THE COMOX VALLEY – A VIBRANT SEASIDE COMMUNITY
LIVE in the Comox Valley with short, mild winters and warm, dry summers
The Comox Valley is a vibrant seaside region on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. Welcoming and family-oriented, it is made up of several distinct communities; Comox, a relaxed seaside town; Courtenay, a bustling urban centre; Cumberland, a young and artistic historic town; close-by islands of Denman and Hornby, and idyllic rural areas stretching North and South.
Comox is connected! Served by the Comox Airport, Comox is a flight away from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and sunny vacation destinations.
Explore Comox Valley
Enjoy year-round adventures from alpine skiing to deep sea diving, mountain biking to kilometres of shoreline for paddlers to explore. The Valley also has numerous festivals year-round, a plethora of community events, and plenty of live music. On Courtenay’s 5th Street shop at one-of- a-kind boutiques and visit the local restaurants, farmers market, and vineyards for the renowned local food scene.
SEE WHAT COMOX VALLEY HAS TO OFFER YOU
Hear from Comox Valley doctors
“Can’t think of a better place to live and practice… from skiing on Mount Washington, playing in the river, sailing in the ocean, and everything in between. I find the community a perfect size to raise a family. I also find the medical communities outstanding, energetic, and committed. The new North Island Hospital should make this valley an even better place to practice.”
DR. KEVIN SWANSON, COURTENAY MEDICAL CLINIC
“I feel so fortunate to call the Comox Valley home. It offers the best of both worlds for a work–life balance, with a collegial supportive medical community immersed in a beautiful environment with a variety of outdoor & cultural activities.”DR.
BONNIE BAGDAN, SEACOVE MEDICAL CLINIC
Our Medical Community
There are more than 150 family physicians and nurse practitioners in 15 family practice clinics, two episodic care clinics, and nine specialized clinics in the Comox Valley. These include one military-based clinic, one clinic each on the islands of Denman and Hornby, a walk-in clinic, an Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC), the Foundry for youth ages 12-24, the K’omoks First Nation Health Centre, and more.
Hospital acute care is provided by Comox Valley Hospital, which opened in October 2017. Many of our family physicians provide hospital care for their patients. The Valley is also home to five long-term care homes with more than 550 beds.
Comox Valley and Campbell River are host to the UBC Family Medicine Residency Program and are collectively known as the Strathcona Site. For more information, visit the UBC website.
PLAY IN THE COMOX VALLEY WITH SO MANY THINGS TO DO
The Comox Valley is deeply set into nature with many large and small parks within the towns and surrounding them. Biking ranges from technical downhill to comfortable cross-country trails and beach cruising.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is located 30 minutes away from Courtenay and Comox and offers world-class cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snow tubing.
There are theatres, choirs, dance companies, and festivals galore, including the Filberg Festival, Comox Nautical Days, Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival, and K’omoks Fusion Festival.
Learn more about living, practicing, and playing in Comox Valley
