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  Courtenay, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Coordinates: 49°41′16″N, 124°59′40″W Courtenay is a city on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
Courtenay is just 4 km west of the town of Comox, 7 km northeast of the Village of Cumberland, 5 km northwest of the unincorporated settlement of Royston, and 108 km northwest of Nanaimo.
The city was named after the Courtenay River, which in turn, was named after George William Courtenay, captain of the British ship HMS Constance, which was stationed in the area between 1846 and 1849.
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 Courtenay BC Travel & Tourism for Courtenay British Columbia
Courtenay and Comox are also in the Valley of the Arts boasting one of the highest concentrations of artists in Canada.
Courtenay is situated on the East coast of central Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Courtenay and Comox are in the Comox Valley which stretches from Fanny Bay to the north, to Saratoga Beach to the south and includes the communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, as well as Denman and Hornby Islands and the Mount Washington Ski Resort.
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 Courtenay BC Tourism Courtenay British Columbia
Courtenay is situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, British Columbia in the beautiful Comox Valley that stretches from Fanny Bay to Saratoga Beach and includes the communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, as well as Denman and Hornby Islands.
Courtenay is a three-hour (220 km/137 mile) drive north from Victoria or a 75-minute (107 km/66 mile) drive from Nanaimo, where the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point are located.
Courtenay is in one of the most diverse recreational and cultural destinations in the world, the Comox Valley.
tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca /courtenay   (702 words)

  
 Courtenay, BC
The City of Courtenay, BC, is the urban and cultural hub of the Comox Valley.
Downtown Courtenay is considered one of the most vibrant and charming downtowns on Vancouver Island.
Courtenay, named after a British sea captain, is the urban centre of the Comox Valley and has a rich heritage influenced by farming, logging and fishing.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/island/cities/courtenay.htm   (721 words)

  
 Cascadia Scorecard Weblog: British Columbia
British Columbia, on the other hand, has a substantial population of international in-migrants: 1 in 4 residents of the province were born in another country, mostly in Europe or Asia.
The world is celebrating an announcement in Vancouver on Tuesday that the government of British Columbia finally signed on to a new vision for a region of the province nicknamed the Great Bear Rainforest--a vast, nearly roadless forest of cedar and hemlock stretching along the coast from the northern tip of Vancouver Island to Alaska.
That's germane to the awful situation for forestry in British Columbia, where the mountain pine beetle is steadily wrecking havoc on the province's interior forests.
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 Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
The Courtenay River with its marina and airpark, and the Puntledge River with its parks and fish hatchery, both run through the city before the Courtenay empties into Comox Harbour, creating a rich tidal estuary teeming with wildlife.
BC Ferries operates a route between Comox and Powell River on the British Columbia mainland.
Courtenay is the perfect off-hill base for skiing in the Mt.
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 Courtenay BC, Canada. Comox Valley Travel Accommodations
Courtenay, BC is centrally located in the Comox Valley therefore the community is a main launching point when accessing any of the year-round outdoor activities of the region.
Mount Washington, in nearby Strathcona Park, is a popular destination in the winter for snow skiing and snow boarding and in the summer for mountain biking and hiking.
In Courtenay, there is a popular walkway that is populated daily with walkers, readers, bird watchers and roller-bladers.
www.vancouverislandaccommodations.com /courtenay/index.html   (454 words)

  
 Courtenay, British Columbia: Courtenay's Online Community - a Courtenay web directory, guide, and portal serving ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Courtenay is a city on the east coast of Vancouver Island and is the largest city in the area commonly known as the Comox Valley.
Courtenay is the urban centre of the Comox Valley.
The Cancer Society in Courtenay is a non profit organization that is dedicated to eliminating cancer and enhancing the quality of life for people living with cancer.
www.courtenaydirect.info   (299 words)

  
 courtenay British Columbia real estate (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
British Columbia continues to attract Canadians and foreigners alike: 22 000 persons settled in the province in 1998, and its population now exceeds 4 million - 13 percent of Canada's total.
The majority of B.C.'s inhabitants are of British origin, but the population includes immigrants and descendants of immigrants of all nationalities.
British Columbia has the most balanced export market of all Canada's provinces, with the United States, Japan, the European Union and the Pacific Rim countries as its clientele.
www.judgesales.com.cob-web.org:8888 /British_Columbia/page_908568.html   (339 words)

  
 Employment - City of Courtenay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Located half way up the east coast of Vancouver Island, with a population of about 21,000, Courtenay is the commercial and cultural centre of our larger community, the Comox Valley (approx.
The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of "Youth Worker" in its Recreation Division.
The successful applicant will actively involve youth (11 to 18 years of age) in planning, developing, and implementing recreation programs and activities for youth; directly lead programs as required; and supervise program instructors and volunteers.
www.city.courtenay.bc.ca /job_postings.htm   (526 words)

  
 Courtenay Ceramics - British Columbia, Canada
Courtenay is a dreamland for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers.
With the claim “go snow skiing in the morning and golfing in the afternoon,” they attract visitors year-round.The City of Courtenay is the urban and cultural hub of the Comox Valley.
Located along the Courtenay River in the heart of some of the Island's most beautiful farming land, Courtenay is a bustling metropolis with galleries, theatres, shops and restaurants.
www.gobc.ca /Courtenay_travel.php?cID=118   (171 words)

  
 Holiday Comox Valley Tourism Vacation Travel Courtenay BC British Columbia Canada
The Comox Valley is situated mid-way on Vancouver Island's east coast, encompassing the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, the Village of Cumberland, the rural areas of Merville and Black Creek and CFB Comox Airbase.
It is bordered on the west by the Beaufort Mountain Range with its breathtaking Comox Glacier and Strathcona Park, and on the east by the Strait of Georgia, Comox Harbour and Baynes Sound.
The Courtenay and District Museum has exhibits of Native Indian heritage, pioneer settlement and local paleontology, including British Columbia's only reconstructed Elasmosaur fossil.
www.bed-breakfast-vancouver-island.com /comox.html   (1104 words)

  
 Courtenay travel guide
Courtenay travel guide - The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what to see
A visit to Courtenay and it's sister communities of Comox and Cumberland (together with other rural areas are known as the Comox Valley) is a must for travellers looking to explore the natural wonders of Vancouver Island.
The area is a collection of rolling mountains, alpine meadows, rushing rivers, pristine lakes, lush forests, fertile farms and more than 40 parks, mid way up the east coast of Vancouver Island, two and a half hours by car north of Victoria.
www.world66.com /northamerica/canada/britishcolumbia/courtenay   (304 words)

  
 Downtown Courtenay - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Downtown Courtenay, located in the heart of the Comox Valley on central Vancouver Island, is made up of an eclectic mix of shops, eateries, professional services, indoor and outdoor entertainment and cultural venues and much more.
Vibrant, fun and unique, Downtown Courtenay has a classic charm that is not often found, and one that is well worth the trip.
Visit Downtown Courtenay for yourself, and discover why residents and visitors alike flock to this one-stop destination year-round.
www.downtowncourtenay.com   (174 words)

  
 Courtenay, British Columbia Bed and Breakfast - Courtenay B&B from Pamela Lanier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Courtenay, British Columbia Bed and Breakfast - Courtenay B&B from Pamela Lanier
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Travel Guides have been the savvy travelers' key to great deals on quality, romantic Courtenay, British Columbia bed and breakfast lodging and country inns.
Search our database of Courtenay B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Courtenay, British Columbia.
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 Union Bay, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Union Bay in British Columbia, Canada is a small community approximately 15 kilometers south of Courtenay, British Columbia, the largest city in the Comox Valley.
The main drag along British Columbia provincial highway 19A features a boatlaunch, dive shop, and market.
The community has a rich history that is intertwined with that of Cumberland, British Columbia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Union_Bay,_British_Columbia   (817 words)

  
 SkiCentral - Lodging - British Columbia
Large 2-bedroom town house in Snow Creek Village at Sunpeaks Resort, British Columbia.
Health spa ranch located in British Columbia offering extensive cross country ski trails.
Chalet accommodations on Mount Washington, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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 Michael Berman,Courtenay, British Columbia ,lawyer,
Michael Berman has been a lawyer for 24 years, previously qualified in Ontario and currently in British Columbia.
The practice is restricted to family law and is carried out in the City of Courtenay, British Columbia (mid way on Vancouver Island).
Berman has worked in general practice for 24 years in Ontario and British Columbia, 10 of those years have been almost exclusively in family law in British Columbia.
www.familylawbc.com /section.asp?secid=77   (159 words)

  
 Courtenay: Arbutus Pacific Hotel - Traveler Reviews - Beware!! - TripAdvisor
We have lived in Courtenay, British Columbia on Vancouver Island for the past twenty years and I’m horrified every time I go past the Howard Johnson Arbutus Hotel.
I would always think of the poor traveler that would come to Courtenay and think because Howard Johnson’s name is on it, it must be a nice hotel.
Courtenay on Vancouver Island is a beautiful place to visit, and you wouldn’t want to ruin your trip with a stay at the Howard Johnson Arbutus Hotel.
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 Courtenay British Columbia Information, Yellow Pages, and more
Our Free Classifieds for the State of British Columbia offer items such as used horse trailers, cars, trucks, motorcycles, outboard motors, books, horses, dogs, real estate listings including homes, businesses, and land, apartments for rent, boats and many other items that are for sale by owner.
Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages are populated with interesting, useless and random facts pertaining to Courtenay, British Columbia history, Canadian history, family history and the history of names.
Our Free Message Boards British Columbia daily to ensure the appropriateness of the topics for visitors of all ages.
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 Courtenay Travel: City of Courtenay British Columbia Tourism Directory & Vacation Guide (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The city of Courtenay is the largest of three municipalities located in the Comox Valley, also comprised of the Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland.
Following along a section of the river and estuary, the path passes through a few of the city's over 40 parks, such as the Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, and a beach or two.
The Courtenay Museum and Paleontology Centre is home to an 80-million-year-old Elasmosaur, along with an impressive collection of other fossils.
www.courtenay-bc.worldweb.com.cob-web.org:8888   (260 words)

  
 Courtenay, British Columbia homes and gardens listings in Courtenay, BC Home & Garden Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Courtenay, British Columbia homes and gardens listings in Courtenay, BC Home and Garden Directory
These local listings are a great resource for Courtenay, BC home or garden improvement projects.
Courtenay's Home and Garden Directory will help you by quickly locating the Courtenay home or garden service you need.
directory.courteneydirect.info /Home_Garden   (336 words)

  
 Courtenay Courtenay, British Columbia (Cities)
Located on Highway 19, Courtenay is the sister city of Comox, and the terminus for the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway which runs to and from Victoria.
A center for tourism, fishing, farming and logging, Courtenay is also a major ski area of Vancouver Island.
Visible from Courtenay on the lower slopes of Mount Becher, is Forbidden Plateau, about a 1/2 hour drive from town.
www.ohwy.com /bc/c/courtena.htm   (231 words)

  
 Courtenay, Canada
Courtenay and Comox, adjacent townships, are primarily logging and fishing towns.
It is also a good base from which to explore the surrounding area, including Strathcona Provincial Park and the Mt Washington ski area.
Courtenay Map (Canada - Vancouver Island (British Columbia))
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 Courtney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Agnes of Courtenay (c.1136–c.1184) was the daughter of Joscelin II of Courtenay
Charles Courtenay, Lord Courtenay (1975-) - American attorney and the son and heir of the 18th Earl of Devon
Joscelin I of Courtenay (?-1131) - Count of Edessa during its zenith, 1118-1131
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 Comox Valley Art Gallery - Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Jo Cook’s drawings portray a world where the subconscious revelations of play and the oblique truths of humor collide with our conventional expectations about art.
Jo Cook is one of the best of this new generation - fusing her formidable drawing skills with spontaneity, insight, and wit into an intellectually intriguing visual event.
We gratefully acknowledge financial assistance from the British Columbia Arts Council, The Canada Council, BC Lotteries Commission, The Vancouver Foundation, Human Resources Development Canada, Comox Strathcona Regional District, the City of Courtenay, membership and private donation.
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 Courtenay, British Columbia. Hotels and Motels. Book accommodations and reservations
For those interested in history, the Filberg Lodge in nearby Comox, offers a look at the past; it is also part of the present, being the site of the annual Arts and Crafts Festival.
: Courtenay is 60 km (37 mi.) north of Qualicum Beach on Highway 19 or 220 km (137 mi.) north of Victoria.
The Travelodge Courtenay offers 90 inviting rooms to choose from, including Standard, Superior, Deluxe, or Kitchenette rooms.
www.bctravelbuys.com /hotels/ca-bc-courtenay.html   (287 words)

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