Comox,
BC
Comox BC is a waterfront community, over looking the Strait of Georgia, situated on the shores of the Comox Harbour on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The community of Comox is an artistic and marine destination in the Comox Valley. A marina and a small day use park are located in the heart of Comox providing many services for boating, sailing and fishing.
At one end of town is the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park which is home to many festivals and events held in the valley. In the park are gardens and a heritage lodge from the early 1900s.
The downtown streets are lined with many shops and stores including restaurants, pubs, banks, grocery stores, accommodations, tours, galleries, gift shops and more. The Comox Air Force Base, the Airport and the hospital are all located in the Comox region.
The Comox Valley is a prime outdoor
recreational destination in the summer for hiking, mountain biking, beachcombing, golfing, boating, kayaking, sailing, fishing, scuba diving and cycling. One of the main destinations in the region for many outdoor activities is Strathcona Park. Some of the other parks in the Comox Valley region that are popular include Kin Beach, Filberg Park and the Air Park.
In the winter people flock to the snow in the higher elevations to play. The surrounding mountains and meadows in the region are great for snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Snowboarders and downhill skiers visit the runs and snow park on Mount Washington. It is the island's largest ski resort. |
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