Lisa's Guidebook

Lisa
Lisa's Guidebook

Walk, run, or bike

Three minutes up the road, explore beautiful forest trails
A great place to escape the heat or shelter from the rain.
12 locals recommend
Northeast Woods
Colby Road
12 locals recommend
A great place to escape the heat or shelter from the rain.
Another beautiful place to exercise. Bikes are only permitted in some parts.
88 locals recommend
Seal Bay Nature Park
Bates Road
88 locals recommend
Another beautiful place to exercise. Bikes are only permitted in some parts.
This is a beautiful place to walk and explore the bottom trails of the Northeast Woods.
Lazo Wildlife Park
This is a beautiful place to walk and explore the bottom trails of the Northeast Woods.

Beach Activities

A beautiful beach (sandy when the tide’s out).
Swim, sunbathe, paddle, or beach comb
15 locals recommend
Point Holmes
988 Lazo Rd
15 locals recommend
Swim, sunbathe, paddle, or beach comb
Park and walk to the end of the spit for a great view. For a workout, hike the stairs.
80 locals recommend
Goose Spit Park
60 Hawkins Rd
80 locals recommend
Park and walk to the end of the spit for a great view. For a workout, hike the stairs.
Another beautiful beach north of Comox. This is about a 25 minute drive away.
41 locals recommend
Miracle Beach Provincial Park
1720 Miracle Beach Dr
41 locals recommend
Another beautiful beach north of Comox. This is about a 25 minute drive away.

Skiing

A full service ski hill in the winter
Ski in the winter, mountain bike and hike in the summer.
113 locals recommend
Mount Washington
Mount Washington Road
113 locals recommend
Ski in the winter, mountain bike and hike in the summer.

Food scene

A great place for lunch or dinner
28 locals recommend
Avenue Bistro, Comox Valley
2064 Comox Ave
28 locals recommend
A great place for lunch or dinner
The best sushi in town and, truly, our favourite sushi in North America.
9 locals recommend
Sushi Kobo Takeout
1773 Comox Ave
9 locals recommend
The best sushi in town and, truly, our favourite sushi in North America.
A fun pub with some great food.
35 locals recommend
Church St. Taphouse
215 Church St
35 locals recommend
A fun pub with some great food.
Good food in a quaint setting. Outdoor dining is really nice in the summer.
36 locals recommend
Martine's Bistro In Comox
1754 Beaufort Ave
36 locals recommend
Good food in a quaint setting. Outdoor dining is really nice in the summer.
A nice pub with a fabulous view. Ask to sit on the deck.
72 locals recommend
Blackfin Pub
132 Port Augusta St
72 locals recommend
A nice pub with a fabulous view. Ask to sit on the deck.
Order ahead and pick it up on Comox Ave.
7 locals recommend
Boonies Pizza
1705 Comox Avenue
7 locals recommend
Order ahead and pick it up on Comox Ave.
A great spot for breakfast. Their pancakes are fantastic.
12 locals recommend
Tidal Café
146 Port Augusta Street
12 locals recommend
A great spot for breakfast. Their pancakes are fantastic.
Great pastries and pizza
26 locals recommend
Church Street Woodfired Bakery
221 Church St
26 locals recommend
Great pastries and pizza

Coffee

Stop in for coffee, beans, and snacks.
The best coffee in town!
20 locals recommend
Milano Coffee CMX Valley
2016 Comox Ave
20 locals recommend
The best coffee in town!
Another coffee spot on Comox Avenue.
7 locals recommend
The Mill
1761 C Comox Avenue
7 locals recommend
Another coffee spot on Comox Avenue.

Sightseeing

Take the ferry from Buckley Bay (south of Courtenay) to Denman and then drive ten minutes across the island to take the ferry to Hornby. Line-ups are really busy in the summer, especially on weekends. Two beautiful islands to explore. Walk, bike, or drive onto the ferries and explore.
40 locals recommend
Hornby Island
40 locals recommend
Take the ferry from Buckley Bay (south of Courtenay) to Denman and then drive ten minutes across the island to take the ferry to Hornby. Line-ups are really busy in the summer, especially on weekends. Two beautiful islands to explore. Walk, bike, or drive onto the ferries and explore.

Groceries & Produce

Just up the road on the way to the airport, Siefffert's provides a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit. The corn in August is amazing!
Sieffert's Farm Market
720 Knight Rd
Just up the road on the way to the airport, Siefffert's provides a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit. The corn in August is amazing!
In downtown Comox, this is a full service grocery store. You will also find a pharmacy, liquor store and the Dollar Store in the same complex.
9 locals recommend
John's Your Independent Grocer
215C Port Augusta St
9 locals recommend
In downtown Comox, this is a full service grocery store. You will also find a pharmacy, liquor store and the Dollar Store in the same complex.
Another good grocery store.
14 locals recommend
Quality Foods Comox
2275 Guthrie Rd
14 locals recommend
Another good grocery store.
Another option for groceries. This is a couple of minutes further away than Quality Foods or John's Independent. At the Crown Isle site, there's also a Starbucks, Dollarama, Cascadian Liquor, a couple of places to eat and more.
46 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
1551 Cliffe Ave
46 locals recommend
Another option for groceries. This is a couple of minutes further away than Quality Foods or John's Independent. At the Crown Isle site, there's also a Starbucks, Dollarama, Cascadian Liquor, a couple of places to eat and more.
Drive out and explore and buy some fresh food and baked goods.
15 locals recommend
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
4839 Headquarters Road
15 locals recommend
Drive out and explore and buy some fresh food and baked goods.
During the week, you can find the Farmer's Market in downtown Courtenay, usually on Wednesdays.
Comox Valley Farmers' Market (Downtown Courtenay)
Duncan Avenue
During the week, you can find the Farmer's Market in downtown Courtenay, usually on Wednesdays.