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FEBRUARY 2012
1 FEB WED
ART 21: PBS Series Mark Dion/Ecology: CV Art Gallery, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, 12 to Adult; ART: 21 explores today’s most fascinating artists. FREE/Donation, 250.338.6211
Pool League: The Bridge Lounge, 6 PM 250.703.2881
Badminton: Queenish Elementary, 8-10 PM; $5/drop-in 338.5371
Myshree Tsai Show & Sale: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Free Open Tue-Sat10AM-4PM, Sun 1-4PM, Closed Mon. 1729 Comox Avenue, Thru to Feb 5th
Fill out a heart and win!: CVRD Sports and Aquatic Centre, For the month of Feb come to a public skate & write the name of a person you love on a heart and enter your heart into the draw to win a prize at the end of the month, 334.9622
2 FEB THU
C Canucks vs Redwings 7 PM SNET-P
GK Glacier Kings vs Islanders 7:30 PM A
Karaoke Nite: Cumberland Hotel 9 PM - 1 AM 250.336.8844
Georgia Straight Jazz Society: CV Elks Hall 7:30
3 FEB FRI
GK Glacier Kings vs Generals 7:30 PM H
Griffin Pub: Live Bands 250.339.4466
Live Music: Cumberland Hotel, 9 PM - 1 AM 250.336.8844
Live Music: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 250.331.4006
House Band: Whistle Stop Pub, ‘Big Fun’
Family Fun Night: CV Recreation 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Drop-in $2/person, Walleyball, racquetball, indoor soccer & more. 339.2255
2012 World Community Film Festival: Sid Williams Theatre, Festival The festival gets off to a start Friday night with the film, JustDo It. 7:30 -10:30 PM - also Sat Feb 4th
2nd Annual Comox Valley Whiskey Fest: Best Western Westerly, $100/person, Friday, 6PM Johnny Walker Dinner, Seminars, Nosing glass, General Tasting, Food Tasting. Support St. Joseph’s Hospital and Wheels for Wellness. Tix @ Top Shelf Liquor Store, Also Feb 4th
Pink Ribbons Inc: Denman Cinema, Comox; 12 PM, A look at the pervasive impact of breast cancer fundraising. Every year, millions of dollars are raised, but where does all the money go; what is actually achieved? Insight from leading doctors, activists and social critics, as well as women diagnosed with breast cancer. 1.416.952.8959 Thru to Feb 6
4 FEB SAT
C Canucks vs Avalanche 12 PM SNET-P
UFC 143 - Condit vs Diaz: Avalanche Bar & Grill, Live on PPV, Starts @ 7PM, Cover $5, 1.250.331.0945
Basketball: Aquatic Centre, 250.334.9622
Big Daddy: Cumberland Hotel 250.336.8844
Charity Poker Fundraiser: Cumberland Hotel, 1 PM Fundraiser for Issac Leblanc; Tons of prizes 250-336-8844 cumberlandhotel.ca
XLR8: The Mex Pub; 9:30 PM
Ocean Waves Valentine Square Dance: Filberg Ctr. 7:30 - 10 PM, 250.338.7942
2012 World Community Film Festival: 5 Venues 10 AM - 6 PM; With over 30 films in 5 different venues, Saturday is the main event of the festival and includes a family film program. Themes such as community economic development, environmental issues, human rights, social and women’s issues, native rights and international solidarity. 250.338.2430 sidwilliamstheatre.com
2nd Annual Comox Valley Whiskey Fest: Best Western Westerly, $100/person, Seminars, Nosing glass, General Tasting, Food Tasting. Support St. Joseph’s Hospital and Wheels for Wellness. Tix @ Top Shelf Liquor Store, Also Feb 4
5 FEB SUN ~ Superbowl ~
Superbowl: Whistle Stop Pub, 3pm, 250.334.4500
Super Bowl XLVI Party: Avalanche Bar & Grill, NFC Champions New York Giants and the AFC Champions New England Patriots have both claimed a spot at Lucas Oil Stadium for Super Bowl XLVI. Come watch the game on one of our huge flat sceens, kick off starts @ 3:30, 1.250.331.0945
XLR8: The Mex Pub; 9:30 PM
CVAG & Toronto International Film Festival: Rialto Theatre, 5 PM; $11/each; Monsieur Lazhar 250.338.6211
6 FEB MON ~Pro-D Day~
Pro D Day Special: Games & Grounds, $10 for 5hrs of gaming, 5hrs must be completed by 5PM, 250.871.1171
Pro-D Day “Spy Catchers”: Lewis Centre, 8:30AM-3PM, $26, 5-11yrs, + Babysitter Training, Felting, Ballet, Photography, Clay Masks, Sports Adventures, Soccer, Gymnastics. Register Early 250.338.5371
Hockey Night in Canada: CVRD Sports & Aquatic Centre, Wear your favourite jersey and be eligible to win a prize! skates, 6:30-8:30PM, 250.334.9622
Sponge Relays: Aquatic Centre, 250.334.9622
Skate Super Saver: CVRD Sports & Aquatics Centre, $2.25 skate, 1:15-3:15PM, Arena #2, 250.334.9622
Swim Super Saver: Everyone welcome swim, 10:30AM-3PM, $2.25, 250.334.9622
7 FEB TUE
C Canucks vs Predators 5 PM SNET-P
Exploring A Forgotten Coastline: Courtenay Museum; $6/adult $5/member, 7 - 8:30 PM, Jeanette Taylor’s presentation, based upon her books and tours aboard the historic Columbia III. 250.334.0686
Heather Hughson Magee Show & Sale: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Free Open Tue-Sat10AM-4PM, Sun 1-4PM, Closed Mon. Comox Avenue, FMI see www.pearlellisgallery.com Thru to Feb 5th
8 FEB WED
The Breakman: Joe’s Garage, http://www.myspace.com/thebreakmen 250.702.6456
9 FEB THU
C Canucks vs Wild 5 PM SNET-P
Ladies Night Out: Games & Grounds, 7-9PM, $7/person, incl coffee/tea + 2hrs of interactive gaming. 250.871.1171
National Sweater Day: Raise Awareness to save energy & combat climate change, Join Canadians across the country in making a difference by sporting your sweater and turning down the heat, visit http://wwf.ca/takeaction/sweater_day
Provision Accounting & ScotiaBank - Wine & Cheese Seminar: Presentation on “The Perfect Storm” about Business Succession planning. #305-1891 Beaufort Ave, Comox. RSVP hdoheny@provisiongroup.ca, 250.941.7778 or Glen.welin@scotiabank.com, 250.890.1105
10 FEB FRI
GK Glacier Kings vs CR Storm 7:30 PM A
Grand Opening: Games and Grounds, Specials & Give-aways! Jet FM on location, Listen for directions to our Grand Opening Quest, 250.871.1171
Dinner & Theatre; Best Little Broadway Show in the West: Convoys meet follies girls in a western comedy musical revies, Filberg Centre, 6PM, $50, 250.702.7057 Feb 11th & 12th.
Cruz Control: The Mex Pub; 9:30 PM 250.703.9573
11 FEB SAT
C Canucks vs Flames 7 PM CBC
GK Glacier Kings vs CR Storm 7:30 PM H
Willy Blizzard Band: Joe’s Garage, http://willyblizzard.com 250.702.6456
Bootleg: Cumberland Hotel 250.336.8844
Sponge Relays: Aquatic Centre, 250.334.9622
Wine Tasting: Whistle Stop Pub, 7pm, 250.334.4500
All Female DJ’s & Fashion Show: The Mex Pub,9:30 PM, Tash & Friends
12 FEB SUN
The Sojourners: Sid Williams Theatre; 7:30 PM,$45/person, $40/member $25/student. Gospel music that can take a punch and remain standing. Singing praise music with their own special ‘stank’, The Sojourners sound as at home in a road house bar as they do in a revival tent. This is not music that strives to be polite. In The Sojourners’ universe, echoes of doo wop, R&B, country and blues weave together to create a unique sound that has all but vanished from today’s world. 250.338.2430
13 FEB MON
C Canucks vs Coyotes 7 PM SNET-P
Chamber Business Mixer, Hosted by Laser Light & Sound: Make connections, No charge, 274 5th St, Courtenay. FMI & Registration www.comoxvalleychamber.com
Races That Use the Heart: Aquatic Centre, 250.334.9622
14 FEB TUE ~Valentines Day~
Date Night: Games and Grounds, 5-10PM, $20/Couple, 250.871.1171
Customer Appreciation Day: Comox Recreation Centre, All day FREE stuff, Free childcare, Diaper Gym, Teeter Tots, Pickeball, Zumba, Fitness Studio drop Ins, Racquet Court Rentals, Snacks & Beverages! Contact for free times, 250.339.2255
15 FEB WED
C Canucks vs Avalanche 7 PM SNET-P
ART 21: PBS Series Walton Ford/Humour: CV Art Gallery, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, 12 to Adult; ART: 21 explores today’s most fascinating artists. FREE/Donation, 250.338.6211
16 FEB THU
Everyone Swim: CV Aqua Cntr 7-9pm, 11:30-1pm
17 FEB FRI
GK Glacier Kings vs Panthers 7:30 PM A
Comedy Night with Rob Pue & James Masters: Avalanche Bar & Grill, Rob has appeared as a regular on the MTV series Punk’d, showcased at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, @ 8PM, Cover $10, 1.250.331.0945
Soroptimist International, Evening of Black & White: Night of fun dinner, dancing, & entertainment while helping the community projects benefit, tix @ Don McRae Constituency Office 250.703.2423 OR 250.218.6444
Jill Martini: The Mex Pub; 9:30 PM; Little Island Production Fundraiser
18 FEB SAT
C Canucks vs Maple Leafs 4 PM CBC
GK Glacier Kings vs Generals 7:30 PM H
Association Francophone de la Vallee de Comox - Mardi Gras: Komox Band Hall, “Bal masque” “Oui mes amis” Disco, Rock, Cajun music, Costume contest, Appetizer buffet, Bar, , 250.334.8884, FMI www.afvc.ca
Curl: Live at Cumberland Hotel 250.336.8844
Volleyball: Aquatic Centre, 250.334.9622
19 FEB SUN
C Canucks vs Oilers 6 PM SNET-P
CVAG & Toronto International Film Festival: Rialto Theatre, 5 PM; $11/each; A Separation 250.338.6211
L’Arche Comox Valley: Florence Filberg Centre, 6:30PM,
20 FEB MON
Water Skateboard Tricks: Aquatic Centre, 250.334.9622
Art for Home Learners: Lewis Centre Meeting Room, 12:30-2PM, $32/4 Sessions, 250.338.5371.www.courtenay.ca
21 FEB TUE
C Canucks vs Predators 5 PM SNET-P
Scrabble Night: Games and Grounds, 7pm-Midnight, Free!
Level 2 Sewing: Lewis Centre Craft Room, 3:30-5PM, $78/6 Sessions, 250.338.5371, www.courtenay.ca
22 FEB WED
Jr. Badminton: Lewis Centre MP Hall, 6:15-7:30PM, $40/6 Sessions, Review basic stokes, footwork, court coverage, racquet skills, rules, strategy, & FUN!
23 FEB THU
C Canucks vs Redwings 4:30 PM SNET-P; NHLN-US
Visual Arts Buffet: Lewis Park Tsolum Building, 3:30-5:30PM, $48/6 Sessions, 8-12yrs, Experiment with different medium and be individually guided to make your own unique pieces of art, 250.338.5371 www.courtenay.ca
24 FEB FRI
C Canucks vs Devils 4 PM SNET-P
Starcraft 2 Tournament: Games and Grounds, 5PM, $10/person, 250.871.1171
Craig Cardiff & Ryan McMahon: Joe’s Garage, Kitchen opens 6:30 PM, Show 8:30 PM, joeson5th.ca, 250.702.6456
Hip-Hop: The Mex Pub; 9:30 PM; Cory & Prodemon Entertainment;
25 FEB SAT
Remedy: Cumberland Hotel 250.336.8844
Squirt Gun Night: Aquatic Centre, 250.334.9622
Pacific Disturbance: The Mex Pub; 9:30 PM 250.703.9573
26 FEB SUN
C Canucks vs Stars 12 PM SNET-P
27 FEB MON
C Canucks vs Coyotes 6 PM SNET-P
Treasure Hunt: Aquatic Centre, 250.334.9622
28 FEB TUE
Sassy Steps: Lewis Centre MP Hall, 6:45-7:45PM, $48/6 Sessions, 6+yrs with adults, Learn to put dance steps, music & routines together. 250.338.5371, www.courtenay.ca
29 FEB WED
ART 21: PBS Series Kiki Smith/Stories: CV Art Gallery, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, 12 to Adult; ART: 21 explores today’s most fascinating artists. FREE/Donation, 250.338.6211
2 MAR FRI
The Trews ~ With Poor Young Things: Presented by Got Pop, Club 9one9, 7PM-10pm 919 Douglas St, Victoria B.C. $28 Tix sale now at Lyles Place, Ditch Records, The Strathcona Hotel ticketzone.com, www.thetrewsmusic.com, www.gotpop.ca 250.739.1611
3 MAR SAT
13th Annual Seedy Saturday: Filberg Ctr.; $5/person, 10 AM - 3 PM; “Gardening is Everyone’s Business”. comoxvalleygrowersandseedsavers.ca . 250.337.5948
Emily Carr String Quartet with Sarah Hagen: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30 PM
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EVERY WEEK
Every Week
EVERY MONDAY
Football Night: Big Screen & Miniburgers Isl. 250.941.8433
Hockey Night in Canada: CVRD Sports & Aquatic Centre, Wear your favourite jersey and be eligible to win a prize! Everyone welcome skates, 6:30-8:30PM, 250.334.9622
Square Dance: Cour Anglican Church, 7-9PM, 250.338.7942
Karaoke: Avalanche Pub 331-0334
Pool Tournament & Poker: Griffin Pub 250.339.4466
Mystery Mondays: Comox Salvation Army
Free Pool and Songs: Cumberland Hotel, Free Pool & 20 jukebox songs $1
Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus: 7pm 1501 Cliffe Ave. everyone welcome Phil 897-1749 or Vic 890-0551
RUN4FUN Jr. Running Program: 331-0254 Eric
Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30 pm Vanier High School Band room 250-331-0158
Argentine Tango Practica 7:30 -10PM The Bridge, 5th St. www.thebridgelounge.com
Tot & Mom Swim: 6 & Under CV Sports Cntr 4-6pm
Toonie Madness: Chances Gaming 334-4531
50 + Aquafit: CV Sports Centre 9-10 Am; 1:15-3PM; 7:15-8:15 PM 334-9622
On Going Fun: Strathcona Symphony Orchestra, Vanier High School Band room, 6:30PM 250.331.0158
55+ Strength Class: Lewis Centre 10:30 AM
Bingo: Comox Legion 7 PM
Motorcycle Mondays: A&W 6-9 PM
Ocean Waves Square Dance: Anglican Church 7-9 PM; 338.7942
Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30PM Vanier High School Band Rm, 250.331.0158
EVERY TUESDAY
Bingo For Bux: Chances 334-4531 1:30pm
Toonie Tuesday: Games & Grounds, $2/hr for gaming, $2 any size ‘drip’ coffee or tea - All Day! 250.871.1171
Jam Night: Whistle Stop Pub, 8pm, 250.334.4500
Flying Canoe West Coast Pub: 2 for 1 Pizza 331-4006
9 Ball Pool League: The Bridge Lounge, 7 PM
CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield Band Rm 7:30pm
Everyone Swim: CV Centre 7-9pm & 11:30-1pm
Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334-4740 Royal Purple #158 charity
Longlands Golf: Ladies Night 4-6pm, 250.339-6363
Kripalu Yoga: Black Creek, Basic 7:30 PM 337-5190
Yoga: Teen, Linc Teen Drop-In 4 - 5:15 PM 334-8138
Lengths Swim: 6am-3pm CV Aquatics Centre
Tweens Day Out: LINC Ctr. (9-12yr only) 4 - 6 PM 338.5371
Mens Hockey: CV Sports Centre 11:45-12:45
Public Swim: CV Sports Centre 6-8pm
Shallow Aquatics: CV Centre 9:15-10:15am
The Mex Pub: Open Jam Night 8pm
Texas Hold’em: Cumberland Hotel 7:30pm
Warriors Realm: 4-5pm Kids Classes 703-0092
Teen Swim: 16 & over CV Sports Centre 8-9pm
Fun & Games: Black Creek Com Ctr. 7-11Yrs 3 - 4:30 PM
Yoga: Black Creek Com Ctr.
9 Ball Pool Drop In: 7pm Bridge Lounge 250.703.2881
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Blues Jam: James Lambert Blues Band, Cumberland Hotel, 8pm-11pm, Hosted by David Spragge, 250.336.8844
Wacky Wed. & Piano Bar/Rob Petrie: Griffin Pub, $3 appy menu, 339-4466
Open Mic: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub; 8 - 11PM 331-4006
Jam Session & Open Mic: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, Cliffe Ave, 250.331.4006
League Pool: The Bridge Lounge, 7 PM, crazyaboutpool@shaw.ca
Westcoast Swing / Street Hustle Dance Classes & Practice 7-10 PM The Bridge, thebridgelounge.com
Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub
Yoga: All Levels, Body Heart & Soul; 158 B Cliffe Ave 5 - 6:30 PM Basic 7 - 8:30 PM
Columbian Women: CV Womens Centre 6-7pm
CV Farmers Market: Comox Bay Farm Site 9 - Noon
CV Toastmasters: 7-9pm Lewis Centre Brian 331-3687
Fight Girls: Warriors Realm 7-8:30
Little Cruisers: Parents & Babies Meet 338-5371
LINC: drop in activities $2 3-8pm
Girls on the Move: LINC 11 Yrs +; 4 - 6:30 PM 338.5371
Poker Night: Whistle Stop Pub 7pm
Tot & Mom Swim: 6 & Under CV Sports Cntre 4-6pm
The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339-2325
50 + Aquafit Swim: CV Sports Centre 1:15-3pm
CV Camera Club: 2nd & 4th Wed 7- 9 PM Mark Isfeld Schoolwww.comoxvalleycameraclub.org
Boxerfit: Black Creek Com. Ctr. 16+ 9:15 AM also Fri.
Swing Nights: Bridge Lounge, drop-in dance class 7:30, dancing 8:30 - 10PM 250.871.2513
EVERY THURSDAY
Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466
CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 1-7pm
CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm.
Everyone Swim: CV Aqua Cntr 7-9pm, 11:30-1pm
Salsa Dance Classes & Latin Dance: at the Bridge, 5th St. 7-8 PM 250-339-2558
Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338-9969.
Coal Hills BMX: racing 6pm 339-0370
Karaoke Nite: Cumberland Hotel 9pm - 1am
Lengths Swim: 6am-3pm CV Aquatics Center
LINC: drop in activities $2 3-8pm
Public Swim: CV Sports Centre 6-8pm
Shallow Aquatics: CV Aquatics Centre 9:15-10:15am
Teen Swim: 16 & over CV Sports Centre 8-9pm
55+ Yoga: Filberg Centre 10:15am
WOW-Women of Words 2nd Thu Christina 339-9996
Classic Car Night: A&W 6 - 9 PM
Hatha Yoga: Black Creek, 2:15 PM 337.5190
Zumba: Black Creek 6 PM 337-5190
Cheap Draft Night: Draft & chance to win cash in the money machine,10pm @ Bridge Lounge 250.703.2881
EVERY FRIDAY
Family Fun: Comox Recreation, 6:30-8:30PM, $2/person, Walleyball, Squash, Racquetball, Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Table Tennis, Plasma car races, Games & sports for pre-schoolers & children, and MORE! 250.339.2255
Griffin Pub: Live Bands 339-4466
Live Music: Cumberland Hotel, 9 PM - 1 AM 250.336.8844
Karaoke: Cumberland Hotel 9 PM - 1AM 250.336.8844
Flying Canoe West Coast Pub: Live Music 331-4006
Whistle Stop Pub: House Band ‘Big Fun’
Karaoke: The Bridge Lounge, 8 - 11 PM, info@thebridgelounge.com
Music Bingo: Applebee’s 8 - 10 PM 778-992-0393
Seafood Night & Wii Gaming comp: Island Tide Rest. 250.941-8433
Meat Draw: Comox Legion 3 PM
Drop In Darts Night: Comox Legion 7PM
CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 12-5pm
Fun Bingo: CV Lions Charity 7pm 339-6232
Family Fun Night: CV Recreation 250.339.2255
LINC: drop in activities $2.00 3-11pm
Public Swim: CV Sports Centre 10-1:15pm
DJ top 40 Dance 11pm-2am The Bridge 250-871-7277
Wine Tasting: Courtenay VQA Wine Store; 2-6 PM 250.871.1444 Also Sat.
EVERY SATURDAY
Griffin Pub: Name That Tune with VaLori & Friends, 339-4466
DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar & Grill, No Cover and the best tunes in the Valley to get you up and dancing.Requests all night, 1.250.331.0945
Karaoke: Digital Sound, Cumberland Hotel 336-8844
Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844
Whistle Stop Pub: House Band ‘Big Fun’
Live Music/Dance Floor: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 250. 331.4006
Avalanche Bar: House Ten85 DJ’s
Community Market: Comox Mall Lower Parking Lot 11:30-3PM
Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2 PM
540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40 pm 339-3016
Meat Draw: Comox Legion 3PM
CV Farmers Market: CV Exhibition Grounds 9AM-12 PM
CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 8-1pm
Live Latin Music: La Cabana de Marcos 7:30pm
Monthly Dance: Fallen Alders Community Hall; Royston 7:30 PM 336-8302 every 4th Sat.
Boxerfit: Black Creek Community Hall 9 AM 337-5190
EVERY SUNDAY
Free Pool & Jazztet: Griffin Pub, 5-9PM, 250.339.4466, www.jazztet.org
Karaoke: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9 PM 250.331.4006
Red Eye Jam Night: Avalanche Pub, 1.250.331.0945
Electric Jam: 4pm-8pm, Sponsored by Got It Need It Want It Cumberland Hotel 250.336.8844
CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 12-5pm
Cumberland Hotel: Meat Draw Bingo 2-4PM Electric Jam 4-8PM
Dance Town Sat. Night: Courtenay Legion; 7:30 PM lesson, Dance 8:30 PM 250.871.2513 (4th Sat of month)
LINC: Drop in activities $2.00 3-8PM
Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2 PM
Fanny Bay Inn, with Mike & Jan. 4pm-7pm. 335-2323
Brunch 10-2pm Island Tide Restaurant 250.941-8433
Dinner Buffet & Band: Island Tides Rest. 250.941-8433
Comox Valley Activities you can do in 2, 4 or 6 hours
BMX Racing: 7$ @ Coal Hills BMX Racing(15 mins)
Workout: $10 @ CV Fitness 250-703-0352 2920 Moray Ave 1.7 KM
Infra Red Sauna: $25/hour @ Fitness Excellence 250.334-0777 2637 Moray Place 1.3 KM ( 3 mins)
Library: Free @ Comox Library (250) 334-3369 101 - 1720 Beaufort Avenue 4.5 KM
Flight Seeing: $110 - $380 Person @ Island Air 250-897-4433
Library: Free @ Courtenay Librarys 250.334-3369 300 - 6th Street 1.9 KM
Swimming: $4 @ Comox Valley Outdoor Pool 250 338-5371 489 old island Highway 1.8 KM (4 mins)
Walking: free @ Air Park
Activity Centre: @ Florence Filberg Centre 250-338-1000 411 Anderton Rd,
2 Hour Activities continued:
Open activities: $10 @Comox Valley
Exhibition Grounds 250-923 2982 250 334-9622
Headquarters Rd 8.8 KM (12 mins)
Art Gallery: Free @ Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue 1.5 KM ( 5 mins)
Swimming: Free @ Saratoga Beach/ Miracle Beach Off Highway 19 (31 Mins) 2
Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road 5.4 KM (8mins)
Scenic Walk : Free @ Comox Fishermans Warf 250 339-6041 121 Port Augusta Street 6.2 KM (8 mins)
Petting Zoo- $2 @ Filberg Park Grounds Filberg Park 61 Filberg Road 6.6 KM ( 8 mins)
Rec Activities: @ Courtenay Rec Centre 250.338-5371
Local market - Free to browse @ Comox Valley Farmers Market 250.218.0321 4835 Headquarters Rd 4 KM ( 6 mins)
Water Taxi - $60 @Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company 1 (250) 338-6829 $60 - Person 2270 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay walk (4 mins)
Walking: Free @ Morrison Creek Greenway
Salmon Snorkeling- @ Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company (250) 338-6829 2270 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay
Tubing: Free @ Pluntledge River
2 Hour Activities continued:
Bird Watching- Free @ Courtenay Riverway (250) 702-5404 650 Metres
Museum- Free @ Comox Airforce Museum 250 -339-8162Comox Air Force Museum 19 Wing Comox 6.7 KM
Swimming - $5.40 - Adult @ Comox Valley Aquatic Centre (250) 334-2527 600 Comox Road (3 mins)
Cinema- $9.75 @ Rialto 250.338.5550 2655 Cliffe Ave 7 min walk
Theatre- $25-$35 @ Sid Williams Theatre 250.338.2430 $25-$35 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay (3 mins)
Kayaking: $10 /Hour @Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort 250-334-4154 5726 Coral Rd. 18.4 (6 mins)
Kayaking- $15/ Hour @ Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes 250-334-2628 2020 Cliff Ave (25 seconds )
Museum Tour: Tours -Adults $25 @ Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth Street 2.1 KM (5 min)
Mountain Biking Tours: $60/ 24 Hour Bike $40 @ Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave 9.6 Km (14 mins)
Kayak Tour- $55 @ Kayak Utopia 250-334-2628 2020 Cliffe Avenue (25 seconds) down the road
Bowling: $6 @Codes country Lanes- 250-334-4051 Strathcona Lodge 250 286-3122
Skateboarding- Free @ Lerwick Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Rd
Bike park: $20.25 @ MT.Washington 250 338-1386 Mt. Washington Alpine Resort 1 Strathcona Parkway (1 Hour)
Culinary Tour: $125 per person for group 4-6 people
@ Island Gourmet Trails 250-650-1956 Boating: $25 Hour @ Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort 250-334-4154 / 2 Hour Minimum 5726 Coral Rd. 18.4 ( 21 mins)
Whale Watching: $220/ Person @CR Whale and Watch Adventure Tours 747250.202-5225 Roberts’ Reach Rd 61 (47 mins)
Whale Watching: $220/ Person @ CR Whale and Watch Adventure Tours 250.202-5225 Roberts’ Reach Rd
Salmon Snorkeling - $35 @ Beaver Aquatics 250 287-7652 760 Island Highway (2 mins)
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4 Hour Activities continued:
Cave Exploring: $54 @ Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM)
Bike Tours: $60/ Person @ Island Mountain Rides 250 702 3940 1164 Cumberland, BC 2.9 Km (4 mins)
Marine Wildlife Tidal Rapids Tour: $105 - Adult @ Discovery Marine Safaris 250-287-7008 2942 Pacific View Terrace 41 mins (52 KM)
Golf: $90 @ Crown Isle Golf Resort (250) 703-5050 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, B.C 6 mins (5 KM)
Golf: $43 @ SunnyDale Golf and country Club (250) 334-3060 5291 North Island Highway 5291 North Island Highway
Golf- $60 @ Glacier Greens (250) 339-6515 19 Wing Comox 10.7 KM (14 mins)
Discovery Boat Tour- Desolation Sound Boat Tours 1-877-551-BOAT 7066 Parksville Street , Powell River, BC 5.7 km (7 mins)
Fly- In Fishing - $331.64/ Person @ Island Air 250-897-4433
Whale and Grizzly Adventure- $215/ Person @ Hurricane Jack 250 202-5225 (43.1 KM)
Kayak Tour: @ Kayaking Vancouver Island
Saratoga Beach 250-337-5717
Adventure Tours: $109/ Person @ Aboriginal Journeys 888 445 - 8101 3 - 1371 Island Highway 19A 61 KM (47 mins)
HorseBackRiding: $75-$95 @ 1 on 1 Trail Rides 250 336-8545 3425 Mounce Rd 9 Km (11 mins)
Seal Watching- Free @ Comox Fishermans Warf 250-339- 121 Port Augusta Street, 6041 6.2 KM ( 8 mins)
Diving- @ U.B Diving 250-338-0161 2440F CLIFFE AVE., Courtenay BC (500 Metres)
Get off your Butt
CYCLING
BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing, 339-0370
Cycling: CV Cycling Club, cvcc.ca
Mountain Biking: CV Mountain Biking, 897-4831
DANCING
Axe Capoeira: Alicia, 898-7918
Belly Dancing: Laura, 335-2009
Cheerleading: Island Spirit Sports, Mia 703-1194
Dolyna Dancers: Janette, 339-0793
Fire Spinning: Nova Fire Troupe, Lisa 336-0156
K9 Freestylers: Magi, 898-3173
Pole Dancing: Femme Natale, 334-7110
Salsa & Tango: Karina Albert: The Bridge 7-10pm 871-7277
Scottish Country Dance: Heather, 338-9060
Square Dancing: Ocean Waves, 339-7942 or 334-4661
Tara Irish School of Dance: Margaret, 850-1091
The Abbey Dance Studio: Cathy, 335-1964
Valley Dance Centre: 334-1074
Youth Dance Co.: True Colours, Livea, 338-4585
MUSIC & DRAMA
CV Pipe Band: Pipe Major Bill Quigg, 339-6444
Fiddlejam: Craig Freeman, 339-4249
Guitar Lessons: Larry, 338-6478
Letz Sing Community Choir: Tina, contact@letzsing.com
CV Clown Club: Miriam 250.334-8122
CV Childrens Choir: 6-14yrs. cvcchoir@shaw.ca
Rainbow Youth Theatre: 336-8104
Courtenay Little Theatre: Judy 334-2032
Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 331-0158
Singing: Singwell, connie 250.204-4104
CADETS & YOUTH
Air Cadets: 386 Squadron 250.339-9198
Army Cadets: 250.339-8211 x 7995
Sea Cadets: Susan - 250.339-1037
St John Ambulance: 250.897-1098
Girl Guides: 1800.565-8111
Scouts: Chris 250.339-2424
MARTIAL ARTS
Axe Capoeira: Alicia, 898-7918
Boxing: MMA, Kickboxing & Self Defense: 898-7444
Karate: House of Kenpo, 339-5992
Mixed Martial Arts: Warriors Realm, 703-0092
Muay Thai Kickboxing: Warriors Realm, 703-0092
V.I. Karate Society - Jacquie 250.338-4718
CV Kung Fu Academy: 250.702-3780
RACKET SPORTS
Badminton: Cty Badminton Club, Frank, 337-1850
Squash: CV Squash Club, Jamie, 334-4713
Tennis: - Cathy 250.338-5836
SPORTS
Baseball: CVMB, Steve McNamee, 703-0020
Basketball: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286
Basketball: CV Youth Basketball, 897-0900
Beach Volleyball: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286
Bowling: Codes Country Lanes, 334-4051
Boxing: CV Boxing Club, cvboxingclub.com
Camera Club: www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org
Climbing: Lewis Ctr Outdoor Climbing Wall, 338-5371
Climbing: Cumberland Indoor Climbing Wall, 336-2231
Disc Golf: Island Disc Golf, Craig, islanddiscgolf.com
Dodgeball: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286
Flag Football: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286
Floor Hockey: Cty Knights, Tim, 703-5599
Floor Hockey: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286
Football: CV Raiders, Rick, comoxvalleyraiders.com
Golfing: Glacier Greens, 339-6515
Golfing: Longlands, 339-6363
Golfing: Crown Isle, 703-5000
Golfing: Sunnydale, 334-3232
Gymnastics: Chimo Gymnastics, 339-2255
Hockey: CV Minor Hockey, Dale, 339-0952
CV Glacier Kings Jr. Hockey Iris 250.338-5409
Womens Hockey: Breakers Pam- 250.897-1253
Whalers- 250.338-9786
Ice Skating: Tami 250.334-3179
Indoor Soccer: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286
Kickball: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286
Lawn Bowling: Cty Lawn Bowling, 338-9431
Mini Golf: Miracle Beach, 337-5336
Roller Derby: Krystal - 898-7427
Rugby: Kickers Rugby, Eric, 792-1215
Running: CV Road Runners, Jack, 331-0162
Slo-Pitch: CV Mixed Slopitch, Mike, 338-5001
Soccer: CV United Soccer, Matthew, 334-0422
Softball: CV Minor Softball, 336-2231
Skiing: Mt Washinton Ski Club. John 250.897-6058
Nordic: Barb Kelly, 250.339-1904
Ultimate Frisbee: CV Sports & Social Club, Scott, 898-7286
WATER / OUTDOOR & TRAIL
Dragon Boat: Christine 250.338-7149
Caving: Horne Lake Caves, 248-7829
Canoe Club: Annie 250.339-1978
Horseback Riding: Sweetwater Stables, 218-9837
Hiking: CV Mountaineering Club. Ken 250.336-2101
Kayaking: CV Kayaks, 334-2628
Laser Tag: North Island Battlefield, Andy, 202-3484
Rowing: CV Rowing Club, Trish, 337-8331
Sailing: CV Yacht Club, John Walker, 335-0482
Sailing: Comox Bay Club, Brian, 250.338-9182
Scuba Diving: Pacific Pro Scuba, 338-6829
Snowboarding: Jump Camp, Patrick, 898-8891
Swimming: CV Sharks, Dale, 792-3278
Swimming: Blue Devils Club: Kathleen 250.338-0097
Swimming: Orcas - Katrina 250.338-7246
Triathlon: CV Tri K, Rick Gibson, 334-3124
White Water Rafting: Destiny River Adventures,
Wilderness: Strathcona Wilderness Institute, 338-9962
Windsurfing: Compass Adventure Sailing, 334-0741
COMOX VALLEY RESTAURANTS
Pub Style
Avalanche Pub 250-331-0334
Backstreet Pub 250-898-8768
Cumberland Hotel 250-336-8844
Gullivers Pub 250-338-7741
Mex Pub 250-703-9573
Waverly Hotel 250-338-8322
WhistleStop Pub 250-334-4500
Billy D’s 250-334-8811
Fluid Grill 250-338-1500
Griffin Pub 250-339-4466
Blackfin 250-339-5030
Comox Golf Club 250-339-4444
Longlands Golf Club 250-339-6363
Crown Isle Golf Club 250-703-5050
Sunnydale Golf Club 250-334-3232
Fat Teddy’s (Mt Wash)
Fine Dining & International
Island Tides Rest. 250 941-8433
La Cabana De Marcos 250-703-2639
Coasters Bistro 250-334-4531
Gatehouse 250-336-8099
Local’s 250-338-6493
Longlands 250-339-6363
Monte Christo 250-338-1468
Toscano’s Trattoria 250-890-7575
Raven Lodge Mt Wa 250-334-5764
Bisque 250-334-8564
Atlas Cafe 250-338-9838
Union Street Grill 250-897-0081
Yamato Japanese 250-334-2025
Ichiban Sushi House 250-703-2156
Osaka Sushi 250-703-0146
Stavros Taverna 250-898-8858
Bamboo Inn 250-339-3500
Dynasty Chinese 250-703-2831
Golden Carriage 250-338-9333
Mandarin Village 250-334 -3412
Panda Gardens 250-336-8825
Thai Village 250-334-3812
Family
Delicados NEW 250-338-8885
Mad Chef 250-871-7622
La Cabana De Marco 250-703-2639
Plates Eatery 250-334-8087
Ricky’s 250-334-9638
White Spot 250-338-8474
Bonds Fish & Chips 250-338-5514
Jo Klassens Grill 250-338-5564
Michael’s Off Main 250-334-2071
Carnival Caribbean 250-334-2644
Dairy Queen 250-334-4498
Taco Time 250-338-1660
Taco Del Mar 250-703-2121
Burger King 250-703-4721
A&W • 2 Locations 250-334-4078
George’s Food Bar 250-334-2557
McDonalds 3 Locations 250-338-5461
Quiznos 2 Locations 250-334-3338
Subway 4 Locations 250-338-2254
Triple O’s 250-338-7356
Yummy’s Gyros 250-338 2299
Quality Foods 2 locations
Zellers Restaurant
Coffee Bar & Lunch Spots
Zocalo Cafe 250-331-0933
Serious Coffee 250-897-3838
Grains Bakery 250-338-0955
Rhodo’s Coffee 250-338-5592
Carmies Cafe 250-336-2667
Strand Bakery 250-339-4322
Cinnamon Plus 250-338-5979
Komox Grind 250-339-2225
Cumberland Grind 250-336-2557
Mudsharks 2 Locat 250-338-0939
Grotto 250-897-0081
Rocky Mountain Cafe 250-890-0800
Bobbys Dell 250-339-3511
Cardero’s 250-338-2519
Espresso Lane 250-339-7630
Early Bird Cafe 250-897-7025
Cafe Amantes 250-339-9775
Hot Chocolates 250-338-8211
Roadrunner Cafe 250-897-7471
Raw Realm 250-703-0082
Forbidden Zone 250-926-0046
Wandering Moose Cafe 250-400-1111
Booster Juice, Crt & Cx 250-871-3786
Broken Spoke Cafe 250-871-2229
Pizza
Boston Pizza 250-334-2222
Berky’s Pizza 250-338-1141
Islander Pizza 250-703-2367
Domino’s Pizza 250-334-3333
Little Ceasers 250-703-9663
Panago Pizza 250-310-0001
Forbidden Zone 778-420-1990
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