Top Things to do in Courtenay
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Discover the best top things to do in Courtenay, Canada including Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre, Air Park, Miracle Beach Provincial Park, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, Seal Bay Nature Park, Nymph Falls Nature Park, Kitty Coleman Provincial Park.
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1. Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By edn636 - Delta, Canada
My wife and I have gone through many different local museums, but this one has the most varied collection. It goes from Paleontology to First Nations to pioneer days in the Cowichan Valley. I loved the variety of exhibits and it is clear a great deal of work and effort has gone into this museum. I particularly found the early history of Courtenay and the the Cowichan Valley interesting. If you enjoy local community museums, this one deserves a look.
2. Air Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By T8386HFmichellep
This is an amazing park to go visit with your family and friends of all ages! It's A serene calm place to go for a nice walk , bike ride, or even roller blade. There is a wonderful little cafe in the beginning of the park that has small snacks to eat coffee and ice cream. Watching all of the small planes, single engine mostly karma coming in to land and taking off is lots of fun and makes for great conversation. I would highly recommend coming to the Courtenat Air Park any time of year and you're guaranteed to see lots of migratory birds and the Trumpetor swans are just beautiful!
3. Miracle Beach Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Miracle Beach Provincial Park is a popular oceanside family campground with a popular day-use and beach, conveniently located 22 km north of Courtenay and 22 km south of Campbell River off Hwy 19a. It makes a great home-base while visiting the popular Comox Valley, Campbell River, or for those looking to ferry to nearby islands. Visitors can also find horseback riding, golf, fishing and many other recreational activities in the area. The large family campground is world-renowned and offers 201 non-serviced campsites located under a dense forest canopy. Campers have three flush washroom buildings in the campground as well as a large shower building. Water taps and pit toilets are located throughout the campground. There is also an RV sani-station available to empty waste tanks and to refill water tanks. Campsite reservations are accepted and some first-come first-serve sites are also available.
Reviewed By travelengnancy - Vancouver, Canada
Definitely great beach to stop at. The entrance builds anticipation as you can see the blue sky and you know there's a beach at the end! Great view. Great for families, couples, campers and day trippers. Stay for a few days or a few minutes, it's always a great stop.
4. Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 653scottl - Courtenay, Canada
These gardens are a wonderful nature walk, years of effort poured into making it so delightful. The lights and choirs at Christmas make it magical. On the Victoria day weekend in May the annual Art and Blooms Festival places an original works by painters, potters, sculptors, glass blowers, original stained glass designers, garden art and other unique art forms. On the Labour Day Weekend in September they present high quality original works ... pottery, fine art, ceramics, carvings, furniture, weaving, jewelry, wrought iron, and glass combined with local musical talent scattered throughout the various groves of the grounds. It's a delight.
5. Seal Bay Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By BalanCHIng - Qualicum Beach, Canada
Seal Bay Nature Park offers a beautiful hike through the forest and some rest at the beach. It's a quiet place, not known or visited by many tourists. I enjoyed exploring it with my dog.
6. Nymph Falls Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By DavidGThomson - North Vancouver, Canada
Beautiful park close to Comox, easy walk through beautiful forest down to the river where there is a beautiful falls. Enjoyed watching the salmon trying to swim up the falls - mid October - while sitting on the rocks. Trail us easy, flat and just a few steps down onto the relatively smooth rocks by the falls.
