Weekend Getaway? Try Courtenay BC

Summer is in full swing here on Vancouver Island. Courtenay BC offers an inter-province and inter-island destination. Take a break from our beautiful offices and get out there! We have composed a list of our top 5 things to do in Courtenay BC.

Top 5 Things to do in Courtenay

Nymph Falls Nature Park

Take a break from the city and take a refreshing walk down to Nymph Falls Nature Park. It is wheelchair accessible, meaning everyone can enjoy the waterfalls. For more information, check out the Nymph Falls website.

Miracle Beach Provincial Park

Another provincial park to check out. This site offers camping and day-use options. It’s a bit of a drive, but well worth it for a day out. The main camping season runs from March to October, but you can visit the park all year. For more information, click here.

Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre

Looking for something indoors? The District Museum is a great place to spend the day learning about Dinosaurs. It’s something the kids and grandkids will love, for sure. Open from Tuesday to Saturday 10 am-5 pm, make sure to get there early to avoid any lines. The museum is by donation, so you can keep costs low. For more information, visit the website.

Air Park

A quaint quiet place with great views of wildlife. You can watch the small planes take off and land, pack a lunch and find a bench! A great place for those aviation fanatics. The website is full of information as well.

I-Hos Gallery

I-Hos Gallery presents a collection of traditional and contemporary northwest coast artwork and crafts. Masks, prints, gold and silver jewelry and wood carvings, textiles, and clothing produced by First Nations artists. This is a great way to spend a few hours looking at the wonderful art. They also offer an annual sale if you are trying to purchase a piece. For more information, visit the I-Hos website.

Courtenay BC has so much to offer, and you probably need to get away for a while.