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Valley
Lullaby
THE COMOX VALLEY
Words and photos by Lauren Kramer
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Victoria, Tofino, Parksville. If
there are spotlight stealers on
Vancouver Island, it’s this trio
that garners all the attention.
For road warriors who love to
venture off the beaten track,
this bodes well for the Comox
Valley.
On a summery weekend visit
to Courtenay, Comox and
Cumberland, we learned this
verdant coastal region is an
undiscovered treasure chest
brimming with fun activities.
Rich in history, the valley
is a modest place devoid of
the sense of entitlement that
often settles on tourism-heavy
destinations. What you see is
what you get in the Comox
Valley – and what meets the
eye is unforgettable natural
beauty, charming downtown
cores, an emphasis on local,
homegrown cuisine and soft
adventures through which you
can taste, feel and touch the
island’s bounty.