Comox Valley Regional District Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is a regional district in British Columbia, Canada. It was incorporated on February 15, 2008, when the Comox Strathcona Regional District was restructured into two separate districts. The CVRD is a federation of municipalities and rural areas, and provides a government for unincorporated (rural) areas, a forum for inter-municipal cooperation, and an organization upon which provincial mandates can be imposed. The CVRD includes the city of Courtenay, the town of Comox, the village of Cumberland, and the unincorporated settlements of Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Black Creek, and Merville. The region has a rich history, dating back to the arrival of the First Nations peoples thousands of years ago. The first Europeans to arrive in the region were the Spanish in the 1700s, followed by the British in the early 1800s. The region was settled by Europeans in the mid-1800s, and the CVRD was formed in 1967.
Mapped Location
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Information
General information on Comox Valley Regional District
- Feature Type: Regional District
- Regional District Administrative Centre: City of Courtenay
- Established: Friday, February 15, 2008
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Comox Valley Regional District
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
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Related Catalog Titles
A Bibliography for Comox Valley Regional District, Regional District
Step into wilderness a pictorial history of outdoor exploration in and around the Comox Valley by Deborah Griffiths , Christine Dickinson , Judy Hagen , Catherine Siba , Merrie-Ellen Wilcox , Courtenay and District Museum (Issuing body)
"The spectacular landscapes in and surrounding the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island have long shaped the lives of the valley's diverse inhabitants. From expansive shorelines to snowy mountain peaks, the region contains a wide variety of attractions to lure people over their thresholds for sustenance, recreation and survival, including such landmarks as Forbidden Plateau, Paradise Meadows, Comox Glacier, Mt. Washington and Miracle Beach. Step into Wilderness features never-before-seen photos from the Courtenay and District Museum collection, showcasing the growing community's varied interactions with the wilderness they inhabit, from early hiking and skiing expeditions to encounters with wildlife, afternoon tea in the wilderness, beach races and early outdoor activity clubs. The collection also explores the ways in which inhabitants have altered the landscape, including K'omoks Bay fish traps and stump blasting to clear fields. These unique and arresting photos are complemented by equally engaging accounts of individuals surviving and thriving in the midst of natural beauty and great devastation, including survivors of the great fire of 1922 and pioneer skiers on Forbidden Plateau during the Great Depression. More than a collection of beautiful photos, this collection illustrates a community's evolving relationship with the natural wonders surrounding it, as well as the emergence of outdoor exploration on Vancouver Island."-- Provided by publisher
208 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 29 cm
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Watershed moments a pictorial history of Courtenay and district by Christine Dickinson , Judy Hagen , Deborah Griffiths , Catherine Siba , Courtenay and District Museum (Issuing body)
"In Watershed Moments, the Courtenay and District Museum opens its vast collection of historical photographs, glass plate negatives and other ephemera, much of which has never before been available to public viewing. Spanning from the late 1800s to the modern era, here are scenes of K'oĢmoks village life, boating parties, family celebrations, agricultural events and economic activities. This visual depiction of the development of this region is reinforced by a lively text, drawing heavily on the museum's vast holdings of primary source material."-- Provided by publisher
xi, 195 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits (some color) ; 29 cm
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The Comox Valley Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland and area by Paula Wild, Rick James, Boomer Jerritt
From snowcapped mountains and delicate sub-alpine meadows to sandy beaches and secluded bays, The Comox Valley offers a fascinating look at one of the most popular regions on Vancouver Island--the area that stretches along the east coast of Vancouver Island from Fanny Bay to Black Creek, including the communities of Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland and Merville, as well as Denman and Hornby islands. The Comox Valley is known for its natural beauty, diverse recreational opportunities and as a vibrant centre of the arts. In a blend of stunning colour photographs and lighthearted, informative text, the book explores the mountains, rivers, beaches and sheltered waters of this unique geographic region. Journey to rural farms and lively urban centres, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a Canadian air force base and experience the laid back charm of Denman and Hornby islands. Discover a historic mining village, ancient sites of First Nations' battles and the fossilized remains of an 80 million-year-old elasmosaur. Learn why the Comox Valley has such a high concentration of artists and meet some genuine West Coast characters including a legend from the days of old-time logging.
143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
CIRC [ 1 ]
My Ain folk Denman Island 1875-1975 by Winnifred A. Isbister
Comox Valley Regional District
- Balmoral Beach
- Bevan
- Black Creek
- Buckley Bay
- Town of Comox
- City of Courtenay
- Village of Cumberland
- Denman Island
- Fanny Bay
- Fanny Bay
- Grantham
- Headquarters
- Hornby Island
- Hornby Island
- Lazo
- Little River
- Merville
- Mount Washington
- Mud Bay
- Oyster River
- Puntledge
- Royston
- Sandwick
- Saratoga Beach
- Union Bay
- Williams Beach
Political Boundaries
Last updated: 2025-09-23