A TOUR OF THE COMOX VALLEY

The Comox Valley is one of the few places in the Americas that is so diverse that you can safely drink cool, crystal clear water from a snow fed mountain stream, listen to the songs of whales, have fun at our International Ski Resort, enjoy the roar of a stock car race, catch a world famous Pacific Salmon, have fun at a Night Club, embroil yourself in the crafts and culture of the First Nations People, attend an outstanding play, dine at a variety of fine international restaurants, catch a glimpse of a Mountain Lion fleeing at the sound of your approach, play a game of golf, take a flying lesson .............. this could go on forever because the opportunities just don't seem to end!! And all while you can learn English with CVIC, an internationally respected college.

As we discover or are advised of appropriate URL's of interest to our English language students we will reference them here. If you know of a page that we have missed and think it should be here, please advise us.

• The Comox Valley Guide website offers up to date information on dining, recreation, entertainment and more. Visit their site to get a real taste of life in the Comox Valley.

• Tribune Bay Provincial Park is like a piece of a south seas island. It is the home of the "Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Center"

• Are you a Skier, enjoy Tubing or enjoy the Luge, Snowboarding, Snow-Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing, or Hiking? Visit Mt. Washington an International Ski Resort here in the Valley. (only 30 minutes by Bus from CVIC). When the snow is gone this is a beautiful hiking and mountain biking area with many kilometres of groomed and rough trails (complete with government maintained camp sites). The 2010 Olympics are being held in nearby Vancouver, and many athletes will be using Mt. Washington for their training!

• The internationally respected (R.C.M.P.), Royal Canadian Mounted Police These are the honest and dedicated men and women that keep our community safe. They also oversee and support effective volunteer programs such as "Neighbourhood Watch" "Crime Stoppers" and "Citizens on Patrol".

• From October to April the Comox Valley is the winter home to over 2000 Trumpeter Swans, the largest waterfowl found in North America. You can learn some interesting facts about these beautiful birds at the Environment Canada Website where you will find photographs and information.

• St. Joseph's Hospital , our modern, fully accredited, public hospital.

• A grand theatre built by a generous man with a passion for entertaining and serving his community. The Sid Williams Civic Theatre presents Plays and Live Entertainment by Actresses, Actors and Entertainers extrordinaire.

• Strathcona Park , one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Canada. This is an excellent page about the wonders and mysteries of Strathcona.

• Comox Valley Links and lots of pages of local information.

• A comprehensive and very interesting site by the Cumberland Museum

• Thanks to the Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre the Comox Valley is now the official first step on the "Dinosaur Trail".

For specific information about the Comox Valley consult one of the sites below.

• Comox Valley Guide
• The Village of Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
• The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
• The Comox Valley Economic Development Society
• Comox Valley Tourism