Comox Valley Tourism Center: bcgsa

2019 BCGSA Exchange Tournament
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
August 18 & 19, 2019

Comox Valley Tourism Center:
If You Are Travelling Via The Inland Highway #19, Exit At #117 Off Ramp, As You Travel Down
The Parkway Into Courtenay Take Your Next Right, Which Becomes Minto Road Briefly,
Another Right On To Small Road Takes You There. Take Your Picture With A Snowbird
Airplane & Check Out The Brochures & Water Garden While You’re There
www.discovercomoxvalley.com/discover/visit/vancouver-island-visitor-centre

Media:
www.discovercomoxvalley.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TinuZxsGSW0
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Accommodations Outside Crown Isle:
Best Western Westerly Hotel – Pub, Brewery, Pool Hall, Indoor Pool & Liquor Store On Site,
Close To Downtown
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-
rooms.62116.html?iata=00171880&ssob=BLBWI0004G&cid=BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:62116
Holiday Inn Express – Free Breakfast, Indoor Pool & Waterslide, Family Sized Rooms, Walk
Right Out Onto The Airpark Trail & Estuary
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/courtenay/yqqca/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=Goo
gleMaps-_-ex-_-CAEN-_-yqqca
Kingfisher Resort & Spa – Amazing Spa & Restaurant, Spectacular Courtyard Garden With
Waterfalls & Firepits, Also The Most Recently Renovated Rooms In The Valley, Had My
Wedding Here, Everything Is Top Notch
https://www.kingfisherspa.com/
Old House Hotel – Great Spa & Outdoor Pool, #1 Ranked Locals Restaurant On Site, Right On
The River, Close To The Airpark
https://www.oldhousevillage.com/

Camping In The Valley:
Cumberland Lake Park – 55 Campsites, Various Spots Spread Out Over The Property,
Watersport Rentals, Great Swimming Area, Boat Launch & Concession On Site
https://www.cumberlandlakepark.ca/
Kin Beach Regional Park – 18 Campsites, Open Campsite With A Beach, Playground & BBQ
Area On Site, Around The Corner From Airforce Beach & The Base
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kin_bch/
Kitty Coleman Provincial Park – 65 Campsites, Smaller & Open Campsites Best Suited For
Trailers & RV’s, Right On The Beach You Can Hear The Waves Crash While You Sleep, Great
Firepits On The Ocean Side Of The Campground, Boat Launch On Site
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kitty_coleman_bch/
Miracle Beach Provincial Park – 200+ Campsites, Nicely Forested & Private Spots,
Playground, Washrooms & Showers On Site, Short Walk To Rocky Beach, Great Nature Trails
& Interpretive Center, Mini-Golf A Short Drive Away
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/miracle_bch/
Saratoga Beach – Extensive Sandy Beach, Many Different Resort & Camping Options, Popular
With Locals
http://saratogabeach.com/

Beaches & Firepits:
Air Force Beach – Large Area Of Beautiful Grey Sandy Beach, Great Spot For Kayaking &
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Just Down The Road From Crown Isle
Goose Spit – 10 Fire Pits On Site, Great Views Of The Mountains & Into Comox
Kye Bay – Playground On Site, Vast Grey Sandy Beach, Great Tidal Pools & Ocean Exploring
When The Tide Is Out
Little River Ferry Terminal – 4 Fire Pits On Site, Smaller & More Intimate Beach, Great Views
Of The Coastal Mountains, Also Close To Crown Isle
Miracle Beach – Day Use Area Attached To Campground, Walking Trails Throughout The
Campground & Sandy Beaches When The Tide Is Out
Point Holmes – Great Spot To Watch Airplanes Come In, Popular Area To Go Kayaking, Boat
Launch On Site
Saratoga Beach – Nice Grey Sandy Beaches, Great Spot For Skim Boarding, Kayaking &
Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Walks & Hikes:
Airpark – Located In Central Courtenay, A Great Tour Around The Estuary & Puntledge River,
Nice Playground On The Southside Of The Park, Watch Personal Aircraft Come & Go, Can
Continue North Into Downtown On The Trail System
Elk Falls – Located Outside Campbell River, A Great Short Walk Through The Forest Before
Heading Into The Viewing Area Where You Can Watch The 90 Foot Waterfall Rush Over The
Edge, Walk Across The Suspension Bridge If You Dare To Appreciate The True Power &
Beauty Of The Falls
Macdonald Wood Park – Located In Comox, A Peaceful Walk Through The Woods Before
Heading Down Towards The Ocean, Excellent Wooden Boardwalks To Travel Across Before
Heading Past The Mack Laing Heritage Site, Excellent Views Of The Mountains & Goose Spit
Nymph Falls – Located In Northwest Courtenay Just Off The Main Highway, Another Beautiful
Walk Through The Forest Before Heading Down Beside The Cascading Puntledge River, Enjoy
Scenic Views Of The Many Waterfalls & Fish Ladders, Also Enjoy A Nice Refreshing Swim In
The Many Potholes Located Amongst The Sides Of The River
Paradise Meadows At Mount Washington – Located Near The Resort At Mount Washington,
This Area Provides Many Trail Options & Is An Excellent Place To Feed The Whiskey Jack
Birds Right Out Of The Palm Of Your Hand, Excellent Views Of The Strathcona Mountain
Range & The Comox Valley
Ripple Rock Trail – Located Just Outside Campbell River, The Ripple Rock Trail Provides
Wonderful Views Of The Seymour Narrows & Surrounding Islands
Seal Bay Nature Park – Located North Of Courtenay, The Park Encompasses 1.5 Times The
Area Of Stanley Park & Features 2 Distinct Trail Systems, On The West Side Is The Marsh
Loop That Winds Its Way Through The Forest Around Streams And Wetlands, On The East
Side The Trail Winds Its Way Down Through The Forest & On To 1 KM Of Beach Frontage

Golf:
Campbell River Golf & Country Club – www.crgolf.ca
Comox Golf Club – www.comoxgolfclub.ca
Comox Valley Disc Golf – www.cvdiscgolf.com
Glacier Greens – www.glaciergreens.com
Mulligans – www.mulligansgolfcourse.com
Storey Club Golf Club – www.storeycreek.bc.ca
Sunnydale Golf & Country Club – www.sunnydalegolf.ca
The Park @ Crown Isle – www.thepark.crownisle.com

Dining:
Atlas Café – www.atlascafe.ca
Avenue Bistro – www.avenuebistro.ca
Bisque – www.bisquerestaurant.ca
Black Fin Pub – www.blackfinpub.com
Fluid Bar & Grill – www.fluidbarandgrill.com
Il Falcone – www.ilfalcone.ca
Locals – www.localscomoxvalley.com
Martine’s Bistro – www.martinesbistro.com
Ocean 7 – www.kingfisherspa.com
Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar – www.theprimechophouse.com
Sushi Kobo Takeout Comox - https://foursquare.com/v/sushi-
kobo/4bbd25bf8ec3d13a32c61b28/menu
Sushi Wara – www.sushiwara.ca
Timber Room & The Atrium @ Crown Isle – www.crownisle.com/dining
Toscano’s Mediterranean Grill – www.toscanos.ca
Union Street Grill & Grotto – www.unionstreetgrill.ca
Yiamas Greek Taverna – www.yiamastaverna.ca

Breweries, Pubs, Distilleries & Wineries:
40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery – www.40knotswinery.com
Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery – www.beaufortwines.ca
Coastal Black Estate Winery – www.coastalblack.ca
Cornerstone Taphouse – www.cornerstonetaphouse.com
Cumberland Brewing Co. – www.cumberlandbrewing.com
Forbidden Brewing Co. – www.forbiddenbrewing.com
Gladstone Brewing Co. – www.gladstonebrewing.ca
High Tide Public House – www.hightidepub.com
Kelly O’Bryan’s – www.kobcob.com
Land & Sea Brewing Co. – www.landandseabrewing.ca
Match Eatery & Public House – www.matchpub.com/courtenay
Roy’s Towne Pub – www.theroypub.com
Shelter Point Distillery – www.shelterpoint.ca
The White Whale – www.whitewhalecourtenay.ca
Wayward Distillery – www.waywarddistillationhouse.com
Whistle Stop Neighbourhood Pub – www.whistlestoppub.com

Relaxation:
Oh Spa @ The Old House – www.ohspa.ca
Pacific Mist Spa @ The Kingfisher – www.kingfisherspa.com (Highly Recommend Enjoying The
Hydropath Treatment Here, A 1 Hour Guided Experience Through 8 Different West Coast Water
Themed Stations)

Activities:
Aquatic Center – 2 Waterslides, Lap Pool, Wave Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna & Steam Room, Within
Walking Distance Of Crown Isle
Chances Casino – 17,000 ft2 Of Slot Machines, Electronic Blackjack & Bingo
Comox Marina Park – Large Grassy Area, 2 Playgrounds, Waterpark, Boardwalk Out On The
Ocean, Watersport Rentals Available At The Marina
Courtenay Outdoor Pool & Waterpark – Free Access To The Children’s Wading Pool &
Splash Park, Reasonable Rates For Pool Access
Filberg Park – 9 Acres Of Beautifully Landscaped Oceanfront Parkland, Petting Zoo On Site
Fishing – Many Different Sport Fishing Companies Available, Can Fish Off The Docks At
Comox Marina & From The Shore Near The Little River Ferry Terminal, Or Check Out The
Many Lakes Within A Short Drive Around The Valley
Helicopter Tours – Many Tour Options Available Out Of Campbell River Through 49 North &
Grizzly Helicopter Tours
Kayaking – Rentals Available At The Airpark Boat Launch & Comox Marina, Can Venture Up
The Puntledge River, Around The Estuary, Over To Goose Spit, Or For The More Experienced
Over To Tree Island
Mini Golf – 18 Holes Located In Black Creek A Short Drive From Miracle Beach Provincial
Campground
Movie Theater – 4 Screens, Recently Updated With New Power Reclining Chairs & The Latest
Audio & Video Equipment
Mountain Biking – Cumberland Is Famous For Its Wonderful Mountain Biking Terrain & Trails,
Mount Washington Also Features An Excellent Bike Park & Trails
Nymph Falls – Several Walking Trails & Swimming Holes Located Throughout The Park
Puntledge Park – Newly Updated Playground, Excellent Place To Enjoy A Picnic Next To The
River & Go For A Swim
Saratoga Speedway – Redneck Racing At Its Finest, Races Every Saturday & Sunday
Throughout The Summer
Stand Up Paddle Boarding – Several Ocean Spots To Explore If You Have Your Own
Equipment, Rentals Available At Cumberland Lake
Tubing The Puntledge River – Start From The Fish Hatchery Located At The End Of
Powerhouse Road & Enjoy An Hour Or So Long Journey Down The River Past Puntledge Park,
You Can Also Start From This Point For A Shorter, Calmer Tube Ride. You Continue On Down
The River For 30-45 Minutes & Exit At Lewis Park Near Downtown. It Is Best To Plan Your Start
During Low Tide As This Allows The River To Flow Freely & You Won’t Have To Swim Or
Paddle Your Way To The End. Warning This Is An Unsupervised Area & Recommended For
Experienced Swimmers Only, Some Parts Of The River Can Be Rocky & Shallow While Others

Spots Move Rapidly, I Have Tubed This River 50+ Times Before With No Incidents, But There
Have Been Incidents In The Past, So Use At Your Own Risk
Whale Watching – Day Tours Available Through www.biganimalencounters.com

Outside The Comox Valley:
Coombs Country Market –
Goats On The Roof
Great Place To Stop For Ice Cream
Excellent Market & Unique Shops On The Strip
Denman & Hornby Island – Beautiful Natural Environment & Peaceful Atmosphere
Islands Are Filled With Unique Artisans
Big Tribune Bay Beach On Hornby Island Is One Of The Nicest Beaches Anywhere -
Nicknamed “Little Hawaii”
Sea Breeze Lodge Is An Excellent Place To Stay While On Hornby Island
Parksville – Rathtrevor Beach Is An Awesome Day Use Area & Provincial Campground
Tigh-Na-Mara Resort Is Renowned For Its Spa & Unique Accommodations
Many Other Fantastic Family Friendly Accommodations Along The Strip
2 – 36 Hole Mini Golf Courses Located Near The Resorts & Rathtrevor Beach
Parksville Community Park Has A Huge Playground With A Waterpark, Beach Access & A
Wooden Boardwalk
Go Carts & North Island Wildlife Recovery Center (Birds Of Prey) A Short Drive Away In
Errington