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  Comox, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Comox has a population of approximately 12,200 people, and is home to Canadian air force base19 Wing Comox(formerly known as Canadian Forces Base Comox(aka CFB Comox)) and HMCS Quadra.
Comox is known for being home of the Lorne Hotel, the oldest licensed establishment in British Columbia, and for the Filberg Festival, an annual summertime arts and crafts extravaganza named for the residential park it's held in.
Comox is one of the past hometowns of actress Pamela Anderson-Lee, previously of Baywatch fame.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Comox,_British_Columbia   (501 words)

  
 Town of Comox - Municipal Marina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Comox is home to four marinas which hold over 500 pleasure boats and a commercial fishing fleet.
Comox Harbour is a great launching spot for some of the best salmon fishing in the World.
The Comox (municipal) Marina offers a boat launch and is located right next to Marina park with plenty of parking, washroom facilities and a play area for children.
www.town.comox.bc.ca /marina.shtml   (169 words)

  
 Comox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Comox, British Columbia is also refers to a town in Canada.)
The Comox are a group of Salishan speaking people in British Columbia.
This Indigenous languages of the Americas-related article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Comox   (68 words)

  
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Comox Valley RCMP Detachment is asking for the public's assistance in identifying this female.
Inspector Tom Grey of the Comox Valley RCMP states “Methamphetamine is a scourge to society and can lead to a trail of death and demise to those who fall into the trap of addiction.
While Methamphetamine is not prevalent in the Comox Valley intelligence reports advise that the use of this deadly drug is on the rise.
www.comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca   (878 words)

  
 The Comox/Sliamon Language   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Comox and Sliamon are the two dialects of this language, which has no traditional name.
Comox is spoken in the area around the city of Comox on Vancouver Island.
Sliamon is spoken on the opposing coast of the mainland, by the Sliamon, Klahoose, and Homalco.
www.ydli.org /langs/comox.htm   (88 words)

  
 Comox Air Force Museum - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The CAFM currently occupies the majority of Building 11 at 19 Wing Comox, which was this Station's former theatre, and a larger area outside for the display of the Heritage Aircraft.
In 1952, RCAF Comox was ordered to re-open and 407 Maritime Patrol Squadron was re-established to counter the growing threat to the Pacific Coast by the Soviet Union.
The 1960's saw Comox grow again, when 122 RTU was moved from Sea Island in Vancouver to the base.
www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca /aboutus.html   (871 words)

  
 COMOX WADO-KAI KARATE
Comox Valley Wado-Kai Karate Club was established in 1993 by sensei Bob Harlock.
The Comox Valley Wado-Kai is a member of the Toronto Wado-Kai, which was founded over 30 years ago by Sensei Dave Manara, 8th degree.
Comox Valley Wado-Kai Karate Club moved to the Comox Indian Band Hall on Comox Road halfway between Comox and Courtenay.
www.cvwadokai.com /page0100.html   (1881 words)

  
 Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada
The larger towns of Cumberland, Courtenay and Comox service the valley, which incorporates the outlying rural communities of Merville and Black Creek - all surrounded by a beautiful valley and the largest glacier on Vancouver Island.
The Comox Valley is a two-and-a-half hour drive north from Victoria, or a 75-minutes drive from the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point near Nanaimo.
The Comox Valley Regional Airport is served by three major airlines, with 12 daily flights between Vancouver and Comox and direct flights from Calgary.
www.vancouverisland.com /regions/towns?townID=236   (1181 words)

  
 Comox Fishermans Wharf provides docks for commercial fish boats and pleasure boats on Vancouver Island, British ...
Both the Comox Harbour Marina and the Courtenay Slough Marina are communities in themselves, with plenty to see or do.
From before written history "Comox" has meant 'Place of Abundance' to the natives that roamed the British Columbia coast.
In summer months the Comox Harbour commercial fish boats travel to their BC fishing grounds and leave open docks at the marina for transient vessels passing by Vancouver Island.
www.comoxfishermanswharf.com   (306 words)

  
 Comox Valley Tourism - Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland & Surrounding Communities | Vancouver Island, BC, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
From the snow-capped mountains to the salty sea, time spent in the Comox Valley is the stuff memories are made of.
In the Comox Valley, your greatest challenge will be what to do first...
The Comox Valley is the perfect gateway to Vancouver Island...
www.tourism-comox-valley.bc.ca   (193 words)

  
 Comox Valley Outdoor Travel Page
This 'fl stone', mined mainly in the Cumberland are at the southern boundary of the Comox Valley, soon saw the creation of an industry that brought thousands to the beautiful valley.
COMOX, due east of Courtenay against the shores of Georgia Strait, was also the home for the Coast Salish people.
Comox continued as a farming community until the early 1940s, when the federal government decided it was the perfect place for an air force base.
www.vancouverislandabound.com /comox.htm   (1012 words)

  
 Vancouver Island History - Comox Valley History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Coast Salish Indians were the first human inhabitants of the Comox Valley but their history is much more recent then the 80 million years ago the 10 metre marine reptile lived in the shallow sea that is now the Comox Valley.
In 1910 the Comox Logging and Railroad Co. was founded and for a time was the largest logging company in the British Empire.
The past is fondly remembered in the Comox Valley and by visiting one of the museums or galleries in the area you may take home a small piece of it.
www.bctravel.com /ni/comoxhis.html   (336 words)

  
 Comox Valley - Vancouver Island - Accommodations - Fishing - Skiing
Komuckway, the original name of Comox, means "plenty" or "abundance" and that is a perfect description of the vacation possibilities that area available in The Comox Valley.
The mild Mediterranean like climate with an average maximum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius (73.4 F), an average minimum of 12 degrees (53.6F), and a January mean temperature of 2 degrees Celsius means the year-round recreational activities change along with the weather patterns.
To reach the Comox Valley area there are several alternatives and most involve a ferry ride and then a car, bus or train ride.
www.bctravel.com /ni/comox.html   (436 words)

  
 19 Wing - Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Comox Military Family Resource Centre provides a wide range of services to enhance the quality of life of Military Members and their families.
September kicks off the new posting season with Rexspo / Family Carnival (in conjunction with FSand R and Wallace Gardens Assoc.), November is for the Ladies with Spa Night, December brings Christmas cheer with the Christmas Open House, February is the 19 Wing Career Fair and May is for decadent treats at the Cheesecake Bake-Off.
With its year-round mild climate and selection of beaches, mountains, rivers and trails, Comox Valley is known as the "recreation capital of Canada.
www.airforce.forces.gc.ca /19wing/community/community_e.asp   (490 words)

  
 Dave Procter: Comox Valley Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Comox Valley is one of the few places in Canada where, in the winter months, one can ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon.
The Comox Valley is connected to the rest of Vancouver Island via Highway #19: to the south of the Valley are Nanaimo (103km) and Victoria (220km), and to the north are Campbell River (46km) and P ort Hardy (284km).
Comox has the only military base on the West Coast and is considered a strateg ic defense location.
www.comox-valley-realty.com /valleyprofile.html   (5451 words)

  
 Courtenay/Comox
Situated in the east central part of Vancouver Island, Comox Valley is coast area bordered by the ocean in the east and mountains in the west.
Comox is 6.4 km east on the peninsula that forms the Comox Harbour.
In Comox Valley, the 35 to 44 age group is the largest with 320 individuals.
www.educacentre.com /informations/projets/formaction2E/Courtenay.htm   (4037 words)

  
 Pacific Northwest Native Art, I-Hos Gallery, Comox, BC, Canada
“Comox” is an anglicization of kw’umuxws, which is derived from the Kwakw’ala term, kw’umalha, meaning “plentiful; rich, wealthy”.
By the 1880’s the Comox had been driven south, and the Salmon River area was occupied by the Kahkahmatsis First Nation.
They were related to the Comox First Nation by marriage, and several of the members were already living on Comox Indian Reserve #1 for part of the year to seek out better employment opportunities.
www.ihosgallery.com /history.html   (583 words)

  
 Comox Valley Community Information - from the Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It is bordered on the west by the Beaufort Mountains with its breathtaking Comox Glacier and Strathcona Park, and on the east by the Strait of Georgia, Comox Harbour, and Baynes Sound.
The Comox Strathcona Regional District (CSRD) is one of 27 Regional Districts spanning the Province of British Columbia.
The Comox Strathcona Regional District's Electoral Areas A, B, C, and K, cover approximately 1643.11 square km (634.41 square miles or 164,311 hectares.) The area is an important contributor to the Comox Valley as it comprises the largest land area and approximately 40% of the population resides within its boundaries.
www.comoxvalleychamber.com /community.shtml   (4783 words)

  
 Comox, BC Scene Magazine and Air Highways Magazine<X-CLARIS-WINDOW TOP=98 BOTTOM=624 LEFT=21 ...
Of course, very few airmen received their first choice, and I was assigned to Macdonald Manitoba, which in the end, I fully enjoyed.
At the 1999 Abbotsford International Airshow, we spoke to several military personnel, one of whom was based in Comox.
The rich agricultural land of the Comox Valley supports dairy farming and hog, sheep and cattle operations.
www.airhighways.com /comox.htm   (382 words)

  
 Comox, British Columbia, Canada
The Port of Comox was founded in the mid 1800s on the slopes of the Comox Peninsula.
As you head up island towards the Comox Valley and Campbell River, the peaks and glaciers of Vancouver Island's ranges that rise in the west vie for your attention, principally the imposing Comox Glacier, Forbidden Plateau, and Mount Washington.
The beaches around Comox are sometimes bypassed by visitors, which is a shame, as miles of sandy shore lead off both north and south of the quiet little seaside town.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?webRegionID=2&townID=48   (1358 words)

  
 Recreation in the Comox Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Recreation in the Comox Valley is truly limitless, with access to mountains, provincial parks, rivers, lakes, and the ocean right at your doorstep.
The largest park in the area is the Strathcona Provincial Park, which forms a large portion of the Western boundary of the Comox Valley.
The Comox Strathcona Regional District Area's A, B, C, and K, contain a long list of parks and green spaces located throughout residential and rural areas and are only a few of the many-forested areas within the Valley.
www.investcomoxvalley.com /subs_quality/recreation.html   (692 words)

  
 Comox Valley Christian School - Welcome!
Comox Valley Christian School (CVCS) is an independent Christian School.
CVCS is composed of parents and other interested persons who are committed to providing quality, Christ-centered education to students in the Comox Valley and outlaying areas.
More importantly, students at Comox Valley Christian School are taught to view the world and its people through God's eyes.
www.comoxvalleychristian.com   (115 words)

  
 Comox Archives & Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Comox Archives and Museum is recording peoples' stories.
We are currently interviewing longtime Comox residents and recording aural histories for posterity.
From Augusta Bay to Comox Harbour: In 1792, Augusta Bay was surveyed by Galiano and Valdez providing soundings for safe navigation by Captain George Vancouver aboard HMS Discovery in company with HMS Chatham.
www.island.net /~cams   (195 words)

  
 Comox Bed and Breakfast B&Bs reasonable accommodation Comox Valley BB BC Courtenay Vancouver Island
Comox village is the jewel of the Comox Valley.
The Comox Valley is located an hour north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, and about 3 hours north of Victoria by car.
Croteau Beach Bed and Breakfast BB a Comox B&Bs in Comox BC is a member of Comox Valley Bed and Breakfast Association and the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce and approved by Tourism British Columbia, Canada.
www.croteaubeachbandb.com   (408 words)

  
 Travelodge Courtenay, motel accommodations in the Comox Valley.
Travelodge Courtenay, motel accommodations in the Comox Valley.
The Comox Valley is one of the province's finest four seasons playgrounds!
Comox Lake offers all the best in freshwater recreation, such as water-skiing, swimming, boating, sailing, and fishing.
www.travelodgecourtenay.com   (324 words)

  
 Comox Recreation Center — Indoor / outdoor recreation & sports programs, Comox, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Comox Recreation offers an average of 130 different recreation programs each quarter along with some 40 special events each year featuring sports, recreation, arts and culture.
Comox Recreation has several tennis courts for rent including one tennis facility with a clubhouse.
The park features the Mariners Grand Pavilion and is the hub of waterfront recreation in Comox with access to waterfront walkways, public restrooms, the boat launch and a large children's playground.
comoxrecreation.com   (487 words)

  
 Town of Comox - Department Contacts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Town of Comox Town Hall is the administrative center of the township.
The Comox Fire Department provides a variety of preventative and emergency services to The Town of Comox, The Comox Fire Protection District, Bates/Huband Local Service Area and Comox Indian Band.
The Comox Fire Department is staffed by three full-time and thirty-six paid-on-call employees.
www.town.comox.bc.ca /departments.shtml   (288 words)

  
 Comox/Sliamon Bibliography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Harris, H. "A Case Grammar of Comox 'Objective' Suffixes," Proceedings of the Mid-America Linguistics Conference 1975 Pp.
Noun Reduplication in Comox, a Salish Language of Vancouver Island.
"A Report on Sliammon (Mainland Comox) Phonology and Reduplication," in Osahito Miyaoka (ed.) Languages of the North Pacific Rim (Sapporo: Hokkaido University Publications in Linguistics 5) pp.
www.ydli.org /biblios/comoxbib.htm   (289 words)

  
 ComoxValley.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Comox Valley is situated on Vancouver Island in British Columbia on the west coast of Canada.
Komuckway, the original name of Comox, means "plenty" or "abundance" and that perfectly describes the possibilities that are available in the Comox Valley.
On a winter's day in the Comox Valley, you can ski on one of our mountains in the morning and go fishing or golfing in the afternoon.
www.comoxvalley.com   (129 words)

  
 Comox Valley Community Arts Council | Member Groups | Courtenay, BC
The Comox Valley Art Gallery is a regional public contemporary visual art and craft gallery featuring up to eight exhibitions per year.
The Comox Valley Chapter has about 35 members and enthusiastically pursues the Federation goals of promoting "the passion and pleasure of the visual arts through education, exhibition and communication".
The Comox Valley Arts Council Gratefully Acknowledges the support of the Province of British Columbia, the BC Lotteries Commission, the Government of Canada, the Vancouver Foundation, the Regional District of Comox Strathcona, the City of Courtenay, Coastal Community Credit Union, our sponsors, and our membership.
www.comoxvalleyarts.org /member_groups.php   (1304 words)

  
 Mt. Washington Comox Valley BC Real Estate
The Comox Valley is considered one of the most desirable places in Canada due to its incredible natural setting on the Pacific Ocean, mild climate and limitless recreational pursuits, all of which are located within a relatively small geographic area.
The Comox Valley is situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The Comox Valley stretches from Fanny Bay to the south and Saratoga Beach to the north and includes the communities of Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland and Hornby and Denman Islands.
www.rickgibson.ca   (284 words)

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