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C H L A Lost R PLAN YOUR ROUTE The Comox Valley extends from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River K Lake SO N AV in the north, west to Strathcona Park and east to include Denman and MIRACLE BEACH DR E MAP • Try several routes to nd one that feels the most comfortable. Hornby Islands. It includes farmland, forest, mountains, coastline as well as • Allow extra time on an unfamiliar route. ek Miracle Beach vibrant urban communities. More than 65,000 people live in the Valley. Cre T ck so a They and numerous visitors enjoy a variety of cycling conditions and lu PLOYA l m RT B Rive RD opportunities. There are endless other outdoor activities including hiking r Miracle Beach E YEAR ROUND CYCLING N N Provincial Park S R SE D AV and skiing at nearby Mount Washington, watersports and golf. The Comox IEW
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Valley Regional District is the electoral body responsible for three rural Black Creek LALUM RD areas. The three main urban areas are the Village of Cumberland, the Town • Plan for sudden weather changes and adjust your route and of Comox and the City of Courtenay. DZINI RD speed. k ee ENDALL RD Cr ay cK M LAL BE CAREFUL WITH CHILDREN UM RD
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k I N e R e D r This community of 13,000 people was named the “Land of Plenty” C Mount • Be prepared to manoeuvre for safety. H Rossiter t A t Washington G D by the Kwalowala people, who rst enjoyed its abundance of sh o A R N G Lake R g D N g O and rich soil. It remains a land of plenty with fertile land and a i R T T P S s M o NURMI RD R mild climate good for farming and for fun. Cycling, mountain l SPIKE RD WILLIAMS BEACH RD A BE AWARE OF CAR DOORS Divers u FRANCIS RD Lake Wolf Lake m HOWARD RD HECKER RD biking, golf, and watersports are popular pastimes. Comox is a R • Vehicle occupants may unexpectedly open doors, ensure you 19 iv SPROUT RD town known for cycling. As of 2015, Comox has created the e
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/bcgovphotos A SE CLARK RD T ABA ORR RD ES N K R T D R D D O s Seal Bay • Make eye contact with drivers. Vehicles making turns are DUNCAN BAY MAIN LINE RD V o E l Wildwood CR u Forest E m particulary dangerous. E LANGLOIS RD City of Courtenay K (Trail Map) Interpretive R R D i Forest ve BRIDGES RD r JUNE RD
(Trail Map) MITCHELL RD Courtenay is the commercial centre for the Comox Valley and BRAZIER RD BICYCLE LAW Mount has a thriving arts community enthusiastically supporting the GRIEVE RD COX RD HALL RD Bicycles are classi ed as vehicles under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act. Drabble Public Contemporary Art Gallery, Sid Williams Civic Theatre and HUBAND RD QUENVILLE RD WAVELAND RD BC Ferries - Comox / Powell River Cyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of vechicles. North Island College. The downtown area has a village-like feel D DOVE CREEK RD PR R B END ST UR HUBAND RD Huband Park with ower lled streets and charming small shops, restaurants ERG A NS One Spot RD RENNISON RD WILLIS WAY Wildwood Trail and cafes. Courtenay is a popular destination for those ready to B Indianhead row Marsh (Trail Map) RULES OF THE ROAD enjoy the outdoors in summer or winter and is the nearest city ns PHILMONTE RD Little River Mountain River A Nature Park Cyclists must follow and obey the rules of the road. Cycle in a predictable to Strathcona Park and Mount Washington Ski Resort. There are PIERCY RD 19 STAPLEY RD VETERA Dove Creek NS M ELLENOR RD E manner. Always ride on the right side of the road. a number of greenways, the Rotary and the Riverway multi-use M VANIER DR O R I D A trails are popular scenic routes for those looking for a L D PIERCY RD O R P V K H Little River E EE K CR E A W
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leap to one side or run away. For the safety of the Ecological Reserve Courtenay CUMBERLAND RD Y o A W m ANDERTON RD K R horse, rider and the cyclists, here are some A P o Y NOEL AVE E x LL H guidelines: IN VA COMOX AVE L X LAZO RD A O a N COM e D r k IS FRASER RD b L a A o L N LOCKWELL RD u Point Holmes x D C r o H OM Royston STOP - STAND - SPEAK IG Comox m O LAZO RD H X o W LO Seaside C A G Y G IN TORRENCE RD G Trail
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Alone Maple Lake FRASER RD Mount Mountain BEVAN RD Ginger Goose Spit 1. Stop and pull over to let the horse and rider pass, remain visible and speak Goodwin C Park to the rider, this will have a calming in uence for the horse. r MINTO RD ui c C k O Goose Spit 2. Avoid sudden movements and loud noise that can spook the horse; s M h Cumberland SMALL RD a O n X k R LA i K IBBOTSON RD ve E D r R R D Royston UL N VE O When approaching from behind — RS I CAMERON RD EGREMONT ST T ON N AVE U ROYSTON RD For detail see – DUNSMUIR AVE Gartley Point r 1. Never sneak up on a horse and rider, ensure they hear your voice. TRENT RD e Comox Valley - URBAN iv FIRST ST R M t n B S 2. Yell out from a distance that you are there and keep talking to the rider in a a re R I p T A KENWOOD RD R t l D normal voice as you approach; e A L r C E R r a Village of Cumberland e D 3. Always communicate with the rider and follow their direction; they may e k i Royston- t turn their horse to see you; Increasingly well known for its world-class mountain bike trails A Cumberland 19 o 4. When directed to pass, do so slowly; SP IN
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Mount D R Fillongley provided is compiled from various sources: all those involved in the design and publication of this map are artists, farmers and academics, living a peaceful lifestyle. S E Henry L K Provincial can not guarantee its accuracy or su ciency nor the safety of any route, path, street, road, highway or IC Fillongley Provincial Park o ers camping by the beach and there P Denman Park designated bike route shown on this map. also note unpaved trail conditions vary and may have rocks, Cross-Island roots, ruts, hills, single track or other o road conditions. This information is provided for information are other parks with scenic walks. The village has a General Store SWAN RD BUCKLEY BAY CONNECTOR Trail and convenience purposes only. Published February 2016 – Edition 2. DENMAN RD and the Denman Craft Shop sells the work of 70 local artists. The Buckley Bay BEADNELL RD main roads across the island are paved while some of the other T L sa b a roads have a gravel surface and are more suitable for mountain le R iv m
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