Guidebook for Comox

David And Frances
David And Frances
Guidebook for Comox

Recreation

If you enjoy working out, then this nearby gym is a great option. Very new facility. Affordable, too. A number of drop in classes are also offered.
Reasonable rates and great gym. Drop in classes available, too.
10 residents recomanen
Comox Community Centre
1855 Noel Ave
10 residents recomanen
Reasonable rates and great gym. Drop in classes available, too.

Food Scene

Organic breads, snacks and pizzas in a cute homey cafe with a view of Church Street.
26 residents recomanen
Church Street Woodfired Bakery
221 Church St
26 residents recomanen
Organic breads, snacks and pizzas in a cute homey cafe with a view of Church Street.
This looks like a fun, fancy place for fine dining. Have never been but it has the right aura and I'm told it's good.
36 residents recomanen
Martine's Bistro In Comox
1754 Beaufort Ave
36 residents recomanen
This looks like a fun, fancy place for fine dining. Have never been but it has the right aura and I'm told it's good.
Great spirit and delicious sushi and more in this tiny little restaurant with a big heart!
9 residents recomanen
Sushi Kobo Takeout
1773 Comox Ave
9 residents recomanen
Great spirit and delicious sushi and more in this tiny little restaurant with a big heart!
Sharp looking spot, well located near the Marina. Looks like a fun spot. Ocean view. A friend of ours enjoys their paella at regular intervals!
72 residents recomanen
Blackfin Pub
132 Port Augusta St
72 residents recomanen
Sharp looking spot, well located near the Marina. Looks like a fun spot. Ocean view. A friend of ours enjoys their paella at regular intervals!
Has had some good reviews.
10 residents recomanen
Spice Hut Indian Cuisine.
1832 Comox Ave
10 residents recomanen
Has had some good reviews.
An attractive fun place to eat with good food.
17 residents recomanen
Toscano's Mediterranean Grill
140 Port Augusta St
17 residents recomanen
An attractive fun place to eat with good food.
This family restaurant is favoured by some.
28 residents recomanen
Avenue Bistro, Comox Valley
2064 Comox Ave
28 residents recomanen
This family restaurant is favoured by some.
Great reviews and guests of ours from Victoria thought it was very good.
7 residents recomanen
Manvirro's Indian Grill
450 Ryan Rd
7 residents recomanen
Great reviews and guests of ours from Victoria thought it was very good.

Essentials

A good place to buy groceries. Popular food court. Other stores nearby include a drugstore.
14 residents recomanen
Quality Foods Comox
2275 Guthrie Rd
14 residents recomanen
A good place to buy groceries. Popular food court. Other stores nearby include a drugstore.
Very close by and nice layout, selection, good prices. In the Comox Mall.
9 residents recomanen
John's Your Independent Grocer
215C Port Augusta St
9 residents recomanen
Very close by and nice layout, selection, good prices. In the Comox Mall.
Pleasant shopping. This is the store that is furthest from our home. Closest is John's Independent, next is Quality Foods. All have their special value.
46 residents recomanen
Thrifty Foods
1551 Cliffe Ave
46 residents recomanen
Pleasant shopping. This is the store that is furthest from our home. Closest is John's Independent, next is Quality Foods. All have their special value.

Everything Else

Special toddler section, computers with internet, lounge area and more. A real gem and a popular community spot!
6 residents recomanen
Vancouver Island Regional Library
300 6th St
6 residents recomanen
Special toddler section, computers with internet, lounge area and more. A real gem and a popular community spot!
Here is your chance to walk out on a wonderfully solid, long pier and look out to sea at the birds, the boats and whateer might be out there!
Comox Bay Marina & Residences
Here is your chance to walk out on a wonderfully solid, long pier and look out to sea at the birds, the boats and whateer might be out there!
Our little airport is small scale, friendly. So refreshing! Only 7 minutes from our home.
10 residents recomanen
Comox Valley Airport
1250 Knight Rd
10 residents recomanen
Our little airport is small scale, friendly. So refreshing! Only 7 minutes from our home.
Small, locally owned bookstore with a great collection of books, some art supplies and gifts, includes many wonderful local books for appreciating nature, geography, art and more... https://blueheronbookscomox.ca/
Blue Heron Books
1775 Comox Ave
Small, locally owned bookstore with a great collection of books, some art supplies and gifts, includes many wonderful local books for appreciating nature, geography, art and more... https://blueheronbookscomox.ca/
Pleasant art venue with the Comox archives and museum in same building https://pearlellisgallery.com/
Pearl Ellis Gallery
1729 Comox Ave
Pleasant art venue with the Comox archives and museum in same building https://pearlellisgallery.com/
The Marina is a fun place to visit, but also can be a great place to pick up some shrimp or other seafood.
31 residents recomanen
Marina Park
127 Port Augusta St
31 residents recomanen
The Marina is a fun place to visit, but also can be a great place to pick up some shrimp or other seafood.
John's Independent Grocer is found in the Comox Mall which also contains a drug store, a dollar shop, a coffee shop, and more.
8 residents recomanen
Comox Centre Mall
215 Port Augusta St
8 residents recomanen
John's Independent Grocer is found in the Comox Mall which also contains a drug store, a dollar shop, a coffee shop, and more.
This (former) hospital is nearby. You can get there by vehicle in under 5 minutes. Walking is more like 20. Cycling, about 10. Currently contains The Views, residential care for seniors with dementia, as well as the Cottage Thrift Shop and, twice yearly in April and October, the Rotary book sale.
St Joseph's General Hospital
2137 Comox Ave
This (former) hospital is nearby. You can get there by vehicle in under 5 minutes. Walking is more like 20. Cycling, about 10. Currently contains The Views, residential care for seniors with dementia, as well as the Cottage Thrift Shop and, twice yearly in April and October, the Rotary book sale.

Shopping

Wonderful yarns, alpaca and other specialty yarns such as organic cotton and bamboo. Knowledgeable staff. Knitting circle Thurs. pm's at story; Tuesday evenings at library
Village Yarn Shoppe
190 Port Augusta St
Wonderful yarns, alpaca and other specialty yarns such as organic cotton and bamboo. Knowledgeable staff. Knitting circle Thurs. pm's at story; Tuesday evenings at library
Nice collection in this pleasant second hand bookstore. Trade ins accepted for 50% credit towards purchase of books. You are welcome to use our credit!
133 residents recomanen
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona Pkwy
133 residents recomanen
Nice collection in this pleasant second hand bookstore. Trade ins accepted for 50% credit towards purchase of books. You are welcome to use our credit!
Large collection.
Community Thrift Store
971 Cumberland Rd
Large collection.
Great local hardware store. Friendly, knowledgeable service.
Slegg Building Materials
554 Anderton Rd
Great local hardware store. Friendly, knowledgeable service.
Right on Comox Avenue. So quite convenient. Small collection. Can be interesting at times.
Salvation Army The
1785 Comox Ave
Right on Comox Avenue. So quite convenient. Small collection. Can be interesting at times.
Great little shop. If you bring in your used books, they'll select the ones they can use and give you a credit of up to 50% on your purchase. Check out their current collection!
Nearly New Books Inc
1761 - B Comox Ave
Great little shop. If you bring in your used books, they'll select the ones they can use and give you a credit of up to 50% on your purchase. Check out their current collection!

Parks & Nature

Long peninsula (hence the name). Beach on both sides!
80 residents recomanen
Parc Goose Spit
60 Hawkins Rd
80 residents recomanen
Long peninsula (hence the name). Beach on both sides!
Follow the road to Kye Bay. You can consult tide charts for low tide times and have a wonderful walk in the sunshine on the sandy beach on a summer's day. Beautiful at any time. Also the Lazo Road beach is good any time of the year and is closer by.
11 residents recomanen
Kye Bay Road
Kye Bay Road
11 residents recomanen
Follow the road to Kye Bay. You can consult tide charts for low tide times and have a wonderful walk in the sunshine on the sandy beach on a summer's day. Beautiful at any time. Also the Lazo Road beach is good any time of the year and is closer by.
Beautiful park as well as beach approach. Includes a tea house, too. Many lovely sitting areas. This is the home of the Filberg Festival in July.
28 residents recomanen
Filberg Park
61 Filberg Rd
28 residents recomanen
Beautiful park as well as beach approach. Includes a tea house, too. Many lovely sitting areas. This is the home of the Filberg Festival in July.
Nearby. Lots of branching paths. Enjoy the woods. Walk to the seashore.
Brooklyn Creek Park
Quadra Place
Nearby. Lots of branching paths. Enjoy the woods. Walk to the seashore.
Beautiful walks in the woods
12 residents recomanen
Northeast Woods
Colby Road
12 residents recomanen
Beautiful walks in the woods

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular, friendly hang out in downtown Courtenay
77 residents recomanen
Gladstone Brewing Co.
244 4th St
77 residents recomanen
Popular, friendly hang out in downtown Courtenay