Guidebook for Comox
Food Scene
Milano is our favorite coffee shop. The owners and staff are very friendly, the shop has a great vibe, and the coffee is amazing. We buy beans from here on a regular basis as well.
20 locals recommend
Milano Coffee CMX Valley
2016 Comox AveMilano is our favorite coffee shop. The owners and staff are very friendly, the shop has a great vibe, and the coffee is amazing. We buy beans from here on a regular basis as well.
This place has a beautiful patio that overlooks the river. They try to source their food locally as much as possible and they have gluten free options.
20 locals recommend
The White Whale Restaurant
975 Comox RdThis place has a beautiful patio that overlooks the river. They try to source their food locally as much as possible and they have gluten free options.
Cumberland Village Bakery
2747 Dunsmuir AveGreat doughnuts!
This is a good coffee shop to visit with kids. There is a nice kids area with comfy chairs for the adults. The owners are very friendly and it's in a great location.
7 locals recommend
The Mill
1761 C Comox AvenueThis is a good coffee shop to visit with kids. There is a nice kids area with comfy chairs for the adults. The owners are very friendly and it's in a great location.
Atlas Cafe
250 6th StThis restaurant has good food and a great view of the marina! Call ahead for reservations and ask for a seat near the window or on the patio..they will not recommend it but they will try!
72 locals recommend
Blackfin Pub
132 Port Augusta StThis restaurant has good food and a great view of the marina! Call ahead for reservations and ask for a seat near the window or on the patio..they will not recommend it but they will try!
Whole Glow Cafe
2713 Dunsmuir AveThis is a cute cafe that has delicious smoothies.
Parks & Nature
This is our favourite beach and it's so close to our house! Go at low tide and you can walk for a while on the beautiful sandy beach. The water is pretty warm in the summer as well so we love to go swimming here.
11 locals recommend
Kye Bay Road
Kye Bay RoadThis is our favourite beach and it's so close to our house! Go at low tide and you can walk for a while on the beautiful sandy beach. The water is pretty warm in the summer as well so we love to go swimming here.
Checkout the beautiful swimming pools and falls. Be careful not to go too close to the falls! The water is nice and warm, and there are more private spots to swim if you go further up the river.
7 locals recommend
Stotan Falls
Checkout the beautiful swimming pools and falls. Be careful not to go too close to the falls! The water is nice and warm, and there are more private spots to swim if you go further up the river.
Visit Nymph falls in the morning or after dinner if you don't want to see lots of people. This is a popular, beautiful spot for swimming! The trick is to go at the right time. The water is warm and the pools are magical. There are also really nice trails for hiking.
16 locals recommend
Nymph Falls (waterfall)
4466 Forbidden Plateau RdVisit Nymph falls in the morning or after dinner if you don't want to see lots of people. This is a popular, beautiful spot for swimming! The trick is to go at the right time. The water is warm and the pools are magical. There are also really nice trails for hiking.
Comox Lake
You can access the lake from Cumberland. This is a beautiful lake!
This is where we often walk our dog! It's a beautiful forest with awesome trails, and is very close to our house. There is a loop that is well marked with green arrows and maps.
12 locals recommend
Northeast Woods
Colby RoadThis is where we often walk our dog! It's a beautiful forest with awesome trails, and is very close to our house. There is a loop that is well marked with green arrows and maps.
The Cumberland Forest Society has worked hard to raise money and buy plots of forest so that it is protected from development. The trails are highly sought after by mountain bikers and hikers. Stop buy Dunsmuir avenue after your hike/bike to checkout the cool shops, cafes and breweries.
33 locals recommend
Cumberland Community Forest
The Cumberland Forest Society has worked hard to raise money and buy plots of forest so that it is protected from development. The trails are highly sought after by mountain bikers and hikers. Stop buy Dunsmuir avenue after your hike/bike to checkout the cool shops, cafes and breweries.
Hornby Island is incredibly beautiful. Tribune bay is a long sandy beach. There are lots of hiking/biking trails on the island too!
12 locals recommend
Tribune Bay Beach
Hornby Island is incredibly beautiful. Tribune bay is a long sandy beach. There are lots of hiking/biking trails on the island too!
A MUST SEE when you visit Comox! The spit is lined with a driftwood fence to protect it from erosion. There is a sandy beach you can walk to at low tide or paddle to that people call "Little Mexico." If you feel like a workout, hike the steps that go up the steep sandy bank. There are gorgeous homes overlooking the water there, and great blackberry picking in August.
80 locals recommend
Goose Spit Park
60 Hawkins RdA MUST SEE when you visit Comox! The spit is lined with a driftwood fence to protect it from erosion. There is a sandy beach you can walk to at low tide or paddle to that people call "Little Mexico." If you feel like a workout, hike the steps that go up the steep sandy bank. There are gorgeous homes overlooking the water there, and great blackberry picking in August.
This beach is very close to the suite. It's usually pretty quiet if you prefer to be away from the crowd. There is some sand and then a rocky slope to the ocean at low tide. We like to walk along the beach but there is also a short gravel walking path (next to the road, right above the beach) that would be good for an evening stroll at sunset.
15 locals recommend
Point Holmes
988 Lazo RdThis beach is very close to the suite. It's usually pretty quiet if you prefer to be away from the crowd. There is some sand and then a rocky slope to the ocean at low tide. We like to walk along the beach but there is also a short gravel walking path (next to the road, right above the beach) that would be good for an evening stroll at sunset.
Shopping
STATES OF SUMMER
268A 5th StDesign Therapy Inc (formerly Rattan Plus)
291 5th StSuch a cute book shop! I always find a cool book even when I'm not looking for anything in particular...dangerous!
Rare Bird Bookshop
2720 Dunsmuir AvenueSuch a cute book shop! I always find a cool book even when I'm not looking for anything in particular...dangerous!
Rally Co.
338 5th StSmells so good.. (essential oils and more)
There are many stores on 5th street in Courtenay that would be fun to go in if you like shopping! Pam's favourite stores are Wildflower Mercantile and Design Therapy.
13 locals recommend
5th St
5th StreetThere are many stores on 5th street in Courtenay that would be fun to go in if you like shopping! Pam's favourite stores are Wildflower Mercantile and Design Therapy.
Essentials
This is where we love to get our produce! Sieffert's is a farm that is very close to our home.
Sieffert's Farm Market
720 Knight RdThis is where we love to get our produce! Sieffert's is a farm that is very close to our home.
Thrifty Foods
1551 Cliffe AveDrinks & Nightlife
Cornerstone sometimes has live music. Checkout their website to see upcoming events: http://www.cornerstonetaphouse.com/
19 locals recommend
Cornerstone Taphouse
208 5th StCornerstone sometimes has live music. Checkout their website to see upcoming events: http://www.cornerstonetaphouse.com/
This awesome new brewery is just five minutes from our house! Check out their website www.landandseabrewing.ca
39 locals recommend
Land & Sea Brewing Company
2040 Guthrie RdThis awesome new brewery is just five minutes from our house! Check out their website www.landandseabrewing.ca
Sightseeing
Summer hours:
June 01 to August 31, 2018
Monday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday noon to 5:00pm
32 locals recommend
Cumberland Museum & Archives
2680 Dunsmuir AveSummer hours:
June 01 to August 31, 2018
Monday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday noon to 5:00pm
Arts & Culture
Learn about the local Komoks First Nation and see some Indigenous art work here!
15 locals recommend
I-Hos Gallery
3310 Comox RdLearn about the local Komoks First Nation and see some Indigenous art work here!
Checkout https://filberg.tickit.ca/ to purchase tickets and see a list of the events
28 locals recommend
Filberg Park
61 Filberg RdCheckout https://filberg.tickit.ca/ to purchase tickets and see a list of the events