Most days deer can be seen grazing on the fairways. Governor James Douglas visited the Comox area in on the Beaver and saw the potential for agriculture.
The HMS Plumper surveyed the Baynes Sound area south of Comox in and reported positively on the potential for settlement and safe anchorage. James Robb and his son took what was believed to be acres of heavily treed sloped land over open farming land because they thought that it wold be the most likely place for a town to emerge and for a shipping hub.
The foot long and 12 foot wide wharf allowed freight and passengers to be landed without the need for smaller boats for delivery to shore. In Joseph Rodello bought lots on Wharf road and built a store. A survey was completed for a connecting road from Courtenay up over Comox hill to the wharf and in Goose Spit became a Royal Navy training base.
The Wharf hotel later called the Elk hotel was built in and a one room school house was built on Anderton Road in for grades 1 through 8. The Lorne Hotel was built that same year. The area began to change in when a connecting road from the south was built and the first automobile owned by Walter Scott came to Comox.
Following the repealing of the enacted prohibition in BC in , the Elk and Lorne hotels were renovated and reopened. The Comox King Salmon Club was formed in and R Filberg donated logs to the club for them to build docks for members to tie up their small row boats.
The Comox 9 hole golf course which started as a private course in opened as a public course in The town of Comox was established as a village in The airfield was extended to 10, feet in and a civilian terminal was added to the airbase in and run by Transport Canada. New municipal offices were opened in and Comox was incorporated as a town in By this time the influx of military personnel drove the population of the town to The local economy suffered during the recession of the s and the relocation of Squadron away from Comox in added to the downturn.
Another breakwater and guarded walkway were built at the Comox dock in By the turn of the century jobs were moving away from the resource-based industries and the largest employers were CFB Comox, the local school board, St Josephs Hospital and Mount Washington.
In the population, which had been fairly stagnant since the s, started to increase. Many of the newcomers were retirees and the town median population increased in age from The town of Comox of 14, residents continues to grow. Once an ancient sea floor the region is home to an abundance of marine fossils.
Tours are offered by the Comox Valley Museum. From salmon fishing in the Strait of Georgia to flyfishing in the local rivers, lakes and streams anglers can get their fix year round. Community amenities include tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields, fitness and recreation centres, skating rinks, curling facilities and a host of sport organizations to get involved in. The Comox Valley is well known as a thriving cultural community.
Awarded the prestigious national distinction of Cultural Capital of Canada for , the Comox Valley is recognized for its ongoing commitment to arts and culture. Year round, weekly live music venues are the envy of many communities much larger than those found in the Comox Valley.
Hungry for contemporary music the Waverly Hotel, known for showcasing great bands, packs the house most weekends. Weekly live jazz and blues can be heard in Courtenay and Comox. Local clubs also book live local talent for those who want to get out and dance. Also new events that are igniting the Valley are Ribfest and Beerfest. Home to a large community of artists the local galleries offer up a stunning collection of original art, limited edition prints, pottery, jewelry, carvings and more.
Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland are all home to unique shopping districts complete with coffee shops, tea houses and cafes to relax in. From fresh caught local seafood, Comox Valley raised meat and fowl and a wide variety of ethnic options the choices are daunting! Want to learn more about the Comox Valley? Here is a list of useful links for your convenience.
Children's, Adult, Open and Duathlon categories. May of each year. Filberg Festival The Filberg Festival encourages excellence in all forms of arts and crafts, and assists in the promotion and sale of quality work. The Festival has established a world wide reputation for the excellence of the work of their juried artisans working in many media.
Enjoy the lovely parkgrounds and food booths while taking in the varied offerings of the artisans. Vancouver Island MusicFest Entertainers from around the world, in a 3-day music extravaganza that will blow your mind!
Early July. Family oriented military campground. Easy access to all the recreational opportunities in the Comox Valley. Special rates for military. General public welcome. Leashed dogs only. Courtenay Spacious treed sites in peaceful setting. Sites all fully serviced with hydro, water, sewer and cable.
WiFi is also available. A trail leads directly into Seal Bay Nature Park. Boat launch, fishing, golf, biking and hiking all close by. Located just north of Courtenay, adjacent to Seal Bay Nature Park on Georgia Strait, there are excellent hiking and cycling trails, canoeing, beach-combing and more.
We offer different styles of accommodation Cumberland Lake Park Campground Cumberland Located on beautiful glacier-fed Comox Lake, Cumberland Lake Park offers sandy beaches, swimming float, concessions, campground with serviced and unserviced sites, group campsite, boat launch, dock and hiking trails. Bradsdadsland Campsite Hornby Island We offer spacious unique and private campsites. Each site has it's own unique qualities and charm.
Come and visit this beautiful island located off of Vancouver Island easily accessible by ferry. Early reservations a must from late June to early September. Great seniors discount in the off-season. Pacific Playgrounds International is situated in a tranquil location surrounded by lush trees along the bank of Oyster River with stunning coastal views.
Just steps away from Saratoga B
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