Comox Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in British Columbia, Canada
About Comox
Comox has become a popular tourist area because of its good fishing, local wildlife, year-round golf and proximity to the Mount Washington ski area, the Forbidden Plateau, and Strathcona Provincial Park. The town is also home to a Royal Canadian Air Force base CFB Comox, an airport for military and commercial airline use and the HMCS Quadra Sea Cadet training facility. The mild climate has attracted many retirees to the area in the 21st century, resulting in a high rate of growth and a sharp increase in the median age of residents. The warm dry summers, mild winters, fertile soil and abundant sea life attracted First Nations (Aboriginal) people thousands of years ago,. They called the areakw’umuxws(Kwak'wala, the adopted language of the K'omoks, for "plentiful"). At the time of first conta
Top Attractions in Comox
Explore the best things to see and do in Comox:
- ★Comox Air Force Museum and Heritage Air Park
- ★Comox Archives & Museum
- ★Filberg Festival
Where to Eat in Comox
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avenue Bistro
- 🍴Komox Grind Espresso & Smoothie Bar
- 🍴Spice Hut Indian Cuisine
- 🍴Surfside Fish and Chips
Where to Stay in Comox
- 🏨Copes Islander Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Port Augusta Inn and Suites
Comox Travel Guide Sections
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