The Comox Valley is located along some of the West Coast’s most reachable and beautiful waterways. In the day head out onto the water and cruise past sandy beaches, rocky coastlines and sheltered inlets fed by sparkling waterfalls and crystal clear streams. The Comox Valley offers rich cultural and outdoor activities such as, hiking the forbidden plateau that offers a variety of biking and hiking trails, swimming in the popular Stotan Falls on the Puntledge River, or attending the local festivities put on in the Comox Valley such as the Filberg Festival adn the Comox Nautical Days. Take time to enjoy the gourmet cuisine; unique shopping experiences, galleries and eclectic coffee and teashops in the streets of the valley’s urban centers. Or head into the quite farmland, hills and coastlines of the Comox Valley and experience the relaxed atmosphere of rural life. whatever your enjoyment will be the Comox Valley has it to offer.

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Golf - The Comox Valley and surrounding area has nine golf courses, six of which are open year-round. Facilities range from a deluxe championship golf course complete with full service clubhouse, four star accommodation, restaurant and lounge to a miniature golf course that caters to family groups. Each course has its own special attributes, and all possess stunning mountain views. Special stay and golf packages are available at many hotels, motels and resorts.

Adventure Tours – Tour options include viewing the Comox Valley by helicopter, boat, kayak, mountain bike, horse back or foot. Go eagle sighting, observe killer whales or enjoy a trip through Strathcona Park to see the resident black bears. Enjoy the incredible views of the Georgia Straight from the alpine heights. Contact local guides and airlines for adventures to the Comox Glacier, the Beaufort Range or the Strathcona Park high alpine. Group and private tours are available and many operators offer service in German and French.

Bird Watching – The Comox Valley is the winter home to approximately 2000 Trumpeter Swans, a magnificent bird that can be spotted in many fields during the day from October until March. As evening falls flocks of swans can frequently be seen in the Courtenay River estuary, easily viewed from the Courtenay Municipal Air Park Walkway located near the Visitor Info Centre.

Hiking & Trails – Stroll in the shadows of an ancient, old growth rainforest, with a few lonely rays of sunlight filtering through the leafy monoliths overhead. Hike through a pristine sub-alpine meadow amidst an explosion of wildflowers and a cacophony of birdsong. Or take the chairlift to the top of Mount Washington for a magnificent view of the entire Comox Valley framed by the deep blue of the Georgia Strait and the mainland’s Coast Mountain Range.

Cuisine – For an exquisite dining experience the Comox Valley applauds the Culture of food by featuring an abundance of fresh and unique local products, available from farm to table.  The fertile fields and ocean waters burst forth with a bounty of culinary delights that create a unique Comox Valley tasting experience.  Choose from more than 80 local restaurants, many featuring locally grown, artistically presented foods; pleasing to both the eye and the taste buds.

Whether you crave an elegant candle-lit dinner, some authentic fresh sushi, or a casual family meal, the Valley has an eating establishment to suit every taste and budget.