Anyone who lives in/near or has been to the Comox Valley(on Vancouver Island), in B.C., Canada?
Comox Valley on Vancouver Island in B.C, Canada
I’m going to make a trip down there in the summer, and was wondering if anyone who knows the area knows of any really great spots. I love photography, so anywhere that stands out will be perfect.
2 Comments to “Anyone who lives in/near or has been to the Comox Valley(on Vancouver Island), in B.C., Canada?”
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By John, April 16, 2010 @ 8:38 pm
When you arrive, go to the Chamber of Commerce info place on Cliffe Ave(Hwy 19A) in Courtenay(old black locomotive beside it) and get one of their Comox Valley maps. It’s got all the roads there are in the valley. For me, this place is all about being near the water. Check out Goose Spit in Comox on a summer evening, and going north there’s Point Holmes(looks like the Texas Gulf Coast to me), Williams Beach, Seal Bay, Miracle Beach(some huge trees and great moss), Saratoga Beach, Salmon Point and others in between. Just about every beach has public access though you might not find official parking spaces at all of them. Nice forest trails off Williams Beach Rd. There’s a nice beach walk between the Fisherman’s Lodge pub on the Oyster River and Salmon Point, good food at both. The view across the Strait is good everywhere. Just meander around and take side roads, there’s lots. Go to the Canadian Hydrographic Service website for tide tables. Some beaches don’t have much to them on a very high tide. Don’t forget the nearby islands like Hornby and Denman to the south, and Quadra up by Campbell River. Going up Mount Washington is worth it for the view. Cumberland has some neat old houses. South of Courtenay are Royston Union Bay, Fanny Bay, neat little places.
By John, April 16, 2010 @ 8:38 pm
We live in Courtenay situated in the Comox Valley and you will have no problem at all finding adequate photo ops. The most commonly photographed geographic location in the Valley is the Comox Glacier which is located in the Beaufort Mountain range to the west of the valley. The glacier is visible from most vantage spots within the community. Wildlife abounds from bald eagles along the esturary to deer in most any place you might care to look . Rent a kayak at the airpark located in downtown Courtenay and as you paddle down the river and into the Comox harbor you will find many different vantage points. North of town is Seal Bay Park which is another great spot for nature. I’m sure you will have a great time and go home with a full memory card unless you are still using film. Enjoy your visit.