Ryan's Guidebook
Food Scene
The best pizza on the island by far. Fresh ingredients and tons of options. I recommend the pickle Pepperoni and the GTO.
Jackknife Pizza Black Creek
8574 Reinhold RoadThe best pizza on the island by far. Fresh ingredients and tons of options. I recommend the pickle Pepperoni and the GTO.
local winery on an amazing piece of property. Not to be missed.
32 locals recommend
Coastal Black Estate Winery
2186 Endall Rdlocal winery on an amazing piece of property. Not to be missed.
Fantastic collection of beers and cider in the heart of Courtenay. Friendly staff, great food, outdoor patio seating with heaters.
77 locals recommend
Gladstone Brewing Co.
244 4th StFantastic collection of beers and cider in the heart of Courtenay. Friendly staff, great food, outdoor patio seating with heaters.
Do you like homemade icecream and cute little towns? check out this place.
18 locals recommend
Love's Ice Cream
2750 Dunsmuir AveDo you like homemade icecream and cute little towns? check out this place.
Looking for some fine dining in the neighborhood? check out Mattones! Enjoy an after dinner stroll on the sea walk located next to the restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Mattone Italian Kitchen
2176 Salmon Point RoadLooking for some fine dining in the neighborhood? check out Mattones! Enjoy an after dinner stroll on the sea walk located next to the restaurant.
Great beers on tap, pizza and they always have a good food special on their menu.
12 locals recommend
Session Taproom, Kitchen + Spin
926 Island HwyGreat beers on tap, pizza and they always have a good food special on their menu.
Black Market Food Truck
120 5th StBest Burger anywhere ever!
Sightseeing
Giant trees lead you all the way to the open ocean. walk for hours along the coast on a very nice trail network, great wildlife, plants and stunning views
Oyster River Nature Park
4840 Regent RdGiant trees lead you all the way to the open ocean. walk for hours along the coast on a very nice trail network, great wildlife, plants and stunning views
This place is great in the summer and winter. Nicely kept trails take you to a breathtaking view of the Elk Falls and a one of a kind suspension bridge.
61 locals recommend
Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
Millennium TrailThis place is great in the summer and winter. Nicely kept trails take you to a breathtaking view of the Elk Falls and a one of a kind suspension bridge.
Gorgeous provincal park, endless hikes, great rock climbing, beautiful lakes and tons of wildlife.
17 locals recommend
Strathcona Provincial Park
Westmin RoadGorgeous provincal park, endless hikes, great rock climbing, beautiful lakes and tons of wildlife.
One of the best swimming spots in the summer. Stunning rock features and the clearest water you'll see.
78 locals recommend
Nymph Falls Nature Park
4481 Forbidden Plateau RdOne of the best swimming spots in the summer. Stunning rock features and the clearest water you'll see.
fun things to do
Fun little spot for a game of mini golf and delicious icecream.
12 locals recommend
Miracle Beach Mini Golf
North Island HighwayFun little spot for a game of mini golf and delicious icecream.
Grear way to spend a few hours. Top rope climbing and bouldering available. Amazing staff and friendly environment. No experience needed, drop in and let them show you the ropes.
6 locals recommend
On The Rocks Climbing Gym
1980 1980 North Island HwyGrear way to spend a few hours. Top rope climbing and bouldering available. Amazing staff and friendly environment. No experience needed, drop in and let them show you the ropes.
Neighbourhoods
Bracken Park at the end of Bracken Rd has a secret little swimming hole, crystal clear waters and a fun little walk past some farms.
Bracken Road
Bracken RoadBracken Park at the end of Bracken Rd has a secret little swimming hole, crystal clear waters and a fun little walk past some farms.