Courtenay and Comox, adjacent townships, are primarily logging and fishing towns. It is also a good base from which to explore the surrounding area, including Strathcona Provincial Park and the Mt Washington ski area.
Exhibits at the Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre include fossils, geology, First Nations history, pioneer settlement history, social history of the Comox Valley, logging and lumber history. Changing exhibts and special events mean there is always something new at the museum.
Denman Island, just south of Courtenay and about an hour north of Nanaimo, is a quiet little island and natural area. The island is home to three provincial parks, Fillongley, Boyle Point, and Sandy Island and has some beautiful beaches.
The island is also known for its artists and art galleries. There is an annual pottery tour on the May long weekend, and a Christmas Craft Fair held in early December.
Visitors can reach Denman Island by catching the Buckley Bay ferry from Courtenay, Nanaimo, or Victoria.
Hornby Island can be reached most easily from Buckley Bay, which has ferry service from Courtenay, Nanaimo, and Victoria. The island has a small population and offers amenities for tourists including restaurants, shops, and accommodation.
Visitors can also explore trails, taking a kayaking trip, check out the Outdoor Education Centre, or stop by the Farm Museum.
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