You are sure to find something to excite every member of your family in Downtown Courtenay. Among the many things to keep you entertained is a visit to the Courtenay and District Museum, where you can learn about the Comox Valley's prehistoric past. The museum--the first stop on the Great Canadian Fossil Trail--also offers fossil discovery tours, where you can try your hand at uncovering your own artifacts.

Take in apainting movie at our cinema, a designated heritage building, or catch a live theatre performance at the Sid William's Theatre the largest civic theatre on northern Vancouver Island. Also located close by is the Old Church Theatre, which hosts a number of community performances throughout the year.

The Comox Valley is home to a thriving arts community, and some of the best examples are showcased in Downtown Courtenay. Visit the Comox Valley Art Gallery, a public gallery where you'll discover contemporary art and boasts at least seven exhibitions annually. Throughout downtown you'll find everything from locally-made pottery and hand-made paper products to paintings, sculpture, jewellery, woodwork, crafts and more Downtown.

Take some time for yourself and browse our art galleries and many charming shops. Or curl up next to the fire with a good book at our new library. Whatever you decide, you'll find enough to do in Downtown Courtenay to keep your whole family entertained!

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