British columbia is a huge province of which more than twothirds is unspoiled rainforest, mountains, and coastline. British columbia tourism putting the spotlight on the comox. Comox valley bed and breakfast association a bed and breakfast and vacation rental accommodation network with a travel guide to comox valley, courtenay, vancouver island british columbia,canada music and music events in the comox valley. Science has proven that time in nature can make us happier, more creative, and less stressed. Businesses and services for the british columbia fishing tourism sector 100. The warm dry summers, mild winters, fertile soil and abundant sea life attracted first nations thousands of years ago citation needed, who called the area kwumuxws kwakwala, the adopted. Supporting local businesses as they change their models in a covid19 world is top of mind for many.
Pdf version 847 kb xls version 60 kb table site licence holders list. Maps of british columbia british columbia travel and adventure. The city also partners with community organizations including the downtown courtenay business improvement association on cultural activities and events. Changes to the bc stats methodology for measuring the size of the tourism sector pdf measuring the size of british columbias tourism sector pdf statistics canada publications. S circuit v british s circuit v west coast express british n.
Things to see in british columbia what to see in british. The zoning bylaw establishes where uses and buildings can occur, and at what densities. Tourism and c speci c risk areas for cryptococcus gattii. Cam neely, nhl vancouver canucksboston bruins hockey player, retired born in comox. Room revenue in 2008, total room revenue in the region decreased 4. In 1848, the river flowing through the koumax valley was informally named the courtenay river by british sailors after their captain. Nanaimo has one of the longest shorelines in canada, and a forested mountain backdrop just outside downtown.
Okanagan and kootenay rockies circle tour fraser valley circle tour. Capital city of british columbia victoria vancouver pacific ocean vancouver island sooke saanich ladysmith nanaimo qualicum beach parksville tofino comox courtenay strathcona prov. Courtenay is a city on the east coast of vancouver island, in the canadian province of british. The site licence holder extracts indicate sites that have been authorized to manufacture, package, label andor import natural health products by health canada. Nanaimo, british columbia the city of nanaimo is a classic west coast community, offering natural beauty at every turn, and vast recreation potential. Yearround festivals and events, a depth of arts and cultural attractions, vibrant downtowns with unique shops and. Maps showing the electrical service area boundaries of northern, southern interior, lower mainland and vancouver island. Map of courtenaycomox, vancouver island donald lovegrove 20190115t14. Explore suggested itineraries and browse accommodation and transportation options. From the comox valley it is possible to go fishing, skiing and golfing in the same day.
Browse through our selection of british columbia maps to assist you in planning your. Cities by popu l ation over 500,000 100,000500,000 50,000100,000 under 50,000 nechako northeast north coast kootenay vancouver island. Comox valleys geography, geology, soil and climate all combine to create an unique terroir with its distinct organics and is captured in the foods and wines produced here. Tourism is an important economic driver in british columbia and is featured prominently in the bc jobs plan. The township of tofino is an intriguing mix of wide sandy beaches and old growth forests, fishing. Understand edit from its inception, courtenay s economy relied heavily on the extraction of natural resources, like coal, logging, fishing, and agriculture. The zoning bylaw is the key tool used in implementing and regulating land use in the city of courtenay. The comox valley is accessible by land, sea or air choose your favourite mode of travel and let the journey. Situated on the east coast of central vancouver island, british columbia, the comox valley stretches from fanny bay to saratoga beach and includes the communities of courtenay, comox and cumberland, as well as denman and hornby islands.
Courtenay city hall, 830 cliffe avenue, courtenay, b. Considering british columbia as a location for investment, a new business venture or an expansion. Don mcrae, mla for comox valley the tourism sector helps drive the economy and job creation in our province. Here are some of bcs most distinctive landscapes and our recommendations on how to take them in. Park british columbia amazing skiingsnowboarding oceanside whale watching, surfing yearround outdoor activities wildlife viewing. Courtenay tourism courtenay hotels courtenay bed and breakfast courtenay vacation rentals courtenay packages flights to courtenay courtenay restaurants courtenay attractions courtenay travel forum courtenay photos courtenay map courtenay guide all courtenay hotels. Courtenay is a dreamland for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Oceanfront accommodation in courtenay and comox valley, vancouver island british columbia, canada. Super, natural bc british columbia travel information. It is the largest community and only city in the area commonly known as the comox valley, and the seat of the comox valley regional district, which replaced the comoxstrathcona regional district. Premier listings for courtenay located in the heart of some of the most beautiful farming landscape on vancouver island, courtenay is the urban centre of the comox valley.
Apply for scholarships and bursaries online through foundation. City of campbell river fiveyear tourism strategy august 31, 2016. Our main office is located in prince george, and we also have team members in northwestern and northeastern bc. When comoxs sister city was laid out in 1891, it was named after the courtenay river. City of courtenay overview this commercial and residential centre spans the courtenay river and offers many urban amenities but without the stress, congestion and rushed feeling. Vancouver island visitor centre comox valley economic. Tourism gross domestic product gdp search all tourism related tables. Some of bcs most popular tourist attractions include restored historic buildings and historical sites, like barkerville and fort steele. Choose the vacation type that interests you, or if you arent sure, browse them all to discover which bc vacation is in your future. British columbia tourism putting the spotlight on the. Learn about nics new cis certificate at an info session tuesday, march 3 from 5.
Tourism has also been steadily increasing and has now become a vital part of the comox valley economy. Travel in courtenay, british columbia bc listings canada. Culture, tourism and the centre for education statistics. Search for a job with ease using the jobillico search engine. S circuit v british s circuit v west coast express. We are a nonprofit association, governed by a board of directors. With the claim go snow skiing in the morning and golfing in the afternoon, they attract visitors yearround. From the magnificent west coast and the great bear rainforest, to the fertile valleys and wilderness regions of the bc interior. Jun 4, 2014 blessed with ocean, forests, farmlands and mountains, courtenay offers a fat portfolio of things to do. We are one of the six tourism regions within bc and represent destination british columbia, the industryled crown corporation. Meet our faculty and learn more about this indemand industry.
Courtenay is a city of about 26,000 people 2016 on the east coast of vancouver island, in british columbia. A window to spatial information in british columbia. Home to the countrys most ample concentration of stereotypical canadian natural beauty as well as the thoroughly modern oceanside city of vancouver, british columbia has long been one of the pacific northwests leading vacation destinations. Regulations are also created for different uses, locations and siting requirements. The building division is still accepting applications. Learn more information on covid19 and british columbia here. Find a map of british columbia, along with maps of bcs tourism regions, maps of vancouver and victoria neighbourhoods, and maps and driving routes for bcs cities. British columbia is the mostvisited part of canada, and tourism is the provinces secondbiggest industry. Courtenay british columbia accommodations and things to do. Some quick tips on how you can continue to support your favourite local businesses now and in the coming weeks. Map of courtenaycomox, vancouver island british columbia. Hms constance, commanded by captain courtenay, was a frequent visitor to the area, and was one of the first ships to use augusta bay and a long sandy hookshaped spit now the goose spit for gunnery practice. Social distancing measures must be in place on all sites.
Vancouver island tourism comox valley tourism activities. Download our entire family of free british columbia vacation guides in. These videos were produced by comox valley tourism vancouver island, british columbia. Aboriginal tourism association of british columbia atbc management is pleased to provide. Come to canada and stay at our warm and friendly bed and breakfast. Best inn with indoor pool and jacuzzi best inn with indoor pool and jacuzzi home rooms book now about location tourism included. Some amazing producers and over 90 locations to eat out.
The township of tofino is an intriguing mix of wide. This guide is produced to provide information to assist tourism operators in british. Courtenay forum, travel discussion for courtenay, british. Courtenay british columbia accommodations and things to. Courtenay british columbia travel and adventure vacations. Discovery islands, quadra island, sunshine coast, comox valley etc. Best of comox, british columbia tourism tripadvisor. Internationally renowned for warm hospitality, gorgeous scenery, and exceptional activities and attractions. Iwatsukiku, saitama city japan british columbia vancouver island. Arts and culture the city of courtenay is home to several of the comox valleys largest cultural facilities, all located within steps of one another in downtown courtenay. Increasingly, people from other parts of canada are choosing to relocate to the comox valley for the quality of life that is offered out here on the west coast. Act of the province of british columbia and any amendments to it that participate in the. British columbias tourist attractions, guided tours, historical sites, and natural wonders offer excitement and adventure those who visit canadas western most province. The city of courtenay is the urban and cultural hub of the comox valley.
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