Goose Spit Park is a long narrow sandy beach with a narrow road across its middle.
This unique place features a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean's pretty sky, majestic mountains to Comox Glacier and beyond. The beauties and attractions surround Goose Spit Park.
Lots of driftwood exist all over the beach, and no one is allowed to remove them.
The park offers excellent opportunities for water sports like swimming, kayaking, and surfing.
You can have a nice walk on the long walkway and see lots of crab and starfish if you are lucky.
With about 2.9 hectares (7.22 acres) area, Goose Spit Park is located southeast of Courtenay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Brooklyn Creek Park is a spectacular enchanted forest that is 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away to the northwest.
The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park is a beautiful waterfront estate that overlooks Comox Harbour and presents a 1930's arts and crafts style home. You can find it by going 2.3 km (1.4 miles) to the northwest.
From Nanaimo:
Getting to Goose Spit Park from Nanaimo is via BC-19 N. It is 117 km (72.7 miles) and takes about an hour and 20 minutes.
Take Third St to BC-19 N for 3.3 km (2 miles). Follow BC-19 N to Comox Valley Pkwy N in Comox-Strathcona A. Take exit 117 from BC-19 N and drive 99.1 km (61.5 miles). Continue on Comox Valley Pkwy N. Take Comox Rd to Hawkins Rd in Comox-Strathcona B. After 15.1 km (9.3 miles) more, you will reach Goose Spit Park.
From Victoria:
Getting to Goose Spit Park from Victoria is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N. It is 228 km (141.6 miles) and takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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 in Comox-Strathcona A. Take exit 117 from BC-19 N and drive 211 km (131.1 miles). Continue on Comox Valley Pkwy N. Take Comox Rd to Hawkins Rd in Comox-Strathcona B, and after 15.1 km (9.3 miles), you will reach Goose Spit Park.
There is no designated hiking trail to reach Goose Spit Park.
"Pelxqikw" is the indigenous name of Goose Spit, which means "round on point." First Nations have used both sides of the spit to collect clams and cockles in spring and did fishing for salmon in winter.
Since 1971, Comox Valley Regional District has received land management licenses as a park from the province.
Goose Spit Park is a pleasant beach with a gorgeous view of the pretty sky, the Pacific Ocean and majestic mountains.
Goose Spit Park offers excellent opportunities for water activities like swimming, kayaking, and surfing. It is also a popular place to walk for many people.