2024 Annual Report Draft

About Courtenay The City of Courtenay, incorporated in 1915, is the largest community in the Comox Valley. It is located within the Unceded Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation on the east coast of Vancouver Island in 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 shows that between 2016 and 2021, the city's population increased by 10.8 per cent, a higher growth rate than Vancouver Island (8.2 per cent) and B.C. as a whole (7.6 per cent) during the same period. Courtenay's lively downtown core features an assortment of shops, galleries and restaurants, highlighting locally sourced ingredients from its 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, fishing, snowshoeing, skiing and hiking.

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City of Courtenay | 2024 Annual Report