The Beach Chalet
Sightseeing
Walk north down the road and you will enter Seal Bay Nature Park. With an extensive trail system, you can spend hours hiking through the forest.
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Parc Natural Seal Bay
Bates RoadWalk north down the road and you will enter Seal Bay Nature Park. With an extensive trail system, you can spend hours hiking through the forest.
Parc Goose Spit
60 Hawkins RdOn a windy day, it's fun to watch the kite surfers.
The sand bars at low tide are so fun to explore. Look for sand dollars and crabs in the crystal clear waters.
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Kye Bay
272 Kye Bay RdThe sand bars at low tide are so fun to explore. Look for sand dollars and crabs in the crystal clear waters.
There is a fairly easy trail to the beautiful falls. The amount of water changes with the seasons so worth going at different times of the year.
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Nymph Falls Nature Park
4481 Forbidden Plateau RdThere is a fairly easy trail to the beautiful falls. The amount of water changes with the seasons so worth going at different times of the year.
No matter the time of year, Mount Washington has something for everyone. Skiing, Snowshoeing and tubbing in the winter, hiking, ziplining and mountain biking the other seasons, this alpine area is only a half hour drive from The Beach Chalet.
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyNo matter the time of year, Mount Washington has something for everyone. Skiing, Snowshoeing and tubbing in the winter, hiking, ziplining and mountain biking the other seasons, this alpine area is only a half hour drive from The Beach Chalet.
In the heart of Courtenay is an airstrip for light planes, right beside the river. The walking path is right beside the airstrip making it most enjoyable. And Aces Brewing is just a few steps off the path if you find yourself getting thirsty.
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Courtenay Airpark
100 20 StIn the heart of Courtenay is an airstrip for light planes, right beside the river. The walking path is right beside the airstrip making it most enjoyable. And Aces Brewing is just a few steps off the path if you find yourself getting thirsty.
Tubing down the river on a hot summer day is just the best one and a half hours you can spend. Rent a tube at Blue Toque Sports on 5th Street then head up to the Fish Hatchery to launch. You will need two vehicles - one at the launch site and one where you get out at Puntledge Park, just before the 5th Street Bridge.
Puntledge River
Tubing down the river on a hot summer day is just the best one and a half hours you can spend. Rent a tube at Blue Toque Sports on 5th Street then head up to the Fish Hatchery to launch. You will need two vehicles - one at the launch site and one where you get out at Puntledge Park, just before the 5th Street Bridge.
The Comox Airbase has been here since the forties. Learn about the history of the base as well as explore the airpark, wandering through old planes.
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Comox Air Force Museum
1630 Military RowThe Comox Airbase has been here since the forties. Learn about the history of the base as well as explore the airpark, wandering through old planes.
Located on the original site of the K'omoks First Nation Village, I-Hos features a stunning collection of traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast artworks and crafts.
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I-Hos Gallery
3310 Comox RdLocated on the original site of the K'omoks First Nation Village, I-Hos features a stunning collection of traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast artworks and crafts.
If you enjoy golfing, then you must get a tee time at Crown Isle, the best golf course on Vancouver Island. While there, enjoy a glass of wine on their patio or a meal in the Timber Room.
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Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
399 Clubhouse DrIf you enjoy golfing, then you must get a tee time at Crown Isle, the best golf course on Vancouver Island. While there, enjoy a glass of wine on their patio or a meal in the Timber Room.
Food scene
Go online to reserve a guided tasting or just show up and enjoy a self-guided one. Their tasting rooms and grounds are a must visit. Be sure to bring a bottle home to enjoy on the deck.
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40 Knots Winery
2400 Anderton RdGo online to reserve a guided tasting or just show up and enjoy a self-guided one. Their tasting rooms and grounds are a must visit. Be sure to bring a bottle home to enjoy on the deck.
Situated just off the main shopping street (5th) in Courtenay, enjoy the ambience and camaraderie of this craft brewery. Their massive outdoor patio is well heated in the cooler months. The food's great too!
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Gladstone Brewing Co.
244 4th StSituated just off the main shopping street (5th) in Courtenay, enjoy the ambience and camaraderie of this craft brewery. Their massive outdoor patio is well heated in the cooler months. The food's great too!
One of the newer craft breweries, Land and Sea is definitely worth a visit to try their beers and enjoy a meal.
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Land & Sea Brewing Company
2040 Guthrie RdOne of the newer craft breweries, Land and Sea is definitely worth a visit to try their beers and enjoy a meal.
Located in the former mining town of Cumberland, which is famous for its history and mountain biking trails, is Cumberland Brewing. The perfect spot for a refreshment after hitting the trails.
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Cumberland Brewing Co.
2732 Dunsmuir AveLocated in the former mining town of Cumberland, which is famous for its history and mountain biking trails, is Cumberland Brewing. The perfect spot for a refreshment after hitting the trails.
Featured on the television show, Big Food Bucket List, Atlas Cafe will not disappoint. And Cafe is really a misnomer for this large restaurant with a different take on its global menu.
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Atlas Cafe
250 6th StFeatured on the television show, Big Food Bucket List, Atlas Cafe will not disappoint. And Cafe is really a misnomer for this large restaurant with a different take on its global menu.
By day, it's a fantastic restaurant and by night it's a rocking place to see a live band.
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Waverley Hotel
2692 Dunsmuir AveBy day, it's a fantastic restaurant and by night it's a rocking place to see a live band.
Located in what I call a "hobbit house", this is the spot for wholesome comfort food. All of the decor is made from recycled materials gathered locally such as driftwood and barn board.
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Yellow Deli & Common Ground Bakery
596 5th StLocated in what I call a "hobbit house", this is the spot for wholesome comfort food. All of the decor is made from recycled materials gathered locally such as driftwood and barn board.
While exploring Comox and the marina, make sure you stop by Benino's for a delicious gelato.
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Benino Gelato
1740 Comox AveWhile exploring Comox and the marina, make sure you stop by Benino's for a delicious gelato.
Beautiful views from both the restaurant and the deck await you at the Blackfin. Although a "pub", which means you must be 19 to enter, it's really more like a higher end restaurant.
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Blackfin Pub
132 Port Augusta StBeautiful views from both the restaurant and the deck await you at the Blackfin. Although a "pub", which means you must be 19 to enter, it's really more like a higher end restaurant.
While at Ocean7 Restaurant, be sure to wander through the garden at the Kingfisher Resort. It's truly magical at Christmas time.
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Ocean7 Restaurant, AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar
4330 Island Hwy SWhile at Ocean7 Restaurant, be sure to wander through the garden at the Kingfisher Resort. It's truly magical at Christmas time.
Located in an old house right on the river, the food is absolutely delicious and unique. And you can watch for bunnies on the lawn out the window.
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Locals Restaurant
1760 Riverside LnLocated in an old house right on the river, the food is absolutely delicious and unique. And you can watch for bunnies on the lawn out the window.
Looking for a breakfast spot while sightseeing in Comox? Check out the Tidal Cafe.
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Tidal Café
146 Port Augusta StreetLooking for a breakfast spot while sightseeing in Comox? Check out the Tidal Cafe.
While tiny inside and often with a line up, this little breakfast cafe is worth the wait.
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The Hen and Hog Cafe
1190 Cliffe AveWhile tiny inside and often with a line up, this little breakfast cafe is worth the wait.
The Comox Valley Farmers' Market is truly an outstanding one. Plan to go hungry as you'll find all kinds of yummy baked goods to try.
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Comox Valley Farmers' Market
4839 Headquarters RoadThe Comox Valley Farmers' Market is truly an outstanding one. Plan to go hungry as you'll find all kinds of yummy baked goods to try.
Bigfoot Donuts
477 5th StAward wining donuts. Need I say more?
Shopping
Wander up and down 5th Street in downtown Courtenay. There are often events taking place such as the Wednesday night farmers market in the summer.
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5th Street
5th StreetWander up and down 5th Street in downtown Courtenay. There are often events taking place such as the Wednesday night farmers market in the summer.
Spa
Pacific Mist Spa
4330 Island Hwy STo cap off your stay in the Comox Valley, try a relaxing visit to the Spa.