Comox is a town of about 15,000 people (2016) on the east coast of Vancouver Island, approximately 115 km (71 mi) north of Nanaimo. Together with the City of Courtenay and the Village of Cumberland, Comox lies in an area known as the Comox Valley between the Beaufort Range and Comox Glacier in the west, and the Strait of Georgia in the east.
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Comox has become a popular tourist area because of its good fishing, local wildlife, year-round golf and proximity to the Mount Washington ski area, the Forbidden Plateau, and Strathcona Provincial Park. The town is also home to a Royal Canadian Air Force base CFB Comox, an airport for military and commercial airline use and the HMCS Quadra Sea Cadet training facility. The mild climate has attracted many retirees to the area in the 21st century, resulting in a high rate of growth and a sharp increase in the median age of residents. The warm dry summers, mild winters, fertile soil and abundant sea life attracted First Nations (Aboriginal) people thousands of years ago,.
BC Transit (Comox Valley Regional Transit System), ☏ +1-250-339-5453. Although it is quite small with only 13 bus routes, it provides quick and inexpensive transportation throughout the Comox Valley. Most buses in the region travel to and from downtown Courtenay. From there buses go to Comox, Cumberland, Royston, as far south as Fanny Bay, and as far north as Oyster River. Service to Oyster River operates Monday to Saturday, where passengers can transfer to BC Transit's Campbell River Transit System to reach Campbell River. BC Transit also operates a handyDART transportation service, for people who have a disability or require extra assistance.
1 Comox Air Force Museum and Heritage Air Park (at the main entrance to 19th Wing Comox, on the corner of Ryan Road East and Military Row), ☏ +1 250-339-8162. Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM. The museum has exhibitions from the First World War onwards and is open year round. The Heritage Air Park is home to several aircraft and is open from April to September. From the Dakota to the CF-100, the Air Park allows you an up-close view of the planes that made the RCAF great. The Air Park is about 500 m from the museum, on Military Row/Little River Rd, across from the Base Chapel. Parking is available at the entrance to the park. By donation.
1 Filberg Festival, 61 Filberg Rd, ☏ +1 250 334-9242. An annual summer event on the grounds of the Filberg Lodge and Park in Comox, it features juried arts and crafts displays, music and children's entertainment.
1 Avenue Bistro, 2064 Comox Ave, ☏ +1 250-890-9200. Tue-Fri 11AM-9PM; Sat Sun 9AM-9PM. Bistro classics, artisan cheeses, locally sourced bread, and oceanwise seafood selections. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices available. Great wine, beer and spirits list. (updated Apr 2018) 2 Surfside Fish and Chips, 127 Port Augusta St (Comox Marina Park), ☏ +1 250-702-4800. (updated Apr 2018) 3 Spice Hut Indian Cuisine, 1832 Comox Ave, ☏ +1 250-941-7444. Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM; Sat noon-10PM; Sun noon-9PM. (updated Apr 2018) 4 Komox Grind Espresso & Smoothie Bar, 1811 Comox Ave Suite 105, ☏ +1 250-339-2225. Mon-Fri 6:30AM-9PM; Sat Sun 7AM-9PM. (updated Apr 2018)
1 Blackfin Pub, 132 Port Augusta St, ☏ +1 250-339-5030. Sun–Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM. Craft beers, wine, cocktails, seafood. (updated Apr 2018)
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In Sep, Comox typically sees ~19°C daytime highs and 9 rainy days.
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