Sunday 13 January 2013

Town of Comox - Recreation and Sports

Post #5a - Recreation and Sports - Town of Comox

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  A Pictorial View of the Comox Valley

                               Recreation and Sports  

                            In and around the Town of Comox
  
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Comox Harbour Marina
                                  Comox Municipal Marina and Comox Bay Marina
Located on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, the Comox Harbour has provided shelter for ships since the late 1800′s.  Today it is home to a large commercial fishing fleet and a sizable number of pleasure craft.  Nestled beneath the Beaufort Mountains and the Comox Glacier the Comox Harbour has spectacular views.

 Entrance to the Comox Marina Parking lot

 Anchor at Entrance to Comox Marina

View of Comox Marina
1805 & 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 3N8

 
 Fishing boats at Comox Marina
Comox Fisherman's Wharf
Boaters traveling Georgia Strait, The Gulf Islands, and Baynes Sound will find moorage, marine services and tourist facilities to make their marine cruise more enjoyable. The Comox dock is just minutes walking from downtown Comox with plenty of shops and a mall, a 9-hole golf course, and 2 marine pubs! Fish is often available directly from the fishermen at the Fish Sales dock.

http://www.comoxfishermanswharf.com/
           

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                        Comox Wharf Promenade

Offers a wonderful location to view the exhilarating scenery of the Comox Harbour and Beaufort Mountain Range. Spend an afternoon watching the sea life and activity in the Comox Harbour.
 The Wharf at Comox Marina

 Views of the wharf at the marina in  Comox

 View of a section of Comox from the Harbour
  
 Seals enjoying the sun near the Comox Marina

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Totem Pole at Marina Park, Comox

 Marina Park, Comox
 Located right in the heart of town. This park offers a play area for children, a boat launch, washroom facilities and a covered picnic area with plenty of parking. Click here for more information about Comox marina's.

This gazebo type shelter at Marina Park was a Rotary Project, by the Rotary International. 
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     View's of Comox Glacier from Fisherman's Wharf








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                                         Dragon Boat
 Dragon Boat at Comox Marina

History Of Breast Cancer Dragon Boating
In 1986, the Chinese delegation of Expo ‘86 gifted Vancouver, BC with six teak dragon boats. In 1996, Dr. Don McKenzie from the University of British Columbia, in conjunction with physiotherapist and breast cancer survivor, Dr. Susan Harris, formed the first breast cancer survivor dragon boat team in Vancouver.
It was their intent to prove that upper body exercise has a large role in the recovery from breast cancer and lymphedema because it can improve range of motion, reverse muscle atrophy, stimulate the immune system and activate the skeletal muscle. Previously, women were told not to exercise after breast surgery. Since 1996, dragon boating has grown to be an international sport with breast cancer survivor teams being an important part of each festival.
http://www.hopeafloatcanada.ca/about-us/our-beginnings/
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        Nautical Day at Marina Park

                 Comox Nautical Days - Marina Park in Comox http://comox.ca/hall/events/2012-08-04-comox-nautical-days also http://www.comoxnauticaldays.ca/notices.html
Nautical Days are held each year on BC Day long weekend to celebrate Comox’s love of the sea. 
Weekend highlights include the Bullhead Derby, Canoe Jousting, Dragon Boat Races, Build, Bail & Sail, the Ceremony of the Flags, parade, food, crafts and fireworks.
 Build, Sail and Bail contest at Nautical Days at Marina Park
 Contender at Build, Sail and Bail event
Some of the contenders at Nautical Days at Marina Park in Comox
Vendors at Nautical Day in Marina Park, Comox

 Venders and Art & Crafts display tents at Nautical  Days

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Golf 

 Entrance to Longland's Golf Course, 1239 Anderton Road, Comox

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 Comox Golf Course Sign

 Comox Golf Course, Anderton Ave.
1718 Balmoral Ave, Comox

Comox Golf Course
Is located in the heart of downtown Comox, behind the Comox Mall and offers nine holes of challenging golf all year round. Afterwards enjoy a meal or refreshments at the Club House.  
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 Community Centre

  
 Comox Community Centre
1855 Noel Ave. Comx
Having just undergone extensive renovations, we now boast a new state of the art 5000 square foot Fitness Studio, and gorgeous 3000 square foot Multipurpose room, in addition to our Gymnasium, Racquet Courts, and Gymnastics Facility.

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Tennis and Children's Play Area


 Anderton Park sign at the corner of the park 



Tennis  courts at Anderton Park

 Children's Play area - Anderton Park in Comox  
Located next to the Comox Mall, offers six tennis courts, a basketball court, and playground equipment for the children. It is an excellent place to take children or play a game of tennis with your friends.
                                                        

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Skate Park                                         

 Comox/Courtenay Skate Park located in the City of  Courtenay
Lerwick Road next to Mark Ensfield High School in Courtenay
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                                        Comox Valley Disc Golf Club

Of the 33 Disc Clubs listed in British Columbia Professional Disc Golf Associations Directory the Comox Valley and Campbell River are home to five. 
                        Check out the above website for directions to the courses. 
                        Disc Golf Course in and around the Comox Valley,
Black Creek Community Centre, 2001 Black Creek Road, Disc Golf Course 
Comox Village Park Course, across from the Comox Recreation Centre 1870 Noel Ave., Comox, (250 339-2255 
Mt.Washington has a 9 hole disc Golf Course. 
Sandpines Course is located near the Lazo Marsh at the end of Sand Pines Drive. 

Fir Meadows  on Inland Hwy, going north of Courtenay go to Exit 127, Piercy Rd. turn right, go about 1 mile to Forbidden Road, turn right to first cross road  there is no sign but it is the Comox Logging Rd. turn left to about 1/2 mile on left to steel Red Gate and play. 
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  1. contact information - my new e-mail is rhodapross@shaw.ca

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