Town of Comox

Comox is a town located on the eastern side of Vancouver Island, British Columbia in the Comox Valley. Comox has a population of approximately 12,200 people and is home to the Canadian air force base CFB Comox and HMCS Quadra Sea Cadet training facility.

The town shares the Comox Valley with the City of Courtenay, the Village of Cumberland, and the unincorporated settlements of Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Black Creek and Merville.

Comox is well served by a modern new highway south to Nanaimo and Victoria, and north to Campbell River. The older Island Highway serves the logging, mining and fishing communities north of Campbell River. There is a ferry to Powell River on the Canadian Mainland, and as many as seven scheduled flights daily to the City of Vancouver and island destinations. BC Transit operates a local bus service within the Comox Valley.

CFB Comox is a integral part of the community. Having been founded in 1942 as a Royal Air Force base, CFB Comox has played a major role in shaping and supporting the community. The primary responsibilities of CFB Comox are Search and Rescue operations, maritime patrols and support of naval and air force defences. In addition to the essential roles the base plays for the community, BC and Canada, CFB Comox is a large supporter of community events routinely supplying volunteers and equipment wherever needed.

Education is provided in four elementary, two junior high and one senior high school. North Island College, which provides equivalency, Diploma and university transfer courses together with a wealth of leisure programs is also located in the Comox Valley.

Amenities located within the town include a number of marinas for commercial, sports fishing boats, and pleasure craft including a large number of sailboats. You will also find a well equipped volunteer fire department and commercial airport in Comox. A 9 hole golf course, modern community centre, library, the largest hospital north of Nanaimo which included extended care and psychiatric wings, and 125 hectares of parks, playing fields and reserves also service the needs of the community.

Tourism is a growth industry with Comox being ideally situated to act as a base for the enjoyment of the wonderful outdoor resources available in the area.

Today Comox is primarily residential in nature and covers some 1500 hectares. Located in the centre of a rich agricultural area producing potatoes, vegetables, fruit and dairy products, Comox retains a friendly village atmosphere.

Our moderate climate, unsurpassed recreational opportunities and comprehensive community services are just three of the reasons that Comox is rapidly becoming known as a retirement mecca.

Comox, and the surrounding area boasts a variety of world class artists. Each year on the first weekend in August the Filberg Festival is held in Comox. This feast for the senses provides a forum for hundreds of artists and performers to display their work and entertain for three days. CYMC, a three week summer music festival and workshop attracts each year young musicians from far afield.

"Yes, Comox has it all, culture, sports, education, scenic beauty the "great outdoors", mild climate and the village lifestyle. All here for us to experience, maintain and enjoy."

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