About Us
Your guide to Vancouver Island’s best-kept secret
Our Mission
Explore Comox Valley is a community-driven tourism initiative dedicated to showcasing the best of the Comox Valley region. We connect visitors with authentic local experiences — from mountain adventures and coastal trails to farm-to-table dining and vibrant cultural events.
We believe in responsible tourism that supports local businesses, respects Indigenous heritage, and preserves the natural beauty that makes this region extraordinary. Whether you’re planning your first visit or your twentieth, we’re here to help you discover something new.
Our Communities
Three distinct towns, each with its own character and charm
Courtenay
The Heart of the Valley
The largest urban centre in the Comox Valley, Courtenay offers a vibrant downtown with unique shops, galleries, restaurants and a lively arts scene along the picturesque Courtenay River.
Comox
By the Sea
A charming seaside community with a bustling marina, stunning ocean views and easy access to Comox Lake and the Comox Glacier. Home to the Comox Valley Airport and 19 Wing CFB Comox.
Cumberland
Mountain Village
A historic coal mining village reborn as a hub for mountain biking, craft breweries and independent culture. Cumberland’s trails are world-renowned and its quirky downtown is full of character.
The Valley by the Numbers
65,000+
Residents
3
Communities
4
Seasons of Adventure
1,657m
Mt. Washington Peak
Rich Heritage, Bright Future
The Comox Valley has been home to the K’ómoks First Nation for thousands of years. European settlers arrived in the 1860s, drawn by the region’s fertile farmland and rich coal deposits. Cumberland became one of British Columbia’s most important coal mining towns, attracting workers from around the world — Chinese, Japanese, and European immigrants — creating one of the most diverse communities on Vancouver Island.
Today, the Valley celebrates this heritage through its museums, galleries, and cultural events while growing as a premier tourism destination. The region is known for its commitment to sustainability, local food systems, and preserving the natural environment that makes this place so special.
Ready to Explore?
Discover everything the Comox Valley has to offer
Explore Comox Valley respectfully acknowledges that the land we gather on is on the Unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional territory of the Puntledge, E’iksan and K’ómoks peoples.