Courtenay Courtenay Part of the BC Adventure Network. Rivers Towns Trails Home Courtenay, named after a British sea captain, is the urban centre of the Comox Valley and has a rich heritage influenced by farming, logging and fishing. For the visitor, each season has something special to offer. It is a year round business getaway and shopping centre.
Summer is a creative season, filled with music and art festivals plus a variety of craft fairs.
The warm months also give visitors a chance to see such sites as the Puntledge River Fish Hatchery, explore the majestic scenery of the Comox Valley or laze on Goose Spit, one of the finest beaches in the Comox Valley. Others may like to venture out onto the ocean for fishing, sailing or even sea kayaking. Winter, skiers can head to nearby Forbidden Plateau and Mt. Washington. The area is also serviced by bus, rail and CYQQ airport. Many of these offer ski packages in the winter and salmon fishing packages in the summer.