Tourism Activities and Resource Links
Our local leading newspaper Comox Valley Record publishes special publications throughout the year. Enjoy reading this excellent eEdition "Welcome to the Comox Valley"
Weather for Vancouver Island BC and Comox Valley
Travel and Tourism on Vancouver Island
Comox Valley, Courtenay, Mt Washington & Cumberland
Thinking about moving here - live, work, relocating?
Visit www.comoxvalleychamber.com
- Vancouver Island Visitor Centre www.discovercomoxvalley.com
- Virtual Vacation Guide www.seevancouverisland.com
- Tourism Vancouver Island www.vancouverisland.travel
- Visitors Choice Magazine www.visitors-info.com
- Comox Valley Airport www.comoxairport.com
- Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce www.comoxvalleychamber.com
- The Feature Gardens of Vancouver Island www.vancouverislandgardentrail.com
- Comox Valley Guide www.comoxvalleyguide.com
- Comox Valley adventures, stories, info www.aboutcomoxvalley.com
- B&B Contacts - vs Hotelwww.hotel-contacts.com
- BC Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Guild www.bcsbestbnbs.com
- BC Travel Guide www.bctravelguide.ca
- Comox Valley Bed and Breakfast Association A Bed and breakfast and vacation rental accommodation network with a travel guide to Comox Valley, Courtenay, Vancouver Island British Columbia,Canada
Music and music events in the Comox Valley
BC Maps
- British Columbia Outline Map www.yellowmaps.com
- Canada Maps www.atlas.gc.ca
Comox Valley Food and Wine
Some amazing producers and over 90 locations to eat out. Our current preferred Restaurants which are all family friendly - Locals, Atlas Cafe, Avenue Bistro, Martines, Tita's Mexican.
Comox Valley's geography, geology, soil and climate all combine to create an unique Terroir with its distinct organics and is captured in the foods and wines produced here
- Comox Valley Restaurant Guide www.comoxvalleyrestaurants.ca
- Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery www.beaufortwines.ca
- Innisfree Farm www.innisfreefarm.ca
- Blue Moon Winery www.bluemoonwinery.ca
- John Schreiner on wine: A tasting cornucopia on Vancouver Island www.johnschreiner.blogspot.com
- Natural Pastures Cheese Company www.naturalpastures.com
- Comox Valley Farmers Market www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com
- Canadian Wild Smoked Salmon www.canadiansalmon.ca
- The Organic Gardener's Pantry - Fundamental ingredients for plants and soilwww.gardenerspantry.ca
- BC - VQA Wines www.courtenayvqawines.com
- Comox Valley Culinary Tours www.IslandGourmetTrails.ca
- Fanny Bay Oysters Seafood Shop - fresh oysters, crab, fish www.fannybayoysters.com
- Cuckoo in Coombs www.oldcountrymarket.com/italianrestaurant.php
- Black Fin Pub (adults only) www.blackfinpub.com
- Blueberry U-Pick in Royston - Certified Organic Website Link
The Organic Farmers of Vancouver Island
Ross and Nancy are proud to be associated with these Vancouver Island Certified Organic Farmers:
- Barbara and Lorne at Nanoose Edibles in Nanoose Bay
- Derek at Circle K Blueberry Ranch in Royston
- Marla and George at Natures Way in Courtenay
- Michelle and Steve at Ross Mountain Farm in Campbell River
Vancouver Island Outdoor Activities
This incredible destination has infinite choices to explore from your central Vancouver Island location.
- Active Comox Valley www.activecomoxvalley.ca
- Agrifood Comox Valley www.agrifoodcomoxvalley.com
- Courtenay River Estuary www.keepingitliving.ca
- Discovery Marine Safaris www.adventurewhalewatching.com
For the latest Whale and Bear News from Vancouver Island click HERE
For our latest newsletter click HERE - Telegraph Cove & Stubbs Island Whale Watching www.stubbs-island.com
- Mount Washington Alpine Ski Resort www.mountwashington.ca
- Ski and Snowboard Rentals www.skitakhut.com
- Georgia Basin Ecological Assessment and Restoration Societywww.georgiabasin.ca
- Mountain Biking - Comox Valleywww.cvmtb.com
- Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoeswww.comoxvalleykayaks.com
- Deep Bay Marine Field Station for Shellfish research www.viu.ca/deepbay/
Guided Adventures and Hiking
- Vancouver Island Alpine Guiding www.islandalpineguides.com
- Vancouver Island Custom Guided Adventures www.seapeakadventures.com
- River Rafting & Snorkel with Salmon www.destinyriver.com
- Union Bay Dive and Kayak www.seashelldiving.com
- Van Isle Fishing and Marine Adventures www.vanislefishingandmarineadventures.com
- Kayak Vancouver Island - Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures www.kingfisher-adventures.com
- Guided Biking Comox Valley and Vancouver Island - Island Joy Rides www.islandjoyrides.com
- Cumberland Pedicab Tours www.pedicab.webs.com
Supply Ship Travel Vancouver Island - Eco-destinations
If you like the activity of the working freight supply ships and the awesome eco-destinations they visit this is a great way to travel on Vancouver Island
- Port Alberni to Bamfield and Pacific Coast www.ladyrosemarine.com
- Gold river to Pacific Coast Nootka Sound www.mvuchuck.com
- BC's inside passage on MV Aurora Explorer www.marinelinktours.com
Read Helena Zukowski's Article -Wheelhouse Rambler
Creative Artisans of British Columbia
Those who choose to live and create on Vancouver Island and the Pacific Coast.
- Wild Nature Photographer Rolf Hicker www.hickerphoto.com
- Crawford Studios Sandblasted Designs on Glass www.crawfordetchedglass.com
- Originals Only Fine Art Show & Sale www.originalsonly.ca
- Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery www.spiritsofthewestcoast.com
- Master bird carver - Lynn Branson www.rawearthcarvings.com
- West Coast Wood Artist www.robertmartinwoodart.com
- Chris Carter Nature Photo www.vancouverislandphototipsandtours.com
- I-Hos Native Gallery www.ihosgallery.com
- Royston House Timber Designs www.islandtimberframe.com
- Photographic Art by Martin Kaspers www.martinkaspers.ca
- David Innes Photo Art www.photoart-davidinnes.com
Rhododendrons on Vancouver Island
The climate of Vancouver Island makes this an ideal place to grow Rhodos.
Courtenay is home to the North Island Rhodo Society (NIRS) gardens. These Rhododendron gardens are in one of Courtenay's parks behind the Chamber of Commerce office on Cliffe Ave (hwy 19A).Enjoy the Airpark Walkway when you visit the Rhodos.
- Vancouver Island Rhododendron Photos
- Hidden Acres Rhododendrons www.hiddenacresrhodos.com
- North Island Rhododendron Society www.nirs.rhodos.ca
- 200 rhododendrons www.hirsutum.info
- The Organic Gardener's Pantry - Fundamental ingredients for plants and soil www.gardenerspantry.ca
Eco Tourism and Accommodation on Vancouver Island
Magnificent scenery - adventure travel - ecotourism and a year round hospitable climate all combine to make Vancouver Island a world class living and holiday destination.
- Vancouver Island Ecotourism Information www.ecoisland.ca
- North Island Accommodation www.theartistspoint.com
- Island Nature - Exploring nature on Vancouver Island www.islandnature.ca
- West Coast Accommodation www.bostromsbandb.com
E-Commerce
Local excellence in E-Commerce support in the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island
- Mastermynde - Marketing, Design & Ecommerce www.mastermynde.com
- My Tech Guys - Computer Support www.mytechguys.ca
- Infocus Design - Graphics, Marketing, Publishing www.infocusdesign.ca
- Logistica - Website Design www.logistica.ca
Yoga Comox Valley
- The Asana Room yoga studio and teacher training www.theasanaroom.com
Spas - Comox Valley Spas near Royston House BB
Less than a 10 minute drive from Royston House Bed and Breakfast to Oh Spa or Kingfisher Spa
- The Old House Village Spa www.ohspa.ca (royston house guest discount)
- Kingfisher Royston Oceanside Spa www.kingfisherspa.com