Lisa's Guidebook
Walk, run, or bike
Three minutes up the road, explore beautiful forest trails
Northeast Woods
Colby RoadA great place to escape the heat or shelter from the rain.
Another beautiful place to exercise. Bikes are only permitted in some parts.
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Seal Bay Nature Park
Bates RoadAnother beautiful place to exercise. Bikes are only permitted in some parts.
This is a beautiful place to walk and explore the bottom trails of the Northeast Woods.
Lazo Wildlife Park
This is a beautiful place to walk and explore the bottom trails of the Northeast Woods.
Beach Activities
A beautiful beach (sandy when the tide’s out).
Point Holmes
988 Lazo RdSwim, sunbathe, paddle, or beach comb
Park and walk to the end of the spit for a great view. For a workout, hike the stairs.
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Goose Spit Park
60 Hawkins RdPark and walk to the end of the spit for a great view. For a workout, hike the stairs.
Another beautiful beach north of Comox. This is about a 25 minute drive away.
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Miracle Beach Provincial Park
1720 Miracle Beach DrAnother beautiful beach north of Comox. This is about a 25 minute drive away.
Skiing
A full service ski hill in the winter
Mount Washington
Mount Washington RoadSki in the winter, mountain bike and hike in the summer.
Food scene
Avenue Bistro, Comox Valley
2064 Comox AveA great place for lunch or dinner
The best sushi in town and, truly, our favourite sushi in North America.
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Sushi Kobo Takeout
1773 Comox AveThe best sushi in town and, truly, our favourite sushi in North America.
Church St. Taphouse
215 Church StA fun pub with some great food.
Good food in a quaint setting. Outdoor dining is really nice in the summer.
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Martine's Bistro In Comox
1754 Beaufort AveGood food in a quaint setting. Outdoor dining is really nice in the summer.
Blackfin Pub
132 Port Augusta StA nice pub with a fabulous view. Ask to sit on the deck.
Boonies Pizza
1705 Comox AvenueOrder ahead and pick it up on Comox Ave.
Tidal Café
146 Port Augusta StreetA great spot for breakfast. Their pancakes are fantastic.
Church Street Woodfired Bakery
221 Church StGreat pastries and pizza
Coffee
Stop in for coffee, beans, and snacks.
Milano Coffee CMX Valley
2016 Comox AveThe best coffee in town!
The Mill
1761 C Comox AvenueAnother coffee spot on Comox Avenue.
Sightseeing
Take the ferry from Buckley Bay (south of Courtenay) to Denman and then drive ten minutes across the island to take the ferry to Hornby. Line-ups are really busy in the summer, especially on weekends. Two beautiful islands to explore. Walk, bike, or drive onto the ferries and explore.
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Hornby Island
Take the ferry from Buckley Bay (south of Courtenay) to Denman and then drive ten minutes across the island to take the ferry to Hornby. Line-ups are really busy in the summer, especially on weekends. Two beautiful islands to explore. Walk, bike, or drive onto the ferries and explore.
Groceries & Produce
Just up the road on the way to the airport, Siefffert's provides a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit. The corn in August is amazing!
Sieffert's Farm Market
720 Knight RdJust up the road on the way to the airport, Siefffert's provides a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit. The corn in August is amazing!
In downtown Comox, this is a full service grocery store. You will also find a pharmacy, liquor store and the Dollar Store in the same complex.
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John's Your Independent Grocer
215C Port Augusta StIn downtown Comox, this is a full service grocery store. You will also find a pharmacy, liquor store and the Dollar Store in the same complex.
Quality Foods Comox
2275 Guthrie RdAnother good grocery store.
Another option for groceries. This is a couple of minutes further away than Quality Foods or John's Independent. At the Crown Isle site, there's also a Starbucks, Dollarama, Cascadian Liquor, a couple of places to eat and more.
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Thrifty Foods
1551 Cliffe AveAnother option for groceries. This is a couple of minutes further away than Quality Foods or John's Independent. At the Crown Isle site, there's also a Starbucks, Dollarama, Cascadian Liquor, a couple of places to eat and more.
Drive out and explore and buy some fresh food and baked goods.
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Comox Valley Farmers' Market
4839 Headquarters RoadDrive out and explore and buy some fresh food and baked goods.
During the week, you can find the Farmer's Market in downtown Courtenay, usually on Wednesdays.
Comox Valley Farmers' Market (Downtown Courtenay)
Duncan AvenueDuring the week, you can find the Farmer's Market in downtown Courtenay, usually on Wednesdays.