Comox Valley Guidebook

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Comox Valley Guidebook

City/town information

Courtenay is a lovely place to visit. It has a quaint downtown with lots of great shops, breweries, restaurants, bakeries, etc. There is easy access to numerous walking and biking trails.
42 locals recommend
Courtenay
42 locals recommend
Courtenay is a lovely place to visit. It has a quaint downtown with lots of great shops, breweries, restaurants, bakeries, etc. There is easy access to numerous walking and biking trails.
Cumberland is a must-visit if you are keen on taking to the hills on your mountain bike. World-class mountain biking trails are at your fingertips! It's a community forest, so these trails are also great for hiking and running.
72 locals recommend
Cumberland
72 locals recommend
Cumberland is a must-visit if you are keen on taking to the hills on your mountain bike. World-class mountain biking trails are at your fingertips! It's a community forest, so these trails are also great for hiking and running.
Comox is a great place to visit if you want to kick back and relax on the beach. Sandy beaches are easy to find here. The downtown is dotted with great restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops. The harbour also makes for a lovely visit with large parks, food trucks and great mountain views.
42 locals recommend
Comox
42 locals recommend
Comox is a great place to visit if you want to kick back and relax on the beach. Sandy beaches are easy to find here. The downtown is dotted with great restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops. The harbour also makes for a lovely visit with large parks, food trucks and great mountain views.

Sightseeing

Accessible walking trails, beautiful water and falls, also a great spot for swimming in the summer.
78 locals recommend
Nymph Falls Nature Park
4481 Forbidden Plateau Rd
78 locals recommend
Accessible walking trails, beautiful water and falls, also a great spot for swimming in the summer.
Accessible walking trails. Large loops through the forest, as well as a nice loop that brings you down to the water's edge. If you are lucky, you can spot a few seals bobbing along.
88 locals recommend
Seal Bay Nature Park
Bates Road
88 locals recommend
Accessible walking trails. Large loops through the forest, as well as a nice loop that brings you down to the water's edge. If you are lucky, you can spot a few seals bobbing along.
Nice trails through the forest, most a shaded. A great place to walk dogs.
Wildwood Interpretive Forest
3940 Piercy Rd
Nice trails through the forest, most a shaded. A great place to walk dogs.
Comox Lake is a beautiful crystal clear lake that is perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and kyaking. There are numerous walking and biking trails as well.
49 locals recommend
Comox Lake
49 locals recommend
Comox Lake is a beautiful crystal clear lake that is perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and kyaking. There are numerous walking and biking trails as well.
Kye Bay is a large sandy beach. When the tide is out, you can walk for quite some time. Great spot for swimming, dogs are welcome.
15 locals recommend
Kye Bay
272 Kye Bay Rd
15 locals recommend
Kye Bay is a large sandy beach. When the tide is out, you can walk for quite some time. Great spot for swimming, dogs are welcome.
Goose Spit is a great spot for a beach walk, a swim or paddle boarding. Great mountain view as well!
80 locals recommend
Goose Spit Park
60 Hawkins Rd
80 locals recommend
Goose Spit is a great spot for a beach walk, a swim or paddle boarding. Great mountain view as well!
Mount Washington is a great place to visit anytime of the year. Great accessible hiking trails in the summer, mountain biking and more. In the winter, heading up the mountain is a must for skiiing, both downhill and cross country, snowboarding, snowshoeing and more.
113 locals recommend
Mount Washington
Mount Washington Road
113 locals recommend
Mount Washington is a great place to visit anytime of the year. Great accessible hiking trails in the summer, mountain biking and more. In the winter, heading up the mountain is a must for skiiing, both downhill and cross country, snowboarding, snowshoeing and more.
Another great spot to visit when the tide is out. Lots of tidal pools to explore and find cool sea creatures.
Willow Point
Another great spot to visit when the tide is out. Lots of tidal pools to explore and find cool sea creatures.
Every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm. Food trucks, coffee, fresh baked good, fruit & veggies, and live music. It's the perfect gathering spot on a beautiful Saturday morning.
15 locals recommend
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
4839 Headquarters Road
15 locals recommend
Every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm. Food trucks, coffee, fresh baked good, fruit & veggies, and live music. It's the perfect gathering spot on a beautiful Saturday morning.
Nice walking trails and a cool suspension bridge looking over the falls.
61 locals recommend
Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
Millennium Trail
61 locals recommend
Nice walking trails and a cool suspension bridge looking over the falls.
Nice green space down by the harbour. A few good food trucks that have fish and chips, tacos and ice cream. Play area/park for kiddos. Fun to walk around and see all the boats.
Comox Harbour
Nice green space down by the harbour. A few good food trucks that have fish and chips, tacos and ice cream. Play area/park for kiddos. Fun to walk around and see all the boats.
Gym space, outdoor pool, splash pad and park.
Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre
489 Old Island Hwy
Gym space, outdoor pool, splash pad and park.
THE place for mountain biking on the island! Also great for walking and trail running. Dogs are very welcome.
33 locals recommend
Cumberland Community Forest
33 locals recommend
THE place for mountain biking on the island! Also great for walking and trail running. Dogs are very welcome.

Breweries

Local Breweries around the Valley https://bcaletrail.ca/ale-trails/vancouver-island-part-2/
Great brewery with a lovely patio and delicious West Coast-inspired menu.
39 locals recommend
Land & Sea Brewing Company
2040 Guthrie Rd
39 locals recommend
Great brewery with a lovely patio and delicious West Coast-inspired menu.
Gladstone boasts a great patio in downtown Courtenay. Very kid and dog friendly. If you fancy a beer and a burger, this is the place for you.
77 locals recommend
Gladstone Brewing Co.
244 4th St
77 locals recommend
Gladstone boasts a great patio in downtown Courtenay. Very kid and dog friendly. If you fancy a beer and a burger, this is the place for you.
Not too far from downtown Courtenay, Ace Brewing offers a delicious array of brews. They have a small food menu and often have love music playing on the weekend.
19 locals recommend
Ace Brewing Company Ltd
150 Mansfield Dr
19 locals recommend
Not too far from downtown Courtenay, Ace Brewing offers a delicious array of brews. They have a small food menu and often have love music playing on the weekend.
The go-to brewery for a post-ride beer, Cumberland Brewing has a lovely patio and small food menu. Dogs are not allowed on the patio here.
83 locals recommend
Cumberland Brewing Co.
2732 Dunsmuir Ave
83 locals recommend
The go-to brewery for a post-ride beer, Cumberland Brewing has a lovely patio and small food menu. Dogs are not allowed on the patio here.
Serves up some fun and creative brews
8 locals recommend
New Tradition Brewing Company
215 Port Augusta St
8 locals recommend
Serves up some fun and creative brews

Coffee Shops

Great spot for coffee, baked goods or a quick lunch. It's attached to the same building as Gladstone Brewing. It has a great outdoor patio space, but also has cozy seating inside. Highly recommend the Glory Bowl!
12 locals recommend
Mudsharks Coffee Bar
255 4th St
12 locals recommend
Great spot for coffee, baked goods or a quick lunch. It's attached to the same building as Gladstone Brewing. It has a great outdoor patio space, but also has cozy seating inside. Highly recommend the Glory Bowl!
Milano Coffee is right around the corner from our Airbnb! Delicious coffee and baked goods. They also have a location in Comox.
Milano Coffee Courtenay
2525 Mission Road
Milano Coffee is right around the corner from our Airbnb! Delicious coffee and baked goods. They also have a location in Comox.
Downtown bakery and coffee shop.
6 locals recommend
Frankie Jo's Bakery Café
501 4th St
6 locals recommend
Downtown bakery and coffee shop.
Yummy coffee spot in Comox
9 locals recommend
Komox Grind Espresso & Smoothie Bar
1811 Comox Ave
9 locals recommend
Yummy coffee spot in Comox

Food scene

Great restaurant with an array of menu selections that appeal to all. Menu has great vegetarian options. Very friendly service with nice inside and outside space.
96 locals recommend
Atlas Cafe
250 6th St
96 locals recommend
Great restaurant with an array of menu selections that appeal to all. Menu has great vegetarian options. Very friendly service with nice inside and outside space.
Fancy some takeout? This sushi joint offers fresh sushi.
Sushi Jo Japanese Restaurant
597 Cliffe Avenue
Fancy some takeout? This sushi joint offers fresh sushi.
My fav pizza place in Courtenay. Inspired menu, great vibes!
13 locals recommend
Pizzeria Guerilla
444 5th St
13 locals recommend
My fav pizza place in Courtenay. Inspired menu, great vibes!
Love donuts? You must visit here. Seasonal offerings and classic staples.
20 locals recommend
Bigfoot Donuts
477 5th St
20 locals recommend
Love donuts? You must visit here. Seasonal offerings and classic staples.
Nice spot for a special lunch or dinner at a moderate price. Great indoor and outdoor space. Menu offers great seafood dishes, local wines and beer.
36 locals recommend
Martine's Bistro In Comox
1754 Beaufort Ave
36 locals recommend
Nice spot for a special lunch or dinner at a moderate price. Great indoor and outdoor space. Menu offers great seafood dishes, local wines and beer.
Fabulous place in Comox for pizza. Delicious, thin, sourdough crust with awesome toppings. Close to the beach, grab a slice or a whole pie and enjoy it down by the water.
7 locals recommend
Boonies Pizza
1705 Comox Avenue
7 locals recommend
Fabulous place in Comox for pizza. Delicious, thin, sourdough crust with awesome toppings. Close to the beach, grab a slice or a whole pie and enjoy it down by the water.
Best place for sourdough and croissants in town! You can also find them every Saturday at the Comox Valley Farmer's Market.
Honey Grove Bakery
2441 Cousins Ave
Best place for sourdough and croissants in town! You can also find them every Saturday at the Comox Valley Farmer's Market.
Fancy a bowl of ramen? This is the place to go. A few tasty vegetarian options as well.
18 locals recommend
Nikkei Ramen-ya
320 5th St
18 locals recommend
Fancy a bowl of ramen? This is the place to go. A few tasty vegetarian options as well.
Delicious baked goods, sandwiches, bread etc. They also have pizza which can be called in and ordered ahead.
26 locals recommend
Church Street Woodfired Bakery
221 Church St
26 locals recommend
Delicious baked goods, sandwiches, bread etc. They also have pizza which can be called in and ordered ahead.
Offers many local beers on tap. Full menu. Family friendly. Nice patio and indoor space. Great view of the mountains on a clear day.
35 locals recommend
Church St. Taphouse
215 Church St
35 locals recommend
Offers many local beers on tap. Full menu. Family friendly. Nice patio and indoor space. Great view of the mountains on a clear day.
Delicious ice cream made from local ingredients. Made with care and lots of heart.
11 locals recommend
Blue Spruce Ice Cream
526 Cliffe Ave
11 locals recommend
Delicious ice cream made from local ingredients. Made with care and lots of heart.
A must if you are in Cumberland. Both soft serve and hard scoop options. Locally sourced ingredients. Very delicious flavours. Don't forget to order the homemade waffle cones!
18 locals recommend
Love's Ice Cream
2750 Dunsmuir Ave
18 locals recommend
A must if you are in Cumberland. Both soft serve and hard scoop options. Locally sourced ingredients. Very delicious flavours. Don't forget to order the homemade waffle cones!
My fav spot for brunch! Funky vibes, delicious menu and great service.
6 locals recommend
Michaels Off Main
355 4th St
6 locals recommend
My fav spot for brunch! Funky vibes, delicious menu and great service.
Nice brunch/lunch spot in Comox
12 locals recommend
Tidal Café
146 Port Augusta Street
12 locals recommend
Nice brunch/lunch spot in Comox
Great spot to grab a slice or a whole pie after a ride or hike.
45 locals recommend
Riders Pizza
2738 Dunsmuir Ave
45 locals recommend
Great spot to grab a slice or a whole pie after a ride or hike.
My fav vegan cafe. Fabulous lunch spot.
14 locals recommend
Whole Glow Cafe
2713 Dunsmuir Ave
14 locals recommend
My fav vegan cafe. Fabulous lunch spot.
Upscale local seafood restaurant. Good spot for a special treat.
67 locals recommend
Locals Restaurant
1760 Riverside Ln
67 locals recommend
Upscale local seafood restaurant. Good spot for a special treat.

Stores

Closest grocery store to our Airbnb. Great store with everything you would need.
46 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
1551 Cliffe Ave
46 locals recommend
Closest grocery store to our Airbnb. Great store with everything you would need.
For all your beer, wine and liquor needs.
7 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
1095 Cliffe Ave
7 locals recommend
For all your beer, wine and liquor needs.
Fabulous selection!!
10 locals recommend
Cascadia Liquor - Courtenay
444 Lerwick Rd
10 locals recommend
Fabulous selection!!
Awesome health food store. Superior selection.
20 locals recommend
Edible Island Whole Foods Market
477 6th St
20 locals recommend
Awesome health food store. Superior selection.

Rentals

Fun outdoorsy consignment shop that also does rentals for rivers tubes, stand up paddle boards and canoes.
Blue Toque Sport Swap
120 5th St
Fun outdoorsy consignment shop that also does rentals for rivers tubes, stand up paddle boards and canoes.
Beaufort Cycles
4640 Cumberland Rd