Comox Carriage House guidebook
Beaches
Point Holmes Beach
300 m away to our local beach, Point Holmes has a 2 km scenic beach front walking path with benches along the way and a covered picnic area at the paved boat ramp which can be used for putting in boats, including kayaks or paddle boards. There are rental places close by.
Within 15 km you will also find: Goose Spit,(6 km south), Kye Bay Sandy Beach (4km north), Air Force Sandy Beach (11 km north), Kin Beach (10 km north),and Seal Bay (15km north). All very scenic locations for views of the mountains beyond the ocean.
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Point Holmes
988 Lazo Rd300 m away to our local beach, Point Holmes has a 2 km scenic beach front walking path with benches along the way and a covered picnic area at the paved boat ramp which can be used for putting in boats, including kayaks or paddle boards. There are rental places close by.
Within 15 km you will also find: Goose Spit,(6 km south), Kye Bay Sandy Beach (4km north), Air Force Sandy Beach (11 km north), Kin Beach (10 km north),and Seal Bay (15km north). All very scenic locations for views of the mountains beyond the ocean.
Sandy Beach great for walking and has a Pavilion and Picnic Shelter adjacent to the beach. Similar to Pt Holmes, Kye Bay Goose spit, and Kin Beach, Air Force Beach has fantastic views of Georgia Strait and the Coastal Mountains. Open April to October,
10 km to the North.
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Air Force Beach, Comox
Sandy Beach great for walking and has a Pavilion and Picnic Shelter adjacent to the beach. Similar to Pt Holmes, Kye Bay Goose spit, and Kin Beach, Air Force Beach has fantastic views of Georgia Strait and the Coastal Mountains. Open April to October,
10 km to the North.
Beach for walking, paddling, sailing, and occasional Whale watching. Narrow coastal park with a sandy beach, walking trails & wildlife, plus picnic tables & fire pits. 6 km to the west.
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Goose Spit Park
60 Hawkins RdBeach for walking, paddling, sailing, and occasional Whale watching. Narrow coastal park with a sandy beach, walking trails & wildlife, plus picnic tables & fire pits. 6 km to the west.
Huge Sand bar at low tide. Beautiful beach, but stony. 4.3 km to the north.
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Kye Bay
272 Kye Bay RdHuge Sand bar at low tide. Beautiful beach, but stony. 4.3 km to the north.
Beach park on the Strait of Georgia with large day-use area with picnic facilities. .A small store selling snacks and toiletries is located next to the parking lot in the day-use area. Rock. 10.4 Km to the north.
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Kin Beach Provincial Park
1712 Astra RdBeach park on the Strait of Georgia with large day-use area with picnic facilities. .A small store selling snacks and toiletries is located next to the parking lot in the day-use area. Rock. 10.4 Km to the north.
Hiking and Winter Sports
Magnificent Hiking (summer, fall) or winter sports all just 36min up Mt Washington in Strathcona Park. If you enjoy being close to the birds, Whiskey Jacks will eat out of your hand. Take water, hiking poles and a lunch to enjoy a short or long day at the mountain top. Another must see for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyMagnificent Hiking (summer, fall) or winter sports all just 36min up Mt Washington in Strathcona Park. If you enjoy being close to the birds, Whiskey Jacks will eat out of your hand. Take water, hiking poles and a lunch to enjoy a short or long day at the mountain top. Another must see for outdoor enthusiasts.
Hiking forest trails with wildlife and waterfront areas for bird and seal viewing. A large park with options of easy or more challenging trails. 16 km to the north.
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Seal Bay Naturpark
Bates RoadHiking forest trails with wildlife and waterfront areas for bird and seal viewing. A large park with options of easy or more challenging trails. 16 km to the north.
The spectacular Nymph Falls are one of the most scenic views in the Valley and a mere 0.5 km from the parking lot. Apart from a picnic and cooling off in one of the pools in the Puntledge river, there are many wide gentle foot paths through 150 acres of forest.
The rapids are highest from fall through spring with summer seeing calmer waters to swim in. The fish return in October and November to leap their way up the falls. A close 22 km from the Comox Carriage house, makes an enjoyable easy hike along the river and through the woods.
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Nymph Falls Nature Park
4481 Forbidden Plateau RdThe spectacular Nymph Falls are one of the most scenic views in the Valley and a mere 0.5 km from the parking lot. Apart from a picnic and cooling off in one of the pools in the Puntledge river, there are many wide gentle foot paths through 150 acres of forest.
The rapids are highest from fall through spring with summer seeing calmer waters to swim in. The fish return in October and November to leap their way up the falls. A close 22 km from the Comox Carriage house, makes an enjoyable easy hike along the river and through the woods.
Fly fishing
Comox
Golfing
Wonderful wildlife observing while walking on well maintained 18 hole reasonably priced course only 3 km away. Three other courses within 10 km.
Glacier Greens Golf Course
1200 Knight RdWonderful wildlife observing while walking on well maintained 18 hole reasonably priced course only 3 km away. Three other courses within 10 km.
Air Force Base
Canadian Armed Forces Base. Snow Birds practice overhead this home, beach, base and area every April/May. Aircraft Museum open to public most days of the week. 7.5 km to the north.
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Canadian Armed Forces Base. Snow Birds practice overhead this home, beach, base and area every April/May. Aircraft Museum open to public most days of the week. 7.5 km to the north.
Comox, B.C.
Outdoor enthusiasts' playground: Boating, golfing, tennis, cycling, hiking, fishing and wonderful apres event dining. All within 5 km of the Comox Carriage House.
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Comox
Outdoor enthusiasts' playground: Boating, golfing, tennis, cycling, hiking, fishing and wonderful apres event dining. All within 5 km of the Comox Carriage House.
Swimming
Indoor Pool: Lap swimming, hot tub, drop-in classes, shallow warmer pool. 10 km away.
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Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
377 Lerwick RdIndoor Pool: Lap swimming, hot tub, drop-in classes, shallow warmer pool. 10 km away.
Point Holmes
988 Lazo RdCooling off in the Ocean, 300m down the road.