Air Park | Courtenay River Estuary
Courtenay, Comox Valley, BC - Vancouver Island

Air Park

The Air Park is located on the banks of the Courtenay River Estuary near the downtown core of Courtenay, BC, Canada in the Comox Valley. The park circles around a small air field accommodating small, private planes at the foot of Comox Harbour.

Circling the air field and passing through the estuary is a long paved recreation pathway used for hiking, jogging, roller blading, dog walking and biking. Along the pathway are many places to stop and observe the scenery. There are many viewing benches, foot bridges, grass lawns and a lookout tower providing great views of the estuary, river and harbour.

The aerodrome and air field includes a 1800 foot runway, a floatplane base and a airplane repair shop. Public washrooms can be found between the airpark and marina. The park is a great place to watch the comings and goings of light airplanes and floatplanes.

The surrounding marine atmosphere and the many viewing benches on the pathway create an ideal situation for birdwatching. Some of the birds visiting the estuary include Bald Eagles, hawks, ravens, Blue Herons, osprey, Trumpeter Swans and other assorted seabirds.

The Courtenay River Estuary is a spawning river for slamon. The salmon in the estuary is a big draw for wildlife. The fish attracts seals and some of the above mentioned predator birds looking for a quick, easy meal.

How to Get to the Air Park

Travel Highway #1 to the community of Courtenay, BC on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. From the south end of Courtenay travel Highway #1 towards the downtown core. Before you reach downtown take a right (towards the harbour) after the Tourist Info Centre. Follow the road to a parking lot by the air strip on Mansfield Drive. There is more parking near the marina also.