Courtenay

Welcome to Courtenay

The City of Courtenay is the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. It’s the largest city in the Comox Valley and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, forests & beaches.
 
Courtenay offers access to a wide range of outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking and fishing. You can explore the scenic Strathcona Provincial Park, enjoy the glacier fed waters of Comox Lake, or relax on the one of the many beaches in the area. Courtenay also offers a thriving arts and cultural scene, with an art gallery, theater and hosting the Vancouver Island Music Fest each year. You can explore the historic downtown core, which has a range of locally-owned shops and restaurants. 
 
Courtenay is a wonderful place to visit or call home, offering a perfect balance of natural beauty, cultural events and community spirit.
 

WHAT WE LOVE:

  • Endless Activities Each Season

WHERE TO EAT:

  • Breakfast: Hen and the Hog
  • Lunch: Locals
  • Dinner: Atlas, Il Falcone
  • Happy Hour: Gladstones Brewery
  • Coffee: Milano Coffee
  • Sweet Treats: Cakebread Bakery / Hot Chocolates, BigFoot Donuts

WHAT TO DO:

  • Shopping Along 5th Street
  • Stroll the Airpark
  • Float down the Puntledge River in the Summer

Welcome to Courtenay

The City of Courtenay is the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. It’s the largest city in the Comox Valley and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, forests & beaches.
 
Courtenay offers access to a wide range of outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking and fishing. You can explore the scenic Strathcona Provincial Park, enjoy the glacier fed waters of Comox Lake, or relax on the one of the many beaches in the area. Courtenay also offers a thriving arts and cultural scene, with an art gallery, theater and hosting the Vancouver Island Music Fest each year. You can explore the historic downtown core, which has a range of locally-owned shops and restaurants. 
 
Courtenay is a wonderful place to visit or call home, offering a perfect balance of natural beauty, cultural events and community spirit.
 

WHAT WE LOVE:

  • Endless Activities Each Season

WHERE TO EAT:

  • Breakfast: Hen and the Hog
  • Lunch: Locals
  • Dinner: Atlas, Il Falcone
  • Happy Hour: Gladstones Brewery
  • Coffee: Milano Coffee
  • Sweet Treats: Cakebread Bakery / Hot Chocolates, BigFoot Donuts

WHAT TO DO:

  • Shopping Along 5th Street
  • Stroll the Airpark
  • Float down the Puntledge River in the Summer

Overview for Courtenay, British Columbia

28,420 people live in Courtenay, where the median age is 48.8 and the average individual income is $85,900. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

28,420

Total Population

48.8 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$85,900

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Courtenay, British Columbia

Courtenay has 12,995 households, with an average household size of 2.1. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Courtenay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

28,420

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48.8

Median Age

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
12,995

Total Households

2.1

Average Household Size

$85,900

Average individual Income

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The following schools are within or nearby Courtenay. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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