Courtenay British
Columbia
Courtenay
BC
Courtenay
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Why go to
Courtenay?
Courtenay BC and Comox sit just below snowcapped mountains along the East
shore of Vancouver Island. The smell of ocean air, the stillness of a
West Coast rainforest, beautiful islands, great fishing, and mountains
to ski, alpine meadows to hike and rivers to paddle, super scuba diving
are all available in the Comox & Courtenay. Experience the outdoors
- golf, swim, bike, kayak, hike, ski, ride horses, boat, fish, scuba dive
and more in Courtenay and Comox. Courtenay & Comox are also in the
Valley of the Arts boasting one of the highest concentrations of artists
in Canada. With over 40 Parks, the Comox Valley offers peaceful walking,
rollerblading trails, alpine heights and oceanside parks all available
for your enjoyment.
The
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By Road:
After you get to Vancouver Island, Courtenay is a 3-hour (220 km/137 mile)
drive north from Victoria. or a 75-minute (107 km/66 mile) drive from
Nanaimo. Victoria is accessible by BC Ferry at Swartz Bay. Nanaimo is
accessible through the the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point.
Highway #19 is the new inland, four-lane expressway. Exits #101, #117,
#127, #130 or #144 from Highway #19 access various points in Courtenay.
An alternate coastal highway (19A) follows the scenic Oceanside Route
on the old Island Highway.
By Ferry:
Regular ferry service links the British Columbia Mainland and Washington
State to Vancouver Island. Riding a ferry provides an opportunity to stretch
your legs, get something to eat, browse the gift shop and observe marine
traffic and wildlife. It is a mini-cruise in the middle of your vacation.
Take advantage of discounted ferry fares with the Sunshine Coast CirclePac. This Circle Tour offers four ferry and highway routes linking Comox with the Mainland and lower Vancouver Island.
BC Ferries conects Vancouver Island with Mainland Canada with the routes outlined below. Contact BC Ferries at 1-888-223-3779 for route information and at 1-888-724-5223 for reservations on major routes or check their web site at: BC Ferries WEB Site
Tsawwassen
(Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (Victoria)
Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Duke Point (Nanaimo)
Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) to Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
Powell River to Comox
Prince Rupert to Port Hardy
Bella Coola to Port Hardy
From Washington State, you can travel to Vancouver Island via several
routes. Schedules and information can be found at the Washington
Ferries website.
Princess
Marguerite: Seattle to Victoria
Victoria & San Juan Cruises: Bellingham to Victoria
Victoria Clipper: Seattle to Victoria
Victoria Express: Port Angeles to Victoria
Washington State Ferries: Anacortes to Victoria
By Air:
Flights from the Vancouver International Airport, Calgary International
Airport and the Edmonton International Airport land daily at the Comox
Valley Airport (YQQ) just minutes from downtown Courtenay.
Pacific Coastal and Central Mountain Air also offers a convenient service to and from Vancouver. Call Pacific Coastal 1-800-663-2872 or Central Mountain Air 1-888-865-8585 for schedules and reservations.
WestJet Airlines operates non-stop flights from Comox to Calgary and Edmonton, with connections to other WestJet serviced airports out of Calgary. Call 1-888-937-8538 or 1-800-538-5696 for schedules and reservations.
Small aircraft and floatplanes can land at the Courtenay Airpark near downtown Courtenay. Call (250) 338-9814 for information.
By Pleasure
Craft (Boats):
Those travelling by boat will find a full range of facilities including
moorage, showers, restaurants and shops adjacent to the Comox Marina.
Contact the Comox Valley Harbour Authority at (250) 339-6041, for more
information.
By Train:
The E & N Dayliner (VIA Rail) makes daily trips between Victoria and
Courtenay. This small train offers a behind the scenes view of rural communities
and Vancouver Island forests. For schedules contact VIA Rail at 1 888
842-7245.
By Bus:
Daily bus service connects all parts of Vancouver Island with the Mainland.
For passenger service and tour schedules contact Laidlaw Coachlines at
1-800-318-0818.
While
in the communities of Courtenay and Comox, local bus and 24 hour taxi
services are available.
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