My family had our most productive day of fishing EVER! We caught our Spring salmon limit in less an…read morehour and then we caught rock cod. Our guide Ron was very knowledgeable and friendly with 35 years of charter experience. The 25' Commander boat was clean and comfortable. The owner Kathy was able to accommodate us last minute on our last day at Campbell River. This was our first visit to this great town. We'll definitely come again. Maybe next time we'll try halibut fishing and set traps for crab and prawns!

A lovely, established regulation-size course, north of Courtenay…read more It's flat, but long, with beautiful viewscapes, the oldest trees containing Osprey nests. We've always seen beautiful Ospreys, Bald Eagles and other birds. A stocked pro shop, friendly staff. Everyone friendly really. There is a driving range. This is our third time here for lunch and golf. The fairways are trim and generous, but the rough is sticky and there is trouble if you get into the fescue on some holes or under one of the many trees lining the whole course. Many of the greens are slightly elevated, and rounded off, so it makes it hard to stick an approach shot. They otherwise roll off. More sand, than water hazards. The greens are well cared for with a different slower velvet finish, not fast necessarily, so weight is hard to figure. No beverage cart. Water fountain on the front nine, but be sure to have or buy a beverage for the back 9. Breakfast or Lunch in the clubhouse is a good start. Today I had the bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, with a side of fries. The fries were abundant and perfectly dry fried. Condiments on the table included HP sauce, Tobasco, ketchup and vinegar. Pop had a nice big slice of lime on the glass, and free refills. Service friendly and fast. Watch for the resident cat on the patio deck who likes to be petted. Most interesting thing I noticed . . . many of the putts favour the direction of Mt. Washington.

Came here to play 18 holes on a Wed afternoon and really happy we did. We arrive 30 mins early and…read morewas able to Tee off as there was no one in front and all afternoon there was no one behind us, so had a very relaxing game. Very nice course and well maintained.

Challenging golf course mixed with a beautiful course. Watch the water and the ditch. Clubhouse…read moreoffers great food and service.

Had a great time with my family,and Jordan our guide had 2 awesome days of fishing. I would…read morerecommend this guide and along with his knowledge you will have a great time and catch fish. we were there in September Jordan even made sure the weather was good so what else could you ask for, thanks again Jordan.

So wanted to try mini golf here because it just looked so cute and like such an awesome little…read morecourse!! Cute water features and light house. However, we did not get a chance to play, but we went for ice cream and it was great!! Then had a nice walk across to the beach park.

Fireside yin with Shelley is a special treat. If you are looking to have an authentic yoga and…read morespiritual experience, this is the studio and class for you. The energy is so warm and welcoming at The Pines House. I found it particularly interesting that the gathering space is on the other side of the classroom from the entrance, increasing the degree of connection with classmates and the space itself. The wood oven and candles brought a very pleasant degree of natural light into the room for a calming practice. As a yin teacher myself, I am slightly picky about the classes I choose to attend. I am careful to select teachers who respect the authenticity of the practice of yoga, in a culture that is very guilty of its appropriation. In my opinion, Shelley did an excellent job at honouring yoga as a sacred practice. She has also recently released a collection of healing mists which were used in the class and were very pleasant. Overall, I am very happy with this studio and will certainly be back during my time in Comox.

We had an amazing experience spending the day with Keith and Diane! Firstly, what a delightful…read morecouple and what a beautiful boat. Keith is a knowledgeable and calm captain. He was able to teach and encourage our mostly novice group of five about how to stay safe on the water, how to find the fish and most importantly how to set the hook, fight the fish and successfully land the fish in the boat. He was so patient with my 87 yo father in law with dementia! Diane has such a bubbly personality and quickly made everyone comfortable. She gave us great tourist tips including Oyster River Potholes for swimming and Willow Point Reef for viewing starfish, anemone and urchin at low tide. Diane kept us well fed and hydrated with her tasty home smoked salmon, salmon salad sandwiches and a cooler full of drinks. During our five hour trip, we were able to quickly catch our limit of chinook and then enjoy fishing for coho and ling cod. Our cooler was full and dinner that night was delicious! We will definitely be returning!!

We just had a phenomenal dinner at the lodge. What a high end buffet gem at the edge of the park…read more Thanks to Michelle and Bara for excellent service and all the travel tips and Ren for setting up our reservation.

We had a family reunion here this summer, and was so pleased with this place. There were about 50…read moreadults and children total. We rented three houses: Cottage 11, Preece Cottage, and Seale House. Each had their own kitchen. Preece Cottage: The largest of the 3 that we rented. There are 3 floors of bedrooms plus a loft. The kids all loved sleeping and hanging out in the loft. Plus side to this house, it's large and accommodates a large number of people. Downside: it accommodates a large number of people. That house was always busy. Beautiful view from the bedroom balconies, though. For parking for this house, our family used the small parking lot next to the house. Seale House: My immediate small family was assigned to the Seale House, and I am so grateful. There are 3 bedrooms downstairs each with their own separate entrance from the outside as well as a closet room that we used as a 4th room. Two of the rooms downstairs had their own bathroom inside the room. The third room (which we were assigned) did not have its own bathroom, but there was wan directly across the hall which was pretty much our own bathroom since everyone else had their own bathrooms. There is a 4th bathroom upstairs that the "bedroom" upstairs used as their bathroom. For parking there is room for about 2 to 3 cars right next to the house, and we parked a 4th car lower (but next to the exterior entrances to the bedrooms). Cottage 11: Smaller of the 3 houses. Close to the water and water activities launch site, but the least favorite set up of the 3 houses for me. I believe they parked up in the lot across from Preece. Activities: There are scheduled activities both in the AM and PM that you can sign up for. Each day is different, so check the calendar for the week. The AM activities usually cost money, but I think all the PM activities were free. We did "zip lining" one morning. It's great for beginners and those wary of heights, but if you are looking for more of a thrill, this is not it. WildPlay (which many of the family did prior to Strathcona) sounded much more thrilling. For this zip lining course, one has to walk across a balance beam and then a tight rope to get to the platform to zip line, and it's just the one line. Other family members did the rope course the next day which looked more fun. Water activities was worth the money. You can rent a canoe (small or large), kayak, paddle board, etc for the whole day (or by the hour). We would rent one or two of each and rotate use throughout the day. I recommend the canoe or kayak and paddling to the smaller islands to explore swim holes, and just the islands. Pack a picnic lunch. We definitely got our money's worth from the rentals. There's also a swimming area and a sand volleyball court. Hiking: There are trails on the property, but most of the family also drove to some of the nearby waterfalls. The favorite was Myra falls (about a 40 minute drive out). The pictures of especially lower Myra Falls was absolutely gorgeous. I wish I had gone to Myra Falls instead of the zip lining. Dining: There is a restaurant onsite, but we never ate there. We purchased breakfast and lunch items from Costco on the way to the lodge, and for dinner, we had prepared stuff ahead of time and had one large group dinner each night. Dinner was held at Seale House one night. Another night we had a BBQ by the pit. The first night we arranged ahead of time for the Salmon dinner. Because of fire warning, they could not cook the salmon over the fire pit as usual. Instead, they baked it in the oven ahead of time. NOT recommended. I think it would've been better cooked in the fire pit. Overall, this was one of the most relaxing vacations I've had. Lodging was great. Scenery was BEAUTIFUL. Weather was perfect (we went last week of July). Plenty of activities (water activities on site, hiking trails on site, and waterfalls nearby). Free WiFi only at the main lodge. No cellphone coverage. If you need to go to the store for something more than what they sell at the general store at the main lodge, you need to go into one of the next towns, which is about 30-40 minute drive either direction. Highly recommend, and would definitely go back!