| | - Recreation InformationYou can ski, kayak and golf all in the same day from the Old House Village Suites. Let us show you how and more... Skiing & Snowshoeing, Snowboarding: Enjoy downhill skiing/snowboarding, Nordic skiing, or the new craze of snowshoeing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort from December to April. The ski area is less than 45 minutes by car from the Old House Village Suites. Ski at Mount Washington: www.mountwashington.ca Golf: Vancouver Island offers some of the most premier golf courses in British Columbia and, from The Old House Village, there is a fantastic selection of courses for golfers of all levels and handicaps. Crown Isle (Graham Cook design), Storey Creek, Fairwinds, Morningstar International, Pheasant Glen (the latter four designed by Les Furber) are all within a one hour drive of your suite. For those who are intimidated by a premier course, both the quaint towns of Courtenay and Comox offer some terrific, less intimidating greens. Kayaking: Whether it is a half-day tour visiting shipwrecks, a full-day touring sandy beaches, or a moonlit paddle including dinner, there is a kayak tour available for you from the most timid beginner to the most adventurous expert. Comox Valley Kayaks is a 5 minute walk from the front door of the hotel. Fishing: Everyone knows that Vancouver Island is one of the best places in the world to go fishing! From the Old House Village Suites, we can arrange fully guided fishing charters for fresh water fishing, fly fishing, salmon fishing, catch & release just name your lure and bait! Biking: Name your set of wheels! The island offers a variety of bicycle tours, be it road bikes, mountain bikes, or motor bikes. If you are a mountain biking enthusiast, you can experience varied terrain by riding the gentle trails around Comox Lake, or by testing and improving your cross country abilities on the trails in the Cumberland recreation area or in Strathcona Provincial Park. You can visit Mount Washington Alpine Resort and rent a bike or take your own up the sightseeing chairlift to experience the thrills, chills, and spills of some of North Americas most incredible single-track terrain. Diving: You can snorkel with the seals or dive in the renowned Emerald Sea. Vancouver Island and the Courtenay area is a destination for those who seek the most exhilarating and exciting cold water dives that can be found in the world!
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- Area Attractions When you visit the Comox Valley, your greatest challenge will be deciding what to do first! Outdoor enthusiasts will find no end to the activities available in the Valley. High-energy rivers spill from the mountains as they make their restless journey from alpine to ocean. There, where fresh water meets salt, the beaches are cloaked in fine sand or scattered with pebbles. The sky is alive with the cries of gulls and the calls of eagles. Between the mountains and the sea lies a lush, temperate rainforest alongside lakes perfect for swimming, canoeing and catching fat trout. Meandering trails through the woods welcome hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders, while sheltered ocean waters beckon kayakers and divers. The Comox Valley also offers an incredible range of commercial and community attractions to keep every member of your travel party happy. Many local attractions offer scheduled events, concerts, art exhibits, workshops, kids camps, group packages and tours. From lush gardens to exciting water parks and from stock car races to relaxing and revitalizing spas, there's something for everyone in the Comox Valley! For those with shopping on their minds, the Comox Valley is a shopper's dream! From handcrafted goods to specialty-imported items and from cozy bookstores to outdoor adventure suppliers, shopping in the Comox Valley is an adventure in itself. Creative energy runs high in the Comox Valley. From painters and potters to theatre and dance troupes, to some of the best live entertainment and cultural festivals around, the Comox Valley is a thriving arts and culture community. Visitors to the Comox Valley can attend top quality outdoor art exhibits at local gardens, classical concerts in the park and music, theatre and dance events in a myriad of venues including renovated heritage churches, warehouses, sports arenas, resorts and restaurants. From the avant-garde to the classics, the Comox Valley has an art or culture offering for every taste. Many of the artists, artisans, writers and musicians who live in the area derive their inspiration from the beautiful landscape and the colourful people that surround them. All contribute to making the Comox Valley one of Vancouver Island's foremost cultural destinations. For a list of 101 Things to do in the Comox Valley visit www.discovercomoxvalley.com.
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