Parkside Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Seal Bay Nature Park has a forest hike and an ocean hike, both considered easy walking. The forest side (west of the highway) features a 7.3 km multi-use loop, suitable for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and even horseback riding. The east side of Seal Bay Nature Park will take you right down to the ocean shore, where you can walk for miles.
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Seal Bay Naturpark
Bates RoadSeal Bay Nature Park has a forest hike and an ocean hike, both considered easy walking. The forest side (west of the highway) features a 7.3 km multi-use loop, suitable for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and even horseback riding. The east side of Seal Bay Nature Park will take you right down to the ocean shore, where you can walk for miles.
Mount Washington is a picturesque mountain surrounded by both alpine peaks and ocean views. In winter there's skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing and a tubing area. Summer brings mountain biking, zipline tours and beautiful alpine hikes. Whether it's winter or summer, Mount Washington continues to be the Island's favourite alpine playground.
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyMount Washington is a picturesque mountain surrounded by both alpine peaks and ocean views. In winter there's skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing and a tubing area. Summer brings mountain biking, zipline tours and beautiful alpine hikes. Whether it's winter or summer, Mount Washington continues to be the Island's favourite alpine playground.
Comox Lake is a beautiful crystal clear lake that is perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and kyaking. There are numerous walking and biking trails as well
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Comox Lake
Comox Lake is a beautiful crystal clear lake that is perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and kyaking. There are numerous walking and biking trails as well
Biking trails, Forested trails, Horseback riding trails, Mountain biking trails, Off-leash trails, Scenic views, Swimming, Waterfront
Amenities:
Dog bag dispenser, Parking lot, Picnic tables, Outhouse, Wheelchair facilities
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Nymph Falls Nature Park
4481 Forbidden Plateau RdBiking trails, Forested trails, Horseback riding trails, Mountain biking trails, Off-leash trails, Scenic views, Swimming, Waterfront
Amenities:
Dog bag dispenser, Parking lot, Picnic tables, Outhouse, Wheelchair facilities
Long sandy beach and when the tide starts to come in the water is warm from the sun.
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Air Force Beach, Comox
Long sandy beach and when the tide starts to come in the water is warm from the sun.
An easily accessible access beach waterfront. Makes for a lovely beach walk or on a hot day an ocean swim.
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Goose Spit Park
60 Hawkins RdAn easily accessible access beach waterfront. Makes for a lovely beach walk or on a hot day an ocean swim.
City/town information
In this seaside community, you will find the beautiful streets of downtown Comox lined with quaint boutiques, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and a craft brewery. When the wind blows, you'll see sailboats tacking out on Comox Bay and kiteboarders soaring at Goose Spit. On calm days, SUP boarders and joggers take advantage of the waterfront, and families have fun roaming the beach or enjoy the Rotary Splash Park and Playground in Marina Park. Golfers can also enjoy the convenient downtown Comox Golf Club. Comox is also home to the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) and the 19 Wing Canadian Forces Base.
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Comox
In this seaside community, you will find the beautiful streets of downtown Comox lined with quaint boutiques, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and a craft brewery. When the wind blows, you'll see sailboats tacking out on Comox Bay and kiteboarders soaring at Goose Spit. On calm days, SUP boarders and joggers take advantage of the waterfront, and families have fun roaming the beach or enjoy the Rotary Splash Park and Playground in Marina Park. Golfers can also enjoy the convenient downtown Comox Golf Club. Comox is also home to the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) and the 19 Wing Canadian Forces Base.
Courtenay is the Comox Valley's largest urban centre, where you will find big-city amenities wrapped in small-town charm. Shoppers will find one-of-a-kind boutiques with all kinds of local goods, and foodies will find farm-to-fork menus, artisan desserts, and international cuisine. A vibrant arts and culture scene is on display in galleries, museums and the at the Sid Williams Theatre with local festivals and special events taking place year-round.
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Courtenay
Courtenay is the Comox Valley's largest urban centre, where you will find big-city amenities wrapped in small-town charm. Shoppers will find one-of-a-kind boutiques with all kinds of local goods, and foodies will find farm-to-fork menus, artisan desserts, and international cuisine. A vibrant arts and culture scene is on display in galleries, museums and the at the Sid Williams Theatre with local festivals and special events taking place year-round.
Cumberland celebrates its coal mining past while embracing all that is hip and contemporary. History buffs will be keen to check out the Cumberland Museum and Archives or take a self-guided tour of Coal Creek Historic Park which includes the sites of the historic Chinatown and No. 1 Japanese Townsite. Work up an appetite on the expansive trail network, then let your taste buds explore the many culinary options this historic town has to offer: mouthwatering burritos and fabulous burgers to one-of-a-kind pizzas. Cumberland is home to numerous yearly festivals, some of the island's best mountain biking, and easy lake access, which has in turn solidified its status as an outdoor recreational mecca.
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Cumberland
Cumberland celebrates its coal mining past while embracing all that is hip and contemporary. History buffs will be keen to check out the Cumberland Museum and Archives or take a self-guided tour of Coal Creek Historic Park which includes the sites of the historic Chinatown and No. 1 Japanese Townsite. Work up an appetite on the expansive trail network, then let your taste buds explore the many culinary options this historic town has to offer: mouthwatering burritos and fabulous burgers to one-of-a-kind pizzas. Cumberland is home to numerous yearly festivals, some of the island's best mountain biking, and easy lake access, which has in turn solidified its status as an outdoor recreational mecca.
Food scene
Great breakfast spot with an outdoor patio during the summer. My favourite is the Atlas, a salmon lox bennie, but all breakfast/brunch options are great. Lunch and Dinner here are always a solid choice as well.
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Atlas Cafe
250 6th StGreat breakfast spot with an outdoor patio during the summer. My favourite is the Atlas, a salmon lox bennie, but all breakfast/brunch options are great. Lunch and Dinner here are always a solid choice as well.
Exceptionally unique and friendly breakfast and lunch spot. My favourite is the Reuben sandwich.
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Yellow Deli & Common Ground Bakery
596 5th StExceptionally unique and friendly breakfast and lunch spot. My favourite is the Reuben sandwich.
Want a great dinner out? This has a great riverside patio, an amazing old house, best food in town.
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Locals Restaurant
1760 Riverside LnWant a great dinner out? This has a great riverside patio, an amazing old house, best food in town.
This place is worth the wait. Charming little breakfast joint with integrity and great service. My personal favourite, is the classic Benny.
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The Hen and Hog Cafe
1190 Cliffe AveThis place is worth the wait. Charming little breakfast joint with integrity and great service. My personal favourite, is the classic Benny.
We've been to Martine's serveral times, and each time, we had great food and service! The clams are done to perfection. The main dishes are always good, and the dessert is the best! I highly recommend Martine's.
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Martine's Bistro In Comox
1754 Beaufort AveWe've been to Martine's serveral times, and each time, we had great food and service! The clams are done to perfection. The main dishes are always good, and the dessert is the best! I highly recommend Martine's.
Grab a burger or snack on some french fries with your local brew.
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Gladstone Brewing Co.
244 4th StGrab a burger or snack on some french fries with your local brew.
Great wine tasting with a beautiful indoor patio. If you have time, enjoy a picnic with your tasting.
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40 Knots Winery
2400 Anderton RdGreat wine tasting with a beautiful indoor patio. If you have time, enjoy a picnic with your tasting.
Local beer, grab a pint and sit on the large covered patio. Enjoy!
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Ace Brewing Company Ltd
150 Mansfield DrLocal beer, grab a pint and sit on the large covered patio. Enjoy!
House-made creations, daily Fresh Sheet, bistro dinners, and fresh seafood selections showcasing the bounty of Vancouver Island.
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Avenue Bistro, Comox Valley
2064 Comox AveHouse-made creations, daily Fresh Sheet, bistro dinners, and fresh seafood selections showcasing the bounty of Vancouver Island.