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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comox Community Centre
1855 Noel AveReasonable 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Church Street Woodfired Bakery
221 Church StOrganic 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martine's Bistro In Comox
1754 Beaufort AveThis 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Kobo Takeout
1773 Comox AveGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blackfin Pub
132 Port Augusta StSharp looking spot, well located near the Marina. Looks like a fun spot. Ocean view. A friend of ours enjoys their paella at regular intervals!
Spice Hut Indian Cuisine.
1832 Comox AveHas had some good reviews.
An attractive fun place to eat with good food.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toscano's Mediterranean Grill
140 Port Augusta StAn attractive fun place to eat with good food.
This family restaurant is favoured by some.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avenue Bistro, Comox Valley
2064 Comox AveThis family restaurant is favoured by some.
Great reviews and guests of ours from Victoria thought it was very good.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manvirro's Indian Grill
450 Ryan RdGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quality Foods Comox
2275 Guthrie RdA 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John's Your Independent Grocer
215C Port Augusta StVery 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thrifty Foods
1551 Cliffe AvePleasant 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vancouver Island Regional Library
300 6th StSpecial 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comox Valley Airport
1250 Knight RdOur 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 AveSmall, 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 AvePleasant 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marina Park
127 Port Augusta StThe 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comox Centre Mall
215 Port Augusta StJohn'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 AveThis (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 StWonderful 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyNice collection in this pleasant second hand bookstore. Trade ins accepted for 50% credit towards purchase of books. You are welcome to use our credit!
Community Thrift Store
971 Cumberland RdLarge collection.
Slegg Building Materials
554 Anderton RdGreat 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 AveRight 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 AveGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Goose Spit
60 Hawkins RdLong 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kye Bay Road
Kye Bay RoadFollow 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Filberg Park
61 Filberg RdBeautiful 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.
Brooklyn Creek Park
Quadra PlaceNearby. Lots of branching paths. Enjoy the woods. Walk to the seashore.
Northeast Woods
Colby RoadBeautiful walks in the woods
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular, friendly hang out in downtown Courtenay
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gladstone Brewing Co.
244 4th StPopular, friendly hang out in downtown Courtenay