2023 Courtenay Annual Report

About Courtenay The City of Courtenay, incorporated in 1915, is the largest community in the Comox Valley within the Unceded Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The City of Courtenay is one of three member municipalities of the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), along with the Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland. The CVRD also includes three electoral areas, A, B, and C. Courtenay is a growing community, census data reveals that population growth for 2016-2021 was at 10.8%. This is higher than Vancouver Island at 8.2% and B.C. at 7.6% for the same time period. Courtenay's lively downtown core features an assortment of shops, galleries, and restaurants highlighting locally sourced ingredients from the thriving agricultural community, along with unique local art and goods. The stunning Courtenay Riverway connects downtown Courtenay with the City’s southern boundary. This walkway borders the Courtenay Estuary, offering visitors an opportunity to view a variety of birds, fish, and native plants. World-class recreational opportunities await in Courtenay and its neighbouring communities, including golf, mountain biking, kayaking, snowshoeing, skiing, and hiking.

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