2015
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C O M O X
V A L L E Y
ALPINE TO OCEAN A lush green valley tucked between the mountains of the Beaufort Range on eastern Vancouver Island and the blue waters of the Georgia Strait, we offer the best in recreational activities, wildlife viewing, arts, culture and retirement living.
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COMOX VALLEY
This Summer at the Park
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Thursday evenings 7-9pm July 2, 23 • August 13, 27
For concert details & to purchase tickets
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Friday - Sunday 10 am - 6 pm Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Available June 1st online at filbergfestival.com June 26th at
Friday Night Concert Gates Open at 7pm
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The people who live in the Comox Valley feel they’re in one of the finest areas, if not the best part, of a spectacular gift of nature called Vancouver Island. The Comox Valley region, which stretches from Fanny Bay to Oyster Bay on the east coast of Vancouver Island, includes Denman and Hornby islands. There are enough things to do — including kayaking, hiking, camping and swimming — to keep active people satisfied. The Comox Valley is also rich in all facets of the arts. There’s so much to experience, but don’t take our word for it — let this magazine be your guide and come see for yourself.
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Comox Valley
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300 Old Island Hwy., Courtenay V9P 3P2
BladeRunners is an employment program that builds community partnerships and
connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities.
Eligibility requirements: ➤ ➤ ➤
Youth between the ages of 16-30, unemployed and not attending school. In need of assistance to overcome employment barriers. No Employment Insurance (EI) attachment.
For more information please contact BladeRunners Staff : Chris Lakusta / 250-334-8138 ext. 229 / lakustac@nysa.bc.ca
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.
William Kosloski / 250-334-8138 ext. 229 / Kosloski@nysa.bc.ca
You Require AND THE SERVICE You Deserve THE EXPERIENCE
ABOUT US The team of Marie McCooey and John Hope combines the best of both worlds, a combined 60 plus years of sales experience and a dedication to providing the quality of service you deserve. While Marie has been in Real Estate sales for 27 years, John is new this year after a lifetime of success in retail sales. Johns fresh approach and ideas combined with Maries experience have set them on a path providing up to date technology as well as old time smarts that will make your real estate experience , whether buying or selling, stress and trouble free . If you have questions we will give answers and if we don’t know the answer we will find someone who does. And did we mention– Both of us grew up in the Comox Valley so we know every nook and cranny of the area. Want to know the best spots to live? Places to avoid? School info? Best parks, recreation, swimming holes, golf courses? We have it covered. We would love you to see the Valley through our eyes.
Ocean Pacific Realty Each RE/MAX office is independently owned & operated
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Personal Real Estate Corp.
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Planes, trains, automobiles – and more – you have your choice of transportation in the Comox Valley.
Flying: Comox Valley Airport/YQQ is a premier
Getting
Vancouver Island airport and the best and most convenient way to access this beautiful island. YQQ offers daily non-stop flights to/from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, plus seasonal service to Mexico. With stunning views, a gift shop, café and car rentals on site, we have everything you need to start your Vancouver Island vacation off right. FMI: comoxairport.com. Harbour Air for information about their offerings, including floatplanes that connect Comox Harbour with downtown Vancouver, phone 1-800-347-2222. Small aircraft and floatplanes have access to the Courtenay Airpark. For more information, call 250338-9814.
AROUND
Driving: Highway 19A is the original Island
highway, a two-lane oceanside route that features a spectacular view of water and mountains. If you’re at the wheel, remember to keep your eyes on the road. Highway 19 (also known as the Inland Island Highway) is a four-lane roadway between Parksville and Campbell River. If you need to get somewhere in a hurry, take the inland route. Otherwise, the oceanside route is easier on the eyes.
Bus: Greyhound connects the Valley daily to other Vancouver Island towns and the mainland. Call 250-
334-2475 for more information. Each day, Islandlink picks up passengers from various places around the Comox Valley and connects them with Victoria, the ferry at Nanaimo and on to downtown Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport. For details, visit www. islandlinkbus.com or phone 1-604-970-4990. To help you get around the Valley, the Comox Valley Transit System is offered by BC Transit and the Comox Strathcona Regional District. The service connects Comox, Cumberland, Courtenay, Royston, North Island College, and the Canadian Armed Forces Base. For details, call 250-334-6000.
Ferries: In our region, BC Ferries offers service from
Buckley Bay to Denman Island and another short hop to equally beautiful Hornby Island. Yet another run connects Little River near Comox to Powell River on the mainland. For more information about these and other routes, visit www.bcferries.com or phone 1-888-223-3779.
Small Craft: Safe moorage docks and marine
services for pleasure craft can be found next to the Comox Marina. Call 250-339-6041, for more information or visit www.comoxharbour.com.
Cycling: Some parts of the Comox Valley are cyclistfriendly. The Town of Comox has installed cycling lanes along Comox Avenue (the main street) that hook up with lanes along Comox Road, which connects Comox and Courtenay.
NEW PATIENTS welcome !
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"Celebrating 80 Years in the Comox Valley"
Friday Nov 13th 3pm to 8pm Saturday Nov 14th 10am to 5pm Sunday Nov 15th 10am to 4pm
Celebrating our
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July 1st, 2015
CANADA DAY Courtenay hosts the Canada Day celebrations July 1 on behalf of the entire Comox Valley — and festivities leading to the big day. While most of the July 1 activities happen at Simms and Lewis Park across the road, there’s also the Fifth Street Run, a parade in downtown Courtenay and a Celebrate Canada Concert in the Sid Williams Theatre. This great variety show is the finale of Canada Day celebrations. For more information, visitcomoxvalleycanadaday.ca.
Dave Procter Christiaan Horsfall PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
Thinking of Buying or Selling a home in the Comox Valley? Who better to assist you with all your real estate needs than The Dave Procter Team at RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty? Dave Procter & Christiaan Horsfall are licensed Realtors with over 42 years of combined knowledge and experience selling real estate in the Comox Valley. They can help you get on track with a free relocation package if you’re thinking of buying or a market analysis if you’re thinking of selling.
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DENMAN ISLAND: A 10-minute sail takes you to Denman Island. A liquor store, a hardware store, a bookstore and home-based artisans and craft stores are all part of the main street. Those who wish to explore the spectacular landscape can wander along trails that wind through stands of old-growth Douglas fir in Boyle Point Provincial Park, located at the south end of the island. Look over Eagle Rock and toward the lighthouse on Chrome Island, and it’s likely you’ll see eagles and sea lions. On the east coast of the island, Fillongley Provincial Park offers 80-acres of meadow and forests of huge old-growth fir and cedar trees, fern gullies and a native midden. On the east coast of Denman another ferry awaits to take you to nearby Hornby. HORNBY ISLAND: Hornby offers two magnificent sandy beaches, and is sometimes referred to as the “undiscovered Hawaii of B.C.” The largest of these beaches is at Tribune Bay in Tribune Bay Provincial Park, while Whaling Station Bay lies on the road to Helliwell Park. After a day at the beach, take a trek through Helliwell Provincial Park, where you’ll stroll through a five-kilometre, circular path along the spectacular Helliwell Bluffs. Other paths lead you through oldgrowth firs and gnarled oaks. Black Creek: As you drive north from Courtenay on what we call the Old Island Highway (19A), the Black Creek Country Market signals your arrival in this small agricultural community, which includes the descendants of Mennonite settlers. The Black Creek and Oyster River watersheds teem with fish and wildlife. You might spot coho salmon in Black Creek during the autumn.
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Buckley Bay: Via BC Ferries, this place south of Courtenay on Highway 19A serves as the jumpoff point to Denman and Hornby islands. There’s a convenience store, gas station and a seafood shop.
Fanny Bay: Linked with the heyday of logging along the coast,
some old camp buildings and the remains of wharves and pilings can be seen along with scenic views of Baynes Sound, the south end of Denman Island and the distant Coast Mountains. Fanny Bay is renowned for its oysters.
Merville: Named after the town where Canada’s First World War
military headquarters was located in France, Merville was founded when soldiers were relocated with their families after the war. B.C. author Jack Hodgins grew up here. Today, watch for signs labelled A, signalling a local artisan whose studio is open to the public.
Royston: This area was originally known as Roy’s Town, possibly
named for early settler William Roy. Across Comox Harbour, you can see the town of Comox and mainland mountains. In the waters of Baynes Sound, you can see the remnants of 14 or 15 old ships known as the Royston Wrecks that were once used as a breakwater to protect the log booming grounds of Comox Harbour.
Union Bay: Union Bay, once a mighty coal-shipping terminal for the rich coalfields of Cumberland, now depends on shellfish from Baynes Sound for its economic prosperity. Visitors can stroll along Heritage Row, historic buildings relocated and restored by the Union Bay Historical Society. Check out the post office and former gaol (jail).
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COMOX
Comox has come a long way since it began going by that name, a derivative of the name (K’ómoks) of the local native people, in 1893. The current population is also quite a bit larger than the 647 people who lived there in 1946, when the community was incorporated as a village municipality. One tradition that has endured from those early days of settlement is a strong military presence. The median age of the population sits at 49.1, compared to the provincial figure of 41.9. With its mild weather, amenities and spectacular scenery, Comox is a popular place to retire, particularly for military personnel who have served there at CFB Comox.
Can you think of another downtown where you can comfortably dine in an array of excellent restaurants, shop your choice of the main street or mall, walk to the beach, get a massage, play golf, hike through a second-growth forest minutes away, buy fresh seafood right at the Fisherman’s Wharf, stroll the marinas, tour the Art Gallery, rent a paddleboard — and find plenty of free parking? Yes, it’s all here! And, that’s why you want to experience downtown Comox! With all the activities, shops and services — life is good in downtown! Check it all out at comoxbythesea.com for more news and events. Have a wonderful summer and don’t forget to visit downtown Comox!
Carla Arnold
Your donations help support:
• Family Services • The Emergency Shelter • New Discoveries Parent Child Centre • Community Support • International Aid
21 years ago I chose to move to the Comox Valley, with no regrets. Call me to find out why.
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Affordable, quality used clothing & household items. To arrange for a pick up of large furniture and appliances call 250-338-5133 We recycle metal and electronics.
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In the Comox Valley
Looking for a place to
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PROVIDING
Full Automotive Service INCLUDING:
Factory Scheduled Maintenance Warranty Approved Products and Services Provincial Inspections “Let us worry about your vehicle so you don’t have to!” Monday–Friday 8–5, Saturdays by appointment only Tel 250.334.3012 Fax 250.334.0775 seecoautomotive@shaw.ca
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Village of
CUMBERLAND Nestled in the foothills of the Beaufort Range beneath the shadow of the Comox Glacier, the historic village of Cumberland invites you to come and experience its rich history and bright future. A bustling coal mining town from 1888 to 1966, the friendly community of 3,400 is home to amazing cultural activities and world-class outdoor recreation. Cumberland was once home to the fifth-largest Chinese settlement in British Columbia, where two 400-seat theatres hosted touring Chinese singers and acrobats. On Union Road east of the village are the Japanese Cemetery, the Chinese Cemetery, and on Minto Road is the Cumberland Cemetery and the burial site of Ginger Goodwin, a popular labour leader whose slaying in 1918 led to riots across the country. A self-guided heritage Walking tour of the village is available at the Cumberland Museum, which is Heritage Central. Or just stroll down the streets and alleys to see firsthand the charming turn-of-the-century homes, bridal cabins, heritage plaques, storyboards, parks and heritage trees and shrubs. Mountain biking in the hills around the little town is another prominent thread in the fabric of Cumberland life. Local mountain bike groups co-operate with the Cumberland Community Forest Society in an effort to buy forested land and preserve it as such. Small shops and eateries downtown help to give Cumberland a personal touch. Visitors get the homey small-town ambience that they can’t find elsewhere. For details, visit https://cumberland.ca and http://cumberlandbc.org.
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City of
COURTENAY When you walk down the street in the heart of downtown Courtenay, life feels unhurried. The city is filled with trees and greenery, and there are plenty of locally owned cafés and restaurants to have a cup of coffee or meal where you can sit and watch the world go by. People smile at each other and say hello in our small city. The heart of the boutique shopping district, downtown Courtenay plays home to over 240 businesses. If you’re looking for the best of home décor, fashion, grocery stores, toys and games, sporting gear, artisan bakeries or any type of professional service, downtown is your first stop. Private galleries provide one-of-a-kind works that will intrigue the adventurous. Entertainment and the arts flourish at the Sid Williams Theatre and the Comox Valley Art Gallery, and education is visual and fun at the Vancouver Island Regional Library and the Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre — all found in the heart of the city. It’s easy to get around downtown. If you are driving, the parking is free on the street and in the parking lots. Bike racks are located conveniently, and walking in the heart of the city is very pleasant. Local residential neighbourhoods surrounding the downtown are a short walk away, as are Simms Millennium Park, Lewis Park, and the Riverway walkway. Downtown Courtenay is a 1.5-hour drive from Nanaimo, three hours north of Victoria, and about a 30-minute drive from Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
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SOUVENIRS
The Miniwallet is truly miniature - it easily fits inside a trouser pocket, a breast pocket or a small ladies’ handbag. Besides the maximum of four to six cards in the Cardprotector, the leather interior offers space for extra cards, banknotes, business cards and perhaps a few coins. It holds more than you think.
• Access your cards with one click • Protection against bending, breaking and wireless hacking
Local Gift Ideas
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Centennial Events to Your Spring/Summer Calendar! The Centennial celebrations continue in the City of Courtenay! Invite your friends and family to visit, and don’t miss these upcoming community events: May 26 - Mile of Flowers Plant - In - Started by the Kirk family in 1967, the local legacy continues June 3- 7 - Elevate the Arts - Streets of Courtenay brimming with local artists and performers June 26 - July 5 - Homecoming Week - 10 days of Centennial events for the whole family June 27 - Centennial Sports Festival and Tailgate Party - Cook off, jumbo screen July 1 - Canada Day Centennial Parade and Events - Rotary Ducky 500 Race, Battles of the Bands July 3 - Street Dance and Concerts - Fun, Food and Music courtesy of the Downtown Courtenay BIA July 4 - Symphony & Fireworks - Featuring the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra at Courtenay Airpark July 5 - Neighbourhood Block Parties - Find the city park nearest you for games, cakes, hotdogs July 25-26 - Classic Cruisers and Vintage Fire Equipment Parade - See all the classics in downtown Courtenay Stay tuned, details and schedules available on the City of Courtenay website www.cityofcourtenay.ca.
courtenay 5th STREET HILL
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Detailed Comox Valley street maps are available at local retail outlets and Visitor Centres:
Vancouver Island Visitor Centre ~ 3607 Small Rd., off the Comox Valley Parkway, just below the Highway 19 Cumberland Interchange (Exit 117 off the Inland Island Hwy). Phone: 250-400-2882 • www.discovercomoxvalley.com/vancouver-island-visitor-centre
People. Above all. Our Agents
Darren Anonson
Lance Berrington
Ray Francis
Dave Hiley
Tracy Hopkins
Don Hughes
Andrena Koch-Schulte
Managing Broker
Phone: 250-897-3999 Toll-free: 800-715-3999
Pat Mason
625 England Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 2N5
Personal Real Estate Corp.
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Email: coastcv@coastrealty.com Tara McFee
Rob Phillips
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Comox Valley
FARMERS MARKET
Each week, local residents and visitors alike are treated to a wonderful array of local food options while they enjoy the fun, festive atmosphere at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. As food trends moving more toward fresh, local and sustainably grown choices, we are truly blessed in this Valley to be surrounded by hundreds of farms. With its extensive farm vendors, the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market has been a staple source of healthy local food for more than 20 years. For customers’, this market is the source for the freshest of vegetables — often picked only hours earlier, as well as a place to try new and different varieties of veggies, processed foods, fish and meats. For farmers, it is a staple source of income for their farm business, a place to try new products, and get valuable feedback from customers. For location and times visit: cvfm.ca.
SINCE
1992
S A V O U R T H E C O M O X VA L L E Y ! SATURDAYS YEAR ‘ROUND 9AM-12PM APRIL - OCTOBER
OCTOBER - APRIL
Headquarters Road, Courtenay
Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay
CV Exhibition Grounds
Check the website for extra markets during the summer...
Native Sons Hall
WEDNESDAYS IN SEASON
250-218-0321 • www.cvfm.ca • info@cvfm.ca ‘BC’S MARKET OF THE YEAR’
Flavours of the Comox Valley. Naturally
OPEN LATE MAY TO EARLY NOVEMBER 7 DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING HOLIDAYS MAY - SEPT 10 AM - 6 PM
OCT - NOV 10 AM - 5 PM
We have a wide range of In-season vegetables
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Long known to the local K’ómoks native people as the Land of Plenty, the Comox Valley carries on that proud tradition. As if from the Horn of Plenty, Valley growers produce a seemingly never-ending supply of food from fertile fields as well as delectable sea creatures from the nearby ocean. Add an award-winning cheese company and several wineries into the mix, and you can see why restaurants here can buy locally to a degree unheard of in other places. Much of this bounty finds its way onto the plates of appreciative diners in the Valley’s many eateries. Besides a choice of ethnic food, there’s a broad selection to satisfy growling tummies, ranging from stick-to-your-ribs pub food or a casual family meal right up to an elegant candlelight feast that will create lasting memories. The Valley teems with many menus that offer a satisfying selection to meet the requirements of all tastebuds and budgets. You can choose from a leisurely dining experience at a fine restaurant or a quick bite at one of the Valley’s self-serve cafes or bistros. To make the experience even more satisfying and memorable, some places enhance the ambience with a stunning view that includes water, mountains or both.
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ART GALLERIES Comox Valley Art Gallery The Comox Valley Art Gallery (CVAG) is a regional public art gallery dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and celebrating emergent contemporary art practice. Gallery and Gift Shop hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10am – 5pm. To see the full schedule of artistic, educational and special event programming through 2015, visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com. CVAG is located at 580 Duncan Ave. in Courtenay. I-Hos Gallery
Presenting a collection of traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast native art, including masks, prints, jewelry, wood carving, and clothing, the gallery is 100 per cent owned and operated by the K’ómoks First Nation. At 3310 Comox Rd. FMI: 250-339-7702 or www. ihosgallery.com.
the Community Hall on Sollans Road. FMI: 250-335-0613 or www. hornbyislandarts.com.
Backdoor Gallery and Studio
In downtown Courtenay they feature local photographers and do photo restoration and framing at 520 Duncan Ave. FMI: 250-338-8690.
Maximick Originals
Bill Maximick is a well-known local artist who paints seascapes and marine themes. His gallery features displays of his work and offers custom framing at at 450 Ryan Road. FMI: 250-338-2225 or ww.billmaximick.com.
Potter’s Place
Pearl Ellis Gallery
Run by a collective of local ceramic potters, it shows the largest selection of clayworks on Vancouver Island and one of the largest in B.C. at 180B Fifth Street. FMI: 250-334-4613 or www.thepotterspl ace. ca.
Hornby Island ARC Gallery
Offering West Coast and Asian-inspired contemporary works. FMI: 250-334-0221 or www.southhollow.ca. Spirits of the West Coast Native Art GalleryPresenting original Pacific Northwest Coast native American art. FMI: 250-338-2120 or www.spiritsofthewestcoast.com.
A non-profit, volunteer-run gallery in downtown Comox, they feature local artists. The gallery is in a relatively new home fronting onto busy Comox Avenue right downtown. FMI: 250-339-2822 or visit www.pearlellisgallery.com. Hornby Island Arts Council showcases local artists’ work behind
South Hollow Art Studio and Gallery
Esther will be in attendance all weekend at the gazebo in Comox Marina Park during Nautical Days, Aug. 1-3
This gallery has featured exhibitions and sales by established & emerging local artists since 1977. It is a registered non-profit Society composed and operated entirely by volunteers. Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4pm, Sundays 1-4pm, and closed Mondays. Free Admission. New members are always welcome. 1729 Comox Ave., Comox
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May 12 to May 31 Keeping It Living Art for the Estuary Now, Then & Future June 2 to June 21 Charlotte Deptford “West Coast Rendition” June 23 to July 19 Pearl Ellis Gallery “Members’ People’s Choice Awards Show” July 21 to Aug 9 Judi Pedder & Sheryl Fremlin “Kindred Spirits” Aug 11 to Aug 30 Pearl Ellis Gallery Member’s “Vicki Lapp Memorial Photo Awards Show”
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Fine Artist 1939 Marten Ave, Comox 250-218-7371 esthersample@gmail.com www.esthersample.com
Brian Buckrell AwArd winning Comox Artist
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Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre
Find out why the Comox Valley, past and present, is one of the most plentiful places on earth. Take a fossil tour and travel 80 million years back in time. The museum is open daily through the summer. For more information phone 250-334-0686 or visit courtenaymuseum.ca.
Comox Archives and Museum
CAMS offers a magical glimpse of the town’s rich and unique nautical history. Archives containing a multitude of photos and documents and other information that dates back as far as the late 1700s giving the visitor a special look at the early pioneers. Located at 1729 Comox Ave. For details, visit www.comoxmuseum. ca.
the past. The tunnel features illuminated historic photographs, a loaded coal cart and various tools of the trade. What really makes the experience lifelike are the sounds of metal picks chipping away at rock, heavily laden carts being pulled over steel tracks and the pervasive drip and gurgle of water. The museum is at 2680 Dunsmuir Ave. For more, visit cumberlandmuseum.ca.
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Comox Air Force Museum
The Comox Air Force Museum is at CFB Comox and is open to the public year round, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation. In the Y2K Spitfire Restoration Project, Vintage Wings of Canada in partnership with the museum, is restoring a Second World War Spitfire fighter to flying condition. If you are coming only to see the Spitfire, phone 250-339-8162 to confirm the hangar is open. For more, visit comoxairforcemuseum.ca.
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Cumberland Museum and Archives
The replica of a coal mine provides a chilling glimpse into
Nothing is more important than home, but when it becomes a place where you are feeling lonely, or overwhelmed, it’s time to visit Berwick.
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We can help you create home right here with us, a place where you will feel comfortable, secure and warmly welcomed, and experience being part of a community again. We build beautiful buildings but it’s people, just like you, who make it a place to call home.
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I-Hos Night Market • Saturday & Sunday August 2 & 3 Traditional NWC Food: Bannock & Smoked Fish Workshops 14" Deer Hide Drums & Cedar Bark Woven Hats Kumugwe Dancers • Sunday, August 2 7:00 pm Performing in the Big House 20th Anniversary Celebration • Saturday & Sunday, November 28 & 29 30% Off Customer Appreciation Days Christmas Tree Ornament Raffle
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Our 18-hole championship golf course is designed to be ultra-playable for golfers at all levels of skill. Glorious views of the Comox Glacier, and the verdant fairways make a day on the links truly memorable. Come for a tee time, stay for a lifetime!
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Our 88 hotel villa units, located adjacent to the 1st fairway, provide an opportunity to stay on-site at Crown Isle. Whether here for a golf getaway, a corporate retreat, a wedding, family gathering or ski vacation, our home away from home accommodations will give you the comfort you deserve.
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DIVING Pacific Pro Dive & Surf Company
Offers Courtenay charters and marine adventures to Campbell River, Hornby Island and beyond, as well as a full service dive and surf and inhouse internation travel program. Visit www.scubashark.com for more information .
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Offers everything from beginner scuba classes to professional level, as well as regular charters to some of Vancouver Island's most iconic dive locations. Visit www.ubdiving.com to learn more.
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Hornby Island Diving
Well known for its big-animal dives, specializes in six-gill shark and sea lion adventures. Visit www.hornbyislanddiving.com for more information.
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Rest, recharge and reconnect with the natural dog friendly world. Here at Honey Grove we keep honeybees, tend organic gardens and care for an elegant self-catering rental cottage. Nestled in the heart Rest, recharge and reconnect with the natural of the beautiful Comox Valley, Honey Grove is world. Here at Honey Grove we keep honeybees,a private and enchanting country escape. tend organic gardens and care for an elegant self-catering rental cottage. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Comox Valley, Honey Grove is contact mark & nao sims: a private and enchanting country escape. 250 337 1882
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Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community The par-72, 18-hole course is the centerpiece of the community. For more information, visit www.crownisle.com. The Comox Valley has a variety of other courses to suit any level of ability throughout the year.
Comox Golf Course You don’t have to be a pro to enjoy this nine-hole layout that’s practically downtown. Dozens of deer live on the course, which has a driving range. 250-339-4444.
Glacier Greens Golf Course The 18-hole layout is at CFB Comox, although it’s open to the public, which is welcome to use the driving range. 250-3396515.
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Tee time is year round in the Comox Valley, much to the envy of the rest of Canada. Gorgeous, rugged and challenging terrain combines with meticulous greens, cozy clubhouses and spectacular views. Golfers on Comox Valley courses will often find themselves sharing the green with friendly blacktail deer and majestic bald eagles. And many courses offer spectacular views of mountain and ocean vistas. With the Valley’s temperate climate, it is possible to golf, ski and fish all in the same day.
This 18-hole course is a serene and sublime local treasure. Ideal for beginners and group tournaments. Offering full service licensed restaurant, large outdoor patio. Open for lunch every day and for dinner on weekends. 250-339-6363.
Mulligans Golf Centre
With six par-three and three par-four holes, this course at the northernmost part of Courtenay offers breathtaking views, and a driving range. 250-338-2440.
Sunnydale Golf Club Five kilometres north of Courtenay on Highway 19A is this 18-hole layout, which includes a driving range. 250-334-3232.
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GARDENS The Gardens on Anderton This is a terrific example of local volunteerism and an example of the garden as therapy for body and soul. The grounds include a Meditation Garden, Butterfly Garden, seven-circle labyrinth and Enabling Garden with a raised bed for wheelchair and walker access. The Gardens are tended by over 100 volunteer gardeners, and hosts are on duty in season every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; donations are welcome. The Gardens on Anderton are behind Anderton Nursery at 2012 Anderton Rd. on the way to the Little River ferry. For details, call 250-702-4186 or visit www.gardensonanderton.org. Kitty Coleman Gardens A 15-minute drive north of Courtenay off Highway 91 and unique among B.C. gardens, this is a one-man labour of love. Some 25,000 visitors per year to these gardens, include gardeners and nature lovers on pilgrimages, locals in search of oasis and beauty, painters and photographers pursuing images and wedding parties taking advantage of a gorgeous natural setting. Guided tours are available. It’s a perfect setting for two annual three-day festivals. In May, it’s the Art and Bloom Festival, focusing on fine arts, photography, painting sculpture and pottery. In September, over the Labour Day weekend, it’s the Artisans Festival. In winter, the Gardens take on another incarnation with a Christmas tree farm and Christmas carol walks, festive lights and Santa’s Barn.
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HIKING TRAILS Comox Glacier Trail The hiking trail to the Comox Glacier is for strong and experienced hikers only. The hike is a recommended three-day trip following this schedule. It is possible to do the trail in one day during the summer, assuming you are prepared to start at 4 or 5 a.m. and return after dark that night. For the climb on the glacier itself, rope for steep inclines is suggested. FMI on access Ken Rodonets, Comox District Mountaineering Club at 250-871-1245. Lagoon Park Located in the Comox Estuary, behind the Travel Infocentre, Lagoon Park is composed of two sections: a tidal wetland area and an upland area. The upland area has paved cycling and walking trails and is equipped with four wildlife viewing platforms. Medicine Bowls Access: Follow Forbidden Plateau Road to the end of tarmac, at the base of Forbidden Plateau ski road. From here a small logging road leads to the river, about 1.5 km long. Setting: A series of three large falls set on the upper section of Browns River. Condition: The logging road is in good shape for walking, and may be rough for some vehicles. The strong currents make the water very dangerous for swimming.
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AQUATIC CENTRES The Comox Valley offers swimming fun for all ages at two indoor pools and an outdoor pool, with a state-of-the-art water park sure to be a hit with the kids (Lewis Park in Courtenay, just off the intersection of Ryan Road and the Old lsland Highway). The Comox Valley Sports Centre at 3001 Vanier Dr. offers a six-lane, 25-metre main pool with a one-metre diving board, a Tarzan rope and a tot pool. Meanwhile, the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre at 377 Lerwick Rd. offers the latest in swim fun with an eight-lane, 25-metre pool plus a wave pool with two tubular water slides. The slides start at the top of a 30-foot tower, coil around the outside of the building and end in a shallow, slow-down area at the shallow end of the pool. The wave pool is also equipped with a fountain, which squirts an umbrella-shaped column of water about 10 feet above the surface. The centre features a tot pool with slide pool and water toys. The aquatic centre also has ozone-treated water in all pools, whirlpool, sauna, a one-metre diving board, small weightroom and exercise equipment. For more information, phone 250-334-9622.
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The Comox Valley is uniquely situated in the middle of Area 14 as designated by the Tidal Sportfishing Regulations. For saltwater anglers, this means we are in the centre of an amazing array of marine fishing opportunities that span all 12 months of the year. For anglers who restrict their angling opportunities to beach fishing, it can come to mean over 100 kilometres of prime, accessible, world-class fishing. Moving inland to freshwater fishing opportunities of approximate Area 14 boundaries with Little Qualicum River on the south and Oyster River on the north, we have a rich array of rivers and lakes to challenge anglers of all skill levels. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Comox and the provincial Ministry of Environment in Black Creek (near Miracle Beach Provincial Park) are official government information centres for up-tothe-minute changes of in-season regulations. All five species of Pacific salmon are regularly taken in local waters. Fishing for bottomfish is a popular form of tidal angling. The following species provide good sport in local waters — lingcod, rockfish, flounder and sole; plus the occasional halibut. Freshwater fishing in Comox Valley waters is enjoying resurgence due to increased enhancement activities by both levels of government. The Puntledge River has spectacular salmon angling in October. Great catch-and-release fishing for trout and salmon can be had in the Oyster River. With increased stocking levels in lakes open to the public, we are enjoying excellent fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. Horne Lake, Spider Lake, Comox Lake, Maple Lake and Wolf Lake are examples of local lakes that offer good fishing with flies, baits and lures. Before you venture on our waters, make certain you have the appropriate licences, because there are two required if you fish in both marine and freshwater.
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With an established reputation as a winter wonderland, Mount Washington Alpine Resort is the place to go for fun on the snow. But that’s only half the story. The resort is also a summer destination. Its spectacular views of nearby Strathcona Provincial Park, the Comox Valley and beyond from the top of the Mile-High Scenic Chairlift Rides have to be seen to be believed. Food and drink are available year-round, highlighted by two events — the Tapped Beer Festival and the Alpine Wine and Food Festival. When winter comes again, so does snow school, night skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing and more. With one of the best snow bases on the West Coast and perhaps the world during the past few winters, downhill skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers are in their element. Immaculately groomed cross-country trails delight other skiers. For details, visit mountwashington.ca.
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Penny Lane Property Management and Real Estate Sales
Let our knowledgeable and experienced staff make your real estate purchase in the Comox Valley an easy one. Our management division specializes in the management of single family homes, townhouses, condos, and apartments, and our real estate division can help you choose the “right” property.
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Insurance
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Did you know we also offering banking services? Our credit union division offers an all-inclusive range of banking, lending, and investment services for your personal or commercial needs. Visit us in Courtenay or Cumberland today!
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www.vipetcremation.ca The CVRD appreciates the efforts of responsible dog owners visiting off-leash and leashed trails. Leashing Mandatory Parks: Little River, Barbara Road, Lazo Wildlife, Masters Wildlife, One Spot, Wildwood Marsh, Royston Seaside Trail, Bear Creek - hatchery trails (August 1 until December 31 due to salmon spawning), Goose Spit (March 1 until May 20 due to Brant geese migration), Seal Bay April, May and June: ALL TRAILS due to nesting and fawn season. Year round: east side (water side) of Bates Rd and Swamp Loop. Leashing Optional Parks: Royston to Cumberland Railway Trail, All other parks (such as Nymph Falls, Tsolum Spirit, Eagles Drive). Leashing Optional provided dogs are kept under control meaning For more information visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca
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19 WING
COMOX AIR SHOW
Comox Military Family Resource Centre
Centre de ressources pour les familles des militaires de Comox
1575 Military Row 250-339-8290 comoxmfrc@gmail.com www.familyforce.ca
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Following a very successful Air Show in 2013, 19 Wing Comox will once again open its doors to the public on August 15th for the 2015 Air Show and Armed Forces Day. The year’s theme, “Saluting the Community we Serve,” is in recognition of the communities we serve and are supported by throughout the Comox Valley. This is the largest attended one-day event in the Valley and yields a significant economic impact on the region. Thanks to the continued sponsorship from major supporters including Thrifty Foods, the Air Show Committee is able to bring a vast array of military, civilian and international performers and deliver a program that offers entertainment for all ages. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for businesses and individuals wishing to take part in this major event. Concessionaires will have access to crowds of over 10,000 people eager to try their culinary specialties. Plenty of room is still open to participate. Tickets will soon be on sale. Watch for details in the local media and on the website at comoxairshow.ca General admission prices are as follows: Adults $20, Youth $10 and Vets & Cadets in uniform $5. Box seating and executive club tickets options are available once again. We look forward to proudly showcasing to the public who we are and what we do. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/comoxairshow and on Twitter @ComoxAirshow. Prepared by: Major Mary Lee, Publicity Director, 19 Wing Comox Air Show Committee
C O M O X
Air Force Museum HERITAGE AIR PARK WITH NUMEROUS AIRCRAFT
Specialized services for military families living in the Comox Valley. Dynamic, Engaging, Empowering Des services adaptés aux familles des militaires demeurant dans la Vallée de Comox. Dynamisme, participation, action
19 WING COMOX
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Great rates for former CF Members & their dependants
High quality cardio equipment, weightroom, ozone pool, hot tub, Squash courts, spin bikes, skating, specialty classes and more. Drop by or Contact us:
19 Wing Comox Recreation
250-339-8211 Local 7173 or 6989 www.cfgateway.com and choose Comox
Discover the history of Canadian military aviation. Per square foot the Comox Air Force Museum contains more memorabilia, artifacts and heritage than any other military museum in Canada. Close by is our Air Park wherein we feature numerous aircraft including fighter jets, multi-engine aircraft, helicopters, and our Heritage Stone Collection.
The Comox Air Force Museum is at CFB Comox, 19 Wing. Ryan Road at Military Row, Comox Phone: 250-339-8162 Open to the public year round, Tues. to Sun., 10am to 4pm Please check web site for additional summer hours Admission is by donation.
Further reference: www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca
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100 Fair Memories In Celebration of Courtenay ’s 1 0 0 th Anniversary
Comox Valley Exhibition Exhibits • Features • Shows Home & Garden Arts • Kidzone Entertainment • Midway • Vendors
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Established in 1911, Strathcona Park is the oldest provincial park in British Columbia. The park offers a nature lover’s paradise, just a leisurely drive from the Comox Valley. Spanning more than 500,000 acres west and north of the Valley, Strathcona Park is a bounty of hiking, camping and canoeing opportunities. Paradise Meadows is aptly named. You’ll be treated to spectacular alpine scenery as you stroll the loop trail to Battleship Lake and Lake Helen Mackenzie. A network of hiking trails for all levels allows you to fully explore Strathcona, which you enter at the Wildnerness centre near Mount washington alpine resort. For much of the year, the landscape is dotted with alpine flowers. Wildlife, such as deer and Whiskey Jack birds, may greet you along the way. The park’s vast network of waterways are filled with cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and dolly varden. Look up, and you’ll see the peak of Vancouver Island’s highest mountain, Golden Hinde, rising 7,219 feet. If you plan to stay the night, you can check out Strathcona’s two provincial campgrounds, Buttle Lake and Ralph River. From the park, trails link up with paths from the Mount Washington Alpine Resort and Forbidden Plateau. Another feature of the park is Strathcona Park Lodge, an eclectic collection of cottages, chalets and buildings spread on a hillside above mountain-rimmed Upper Campbell Lake. For more information, check out www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks.
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BAY COMMUNITY CHURCH Congregational Christian Churches of Canada
Faith
Family
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SUNDAYS 10 AM Nursery - Kid Jam - Youth Group 1105 Pritchard Road, Comox www.baychurch.net • 250-339-7527
St. Barnabas
Orthodox Church Pastor: Fr. Alexis Nikkel 250-703-9594
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LITURGIES
Saturday: Great Vespers at 7:00 pm
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Looking for a place to worship? The following welcome you to join the in fellowship. Comox Valley
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 725 Aspen Road Sunday Service:
10:30 am
Comox
250-339-2882 cvpc@shaw.ca
(confessions heard following Vespers)
Sunday: Hours at 9:45 am Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am Feasts call for times
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Worship Comox Valley Looking for a place to worship?
BAHÁ’Í FAITH
All are welcome to join in ongoing devotional gatherings, study circles, and children’s classes. Please call for more information: Comox 250.702.3041 • Courtenay 250.702.0574 “The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.” Bahá’u’lláh bahaisofcomox.org • courtenaybahai.org
St. Peter’s Anglican Church JIM LYSTER, RECTOR
218 Church St., Comox 250-339-2925 SATURDAY: 5:40 pm
5:40 Express! Contemporary Worship SUNDAY:
8:00 am & 10:00 am Worship www.stpeterscomox.ca
St. George’s United Church
A Church with a Heart in the Heart of the City
Sunday SERVICE 10:30 am Minister: Rev. Ryan Slifka
505-6th Street, Courtenay Phone 250-334-4961 www.stgeorgesunited.com
Weekend Masses
SATURDAY 5:00 pm
SUNDAY
8:30 & 10:30 am
Christ the King CATHOLIC CHURCH
Email: ctkparish@shaw.ca Website: www.ctkparish.ca
Full Wheelchair Access
1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay TELEPHONE: 250-334-4716
Courtenay
Fellowship Baptist Church
JOIN US IN WORSHIP PASTORS: Peter Rabey & Randy Dyck
9:15 am Contemporary Service Nursery Care (up to age 2) & Junior Church (age 3 - grade 5) available at 9:15 service only.
11:00 am Traditional Service
Sunday School (Sept -May), Grade 6-Adult 2963 Lake Trail Rd., Courtenay • 250-334-3432 www.courtenaybaptist.com
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COMOX Anderton Park
On the corner of Balmoral Avenue and Stewart Street, this Anderton Park is a neighborhood recreational park includes tennis courts, a basketball court, and playground.
Brooklyn Creek Park
This natural park comprising 3.77 hectares has no facilities. Located on the east end of Comox Avenue, north of Mack Laing Nature Park, the park has easy walking footpaths through a wooded area.
Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
The nine-acre waterfront property in Comox is beautifully landscaped with rustic stone and wood lodge is the legacy of R.J. (Bob) Filberg and his wife Florence McCormack. Stroll through the gardens and you’ll find a stream flowing through a natural ravine, along with majestic trees from all over the world, including London planes and Atlas and Deodar cedars.
Kin Beach Provincial Park
A good picnic area with tables, play areas, playground, cooking shelters, a tennis court, change area, a small store, and 15 campsites. Direct beach access brings you to a small breakwater creating a small tidal pool for children.
Kye Bay
This is a well-sheltered area highlighted by an expanse of sandy beach at low tides, punctuated by many tidal pools.
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There are picnic tables under the tree at Elks Park or one may take advantage of the new playground nearby. Restrooms are available.
Mack Laing Park
Access from east end of Comox Avenue. The sevenacre park is full of small paths and bridges, stairways and trails leading past information kiosks which enable flora and fauna to be identified.
Marina Park
A one-hectare park with boat launch, picnic shelters, bandstand and washrooms. Two marinas and government wharf are nearby; salmon and other types of seafood can be purchased off the boats. A boardwalk with guardrail travels the south end of the park overlooking the harbor and mountains across the bay.
Port Augusta Park
Located on Beaufort Avenue, this park is a 1.06-hectare, partially shaded grass-covered area, sloping down to the waterfront. There are park benches and an excellent view of the mountains and ocean.
Salish Park
Bordered by Guthrie Road and Nootka Street in Comox, this park has neatly constructed footpaths and bridges which meander through a very serene setting. The grass-covered area with its gently rolling hills is landscaped with shrubs.
COURTENAY Lewis Park
This has been an important recreation resource for the City of Courtenay since 1929. The entrance is flanked by two new totem poles; there are playing fields, lawnbowling and horseshoe areas, tennis courts, a children’s playground and water park, and an outdoor pool. At the perimeter of the park, you can see the convergence of the Tsolum and Puntledge rivers to become the Courtenay River, the world’s shortest tidal river.
Puntledge Park
Located off First Avenue (drive up Fifth Street, turn right after railway tracks, and follow road down the hill to lower section of First Avenue), this scenic park runs along the Puntledge River and the edge of town. The park includes a maze of trails leading around the park, and a small play area with swings.
Riverway Walkway
This paved walkway that runs along the Courtenay River and estuary is bordered on one side by the Courtenay Airpark. This is a prime location for viewing many species of birds and watching small planes take off and land.
Simms Millennium
This family park is located on the east side of the Fifth Street Bridge across from Lewis Park. The park features a Thai pavilion, children’s playground and a number of trails with view points overhanging the Courtenay River.
CUMBERLAND South Comox Lake Park
Situated on the southeast part of the lake. There is a designated swimming area, complete with floating raft and diving board, which is protected by an encircling log boom. There are 50 RV sites, each with a picnic table and barbecue grill. There are water taps and showers, and electricity.
SEAL BAY PROVINCIAL PARK
The 714-hectare all-season forested park is within a 15-minute drive from Courtenay or Comox. Enjoy a brisk walk on the trails in winter or stroll through the cool shade in summer. The park includes a number of trails, designed for walking, mountain bikes and horses. There is also a handicapped-accessible wheelchair loop.
NYMPH FALLS NATURE PARK
Access: accessible by the Comox Logging Road off Lake Trail Road, or along Piercy Road to Forbidden Plateau Road. This 55.4-hectare regional district park, located west of Courtenay between Forbidden Plateau and the Puntledge River, is a fairly new park but the regional district has provided an entrance sign, upgraded trails and built a parking lot.
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July 10-12, 2015
VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST Vancouver Island MusicFest is the ultimate West-Coast music festival. Set in the idyllic Comox Valley, the festival’s grounds are a place where you can sit in the shade of a century old tree, bask in the warm July sunshine or cool off in the crisp waters of the Tsolum River. On-site camping is the perfect way to experience everything the festival offers. And don’t forget the music. From blues to bluegrass, reggae to rock, from hip-hop to doo-wop, there is something here for everyone. Get down in the boogie zone and dance to the rhythms or be a part of the interactive stage workshops. This year's line-up features three Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers; Americana stalwart Lyle Lovett and his Large Band headline Friday's lineup, blues legend Buddy Guy closes the show on Saturday and Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills and Nash fame is Sunday's headliner. VI MusicFest is three days of non-stop music happening across six stages. We have an impressive and exciting lineup of performers this year including Bonnie Raitt. For more information about MusicFest, go to www.islandmusicfest.com.
July 31-August 3, 2015
FILBERG FESTIVAL The annual Filberg Festival takes place each BC Day long weekend over four days. The 33rd festival dates are July 31-August 3, with a special Friday night concert featuring the Cowboy Junkies set to kick things off. The festival takes place on the grounds of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on the waterfront in Comox. The main objective of the Filberg Festival has always been to encourage excellence in all forms of arts and crafts, and to assist in the promotion and sale of quality work. We are proud to say that the festival has an established reputation for the excellence of the work of its artisans, and today is one of Western Canada’s longest-running and largest juried outdoor arts show. The festival is also well-known for the quality entertainment provided over the four-day weekend. For more information about the Filberg Festival, go to filbergfestival.com
August 1-3, 2015
NAUTICAL DAYS FESTIVAL Comox Nautical Days returns on the BC Day long weekend with all the games, nautical competitions, outstanding entertainment and great food you’ve come to love and expect. Whether you’re cheering on the competitors or taking part in one of the many events, Nautical Days has something for everyone. The festival showcases some of the Island’s most creative and gifted artisans. The outstanding entertainment has something for everyone from rock and roll to big bands, from balladeers to iconic impersonators, from clowns to children’s performers, you can see them all at the park. There will be fire in the sky over the bay again with another dazzling fireworks display on Monday night. Come for the Ceremony of the Flags and stay for the fantastic Quality Foods Festival of Lights. For details, visit www.comoxnauticaldays.ca.
August 28-30
COMOX VALLEY EXHIBITION Celebrating its 141th year of agriculture, Comox Valley Exhibition invites everyone to come enjoy the community spirit and healthy country living. Join in on the three days of jammed packed family fun. '100 Fair Memories' is this year's theme and organizers guarantee at least that. Promoting local farming, the exhibition each year offers three days of fun-filled events for all family members. You can milk a goat, race a zucchini, watch the many farm animal shows and demonstrations, sink your teeth into a freshly made candy apple and sit back and enjoy the lumberjack shows and non-stop entertainment. Come experience the many wonders of Comox Valley rural life. For more about the Comox Valley Exhibition, visit www.cvex.ca.
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