Your Local Guide to the Comox Valley

Where to Stay

• Old House Hotel & Spa – Riverside location with a great on-site spa and restaurant.
• Kingfisher Oceanside Resort – Upscale getaway with ocean views and spa sanctuary.
• The Riding Fool Hostel (Cumberland) – Budget-friendly and great for mountain bikers.

Places to Eat

• Locals Restaurant – Farm-to-table dining with upscale West Coast flavours.
• The Hen & Hog Café – Cozy brunch and lunch spot with homemade favourites.
• Taco Bandito (Courtenay) – Popular local food truck serving tacos with a twist.

Bars & Pubs

• Gladstone Brewing Co. – Chill vibe, great local beer, often with food trucks.
• Cumberland Hotel Pub – Live music, good beer, and the best kind of gritty charm.
• White Whale Restaurant & Pub – Upscale pub fare with a waterfront view.

Where to Shop

• Downtown Courtenay – Boutiques, record shops, local art and clothing.
• Cumberland Village – Antiques, handmade goods, and unique finds.
• Comox Valley Farmers’ Market – Saturdays at the Native Sons Hall or Courtenay Exhibition Grounds.

Nature & Outdoors

• Mount Washington Alpine Resort – Skiing, snowboarding, and summer hiking.
• Goose Spit Park – Scenic beach for walking, picnics, and sunset views.
• Nymph Falls Nature Park – Short hikes with waterfalls and river access.

Events & Culture

• Sid Williams Theatre – Hosts plays, live music, film screenings, and more.
• Filberg Festival (Comox) – Annual arts & crafts festival in a heritage park setting.
• What’s On Digest – Comox Valley – Great for checking events and performances.

How to Get Around

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