Courtenay

城市概覽

From its inception, Courtenay's economy relied heavily on the extraction of natural resources, like coal, logging, fishing, and agriculture. Over the years as this natural resource extraction decreased, Courtenay has focused its economic growth on supplying services to the large retiree community and the military families at CFB Comox, which is the largest employer in the Valley, supplying approximately 1,400 jobs. Tourism has also been steadily increasing.

History For thousands of years before the first contact with European explorers, Courtenay had been the home to the Comox people now the K'ómoks First Nation. The K'ómoks people farmed the rich agricultural land, and proximity to the local waterways allowed for fishing and trade with nearby First Nations people. In the Comox language, K’omoks means "plenty" – resulting in the Valley being known as the "Land of Plenty". In 1792, Captain George Vancouver, anchored HMS Discovery in what soon would be known as the Comox Harbour and made contact with the First Nations people in the area. The settlement of Courtenay by Europeans began in the spring of 1862. The first settlers were coal miners from Nanaimo who were drawn to the area, because it had been known as one of the best agricultural districts in the colony. The early settlers relied on the knowledge and help of the local First Nations people. They hired them for general labour and farm work, although they were paid low wages as were most non-white people during that time. Many of the settlers ended up marrying or living with First Nations women who provided trading and social connections to surrounding First Nations people. In 1864, Robert Brown, leading the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition, discovered coal deposits in the Comox Valley, and by 1888 Robert Dunsmuir purchased mining claims in the area. He eventually established a mine in Union, later renamed Cumberland, which brought an influx of settlers, and Chinese and Japanese immigrants. During the es

如何抵達

The Comox Valley stretches from Fanny Bay to Saratoga Beach and includes the communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, as well as Denman and Hornby Islands. The Comox Valley is accessible by land, sea or air.

By car The Comox Valley is a three-hour (220 km/137 mile) drive north from Victoria or a 75-minute (107 km/66 mile) drive from Nanaimo, where the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point are located. Drive Highway #19, the new inland, four-lane expressway. From Highway #19 take exits #101, #117, #127, #130 or #144 to access various points in the Comox Valley. Visitors can also take the scenic Oceanside Route on the old Island Highway #19A.

By boat

By ferry BC Ferries, toll-free: +1-888-223-3779. Operates ferries connecting coastal communities in British Columbia. (updated Jun 2022) The nearest ferry terminals are:

1 Comox (Little River) ferry terminal, located east of Courtenay. The terminal has daily service from Powell River (Westview). Public transit is available Monday to Saturday between Courtenay and the Comox (Little River). Public transit is available from Monday to Saturday at the ferry terminal in Comox, while it is available daily at Powell River (Westview) ferry terminal. 2 Buckley Bay ferry terminal, located south of Courtenay along Highway 19A. The terminal has daily service to the west side of Denman Island. On the east side of Denman Island is ferry available with service to Hornby Island. Public transit operates daily to Buckley Bay ferry terminal. Public transit is available during summers only on some days on both Denman Island and Hornby Island. When it operates, the public transit on Denman Island connects to two ferry terminals on the island.

By private boat Those travelling by boat will find a full range of facilities including moorage, showers, restaurants and shops adjacent to the Comox Marina. Contact the Comox Valley Harbour Authority at ☏ +1 250 339-6041, for more information.

By plane 3 Comox

當地交通

Throughout the Comox Valley and surrounding areas, local bus and 24-hour taxi services are provided.

By bus BC Transit (Comox Valley Regional Transit System), ☏ +1-250-339-5453. Although it is quite small with only 13 bus routes, it provides quick and inexpensive transportation throughout the Comox Valley, including Courtenay. From the main bus stop, on Cliffe Avenue in downtown Courtenay, there are buses that go to Comox, Cumberland, Royston, as far south as Fanny Bay, and as far north as Oyster River. BC Transit also operates a handyDART transportation service, for people who have a disability or require extra assistance. (updated Mar 2022)

Route 1 operates between Anfield Centre (Courtenay) and downtown Comox via downtown Courtenay. Operates daily with numerous trips. Route 10 operates primarily between downtown Courtenay and Fanny Bay, operating Monday to Friday with a number of trips, and Saturday and Sunday with limited trips. In addition, it operates between Courtenay to Deep Bay (10 km past Fanny Bay), operating Monday to Saturday with limited trips. All Route 10 trips stop at BC Ferries' Buckley Bay ferry terminal. At Deep Bay, BC Transit (Nanaimo Regional Transit System) Route 99 provides service between Deep Bay and Qualicum Beach. Operates daily with limited trips. From Monday to Saturday there are timed connections between Route 10 and Route 99 twice per day. Route 11 between downtown Courtenay and both Comox (Little River) ferry terminal and the Comox Valley Regional Airport. Operates Monday to Saturday with a number of trips. Route 12 between downtown Courtenay and Oyster River (35 to 45 minutes). Operates Monday to Friday with a number of trips, and Saturday with limited trips. At Oyster River, BC Transit (Campbell River Transit System) Route 6 operates between Oyster River and Campbell River (at Willow Point) with a travel time of 16 minutes. Operates Monday to Friday with numerous trips, and Saturday and Sunday with a number of trips.

必看景點

1 Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Ave, ☏ +1 250-338-2430 (Ticket Centre ext 1), toll-free: +1-866-898-8499. In downtown Courtenay, it is the major performance theatre in the Comox Valley. (updated Apr 2018) 2 Stan Hagen Theatre, 2300 Ryan Road (at North Island College, next to the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre and the Comox Valley Hospital.). (updated Apr 2018) Performing theatre groups include the Rainbow Youth Theatre and the Courtenay Little Theatre. 3 HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial (HAMM), 625 Cliffe Ave #5 (in the heart of downtown Courtenay at the Courtenay Mall), ☏ +1 250-897-4611, [email protected]. Sep 15 - May 31: Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; June 1 - Sep 14: M-Sa 10AM-5PM. HAMM features the memorial to the men of HMCS Alberni (1941-1944) and U480 (1940-1945), as well as exhibits from the Great War to the present day of the Canadian Forces. (updated Apr 2018) 4 Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre, 207 Fourth Street, ☏ +1 250-334-0686, info@courtenaymuseum