Transportation

Comox Valley  International Airport has a 10,000 foot runway - the 2nd longest in British Columbia after the Vancouver International Airport.

(Information taken from the Comox Valley International Airport website 2007)

Road
The Comox Valley is served by Provincial highway #19A and the Inland Island Highway #19. The completion of the new highway is dramatically changing the economies of Island communities, making them more competitive and reducing both the time and costs of transportation. Most major freight companies are well represented in the valley and two valley-based fright companies offer services to Island points as well as the mainland.

(Information taken from the B.C. Ministry of Transportation 2007)

Rail
Daily passenger rail service is provided by VIA rail between Courtenay and Victoria. The train stops at over 20 communities en route to Courtenay, providing excellent views of Vancouver Island Coastal scenery. Additional information is available from VIA RAIL at 1-888-842 7245.

(Information taken from the VIA Rail website 2007)

Ferry Service
B.C. Ferries provides service to the Comox Valley with two significant routes. Service to the South of Courtenay is from the terminal located at Buckley Bay and connects to both Denman and Hornby Islands. Service to the mainland is available from the Little River Terminal with connections to Powell River. Frequent sailings, and amazing scenery make the B.C. Ferry routes to and from the Comox Valley an attraction in themselves. The Ferries provide reliable transportation for both resident commuters and local industry. Ferry service to Washington State can be obtained from Victoria.

(Information taken from the B.C. Ferries website 2007)

Comox Harbor
The Comox Harbor has provided shelter for ships since the late 1800s. Back then, this safe and secure harbor was known as "Port Augusta", then later "The Bay". Now Comox Harbor is home to a large commercial fishing fleet as well as a sizeable number of pleasure craft. Comox Harbor and the Slough in downtown Courtenay offer moorage for boaters visiting the Comox Valley. At the Harbor, guest floats are accessed around the East end of the breakwater. Information regarding local conditions, tide heights, and available services can be obtained from the Comox Valley Harbor Authority at (250) 339-6041.

(Information taken from the Comox Valley Harbor Authority 2007)

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