Guidebook for Comox-Strathcona C
Food Scene
Internationally inspired food. Yam enchilada and their classic eggs benny are my favs. Jay loves the fish tacos!
96 locals recommend
Atlas Cafe
250 6th StInternationally inspired food. Yam enchilada and their classic eggs benny are my favs. Jay loves the fish tacos!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best craft beer in the Valley. Excellent staff and delicious menu, not your average pub food.
83 locals recommend
Cumberland Brewing Co.
2732 Dunsmuir AveBest craft beer in the Valley. Excellent staff and delicious menu, not your average pub food.
Gladstone Brewing Co.
244 4th St
Ted's Bar & Grill
1 Strathcona ParkwayParks & Nature
Goose Spit station
Easy beach walking with spectacular views of Georgia Straight.
Views from our condo are of Strathcona Park, the oldest provincial park in British Columbia. Access to the Forbidden Plateau area is via the Paradise Meadows Trailhead at Mount Washington. A small rangers center is located beside Raven Lodge.
The most popular day hike is Lake Helen Mackenzie/Battleship Lake Loop - 7.4 km 2.5 hrs with minimal elevation gain.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/strath_forbidden_area.pdf
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/strathcona_brochure.pdf
Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park
Views from our condo are of Strathcona Park, the oldest provincial park in British Columbia. Access to the Forbidden Plateau area is via the Paradise Meadows Trailhead at Mount Washington. A small rangers center is located beside Raven Lodge.
The most popular day hike is Lake Helen Mackenzie/Battleship Lake Loop - 7.4 km 2.5 hrs with minimal elevation gain.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/strath_forbidden_area.pdf
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/strath/strathcona_brochure.pdf
Arts & Culture
Extensive exhibits and artifacts relating to CFB Comox, its squadrons and its units.
18 locals recommend
Comox Air Force Museum
1630 Military RowExtensive exhibits and artifacts relating to CFB Comox, its squadrons and its units.
A family friendly destination with fossil tours and home of the first Elasmosaur recorded in British Columbia. The museum also showcases what brought people to the Comox Valley.
http://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/
29 locals recommend
Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre
207 4th StA family friendly destination with fossil tours and home of the first Elasmosaur recorded in British Columbia. The museum also showcases what brought people to the Comox Valley.
http://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/
Shopping
Downtown Courtenay
580 Duncan AveBoutique stores, book store, brewery, grocery store.
Thrifty Foods
1551 Cliffe Ave Groceries
Quality Foods Driftwood Mall, Courtenay
2751 Cliffe Ave Groceries
Boutique stores, Dark Side Chocolate, Cumberland Brewery, Riders Pizza, Biblio Tacos 35 minute drive from the mountain.
72 locals recommend
Cumberland
Boutique stores, Dark Side Chocolate, Cumberland Brewery, Riders Pizza, Biblio Tacos 35 minute drive from the mountain.