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Comox

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.

How to Get to Comox?

Comox Airport Transfers

The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) has direct flights from all over BC and Alberta. 


Seaplane to Comox

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.

Top Attractions in Comox

  • Goose Spit Park
  • 40 Knots Winery
  • Filberg Park
  • Comox Valley Farmers' Market
  • Kin Beach Provincial Park
  • The Gardens on Anderton
  • Stotan Falls
  • Comox Fisherman's Wharf
  • New Tradition Brewing Company
  • Airforce Beach
  • Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park
Visiting Comox

Discovering Beauty and Entertainment in 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

  • Park Plateau
  • Sandwick Park
  • Sunrise park
  • Simms Millenuim Park
  • Blue Jay Park
  • Lancaster Park
  • Highland Park
  • Skeena Park
  • Highwood Park
  • Salish Park
  • Village Park
  • Tot Lot Park
  • Condor Park
  • Park Drive Park
  • Port Augusta Park
  • Brooklyn Creek Park
  • Marina Park
  • Baybrook Nature Park
  • Goose Spit Park
  • Mack Laing Nature Park
  • Paradise Plants Garden Centre
  • Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
  • Home & Garden Gate
  • Art Knapp Courtenay - Garden, Home
  • Anderton Nursery
  • Gardens on Anderton
  • Your Eden Gardening and Home Services
  • Serenity Gardens
Comox gardens

Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, and Water-based Activities in Comox

  • Saratoga Beach Access Park
  • Miracle Beach
  • Williams Beach
  • Conawaga Beach
  • Cloudcroft Beach Access
  • Air Force Beach
  • Public Beach Access and Parking
  • Coal Beach
  • Little River
  • Tsolum River
  • Puntledge River
  • Arden Creek
  • Puntledge River Recreation Trails
  • Comox Lake
  • Teal Lake
  • Maple Lake 
  • Northy Lake
  • Anderson Lake
  • Hamilton Lake
  • Allen Lake
  • Langley Lake
  • Scuba diving
  • Fishing charters and boat tours
  • Comox Lake Wakeboarding and Waterskiing
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing

Museums and Art Galleries in Comox

  • Comox Air Force Museum
  • Comox Heritage Airpark
  • Courtenay & District Museum
  • Concrete ruins
  • Cumberland Museum & Archives
  • Gallery VanIsle
  • Marianne Enhorning Art Gallery
  • Island Treasures
  • I-Hos Gallery
  • Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery
  • Pacific Mural Art
  • Maximick Originals
  • Cedar Roots Native Art Gallery
  • Potter's Place
  • Comox Valley Art Gallery
  • Backdoor Gallery & Studio
  • Artwrx Studio (formerly Art Alchemy)
  • Designer Woodworks Gallery
  • Artful : The Gallery
  • Stone Hunter Studio
  • SSAGS
  • Sage and Tree Gallery

Entertainment in Comox

Festivals and Events in Comox

  • Dine Around Festival
  • Après-Ski Comox Valley
  • Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour
  • BC Seafood Festival
  • DRUMMOND & MAY - VIRTUAL EVENT
  • Life Drawing
  • The Masonic Hall, Cumberland
  • Earth Week Festival
  • Creativity And Innovation Day
  • World Immunization Week
  • Full Moon, Supermoon
  • The Cumby
  • Cumberland Forest
  • May Day / Beltane
  • Globally And Northern Hemisphere
  • Victoria Day Long Weekend
  • Across Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day
  • Total Lunar Eclipse
  • Cv Arts Virtual Central Island Studio Tour
  • Central Vancouver Island
  • World Bicycle Day
  • Sustainable Gastronomy Day
  • Miners Memorial Weekend
  • Cumberland Wild Music Festival
  • National Indigenous Peoples Day

Nightlife and Entertainment in Comox

  • Flying Canoe West Coast Pub
  • Cornerstone Taphouse
  • Chalk bar
  • Roy’s Towne Pub
  • Browns Socialhouse Courtenay
  • VaLori Entertainment
  • Church St Taphouse
  • Whistle Stop Neighbourhood Pub
  • Griffin Pub
  • Blackfin Pub
  • Ocean7 Restaurant AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar

Free Attractions in Comox

  • Comox Fisherman's Wharf
  • Kin Beach Provincial Park
  • Comox Valley Farmers' Market
  • Land & Sea Brewing Company
  • 40 Knots Winery
  • Goose Spit Park
  • Swimming and sunbathing at beaches and lakes
  • 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
Comox  Restaurants and Cafes

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<
Sport and Wellness Centers and Spas Comox

What you Can Expect to Do Near Comox

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 Buttle Lake Campground

Camping in Buttle Lake Campground

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

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 you Can Expect to See Near Comox

Comox

Comox

Courtenay

Courtenay

Parksville

Parksville

Mount McBride

Mount McBride

Goose Spit Park

Goose Spit Park

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

Nymph Falls

Nymph Falls

Deer Falls

Deer Falls

Stotan Falls

Stotan Falls

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)

Trent River

Trent River

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