Why go
- Known for Comox Valley.
- Served by Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox (YQQ).
- Home to roughly 46,000 people.
History
Courtenay (Comox Valley), Vancouver Island, BC is a city in Canada. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (BE1, Saab 340) · 3 routes: Comox, Vancouver, ZEL
- Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Comox*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (BE1, Saab 340) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox (YQQ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YQQ has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Vancouver, Campbell River, Calgary, Edmonton). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Little River, 5.9 km); routes include Comox (Little River) ↔ Powell River, Comox (Little River) to Powell River (Westview), Powell River (Westview) to Comox (Little River).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Courtenay (Comox Valley), Vancouver Island, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.