summer temperature is 22°C (72°F) and rarely reaches 30°C (86°F), while winter is mild and the temperature rarely goes below zero.
The Best Time to Visit Comox
The best time to visit Comox is from mid-July to mid-August, when you can enjoy warm-weather activities.
There are floatplane services from downtown Vancouver to Comox Valley Marina.
Ferry to Comox
There are many ferry services from the mainland to Victoria or Nanaimo where you can take a bus or a taxi to Comox. Also, you can head north from Vancouver on Highway #101 and take the Powell River ferry to Comox.
Comox Valley offers four seasons of fantastic experiences. It is an adventurous and culinary destination to go carving down an alpine ski run with a fantastic view of the ocean, Nordic skiing through a lush and scenic forest, or scuba diving in clear blue waters. The joy of thrilling mountain biking or hiking your way along with one of the many rivers in the area, paddle the wonderful shorelines or tee off at one of many world-class golf courses, and hiking to Brown's River Falls and Trent River Falls are some for you. Comox Valley is very vibrant with amazing festivals. The festivals throughout the year are to celebrate everything from music and shellfish to fine art and aviation.
Gardens, Parks, and Natural Green Attractions in Comox
Hiking to Brown's River Falls and Trent River Falls
Services in Comox
Public Transportation in Comox
Public transportation in Comox includes bus, ferry, airplane, and taxi.
Where to Stay in Comox
Most of the lodgings are concentrated around Cliffe Ave in Courtenay.
Hotels: Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community Best Western The Westerly Hotel Old House Hotel & Spa Bayview Hotel
Self-Catered Accommodation: Ginger Giraffe B&B Serenity lodge bed and breakfast Stafford House Bed & Breakfast Arbour Cottage Bed & Breakfast Royston House Bed & Breakfast on Royston Salsbury House B&B Little Bear Garden View B&B
Hostels: Port Augusta Inn River Heights Motel Super 8 by Wyndham Courtenay Comox Valley Inn & Suites Travelodge by Wyndham Courtenay The Riding Fool Hostel Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Guesthouses: Kye Bay Guest Lodge & Cottages Lake Trail Guesthouse
Shopping in Comox
Crown Isle Plaza
Comox Centre Mall
Driftwood Mall
SmartCentres Courtenay
Everything Wet Store The
La Cache, clothing store
Joe Fresh, a clothing store
Lake Trail Thrift Store
Mercedes Lane Boutique Comox
Food and Beverage Services in Comox
Restaurant and Café in Comox
Sushi Wara
Surfside Fish'n Chips
Phat Parrot
Blackfin Pub, Comox Valley
Toscano's Mediterranean Grill
Martine's Bistro In Comox
Smitty's Restaurant
Comox soup shack
Sushi Kobo Takeout
Spice Hut Indian Cuisine.
Garlic & Pepper Eatery
Tidal Café
Benino Italian Café & Gelato
The Mill Coffee
Komox Grind Espresso & Smoothie Bar
Milano Coffee Comox
Garlic & Pepper Eatery
On fly Café and Red Wagon Caf'EH
Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, Pubs, and Bars in Comox
Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery
Wine Cottage
Signature Wine Cellars
40 Knots Winery
Blue Moon Winery
Corks and Caps by VanIsle Wine Beer Makers
Ace Brewing Company Limited
Gladstone Brewing Co.
New Tradition Brewing Company
Land & Sea Brewing Company Ltd.
Wayward Distillery
Health and Wellness in Comox
Sport and Wellness Centers, Spas, and Recreational Therapy in Comox
Knockout Martial Arts and Fitness
Comox Valley Sports Center
StrongHearts Fitness: School of Movement
19 Wing Fitness and Community Centre
Curves
Nourish Wellness
The House of Now
Cloud 9 Health & Wellness
Finding North
White Cedar Integrated Wellness Clinic & Studio
Sam Shields Transformations
Lemon Tree Nails & Spa
Pearly Nails and Spa
Derm Essentials Medi-Spa
Recreational Therapy
Bodyworx Physiotherapy
Eryn Freeman Athletic Therapy<
What you Can Expect to Do Near Comox
The Hike to Trent Falls
The Hike to Century Sam Lake
Lake Helen Mackenzie and Battleship Lake Loop Hike
Hiking on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk
Mount Washington Snowmobiling
Mount Washington Snowboarding
Mount Washington Snowshoeing
Mount Washington Skiing
Camping in Buttle Lake Campground
Camping in Circlet Lake Campground
Camping in Kwai Lake Campground
Camping in Helen Mackenzie Lake Campground
Camping in Fillongley Provincial Park Campground
Camping in Deep Bay RV Park
Camping in Ford's Cove Marina
What you Can Expect to See Near Comox
Comox
Courtenay
Parksville
Mount McBride
Goose Spit Park
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
Nymph Falls
Deer Falls
Stotan Falls
Tribune Bay Provincial Park
Rosewall Creek Falls
Brown's River Falls
Beaufort Range
Myra Falls (Lower Myra Falls)
Trent River
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