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1 JULY– THU ~ CANADA DAY
Celebration all Day Downtown Courtenay. Starts at 6.30am Pancake Breakfast.  Go to ourcanadaday.com for list of events.
Members’ People’s Choice Show & Sale: to July 12th.  Daily 1- 4 pm. Free.  Comox Avenue. 
Art Show: BC Design History Exhibition from Emily Carr University 10-5PM
Pearl Ellis Gallery: “People’s Choice” Show & Sale July 1 – 12 1-4PM
Thrifty Foods Family Fun day: Mt Washington 1-4pm
Courtenay Museum: Free admission, balloons, and door prizes 11-4PM Cupcake walk 1-3PM
 August Deadline July 15
2 JULY – FRI ~
Jet Dragster Funny Car: Saratoga Speedway, Crash to pass Cars, Road Runners, Figure 8 Cars, Road Runners, Hornet Cars.  Ph.  250-337-5024
Mex Pub: Live Music
Live Music: Cumberland hotel
Swami: playing live, Waverley Pub Cumberland
ECONOLINE CRUSH with Like A Storm & Mass Undergoe at The Avalanche Bar, 9pm
Sid Williams Theatre: Comox Valley Youth Music Centre Festival Benefit Concert. Musical Theatre, Classical, Jazz faculty & Alumni.  7.30pm to 10pm at the Sid 250.338-7463
3 JULY– SAT 
Jet Dragster Funny Car: Saratoga Speedway, Crash to pass Cars, Road Runners, Figure 8 Cars, Road Runners, Hornet Cars.  Ph.  250-337-5024
CV Farmer’s Market: 9AM CV Fairgrounds
Comox Valley Market Square: 30 vendors 10am-3.30pm, underneathe 5th St Bridge.
Live Music: Cumberland Hotel
Mex Pub: Outlaw Fever, Country
Hidden Hornby: Home and Garden Tour. 10AM-5PM 250.335-1960 www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca
5:40 Express: St Peters Anglican Comox. Church for people who don’t do Sunday morning: 339-2925
Art & Exhibits at the Filberg: featuring Sophie Skapski
4 JULY – SUN
Summer Concert Series at Simms Park: “Mama Let Him Play”. 7-9PM
Filberg Music in the Park: Gordon Carter
5 JULY – MON
Squids in Space: Miracle Beach Amphitheatre 7:30PM. Jerry’s Rangers at 2PM
Intro to Earth Science: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 250-334-0686
CV Art Gallery workshop: Acrylic Painting and Functional Art. July 5-7 $50. 250-338-6211
Art Show: BC Design history Exhibition from Emily Carr University.. Traveling exhibition to July 10 Opening night 7 to 9pm. Gallery hours 10-5pm Comox Valley Art Gallery.  250 -338-6211
6 JULY – TUE 
Fabulous Fossils Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 250-334-0686
Sue Medley: Guest performer for 1st Tuesday Fundraiser, with Judy and Bruce Wing. Cash or food donation. Mex Pub 7:30PM
Golf: Longlands Ladies Night, 4-6pm 339-6363
7 JULY – WED 
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A Day with Dinosaurs: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 250-334-0686
ValDance Studio Summer Session: Diff dance each Wed! Learn to Tango for $20! 7-9PM Native Sons Hall register at www.valdance.com or Ph Val 250-338-9279 Dance partner not necessary.
Musical Theatre Concert: CMYC Featuring a blend of music and multimedia; images, videos, and audio clips from Sondheim's shows, 7.30pm-10pm. Stan Hagen Thtr N.I. College. 338.7463
8 JULY – THUR
Fossil Collecting – Browns River Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 334-0686
CMYC Classical Faculty: 7.30pm Stan Hagen Theatre.
Karaoke: Digital Sound 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel
9 JULY– FRI
Vancouver Island Musicfest July 9 – 11. Roberta Flack, Little Feat, Joan Osborne, David Lindley, and more. Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Mex Pub:  Delight playing live – 9pm
CYMC Festival Opener Benefit Concert: Features professional faculty members from Musical Theatre, Classical, and Jazz Programs 7:30-10PM $25
Fossil Collecting – Trent River Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM with Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-reg 334-0686
Skampida: dance ensemble at the Waverley Hotel
Beer Fest: 11th Annual, 6PM-9PM Raven Lodge, Mt Washington. Unlimited samplings, souvenir glass
10 JULY – SAT
Vancouver Island Musicfest July 9 – 11. Roberta Flack, Little Feat, Joan Osborne, David Lindley, and more. Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
CYMC Classical Celebration: Junior Strings: 7.30pm Mark Isfield School-Gym
Mex Pub: Arkaik Distortion playing live 9pm
CV Farmer’s Market: 9AM CV Fairgrounds Karaoke with Digital Sound: Cumberland Hotel
Saratoga Speedway: Bombers Cars, Dwarf Cars, IMCA Modifides, Hornet Cars
CV Market Square: Lewis Park 10AM-3:30 5:40 Express: St Peters Anglican Comox. 339-2925
Art & Exhibits at the Filberg: featuring Joe Smith
11 JULY – SUN~
Vancouver Island Musicfest July 9 – 11. Roberta Flack, Little Feat, Joan Osborne, David Lindley, and more. Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Auto Cross Series: Saratoga Speedway, All welcome.  250-337-5024
Beerfest: Mt Washington. 6-9PM $30 Unlimited Samples, souvenir glass, and awesome music. Free Shuttle from Driftwood Mall.
Filberg Music in the Park: Cure All Dance Band.
12 JULY – MON 
Miracle Beach Superstars: Miracle Beach Amphitheatre 7:30PM, Jerry’s Rangers 2PM
Explore the Seashore – Critter Hunting: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-reg 334-0686
Movie makeup art:  Learn battle wounds and create zombie flesh. CVAG is offering fun workshop. Pre-reg.  250.338.6211
13 JULY– TUE
Explore the Seashore – Critter Hunting: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-reg 334-0686
14 JULY –WED
Judi Pedder’s Show & Sale: to July 26, Daily 1-4 pm.  Free. Comox Avenue. 
Wacky Science: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 250-334-0686
ValDance Studio Summer Session: Diff dance each Wed! Learn to Rumba for $20 7-9PM Native Sons Hall reg at www.valdance.com or Ph Val 250-338-9279 Dance partner not necessary.
CYMC Classical Faculty Concert II :Stan Hagen Theatre 7.30pm
15 JULY – THUR
Fossil Collecting – Browns River Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-reg 334-0686
Golf: Longlands Ladies Night, 4-6pm 250. 339-6363
BC Senior Games:  This is the last day for registraition  if you want to Participate.  www.2010bcseniorsgames.ca
Karaoke: Digital Sound 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel

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16 JULY – FRI
Jackhammer: Cumberland Hotel
Fossil Collecting – Trent River Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-reg 334-0686
40th Annual Market day and Local Colours Festival: Over 80 vendors, live music, visual artists, Bouncer, face-painting, tattoos, and more. 9AM-9PM, 5th Street, Courtenay.
Hornby Festival Tastings: a celebration of Spirits, Food and Culture. Wander through the vineyard sampling, gourmet snacks, live music. 2PM to 5PM 250.335-2715 at Carbrea Vineyard and Winery.
17 JULY – SAT
The Big Day Up: From the creators of “Big Time Out,” featuring Australia’s biggest and best known international touring band The Cat Empire (also appearing: Daniel Wesley, Nine Mile, Sweatshop Union, and more). Mount Washington 2PM-1AM. $65 advance $75 at the door.
After Party: Mt Washington Lodge with ½ Alive
150 Katana Late Models: Saratoga Speedway, Bombers Cars, IMCA Modifides
Jackhammer: Cumberland Hotel
Parks Day:  Celebrate at Miracle Beach! Don’t forget to check out the Nature House! Special activities at 10AM, 1PM, 2PM, and 7:30
CV Farmer’s Market: 9AM CV Fairgrounds CV Market Square: Lewis Park 10AM-3:30 www.cvmarketsquare.ca
5:40 Express: t St Peters Anglican Comox. Church for people who don’t do Sunday morning: 339-2925
Showdown in the Valley: Take a walk on the wild side, visit the western town of Boomtown at the Courtenay & District Fish & Game, FREE.  www.valleyregulators.com
CYMC Classical Grand Finale : Mark Isfield School 7.30pm
 18 JULY – SUN 
Drag Racing Points Race # 3: Saratoga Speedway. Ph. 250-337-5024
Mt Washington Jump Jams: Reg 1pm at the Jump Course Prizes and BBQ. www.mtwashington.ca
Summer Concert Series at Simms Park: “Celtic Heritage”. 7-9PM
Filberg Music in the Park: Fiddlejam
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19 JULY – MON
Owls Birds of Prey: Guest Speaker at Miracle Beach Amphitheatre 7:30PM. Jerry’s Rangers at 2PM.
Intro to Earth Science: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 250-334-0686
 20 JULY–  TUE
Fabulous Fossils Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 250-334-0686
Golf: Longlands Ladies Night, 4-6pm 339-6363
Sid Williams Theatre: Sweeney Todd–Musical nightly to July 25th. 7.30pm
21 JULY – WED
Strathcona Centennial Expedition: 1910-2010: Participate or celebrate in 100 years since the original expedition of Price Ellison formalizing Strathcona Park. www.SCE2010.ca.
Dinosaur Discovery Day: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 250-334-0686
ValDance Studio Summer Session: Diff dance each Wed! Learn to Cha Cha for $20! 7-9PM Native Sons Hall register at www.valdance.com or Ph Val 250-338-9279 Dance partner not necessary.
22 JULY - THURS  
Explore the Seashore – Critter Hunting: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM with Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-register 250-334-0686
Karaoke: with Digital Sound 9pm-1am, at the Cumberland Hotel
23 JULY – FRI 
Molly Hogans: Cumberland hotel
Nature Survival: Miracle Beach Amphitheatre 7:30. Jerry’s Rangers 2PM.
Explore the Seashore – Critter Hunting: Ages 5-12 10AM-1PM Courtenay Museum, $20 pre-reg 334-0686
Crimson Regin: Kick off their new adventures at the Mex Pub 9pm
Coombs CPRA Pro Rodeo: Bull riding, Barrel Racing, tie Down, Bareback, Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer wrestling.  Through to July 25th. Coombs Fairgrounds
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24 JULY – SAT
Roots Rocky Reggae: Rocky Mountain bike team brings pro riders and demo bikes. Free stuff, demos, prizes, BBQ, and Reggae tunes
Molly Hogans: Cumberland Hotel
Cumberland Home & Garden Tour: Visit a variety of Cumberland's unique homes and gardens on a self-guided tour. Visitor Info - Cumberland
Wilroc Sprint Cars: Saratoga Speedway.  Wilroc Lites, Dwarf Cars, IMCA Modifides, Bomber Cars. 337-5024
CV Farmer’s Market: 9AM CV Fairgrounds  CV Market Square: Lewis Park 10AM-3:30
www.cvmarketsquare.ca
25 JULY– SUN
Auto Cross Series: Saratoga Speedway, All Welcome. Ph. 250-337-5024
Summer Concert Series at Simms Park: “Fiddling around”. 7-9PM
Filberg Music in the Park: Jenn Forsland Band.
26 JULY - MON
Jr Paleontology Program: $100 for the week. 3 days in the museum, and 2 days fossil collecting. July 26-30. with Courtenay Museum, 10AM-1PM pre-register 250-334-0686
27 JULY – TUE
Golf: Longlands Ladies Night, 4-6pm 339-6363
28 JULY – WED
Wokking Wednesday: www.twitter.com/wokbox for today’s coupon!
Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox presents: “Harrison & Lapp Photography Show & Sale” To Aug 16th.  Daily 1- 4 pm.  Free.  Comox Avenue. 
29 JULY – THUR
Karaoke: Digital Sound 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel
30 JULY– FRI
Live Music:  Cumberland hotel
BC Cup Race: Mt Washington Bike Park – the provinces best DH and XC racers.  www.mtwashington.ca/events
Filberg Festival: Over 140 Artisans from across Canada. Entertainment, music, vendors, and fun. Comox 11am-8pm $15 one day or $30 3-days
Chances: Daytime: 30 on 30. First 30 games pay $100 Evening: 20 drop-in games
Reggae Night: at the Mex Pub 9pm
Hornby Island Festival: 10 day event, Jazz, classical, world beat & traditional genres of music, modern dance, children’s programs. 
Coombs Country Bluegrass Festival: 3 days of Pickin’ n’ grinnin’ all weekend. At Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Fun for the whole family. www.coombsbluegrass.com 
31 JULY– SAT
Monster Trucks: Saratoga Speedway, Crash to Pass Cars, Road Runners, Figure8 Cars, and Hornet Cars. Ph. 250-337-5024
Filberg Festival: Over 120 Artizans from across Canada. Entertainment, music, vendors, and fun. Comox 11am-8pm $15 one day or $30 3-days
Comox Nautical Days: Pancake Breakfast, Bullhead Derby, Canoe Jousting, Captain Cracker’s Family Dance, Kids Festival, Youth Park Party, Ceremony of the Flags, Live Music, Food, Crafts, and More. Comox Marina Park/Downtown Comox.
Black Light Thought Control: Another Dan Hawes Production (All in All) at the Mex Pub 9pm
CV Farmer’s Market: 9AM CV Fairgrounds CV Market Square: Lewis Park 10AM-3:30 www.cvmarketsquare.ca
 1 AUGUST– SUN – BC DAY
Filberg Festival: Over 120 Artizans from across Canada. Entertainment, music, vendors, and fun. Comox 11am-8pm $15 one day or $30 3-days
Comox Nautical Days:, Pancake Breakfast, Pet Parade, Captain Cracker’s Family Dance, Dragon Boat Races, Youth Park Party, Ceremony of the Flags, “Elvis,” Interdenominational church service, Live Music, Food, Crafts, and More. Comox Marina Park/Downtown Comox.
Fossils and Dinosaurs: Guest Speaker at Miracle Beach Amphitheatre 7:30PM
 2 AUGUST – MON
Filberg Festival: Over 120 Artizans from across Canada. Entertainment, music, vendors, and fun. Comox 11am-8pm $15 one day or $30 3-days
Comox Nautical Days: Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Foot Race, build, bail, and sail, Car Show, Ceremony of the Flags, “Elvis,” Festival Ceremony, Ceremony of the Flags, Fireworks 10:15PM Live Music, , Food, Crafts, and More. Comox Marina Park/Downtown Comox.
 
 
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Comox Valley Restaurants

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Avalanche Pub (see ad) 250-331-0334
Backstreet Pub (see ad) 250-898-8768
Cumberland Hotel (see ad) 250-336-8844
Mex Pub (see ad) 250-703-9573
Waverly Hotel (see ad) 250-338-8322
WhistleStop Pub (see ad) 250-334-4500
The Lorne Hotel 250-339-3000
Billy D’s 250-334-8811
Fluid Grill 250-338-1500
Griffin Pub 250-339-4466
Blackfin Pub 250-339-5030 The Pier 250-339-7083
Gullivers Pub 250-338-7741
Comox Golf Club 25-339-4444
Longlands Golf Club 250-339-6363
Crown Isle Golf Club
Sunnydale Golf Club 250-334-3232
Fine Dining & International
La Cabana De Marcos 250-703-2639
Chances Gaming 250-334-4541
Gatehouse 250-336-8099
Local’s 250-338-6493
Monte Christo 250-338-1468
Toscano’s Trattoria 250-890-7575
Raven Lodge 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, Chinese 250-338-9333
Mandarin Village 250-334 -3412
Panda Gardens 250-336-8825
Thai Village 250-334-3812
Diego’s Mex 250-338-7780
Wok Box 250-871-7070
Tita’s Mex 250-334-8033
George’s Food Bar 250-334-2557
Carnival Caribbean Cabana 250-334-2644
Family
La Cabana De Marco (see ad) 250-703-2639
Mad Chef 250-871-7622
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
Dairy Queen 250-334-4498
Taco Time 250-338-1660
Taco Del Mar 250-703-2121
Burger King 250-703-4721
A&W • 3 Locations 250-334-4078
George’s Food Bar 250-334-2557
McDonalds 3 Locations 250-338-5461
Quiznos 2 Locations 250-334-3338
Subway 3 Locations 250-338-2254
Triple O’s 250-338-7356
Quality Foods 2 locations
Coffee Bar & Lunch Spots
Zocalo Cafe (see ad) 250-331-0933
Serious Coffee 250-897-3838
Grains Bakery 250-338-0955
Carmies Cafe 250-336-2667
Bean Around the World 250-338-9370
Strand Bakery 250-339-4322
Cinnamon Plus 250-338-5979
Komox Grind 250-339-2225
Cumberland Grind 250-336-2557
Mudsharks 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
Hot Chocolates 250-338-8211
Roadrunner Cafe 250-897-7471
Raw Realm 250-703-0082
Cafe Amantes 250-339-9775
Rhodo’s Coffee 250-338-5592
Wandering Moose Cumb. 250-400-1111
Booster Juice, Court & Comox 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

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Courtenay Rec Ctr:  FREE outdoor activities, in Lewis Park and surrounding: Tennis Courts, Playground, Baseball, Water Park, Bocce Ball, Skateboard.
Indoors: Membership or pass required. Workout Gym, Squash, Badminton 250.338-5371 Open 7 days.
Comox Rec Ctr.  Membership or Pass. Squash, Racquet Sport, Yoga, Pilates,, Gymnastics, Fitness. Childrens activities.  Open 7 days. Noel Avenue, Comox  250.339-2255
Cumberland Rec Ctr. Memberships or Day pass. Variety of recreational activities for Children to Seniors.  Dunsmuir Ave. 250.336-2231 Open 7 days.
Senior Ctr.  Programs & Events,d’Esterre House, 1801 beaufort Ave. 250.339-5133 www.comoxseniors.ca Open 6 days.
Lincs Youth Ctr.  250.334-8138 Open 7 days, www.courtenay.ca
Lewis Climbing Wall:  250.338-5371
Cycling Clubs:
BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX racing Rick 336-2836
Road Cycling: CV Cycling Club www.cvcc.ca
Mountain Biking: www.cvmtb.com or Dan at 250.336-2200
Triathlon: CV Tri K  Rick. 50.334-3124
Bowling: Coades Country Lanes 250.334-4051
Lawn Bowling: 250.338-4289
Gyms & Fitness:
V.I. Fitness: 960 England Ave. Open 7 days 250.338.9247
Curves: Comox Open 7 days 250.339-6643
Curves: Courtenay, Open 7 days 11th St. 250.334-4959.
CV Fitness Centre:  Open 7 days 250.703-0352
Fitness Excellence: 7 days 250.334-0777
Tours & Adventure
Hurricane Jack: 250.202-5225, Whales, Grizzly &Adventure
CR Whale Watch and Adventure Tours: 250.287-2667
Discovery Marine Safari: Whale & Grizzly Watch 250.287-7008,
Aboriginal Journey’s Wildlife tours 250:850-1101
Campbell River History Tours: 250.287-3103
Salmon Farm Tours: 250.286-1636, every Thursday
White Water Rafting: 250.287-4800
Snorkel with the Salmon: 250.-287-4800
Scuba Diving: Lessons & Equipment 250.287-7652
Painters Lodge Adventure Tours & Guided fishing tours : 1800.663-7090
Thunderbird Fishing Charters: 250.286-3344
Kayaking & Canoeing
Tree Island Kayaking: Tours & day trips: 7 days. 250.339-0580
Kayaking: Comox Valley Kayaks. Open 7 days 250.334-2628
Kayaking & Caving: 250.830-1115
Kayaking at April Pt: 1800.663-7090
Caving: Horne lake Caves 250.248-7829
Horse Riding / Trail Rides: 250.287-2729
One on One Trail Rides: 250.336-8545
Windsurfing: James 250.334-0741
Scuba Diving: UB Div 250.335-0161
General
Hands on Petting Zoo: Filberg Park Grounds. Daily 10am-4pm
Mt Washington, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Disc Golf
Camping, Mini Golf, Mile High Chairlift Rides
Music & Special events.  www.mtwashington.ca
Mountaineering & Hiking Club: 250.336-2101
Mini Golf: Miracle Beach 250: 337-5333
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens  24 Acres 6183 Whittaker Rd, 250.338-6901
Seaview Game Farms: Wed to Sun. 1392 Seaview Rd 250.337-5182
Comox Valley Farmers Markets: Exhibition Grounds, Headquarters Rd. Saturdays 9am to Noon.
www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com
Swimming Locations:
Comox Lake: Swimming, Rope & Cliff jumping, boat launch, waterskiing
Kye Bay: Sandy Beaches and shallow tidal pools.
Tribune Bay:  Ferry to Hornby Island. Sandy beaches, BBQ’s, campgrounds
Puntledge River: Popular Tubing and picnic area, rock jumping, and shallow pools.
Saratoga Beach & Miracle Beach: 25 min Drive the Island Hwy North to Miracle Beach Large Beach and shallow swimming, ideal for families. (Salt water).
Aquatic Centre: Wave Pool, WaterSlide, Lap pool, exercise room.
Local Golf Courses:
Glacier Greens Golf 250.339-6515
Crown Isle Resort & Golf 250.378-6811
Comox Golf Club      250.339-4444
Longlands Golf Course:   250.339.6363
Mulligans Golf                 250.338-2440
Sunnydale Golf Club     250.334-3342
Saratoga Beach Golf     250.337-8212

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Popular swimming spot in the Comox Valley include Stotan Falls on the Puntledge River, Comox Lake, Saratoga Beach, Goose Spit, Miracle Beach, Nymph Falls, Kye Bay, Trent River and Tribune Bay on beautiful Hornby Island.
Kye Bay:  Offers beautiful sandy beaches and many shallow tidal pools perfect for the kids. Follow Ryan Rd till you get to the very end (at the base) and turn right on Pritchard. Follow along till you get to the next main intersection and turn right (Knight Rd). This road will lead you right to the beach.
Comox Lake: Perfect swimming beaches.
Rope and Cliff Jumping. Beautiful campgrounds, boat launch, and Waterskiing.  
Directions:  Drive to Cumberland follow Dunsmuir Road onto Comox Lake Road, follow it to the end.
Tribune Bay: Beautiful white sandy beaches, surround by campgrounds. Offers shallow tidal pools:  Take the ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Island which connects to Hornby Island.  The road is very well sign posted to Tribune.  Watch ferry timetable if your making a day trip, last ferry runs 6pm.
Puntledge River: The Puntledge River offers a very popular tubing area, as well as canoeing, swimming, bird watching and fishing opportunities. From Courtenay, follow Lake Trail Road, turn left at Comox Lake Main and proceed to Comox Lake Reservoir. Watch for directional signs after crossing the bridge at the outlet of Comox Lake Reservoir. 

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Comox Valley Parks & Hiking

Puntledge Greenway
This greenway links significant existing parks with others along the scenic landscape of the Puntledge River.  One can enjoy the beautyof Puntledge Park and use it as a starting point for a memorable stroll along the rest of the greenway.  A significant section of this greenway has been completed by the Courtenay Rotary Club. The Rotary Riverside Trail allows public access from Rod & Gun Road, through to the corner of First Street and Arden Road.  The greenway can also be accessed through Bear James Park.  With Cinder trails, walking bridges and view points throughout. 
Morrison Greenway
Accessible from Arden Road, Embleton Crescent, Lake Trail Road and Puntledge Park School.
31 acres of natural park land featuring deep forest trails along streamways. 2klm woodchip trail
Valley View Greenway
This East Courtenay Greenway allows for residents to enjoy the natural landscape of Hurford Hill Nature Park and walk along the Mallard Stream. 
Soft surfaced trail with many foot bridges and natural view areas.
Courtenay Riverway (Air Park)
Located on the Courtenay River Estuary, accessible from the Marina Park lower 20th Street. 
Spectacular views of Georgia Strait, the Comox Glacier, the Beaufort and coastal mountain ranges. Wildlife viewing decks.

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Cycling
BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX racing Rick 336-2835
Cycling: CV Cycling Club www,cvcc.ca
Mountain Biking: www.cvmtb.com
Spin Workshop: 336-0156
Dancing
Axe Capoeira: Alicia 898-7918
Belly Dancing: Laura 335-2009
Cheerleading: Island Spirit Sports 703-1194
Dancing: Scottish Country Dance 338-9060
Dancing & Fitness: Pole dancing lessons at
Femme Natale 218-3269 Mon-Wed-Fri
Dolyna Dancers: Janette 339-0793 Carrie 702-7287
K9 Freestylers: Magi 338-9424
Square Dancing: Ocean Waves 338-7942
Swing Dancing: Holly 339-2849
The Abby Dancing Studio: 339-2325
Youth Dance Co.: True Colours; Livea 338-4585
Irish River Dancing:
Tara Irish School of Dance: 850-1091
Music & Drama
Fiddlejam: Craig 339-4249
Music Lessons: Various Instruments, Rob 250 338-8807 Got It Need It Want It Music Store.
Guitar: Richard 898-8373 or 334-8937
Letz Sing Community Choir: Tina 923-7709
Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Mark Isfeld Bandroom. 250 331 0158
Pipe Band: Bill 339-6444
Soft Rock/Christian Band: One Way 923-9474
Martial Arts
Axe Capoeira: Alicia 898-7918
Karate: CV Karate Club 338-9722
Muay Thai Kickboxing: Warriors Realm 703-0092
Taoist Tai Chi: 890-3671
Warriors Realm: Mixed Martial Arts 703-0092
Racket Sports
Badminton: Daryl Bissell 339-3383
Lacrosse: Randi 334-4446
Squash: CV Squash Club 338-5371Table Tennis: Bruno bjfornika@hotmail.com
Sports
Bowling: Coades Country Lanes 334-4051
Boxing: Gary 334-3960
Baseball: CVMB Steve 703-0020
Basketball: Ladies Rec. League 338-5409
Basketball (Youth): 897-0900 www.cvyba.ca
Beach Volleyball: CV Sports Scott 898-7286
Dodgeball: CV Sports & Social Scott 898-7286
Floor Hockey: Courtenay Knights 703-5599
Floor Hockey: CV Sports & Social Scott 898-7286
Flag Football: CV Sports & Social Scott 898-7286
Football: CV Raiders Sean 334-3379
Golfing: Longlands Golf 339.6363
Golfing: Sunnydale Golf 334-3232
Gymnastics: Chimo Gymnastics339-2255
Hockey: Minor Hockey Reg. FMI Dale 339-0952
Horseshoe Club: Oliver 336-2148
Horse Riding: Lessons, Jessica 250.703-1366
Horseback Riding : North Star Stables 334-3115
Indoor Soccor: CV Sports Scott 898-7286
Kickball: CV Sports & Social Scott 898-7286
Lawn Bowling: Club House 338-8222
Mini Golf : Miracle Beach
Mountaineering: Ken 250.336-2101
Rugby: 40+ call John 338-8142
Rugby Club: Join Kickers Eric 792-1215
Running: Extreme Runners Heather 703-9544
Slo-Pitch: Mike 792-1807
Soccer: CV United Soccer 334-0422 www.cvusc.org
Softball: CV Minor Softball 336-2231 slo-pitch 334-1760
Table Tennis: Bruno - bjfornika@hotmail.com
Ultimate Frisbee: Scott 898-7286
Walking: Driftwood mall Walking Club 338-1071
Water Sports / Extreme Sports
Cadets: Air 339-9198 army 337-5785 sea 339-1037
Caving: Horne Lake Caves 248-7829
Kayaking: 338-5371 www.courtenay.ca
Windsurfing: James 334-0741
Lazer Tag: OutdoorN.I. Battlefield, Andy, 202-3484
Lewis Outdoor Climbing Wall: 338-5371
Rowing: CV Rowing Club Trish 337-8331
Sailing: Brian 338-9182 John 339-6563
Scuba Diving: UBDive 335-0161
Snowboard Jump Camp: Patrick 250.898-8891 www.jumpcamp.com
Swimming:CV Blue Devils Kim 339-7378
Strathcona Wilderness Society: 337-1871
Triathlon: CV Tri K call Rick 334-3124
CV Sharks: Dale Doucette 792-3278
White Water Rafting : Jim 287-4800
Wild Life Tours: Gary 850-1101
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Comox Valley Every Week
EVERY MONDAY
Avalanche Pub: Karaoke. 331-0334
Comox Salvation Army: Mystery Mondays
Square Dancing Courtenay Legion 7-9pm 338-7942
Cumberland Hotel: Free Pool & 20 jukebox songs $1
Everyone Skate: CV Sports Centre 10:15-11:30
Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus: 7pm 1501 Cliffe Ave. everyone welcome Phil 897-1749 or Vic 890-0551
Open Mic Nite: Union Street Groto
RUN4FUN Jr. Running Program: 331-0254 Eric
Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Mark 338-5859
Texas Hold’em: Dj until 2am - Gullivers Pub
Tot & Mom Swim: 6 & Under CV Sports Cntr 4-6pm
Toonie Madness: Chances Gaming 334-4531
Warriors Realm: 5-6pm Beg. Adult Classes 703-0092
50 + Aquafit: CV Sports Centre 1:15-3pm
55+ Yoga: Filberg Centre 10:15am
55+ Strength Class: Lewis Centre 10:30am
EVERY TUESDAY
Avalanche Pub: Stage Fright Jam Night
Bingo For Bux: Chances 334-4531 1:30pm
CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield room 7:30pm
Cumberland Hotel: Texan Hold’em 7:30pm
Everyone Swim: CV Centre 7-9pm & 11:30-1pm
Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334-4740 Royal Purple #158 charity
Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703-9544
Games Night: Zocalo Cafe 7pm FREE EVENT
Gullivers Pub Wii: - Test your skills, its FREE
Longlands Golf: Ladies Night 4-6pm, food and drink specials. Tee off 4-6pm. 1239 Anderton Rd 250.339-6363
Karaoke Nite: The Lorne Hotel
Lengths Swim: 6am-3pm CV Aquatics Centre
LINC: Tween night(9-12yr only) 3-7pm
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 Pier Pub: Jam Night 7pm
The Mex Pub: Open Jam Night 8pm
Texas Hold’em: Cumberland Hotel 7:30pm
55+ Strength Class: Lewis Centre 10:30am
Warriors Realm: 4-5pm Kids Classes 703-0092
Warm Aquacise: CV Aquatics Centre 2-3pm
Teen Swim: 16 & over CV Sports Centre 8-9pm
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Avalanche Pub: Pool Night
The Mex Pub: Karaoke  Win Up To 1000 Loonies  9pm
Baby & Mom Fun: Lewis Cntr 7-12mon 10-11.15am
Columbian Women: CV Womens Centre 6-7pm
CV Farmers Market: 9:30am Simms Park
CV Toastmasters: 7-9pm Lewis Centre Brian 331-3687
Fight Girls: Warriors Realm 7-8:30
Gullivers Pub: Jam Nite w/Mike Lane
Hands on Farm: Upper Filberg Park 10-4pm
CV Toastmasters 7-9pm Lewis Centre Brian 331-3687
Little Cruisers: Parents & Babies Meet 338-5371
LINC: drop in activities $2 3-8pm
Poker Night: Whistle Stop Pub 7pm
Salsa Dance: lessons Andres 336-8357
Tot & Mom Swim: 6 & Under CV Sports Cntre 4-6pm
The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339-2325
Warriors Realm: 4-5pm Yth. 11-14yrs Class 703-0092
50 + Aquafit Swim: CV Sports Centre 1:15-3pm
55+ Strength Class: Lewis Centre 10:30am
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EVERY THURSDAY
CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 1-7pm
Cumberland Hotel: D&Gs Fun with Karaoke 9pm-1am
Everyone Swim: CV Aqua Cntr 7-9pm, 11:30-1pm
Gullivers Pub: Karaoke with Gerry
Georgia Straight Jazz Society: CV Elks Hall 7:30
Tourette Syndrome Family Support Circle at Queneesh Elementary 7-8pm 250-338-9969.First Thursday of month.
Coal Hills BMX: racing 6pm 339-0370
Jam Nite: Waverley Hotel 9pm
Ladies Nite: Be surprised, Gullivers Pub
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
The Mex Pub: Open Jam Night w/ Doug Supple & Sound Advice  8pm
Warriors Realm: 7-8pm Mixed Martial Arts 703-0092
55+ Yoga: Filberg Centre 10:15am
55+ Strength Class: Lewis Centre 10:30am
EVERY FRIDAY
Drop In Darts Night: Comox Legion 7pm
Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion 5:30-7pm
CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 12-5pm
Fun Bingo: CV Lions Charity 7pm 339-6232
Hands on Farm: Upper Filberg Park 10-4pm
Live Music: Union Street Cafe 7-10pm
LINC: drop in activities $2.00 3-11pm
Public Swim: CV Sports Centre 10-1:15pm
The Pier Bistro: String Guitar 8pm
The Mex Pub: See the calendar for featured bands
Tarot Card Readings: Inner Odyssey Jeff 1-5pm
Warriors Realm: 5-6pm Mixed Martial Arts 703-0092
Whistle Stop Pub: House Band ‘Big Fun’
EVERY SATURDAY
Avalanche Bar: House Ten85 Dj’s
Mex Pub: Live Bands & Vancouver Island Poker Tour  2pm start
540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm 339-3016 “Parables: What do they tell us today?”
Card Readings: Phoenix at Zocalo Cafe 11am-3pm starting at $15
Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion 3pm
CV Farmers Market: CV Band Hall behind the IHOS Gallery, Comox Ave. 9am-12noon.
CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 8-1pm
GEEK Nite!: Video game & activities 6-11pm LINC
Gullivers Pub: Meat Draw Bingo12:30 & Live Band “The Core”
Golf: At Longlands BBQ Specials, 2 for 1 BBQ with 18 hole Green Fee. 1239 Anderton Rd 250. 339-6363
Live Music: La Cabana de Marcos 7:30pm
Laughter Yoga –Women’s Centre, #1 – 1491 McPhee Ave.250-338-1133
LINC: 12-11pm $2
Mechanical Bull: Contests, Gullivers Pub
Strathcona Wilderness Institute: Family programs 1pm
Warriors Realm: 10:30-11:30 Mual Thai 703-0092
Whistle Stop Pub: House Band ‘Big Fun’
EVERY SUNDAY
Avalanche Pub: Red Eye Jam Night
Acoustic Jam: 5-9pm Backstreet Pub 898-8768
CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 12-5pm
Cumberland Hotel: Meat Draw Bingo 2-4pm
Jam – 4-8pm.
Golf: At Longlands BBQ Specials, 2 for 1 BBQ with 18 hole Green Fee. 1239 Anderton Rd 250. 339-6363
Gullivers Pub: Karaoke Night
LINC: Drop in activities $2.00 3-8pm
Mex Pub: Van Island Poker Tour 2pm
Griffin Pub: Jazztet plays 5-9pm www.jazztet.org
9Ball Handicap Tournament: Oceanview Billards 7pm
Fanny Bay Inn, acoustic open stage with Mike & Jan. 4pm-7pm. (250) 335-2323
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Comox Valley
Clubs, Gyms & Fun
Codes Country Lanes: Bowling 334•4051
Courtenay Museum: 207 Fourth St. 334•0686
Contours Express: 339•4647
Cumberland Recreation: 336•2231
C. V. Aquatics Centre:377 Lerwick Rd. 334•2527
C.V. Sports Centre:3001 Vanier Dr. 334•9622
CV Exhibition Grounds: 334•9622
CV Fitness Gym: 703•0352
CV Sports & Social Club: Scott 898-7286
Comox Legion: 339•2022
Courtenay Recreation: 338•5371
Comox District Mountaineering Club: 336-2101
Courtenay Lawn Bowls: 250.338-4289
Curves: Comox 339-6643
Curves: 368 11th St. Courtenay 334•4959
CV Writers Society: deslind@shaw.ca
C.V. Boys & Girls Clubs: 367 11th St. 338•7582
C.V Curling Club: 334•4712
CV Scholhouse Quilters: Ardythe 338-8410
CV Ukranian Cultural Society: Nellie 334-2653
Comox Recreation Centre: 339•2255
Florence Filberg Centre: 338•1000
First Aid Training: St. John Ambulance 897•1098
Fitness Etc: 334•0777
Fitness Excellence: 897•3552
Hands On Farm: Petting Zoo Filberg Park Grounds. Open Daily from 10am to 4pm, Jun 21 to Aug 30.
Girl Guides: 1•800•565•8111
Good Vibrations: 331•0342
Soap Making Classes: Lori 336-8015
Sew Along with Wendy  339-9146
Lewis Centre: Facility Rentals, Weight Room, Nursery School, Playing Field, & Park 338•5371
Lewis Climbing Wall: 338•5371
Mt Washington Events: 1•888•231•1499
Snow Report: 1•888•833•1515 www.mtwashington.ca
Scouts Canada: Chris 339•2424
Outdoor Lazer Tag: 202 3484
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Brenda 338-7438
RUN4FUN Jr. Running Program: 331-0254 Eric
Rotary Water Park: In Lewis Park
The Abby Dancing Studio: 339-2325
The LINC Youth Centre:334•8138
VI Fitness Centre: 960 England Ave. 338•9247

Comox Valley Museums and Libraries
Courtenay Museum 250-334-0686
Cumberland Museum 250-336-2445
VIR Library Courtenay 250-334-3369
Mon-Fri 10-8 Sat 10-5 Sun 12:30-4
VIR Library Comox 250-339-2971
Mon,Wd,Fr,Sa 10-5:30 Tu,Th 10-6
VIRLibrary Cumberland250-336-8121
Tues, Fri 10-5 Thur 10-6 Sat 1-5pm
CV Art Gallery Mon-Sat 10am-5pm 250-338-6211
I-Hos Gallery 250-339-7702
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1-4pm daily 250-339-2822

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Comox Valley
Community Clubs
Rotary Noon Hour - Tuesdays, Westerly Hotel
Elks Lodge 250-334-2512
Courtenay & Dist. Fish & Game 250-338-9122
Celtic Club Alex Fraser 250-338-6334
Order of the Royal Purple Irene 250-334-4740
Kinsmen Club Rick 250-336-8947
Knights of Columbus Andre 250-339-7768
Baynes Sound Lions Club Greg 250-335-2076
Courtenay Legion Serge 250-334-4322
Comox Legion Cindy 250-339-2112
Cumberland Legion Branch #28 250-336-2361
Chamber of Commerce 250-334-3234
Kiwanis Club of Comox John 250-334-2190
Kiwanis Club of Courtenay Bill 250-703-2222
CV Shrine Club Ken 250-338-9139
CV Newcomers Club Gillian 250-703-2653 Susie
250-339-6102
Comox Senior Ctr 250-339-5133 Head Injury Society
250-334-9225
Crisis Centre 24 hr crisis line 250-338-0512
Wachiay Friendship Ctr 1625B McPhee Ave
250-338-7793
Fundraising Support Ideas, for your fundraiser 250-334-3489
Cadets Air, Army & Sea www.cadets.net
Girl Guides 1-800-565-8111
Comox Valley Camera Club
www.comoxvalleycameraclub.org
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