Comox Valley Recreation
The Comox Valley a land of endless recreational opportunities
Skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, sailing, fishing, golfing, diving, walking, if you enjoy an outdoor activity, it’s here. Our mild climate allows you to enjoy many of the warm weather sport 10 months a year and when it’s too cold there is cross country and downhill skiing 30 minutes away.
Mountain Biking
The valley offers a wide variety of trails for all abilities and in almost every part of the valley. The steep, nasty (super fun) and challenging trails are primarily found in Cumberland, the Forbidden Plateau area and the Mount Washington Bike park. Hornby Island has a trail network of magical cross country and should be ridden by every rider.
Here are some different trails throughout the valley, it is by no means comprehensive and if you are seeking detailed information , please visit www.cvmtb.com it is a great site and the maps and information available is fantastic.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a privately owned resort community, open year round, located near the very popular Comox Valley. First opened in 1979, Mount Washington is now in its 30th year of operation.
Hiking trails
There are fabulous walks on all the beaches in the valley, great river trails on the Puntledge river and Seal Bay park is one of the Islands premier Regional Parks. The valley has parks and walking trails in every part of the valley. Strathcona park is 30 minutes away and offers the novice or experienced hiker an exceptional alpine wilderness experience.
Fishing
The rivers and ocean offer many spots to fly fish and Salish sea offers a rich bounty of seafood for the sports fisherman.
Golfing
There are three eighteen hole golf course in the valley and the highly regarded Stories Beach course is only 30 minutes north. Crown Isle is considered one of the best and picturesque courses on the Island , Glacier view is a traditional Park style and Sunnydale is a popular community course. There are two executive and one nine hole course in Comox and Courtenay North.
Sailing
There are number of marinas within a 30 minute drive to the north and south as well as in Comox. The Comox Valley’s position on the Salish Sea offers it incredible boating and sailing options. To the south are the southern Gulf Islands and to the north are Desolation Sound and the Broughton archipelago , which are considered to be some of the finest boating waters in the world
Kayaking
From Hornby Island to Union Bay and north to Saratoga Beach the comox Valley offers a wide range of sea and white water kayaking options. Hornby, Denman and Tree Island protect the Baynes sound from severe weather and boating on those waters is often as calm as a lake. The Puntledge river has some of the best white water in the country and the Courtenay river estuary is a beautiful and unique paddle. To the north is Pointe Holmes and the open waters of the Salish Sea. Beautiful.
Recreation Links
The Comox Valley has such an incredible wealth of outdoor opportunities and of such excellent character that it must be considered one of the outdoor capitals of the country. If love to spend time outdoors come to the valley with your toys and make yourself at home, come live and work in paradise.
