About Comox Valley

Courtenay, population 28,420 (2021), is situated in the heart of the Comox Valley. Surrounded by nature, recreation, and a growing local food movement, Courtenay hosts a wide range of retail and commercial businesses, from intimate specialty shops and restaurants to hotels and big box stores. The downtown core including 4th, 5th, and 6th Streets is one of the most vibrant shopping districts on Vancouver Island, with a variety of independent shops and restaurants. Other highlights include major cultural facilities such as the Courtenay Museum and Paleontology Centre, the Comox Valley Art Gallery, and the Sid Williams Theatre. Downtown Courtenay is also just steps away from Lewis and Simms Parks, the scenic waterfront Riverway Trail, and the Puntledge River.

Cumberland currently has a population of approximately 4447 (based on the 2021 Census). Cumberland consists primarily of residential neighbourhoods, however its downtown core along Dunsmuir Avenue is teeming with specialty shops, restaurants and cafes. For the mountain bikers out there, Cumberland has a vast trail system suitable for extreme riders. You can find moderate to easy trails along the old rail heading towards Comox Lake. Comox Lake is a short five minute drive from downtown Cumberland and offers boating, fishing, swimming, and other recreational opportunities. It is also the primary water source for most of Courtenay and Comox.