Guidebook for Union Bay
Parks & Nature
Comox Lake
Cycling trails, boat ramp, fresh-water beach, hiking trails.
Beautiful hiking trails year-round, great cooling-off place in the summer.
78 locals recommend
Nymph Falls Nature Park
4481 Forbidden Plateau RdBeautiful hiking trails year-round, great cooling-off place in the summer.
Royston Seaside Trail
3768 Hilton RdLovely walk along the seashore.
Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort
5726 Coral RdGreat for beachcombing. Rocky beach - take sturdy footwear.
Seal Bay Nature Park
Bates RoadNice hiking trails and beach access
Kin Beach Provincial Park
1712 Astra RdGood for picnics
Goose Spit Park
60 Hawkins RdGreat for walking, running, beachcombing.
Spider Lake Provincial Park
Hwy 19Lake, Boating, Swimming
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdAmazing caves - take the tour!
Cumberland Community Forest
Fabulous hiking and or mountain biking in Cumberland.
Arts & Culture
Interesting local history. Well worth the visit.
29 locals recommend
Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre
207 4th StInteresting local history. Well worth the visit.
Cumberland Museum & Archives
2680 Dunsmuir AveCumberland Heritage Village Museum
2940 Ch. Old Montréal RdDrinks & Nightlife
Fanny Bay Inn
7480 Island Hwy SGood food, nice views, a quick drive.
Roy's Towne Pub. - The "Roy"!
4000 Island Hwy SGreat food, good ambience, close drive.
Waverley Hotel
2692 Dunsmuir AveGood food
Yummy fresh food - great spot to gather for a drink after your day exploring the area.
83 locals recommend
Cumberland Brewing Co.
2732 Dunsmuir AveYummy fresh food - great spot to gather for a drink after your day exploring the area.
Food Scene
Royston Roasting Co & Coffee House
3904 Island Hwy SGreat restaurant for fine dining. There is also a renowned spa here if you're looking for a little pampering.
55 locals recommend
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
4330 Island Hwy SGreat restaurant for fine dining. There is also a renowned spa here if you're looking for a little pampering.
Locals Restaurant
1760 Riverside LnSpectacular food, quiet atmosphere.
Located on the corner of Dunsmuir and Third in what used to be the Old Post Office building in Cumberland. Great for coffee, tea, baked goods, gelato, breakfast sandwiches and a variety of lunch items. Make sure to try their “B’egg’le”.
12 locals recommend
The Wandering Moose Cafe
2739 Dunsmuir AveLocated on the corner of Dunsmuir and Third in what used to be the Old Post Office building in Cumberland. Great for coffee, tea, baked goods, gelato, breakfast sandwiches and a variety of lunch items. Make sure to try their “B’egg’le”.
Essentials
Quality Foods Driftwood Mall, Courtenay
2751 Cliffe AveThrifty Foods
1551 Cliffe AveEmergency grocery supplies, some fresh baking, often has homemade prepared meals ready to reheat, and is a liquor outlet. Open 7 days a week. Also good for a morning coffee!
Union Bay Market
5555 Island Hwy SEmergency grocery supplies, some fresh baking, often has homemade prepared meals ready to reheat, and is a liquor outlet. Open 7 days a week. Also good for a morning coffee!
Shopping
Walmart Courtenay Supercentre
3199 Cliffe AveCostco Wholesale
588 Crown Isle BlvdThe Home Depot
388 Lerwick RdEntertainment & Activities
Nice golf course and a great clubhouse with dining patio.
29 locals recommend
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
399 Clubhouse DrNice golf course and a great clubhouse with dining patio.
Skiing, Snowshoeing, Mountain Biking, Hiking. Fabulous views and a 25 minute drive from Courtenay.
133 locals recommend
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwySkiing, Snowshoeing, Mountain Biking, Hiking. Fabulous views and a 25 minute drive from Courtenay.
The golf club has a hidden gem of a kitchen - great food at reasonable prices. Enjoy on the lovely outside patio.
8 locals recommend
Comox Golf Club
1718 Balmoral AveThe golf club has a hidden gem of a kitchen - great food at reasonable prices. Enjoy on the lovely outside patio.
Fabulous wines enjoyed on the vineyard terrace. Take a tour of the vineyard or chat with the friendly, knowledgeable staff. This is not to be missed if you are a wine lover!
30 locals recommend
40 Knots Winery
2400 Anderton RdFabulous wines enjoyed on the vineyard terrace. Take a tour of the vineyard or chat with the friendly, knowledgeable staff. This is not to be missed if you are a wine lover!