Courtenay Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Courtenay, British Columbia.
24 acres of unique woodland gardens complete with cedar bark paths and the largest rhododendron collections in Western Canada with over 3000 varieties. The gardens are also home to a multitude of native plants, birds and wildflowers. Guided tours can be arranged and the Bridal Meadow is perfect for wedding ceremonies.
Strathcona Provincial Park covers 250,000 hectares and is characterized by many mountain peaks, great for hiking. The parks numerous rivers and streams provide great fishing opportunities. Buttle Lake, known for great fishing, also offers many amenities for the visitor, making it a popular day trip spot. Forbidden Plateau also offers commercial services and great hiking. Campgrounds and picnic tables are offered throughout the park.
Courtenay Riverway
This scenic dog-friendly park is loacted near the Courtenay Airpark, and has a pathway that follows the Courtenay River. The park is completly wheelchair-accessible, and is popular among cyclists, dog-walkers and Geese.
Simms Millennium Park
Simms Millennium Park is an expansive green space complete with pavillions, trails and playgrounds. It is a hub for community events, from plant sales to fundraising runs, live music to the annual farmers' market. The Rotary Centennial Pavilion is situated at the centre.
Woodhus Slough
Located half-way between Campbell River and Courtenay (just north of Miracle Beach), the Woodhus Slough offers premier bird viewing. The park is located 2 km north of the Oyster River, along a shore line that contains a slough, marsh, farm field, beach and rare plants. Almost 200 species of bird have been recorded here. To Access the area head north from Campbell River on Hwy 19. Turn onto Salmon Point Road and head to the trail signs.
Nymph Falls Regional Park
Located on the shores of the Puntledge River in the Comox Valley, this natural park features hiking trails and spectacular views. Visitors enjoy cooling off in the crisp waters of the waterfall's lagoon.
Courtenay Air Park
Owned by the City of Courtenay, the area has be designated as a parkland and also features a paved runway and adjacent floatplane ramp. This is a favorite spot among locals and visitors for walking, biking and viewing the small planes that call the Air Park home. The park is also great for viewing various wildlife such as seals, heron, bald eagles, flocks of ducks and geese.
Air Charters
Atleo River Air Service
Seaplane Vacations and Charters - Scenic flights and Vancouver Island air taxi!
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