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5 The Foggy Mountain Fall Fair is Cumberland’s Community Fall Fair Mountain Village Style! This colourful community collaboration celebrates Harvest, Heritage, Trees, Trails and Traditions in Legendary Cumberland.

Foggy Mountain Fall Fair is a copresentation of the Cumberland Museum, Cumberland Community Forest Society and Comox Valley Community Arts Council with countless other supporters and friends including the Cumberland Community Schools Society, Cumberland United Church and the Village of Cumberland!

Friday October 3rd join the Cumberland Museum for guided walking tours through the historic Chinatown Site at 2 pm and the Historic Village at 4 pm. Then in the evening head over to the Cumberland United Church at 7 pm for the 1st annual Fall Fair Follies Variety Show featuring song, dance, skits, comedy, circus performances and much more!

Saturday October 4th the action takes place at the corner of 1st and Dunsmuir from 10 am till 4 pm with a “Local Colours ArtFest”, an old fashioned apple press (bring down your pears and apples), live music, craft vendors (registration is now open through the Cumberland Museum), heritage art and crafts, kids games, walking tours, plant sale, bear awareness, a forest mural project and more! The Cumberland United Church is also hosting a Giant Garage Sale that day at 1st and Penrith.

From noon to 3 pm you can cast your vote for the “Cumberland Pie of the Year” (contest registration is now open!). At 4 pm sharp all the activities move into the Cumberland OAP Hall where the world famous (well, almost) Pie of the Year Contest and Auction will unfold!

Foggy Mountain Stage Schedule 10 am - Captain Thunderpants Kids Show!

11:00 Josie Patterson 12:00 Sunday Dennis 1:00 Annie Becker 2:00 Black Swan Fiddlers 3:00 Shane Phillip Find out more at www.cumberlandmuseum.ca www.cumberlandforest.com www.comoxvalleyarts.com <annie becker.jpg>

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Oct 1, Wed~ Silent Meditation: 9:30am, St John the Divine Anglican Church, patmos@shaw.ca, 250-334-4331 The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: Celebrate the fall pumpkin harvest on our farm.

October 1-31, 10-5pm, including Thanksgiving. Farm animals, u-pick pumpkins, Pumpkin Patch, corn/hay maze, hay rides (weekends only 11-4), spooky pumpkin barn, witches brew cafe, evening events (October 17th,18th,24th,25th 5-8pm), pumpkin contests, bonfire pit, sweet treats and tricks, pumpkin pie, hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, birthday party packages, school tours www.shamrockfarm.ca 250-339-1671 The Blues Project: 10am, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Jo Swallow is a prolific fibre artist living and working in the Comox Valley. Suggested Donation $2, 250.338.6211 By a Thread: CVAG/CVCAC Members Show 10am, Suggested Donation $2, www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com 250.338.6211 Centering Prayer Meditation: Relaxing Spiritual meditation led by Rev. Ted Hicks every Wednesday in St John the Divine Church from 12:15 to 12:45. stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca Royal Canadian Naval Association : 1pm, Comox Legion, Guests are more than welcome.

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Community Centre, $75 per person no member discount, bccaonline.ca, 250 337-5190 Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride: 6pm, Balance Equestrian Centre, Min. fitness level required, no previous horse experience is needed., $260 for 4 weeks, susan_gosnell@hotmail.com, 250.202.3105

Oct 2, Thu~ Alannah Clark: 7:00pm, Zocalo Cafe & Gallery, Alannah Clark at the Zocalo Cafe & Gallery Music from 7 - 9 pm, , http://www.zocalocafe.ca, cvzocalo@gmail.com, 250.331.0933 COMOX VALLEY PADDLERS CLUB MEETING: 7pm, Lions Den Fall Season First Meeting for local paddlers of kayak, canoe, and every other human powered craft. First Thursday of each month is a short club meeting followed by informative speakers about the paddling world. www.comoxvalleypaddlers.ca, 250.339.6430

Oct 3, Fri~ CCCTS Cycling: 10am, Florence Filberg Center -lower parking lot, Come join us on one of our Friday rides. more info at www.cccts.org 250.334.4897 Foggy Mountain Walking Tour of Chinatown: Leaves museum at 2pm for this informative tour of Chinatown. By Donation, cumberlandforest.com Foggy Mountain Walking Tour of Downtown Cumberland: Leaves museum at 4pm and tours through downtown Cumberland. By Donation, cumberlandforest.com CV Lions Club Weekly Bingo: 6pm, Lions Den, Weekly bingo Min payout $1,000 each week.

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Th ursdays Music Trivia 8:30pm LIVE - Jilli Martini Every Friday at 8:00pm

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WEDS-SUN NIGHTS Watch the Blue Jays & Enter to Win Tickets to Safeco Field The Westerly Hotel 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay flyingcanoe.ca | 250.331.4006

10 Courtenay Little Theatre Presents Enchanted April: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, The multi awardwinning romantic comedy, Enchanted April, is based on a famous novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. Evenings $22, Matinee $20, sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430

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WEDNESDAY Build a burger. Whistle Stop Burger with fries starting at $6.00 FRIDAY Prime Rib w/ best Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & stir fry veg $15.95 SATURDAY A 6oz. Sirloin served with fries, garlic toast & half a dozen prawns $11.95 SUNDAY BRUNCH 9:30am to 1:00pm Full Rack Baby Back Ribs at 5pm - $11.95

WHISTLE STOP PUB 2355 Mansfield Dr., Courtenay 250-334-4500 www.WhistleStopPub.com Fall Fair Follies - Variety Show: 7pm, Cumberland United Church, A wild wacky variety show of epic proportions. All ages welcome. Some content may be PG 13., By Donation, cumberlandforest.com, Rotary Club Beer Fest: Native Sons Hall, Industry tasting and tradeshow 4-6pm Public tasting 7-10pm Complimentary Tapas and food for purchase., $30 includes 12 -4oz tastings & souvenir mug, cvbeerfest.ca Indigo Jazz: 7pm, at the Zocalo Cafe & Gallery 250.331.0933

Oct 4, Sat~ Giant Garage & Book Sale: 9am, Union Bay Community Hall, Large selection of items and all proceeds to go to Tour De Rock, 250.335.2147 Comox Valley Farmers Market : 9am, Native Sons Hall www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com, Cumberland Forest Fall Plant Sale: 10-4pm at 1st and Dunsmuir. Part of the Foggy Fall Fair, cumberlandforest.com Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black: Coastal Black Estate Winery & Meadery, Celebrate Autumn Saturday and Sunday, from Oct 2nd to 26th, including Thanksgiving Monday 10-4PM Rain or Shine! Pick a Pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch. Wander the Hay Bale Maze, play some Festive Fall Games and have memorable photos taken in the Pumpkin Photo Booth , Visit the Friendly Barnyard Animals and explore their Tractor Alley., Admission $2 per person (children under 2 free), www.coastalblack.ca, 250.337.8325 Blessing of Animals: 10am, St John the Divine Anglican Church, Bring your pet to the side fenced yard of St. John the Divine Anglican Church and have them blessed by Rev. Anthony Divinagracia. All animals welcome. All donations given to the Comox Valley SPCA. If it is raining, we will be inside the parish hall.

250-334-4331 Foggy Mountain Fall Fair: 10am, Cumberland Museum, Fall Fair with Pie of the Year contest, crafts, harvest foods, workshops, guided walking tours, live music, art, and food vendors., cumberlandmuseum.ca, 250.336.2445 West Coast Women’s Show: 10am, Comox Community Centre, Over 60 booths, showcasing products, services, and information of interest to women as well as informative seminars. 250.758.1131 Applefest: 1pm, Bring your apples to the Black Creek Community Centre to have them pressed and put into boxes. Make an Appt. todaybccaonline.ca Alex & Frederic Bilodeau Event: 1:30pm, ecole Au-coeur-de-lile, Two time Olympic Gold medal winner will be sharing with us his Olympic experience and how his disabled brother was his greatest inspiration in all that he does. ibelongcampaign@gmail.com CV Lions Club Weekly Meat Draw: 4pm, Griffin Pub 6 meat draws each afternoon, $1.00 per ticket 250.339.4628 Courtenay Little Theatre Presents Enchanted April: See Oct 3rd

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Daniel Wesley with Special Guest: 8pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, www.danielwesley.com, 250.739.1611

Oct 5, Sun~ Little Red Church Community Market: 10am, The LRCCM is a local, family-friendly market, offering a variety of crafters, jewelry, beauty & skincare, health & wellness, textiles, household items, coffee & tea and more! www.lrccm.com 250-792-3652 Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black: See Oct 4th Archery- Courtenay Fish & Game: Courtenay Fish and Game 10-2pm. courtenayfishandgame.org West Coast Womens Show: See Oct 4th The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: See Oct 1st St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church: 11am, Courtenay Train Station, An Invitation to Worship With Us www.anglicancatholic.ca, 250-871-6782 Kickstart Your Health With Raw Food: Comox Community Centre, 12-12:45pm Kickstart Your Health With Raw Food - Rose will talk about the benefits of raw foods & show you how easy it is to make a raw pie. This is part of the West Coast Women’s Show which is on from 10am-4pm., $2 admission to West Coast Women’s Show, www.rawrose.com, 250 334-2251 Courtenay Little Theatre Presents Enchanted April: See Oct 3rd Alexander Keiths Birthday Celebration: 3pm, Griffin Pub, Live Celtic music with Bill MacPherson and Friends - door prizes too. 250.339.4466 12 Step Non-Denominational Communion Service: 4pm, St John the Divine Anglican Church, A 12 step recovery service with communion will be held the first Sunday of each month everyone is welcome to attend. stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca 250334-4331 CVAG/TIFF Fall 2014 Film Series: 5pm, Rialto Theatre, Film Series Passes & Tickets are now available in the CVAG Gift Shop. For complete film listings visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com, Adult $13/film or $60 pass, Members $12/film or $55 pass, www. comoxvalleyartgallery.com 250.338.6211

Oct 6, Mon~ Silent Meditation: 9:30am, St John the Divine Anglican Church, 250-334-4331 Morning Prayers at St John the Divine : 10-10:30 am. 250-334-4331 CV Newcomers: where women meet & friendships are made: 6:30pm, Crown Isle Golf Resort, www. cvnewcomers.net, 250-334-0062

Oct 7, Tue~ The Blues Project: See Oct 1st By a Thread: See Oct 1st

Train Station Grace Outreach Church: Train Station, Every Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM We have Guitar, Banjo, Old Time Gospel Songs, and more current worship songs with our worship team Charlie and Judi Aiken. Testimonies, Prayer, Poetry, Fellowship and Refreshments. We discuss permanent recovery from addictions, baptism, salvation, healing, grace, bible etc., Free 250.334.2433

Oct 8, Wed~ Silent Meditation: See Oct 1st C Canucks in Calgary, 7 pm, SN Centering Prayer Meditation: See Oct 1st Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride: See Oct 1st

Oct 9, Thu~ Wellness Series: 5 Considerations for a Good Death: Comox Community Centre, Facilitated by Dale Presley 7-8:30pm, $25 + GST, comoxrecreation.com, 250.339.2255 Courtenay Little Theatre Presents Enchanted April: See Oct 3rd

Oct 10, Fri~ Comox Valley Lions Club Weekly Bingo: See Oct 3rd Glacier Kings Hockey: 7:30pm, CV Sports Centre, vs.

Oceanside Courtenay Little Theatre Presents Enchanted April: see Oct 3rd

Oct 11, Sat~ Comox Valley Farmers Market : See Oct 4th C Canucks vs Edmonton, 7 pm, CBC Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black: See Oct 4th Free Scenic Chairlift Rides: Mount Washington, Join us for free scenic chair lift rides from 12-3pm and movie from 3-6pm, mountwashington.ca, 250.338.1386 Discover Art Saturday: 2pm, Comox Valley Art Gallery, free, www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/ education/discover-art-saturday Courtenay Little Theatre Presents Enchanted April: See Oct 3

Oct 12, Sun~ GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon: 8am, Marathon, Half marathon, 8km, and kids run. register online, runvictoriamarathon.com, 250 748-7010 Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black: See Oct 4th Healthy Living Experts Forum: 10am, The House of Now, Join us and co-create a hub of self care, higher learning and exploration for the community www. thehouseofnow.com/experts-forum.html St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church: See Oct 5th Thanksgiving Dinner at Locals Restaurant: 5pm, Locals Restaurant, Enjoy fabulous Locals cuisine paired with 40 Knots and Stall Speed wines.,localscomoxvalley. com, 250.338.6493

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You’ve seen the signs, but do you know what they mean? On April 4, L’Arche Comox Valley launched the I Belong! Campaign in support of an exciting project: the I Belong Centre. This will be a place of belonging, a facility that will include social and educational space, residential units for up to seven individuals able to live semi-independantly, and administrative space for L’Arche. To date, over $450,000 has been raised as the dream of a community where everyone has a place catches hold.

On October 4, the I Belong! campaign is bringing two-time Olympic gold medalist Alex Bilodeau and his brother Frederic to the Valley. The story of these two differently abled

brothers is inspiring and and speaks powerfully of the gifts differently abled people have to offer.

Tickets for Going for Gold are available online at www.larchecomoxvalley.org It is an exciting time for L’Arche and for the Comox Valley. A dream is becoming reality as our community recognizes the needs of its most vulnerable members and stands alongside them as they give voice to their need to belong.

Join L’Arche in making the Comox Valley truly a community of inclusion.

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I Public Health Care!

Save Public Health Care Tuesday October 21, 2014, 7.00pm to 9.00pm At Filberg Center, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay Canadians are at risk of losing Medicare as we know it. Canadians have repeatedly said they want public health care expanded, not dismantled.

We want to see improvement with a new Health Accord to better serve the changing needs of Canadians one that includes basic dental care, meaningful reduction of wait times and a national pharmacare program.

The federal government needs to take a leadership role in protecting and improving our health care system, a system where access to care is based on need, not ability to pay.

Join us to learn more about the concerns and conďŹ&#x201A;icts facing our public health care system - and hear what we can do about it.

Speakers: Maude Barlow National President, Council of Canadians Paul Moist National President CUPE Dr. Duncan Etches Canadian Doctors for Medicare Barb Biley Regional VP - HEU, CQHC Hosted by: Comox Valley Council of Canadians Canadian Union of Public Employees Hospital Employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union.

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ALL MONTH Coastal Black Pumpkinfest: 2186 Endall Rd. Black Creek Every Saturday & Sunday from Oct 2-26th including Thanksgiving Monday from 10am-4pm. Come Rain or Shine! Pick your own pumpkin in the patch, wander through the Hay Bale Maze, play games, visit the barnyard animals, explore tractor alley or have your picture taken in the Pumpkin Photo Booth.

The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: Open daily 10am-5pm Oct 1-31. U-pick pumpkins, farm animals, corn/hay maze, hay rides, spooktacular barn, witches brew cafe, treats and so much more! 2276 Anderton Rd. 250.339.1671

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Oct 31, Fri Halloween Parade: Meet in the parking lot of the Golden Carriage Restaurant at 4pm to march down 5th street. Wear your best costumes!

Oct 31, Fri Halloween Family Party: Lewis Centre 4:45pm. Carnival games and prizes. Fun for the whole family.

Come over right after the parade.

Oct 31, Fri Cumberland Trick or Treat Parade: Gather outside the C.R.I. at 4pm. Gremlins, Ghouls, Fairies and Ghosts gather to parade down Dunsmuir Ave. Afterwards we will meet at the rec centre for hotdogs and juice.

Oct 31, Fri Halloween Party: Billy D’s Pub & Bistro 8pm No Cover and live music featuring “The Jill Martini Band”.

Children 12 and over are permitted before 10pm so come on out and enjoy a great evening with the whole family!

Oct 31, Fri Teen Halloween Dance: Comox Recreation Centre 6:45-8:30pm. Join us for an evening of fun costumes, rockin’ the dance floor with live music and snacks. 12+ yrs.

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The Blues Project: See Oct 1st By a Thread: See Oct 1st Taize Prayer Service : 6:30pm, St. John the Divine Church Everyone is welcome for this meditative, Oct 17, Fri~ Sunshine Coast Art Crawl: 10am, 5th Annual repetitive chanting. 250.334.4331 Swim in the pools, raft the shallow fast water Train Station Grace Outreach Church: See Oct 7th Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, October 17-19, 2014. www.

Suitable for 5-95 years old sunshinecoastartcrawl.com. 604.740.7189 Oct 15, Wed~ View from the raft if you don’t want to swim Silent Meditation: See Oct 31stHour Tours - 9am & 1pm C Canucks in Edmonton 6:30 pm, SN CCCTS Cycling: See Oct 3rd Centering Prayer Meditation: See Oct 1st seen 40 onKnots RickWinery, Mercer Wine 101As Course: John Challender Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride: See Oct 1st will deliver a course for wine buyers from 4-6pm. Limit Oct 16, Thu~ 1630 Island Highway • 250-287-4800 • w w w. d e s t i n y r i v e r. c o m Wellness Series: Talking to Dementia: Comox of 20 people., $20, 40knotswinery.com, 250.941.8810 Community Centre, A diagnosis of Dementia is Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: See Oct 1 challenging for any individual. Learn to communicate in Rainbow Youth Theatre: Gypsy: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, GYPSY, a story loosely based on the

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THE STRUMBELLAS October 26 | 7:30 PM This folk-pop, alt-country, rock-grass group won the 2014 JUNO Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year and SiriusXM Award for Folk Group of the Year.

Tickets $18 - $28

“Finely crafted indie music – full of handclaps and harmonies – an enchanting mix of folk, bluegrass and country.” - “PopForecast” Postmedia

THE COMIC STRIPPERS October 30 | 7:30 PM

“One of the most hilarious shows I’ve ever seen.” - Vancouver Sun

A male stripper parody and improv comedy show. A show for all genders, 19+ only. WARNING: No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.

Starring Roman Danylo, David Milchard, Ken Lawson, and Chris Casillan.

Tickets $24 - $34

OTHER UPCOMING SHOWS

Courtenay Little Theatre’s Enchanted April | October 3 - 5, 9 - 11 Rainbow Youth Theatre’s Gypsy | October 17 - 19, 23 - 25 Mattina Musica feat. Krzysztof Kaczka | October 27 Elvis The Moments with Pete Paquette | October 28 Phone 250.338.2430 ext 1 Order online: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com Ticket Centre hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Open 1 hour prior to show time

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Oct 18, Sat~ Comox Valley Farmers Market : See Oct 4th Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black: See Oct 4th Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: See Oct 1st C Canucks vs Tampa Bay, 7 pm, CBC Glacier Kings Hockey: 7:30pm, CV Sports Centre, vs. Westshore Rainbow Youth Theatre: See Oct 17th

Oct 19, Sun~ Fall gun Show: Courtenay Fish and Game Club, This is a buy sell and trade event of firearms and associated equipment. Concession available. 9am-2pm, $3 for men 19 and over, ladies and youth are free, , ahlapp@telus. net, 250.338.5982 Little Red Church Community Market: See Oct 5th Show & Sale by Gordon Greenough: Pearl Ellis Gallery, open Tues - Sat 10-4pm Sun 1-4pm Free Admission, pearlellisgallery.com, 25th Anniversary Miracle Beach Run: 10am, Miracle Beach Provincial Park, 10k, 5k and a 1k fun run for the kiddies!, www.facebook.com/#!/crriverrunners, crriverrunners@gmail.com, St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church: See Oct 5th

Rainbow Youth Theatre: See Oct 17th Union Bay Community Club Fall Dinner: Doors open 5pm Dinner at 5:30pm, $13, 250.335.2147 or 250.335.2317 CVAG/TIFF Fall 2014 Film Series: See Oct 5th

Oct 20, Mon~ Silent Meditation: See Oct 6th Morning Prayers at St John the Divine : See Oct 5th

Oct 21, Tue~ Courtenay Breast Thermography Clinic : 9am, Please call us today at 250-947-5424 to book your appointment. Space is limited.www. thermographyvancouverisland.com, 250-947-5424 C Canucks in Dallas 5:30 pm, SNP 10 Years of Improving Public Speaking Skills at Comox Toastmasters: Celebrate 10th anniversary on October 21 at 7p.m. in the Community Room at Berwick (1700 Comox Ave.) comox.toastmastersclubs. org 250-331-3687 Train Station Grace Outreach Church: See Oct 7th

Oct 22, Wed~ Silent Meditation: See Oct 1st Centering Prayer Meditation: See Oct 1st Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride: See Oct 1st

Oct 23, Thu~ Wellness Series: Dying & Dreaming: Comox Community Centre, This workshop explores the dreamlike states that accompany dying. 7-8:30pm, $25 + GST, comoxrecreation.com, 250.339.2255 C Canucks in St. Louis 5 pm, SNV

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Rainbow Youth Theatre: See Oct 17th

Oct 24, Fri~ The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: See Oct 1st C Canucks in Colorado 6 pm, SNP Elvis Returns: Steve Elliot as Elvis returns to the Comox Legion - doors open at 5:30, dine at 6:30 and show at 8 pm. Dinner is Octoberfest Genuine German Fare.Tickets available at bar until colosing of business on 22nd October., $25 per person, , gmddjp@gmail.com, 250339-2022 Rainbow Youth Theatre: See Oct 17th Ray Bonneville in Concert: 8pm, Cumberland Hotel, R&B Blues music for every taste., $20, islandmusicfest. com, tickets@islandmusicfest.com, 250.871.8463

Oct 25, Sat~ YANA Kids Clutter Sale: 9am, Courtenay Legion, Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Clutter is a Fundraiser for YANA For details visit www.yanacomoxvalley.com 250-871-0343 Comox Valley Farmers Market : See Oct 4th Neighbourhood Market on Fifth & Harmston: 10am, St. John The Divine Church Hall, homemade good, handcrafted items and gently used high quality treasures for sale. Ginny 250-941-5543 or ginnym@shaw. ca for more info or to book a table., , , , Mixed Media Show & Sale: Florence Filberg Centre, presented by the Evergreen Seniors 10-2pm 250.338.1000 Spooky Haunted Coal Mine: Be prepared for spirits, apparitions, voices, rats, bats and ghosts. Suitable for 6+ Museum is open 10am-5pm closed Oct 27-28., By Donation, cumberlandvillageworks.com, Pumpkin Fest at Coastal Black: See Oct 4th YANA Kids Clutter Sale: See Oct 24th Halloween Howl: 5pm, Come and celebrate Halloween at the Black Creek Community Centre. Enjoy crafts, games, snacks and a haunted basement. Preregister for this event by Oct 18th.bccaonline.ca, 250 339-2255 The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: See Oct 1st The LINC Haunted House: 6pm, Get spooked this Halloween at one of the scariest Haunted Houses the Comox Valley has to offer! We recommend that children be over 8 yrs of age. We offer Half the Fright night on October 31st more appropriate for younger ones! , $2/ person or $5/Family, www.courtenay.ca/recreation/thelinc-youth-centre.aspx, 250-334-8138 ext 223 Glacier Kings Hockey: 7:30pm, CV Sports Centre, vs.

Penninsula, Rainbow Youth Theatre: See Oct 17th

Oct 26, Sun~ St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church: See Oct 5th Perseverance Trail Run: 11am, Cumberland, Breathtaking scenery, pristine single track, cross country trails and twisting forest paths. perseverancetrailrun.

com, 250.338.8998 Perseverance Party for the Forest: CRI, A jam packed, delicious fun filled fund raising extravaganza.

Silent auction, gourmet chili cook off, circus, craft beer and more. 1-5pm, $25, cumberlandforest.com, Halloween Pet Parade: 2pm, Comox Centre Mall, Bring your pets down in their best costumes for a chance to win prizes and get their pictures taken.,woofys.ca, 250.338.0455 Haunted Barn & Pony Rides: Balance Equestrian, Haunted Barn 3-5pm & Pony Rides 3:30-5pm, $5 each or $8 for both, 250.202.3105 Sid Williams Blue Circle Series: The Strumbellas: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, sidwilliamstheatre.com 250.338.2430 C Canucks vs Washington 7 pm, SNV

Oct 27, Mon~ Silent Meditation: See Oct 6th Morning Prayers at St John the Divine : See Oct 6th Mattina Musica featuring Krzysztof Kaczka: 10:30am, Sid Williams Theatre, sidwilliamstheatre.com 250.338.2430

Oct 28, Tue~ The LINC Haunted House: See Oct 25th Elvis - The Moments with Pete Paquette: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Enjoy an evening of Elvis inspired music with award winning tribute artist sidwilliamstheatre.com, info@sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 C Canucks vs Carolina 7 pm, SNP

Oct 29, Wed~ Silent Meditation: See Oct 1st Centering Prayer Meditation: See Oct 1st Play Day Horse Show: 4pm, Balance Equestrian Centre, Spectators are welcome to come see our riders compete and have fun on horseback 250.202.3105 Beginner Ladies Learn to Ride: See Oct 1st The LINC Haunted House: See Oct 25th

Oct 30, Thu~ The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: Celebrate the fall pumpkin harvest on our farm.October 1-31, 105pm, including Thanksgiving. Farm animals, u-pick pumpkins, Pumpkin Patch, corn/hay maze, hay rides (weekends only 11-4), spooky pumpkin barn, witches brew cafe, evening events (October 17th,18th,24th,25th 5-8pm), pumpkin contests, bonfire pit, sweet treats and tricks, pumpkin pie, hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, birthday party packages, school tours www. shamrockfarm.ca 250-339-1671 The LINC Haunted House: 6pm, Get spooked this Halloween at one of the scariest Haunted Houses the Comox Valley has to offer! We recommend that children

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Western Store & More “Pier Street” 920 Island Hwy Campbell River 250-286-3554 be over 8 yrs of age. We offer Half the Fright night on October 31st more appropriate for younger ones! , $2/ person or $5/Family, www.courtenay.ca/recreation/thelinc-youth-centre.aspx, 250-334-8138 ext 223 The Comic Strippers: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, A ficticious male stripper troupe played by a cast of Canada’s best improv comedians., $34 regular $29 members, sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 Oct 31, Fri~ The Pumpkin Patch at Shamrock Farm: Celebrate the fall pumpkin harvest on our farm.October 1-31, 105pm, including Thanksgiving. Farm animals, u-pick pumpkins, Pumpkin Patch, corn/hay maze, hay rides (weekends only 11-4), spooky pumpkin barn, witches brew cafe, evening events (October 17th,18th,24th,25th 5-8pm), pumpkin contests, bonfire pit, sweet treats and tricks, pumpkin pie, hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, birthday party packages, school tours www. shamrockfarm.ca 250-339-1671 Spooky Haunted Coal Mine: Be prepared for spirits, apparitions, voices, rats, bats and ghosts. Suitable for 6+ Museum is open 10am-5pm closed Oct 27-28., By Donation, cumberlandvillageworks.com, Halloween in Downtown Courtenay: 4pm, Fifth Street, Friday October 31, the annual CRA Halloween Parade of little ghosts and goblins is held. Kids from ages 0 - 11 (and parents) will show their costumes and trick-ortreat on 5th Street in Courtenay. 250.338.5371 Cumberland Trick or Treat Parade: 4:00pm, Cumberland , Gather at the CRI to march down Dunsmuir Ave. showing off your costumes and collecting treats.

Then back to the rec centre for hotdogs and juice., , ,

info@cumberlandmuseum.ca, Family Halloween Party: 4:45pm, Lewis Centre, Family fun party with carnival games and prizes. Wear your costume and fave lots of fun, , 250.338.5371 The LINC Haunted House: 6pm, Get spooked this Halloween at one of the scariest Haunted Houses the Comox Valley has to offer! We recommend that children be over 8 yrs of age. We offer Half the Fright night on October 31st more appropriate for younger ones! , $2/ person or $5/Family, www.courtenay.ca/recreation/thelinc-youth-centre.aspx, 250-334-8138 ext 223 Friday Night Magic: 6:15pm, Games & Grounds, Sanctioned games minimum 8 participants or a casual game can be played. 250.871.1171 C Canucks vs Montreal 7 pm, SN360 Halloween Dance: 6:45pm, Comox Community Centre, Join us for an evening of costumes, rockin the dance floor with live music and snacks. 12+ 6:45-8:30pm, comoxrecreation.com, 250.339.2255 Halloween Party: Comox Legion Br160, Come celebrate Halloween in the Lounge - music by “Crosstown Express”. There will be prizes for the best costumes dance starts at 7:30. 250-339-2022 Halloween Party at the Griffin Pub: 8pm, Griffin Pub, Live music with Big Twang Theory - Costume and door prizes, 250.339.4466 Billy Ds Halloween Party: 8pm, Billy D’s Pub & Bistro, Live music featuring “Jilli Martini Band” no cover and kids 12 and over permitted until 10pm. Great food great music. billydspub.com, 250.334.8811

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Pool Tourney & Poker Nite: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances. 250.334.4531.

NFL Game - Day Spin 2 Win: Playtime Gaming.

Win prizes ranging from gift cards to jerseys.

250.334.4531.

Beginner Tai Chi: Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 6:15-7:45pm. 250.890.9477.

Jr. Roller Derby: CRI, Cumberland, 6-7:30pm.

BrickHouseBetties.com, 250.334.7460.

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Vanier High School band rm, 331.0158 Evergreen Club Whist: Filberg Ctr, Rotary Hall, 7:30pm. Need to be a member. 20 hands of play, prizes & refreshments. $2. 250.338.1000.

LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free Workshop. 1126 Piercy Ave. 1-3pm. Free workshop! Make pies, sauces, jams, & more!

Learn about processing fruit & take home some of harvest! 250.331.0152.

Movie Matinée: Courtenay Legion, 2:304:30pm. Award-winning movie in the Lounge.

250.334.4322 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Square Dance Lessons: 1st two lessons free.

Chris 923 9492 / Geo 287.9006 / Fred 287.3345 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7-9pm. 338.7942 Karaoke: Avalanche Pub 331.0334 Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 2036042 Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus: 7pm Bruce 871.7740 / Vic 890.0551 Bingo: Comox Legion 7pm Sweat Class: Black Creek Comm. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School , 6:30-7:30pm.

337.5190 Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com Cribbage: Royston Hall 7 pm, 250.334.1883

TUESDAY Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006

Mexican Tuesday: Whistle Stop Pub (see ad this issue) Auctions: Fine art, jewelry, china, pottery, gold, antiques etc. 1161 Hudson Rd, Comox, 6pm.

AuctionHouseVi.com Family Game Time: Games & Grounds, 4-8pm, $5/hr for whole family, 250.871.1171.

Courtenay Legion: Fun Euchre, 1:30pm. Pub darts, 7pm. 334.4322.

Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Learn Spanish: Comox Community Ctr, 6-7pm.

Beginners to intermediate classes. $15/hr.

778.420.0909.

Wood Carvers: Royston Community Hall, 9:30am-3pm. Learn & practise about carving.

No experience necessary. Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350.

Terrific Tapas: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 Comox Toastmasters: Berwick Community Room, 7-8:30pm. 250.339.5432.

Courtenay Train Station Grace Outreach: Guitar, Banjo, old time gospel songs. 334.2433.

Basketball: Lewis Ctr, 8-10pm, $5 drop-in. Till 30th Tween Nites: LINC Ctr, Different out-trips, 334.8138.

CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld High School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. Players of all ages & skill levels welcome. Pat, 339.5091 Jam Night w/ Live Band, “Remedy”: Avalanche Pub, 9pm, 331.0334 CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield Band Rm 7:30pm

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Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 Tweens Day Out: LINC Ctr. (9-12yrs) 4-6pm 338.5371 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr. 10:30am.

Boxerfit: Black Creek Com. Hall 6-7pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices Universal Chanting Community: 6:45-8:30 pm Little Red Church (House) FMI 250-218-1688.

WEDNESDAY Wing Night: Billy D’s Pub, starts 4pm. 334.8811.

Blues Jam: Cumberland Hotel, 8:30-11:30pm, 336.8844 Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. 250.339.4466 Darts: Courtenay Legion. Drop-in, 1pm. Master’s League, 7:30pm. 334.4322.

Mini Kickers Rugby Football Practice: (ages 6-12), 5:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. cvkickers@gmail.com Junior Girls Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. aimeeburley@hotmail. com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. Meet or be re-acquainted with your muse. Class for curious and blocked, bursting with stories or half finished works gathering dust.

778.427.3416.

CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Pool & Poker Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0334 Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Baby & Mom Fun: Lewis Ctr (7-12mnths) 10-

Trivia Answers 1. Jack (and grew a beanstalk) 2. Roger Bannister 3. Mountains in Scotland 4. Toyota 5. John Constable

11.15am Columbian Women: CV Womens Ctr, 6-7pm.

CV Toastmasters: 7-9pm Lewis Ctr. Brian 331.3687 LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm.

La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am12pm. 941.6450.

Girls on the Move: LINC 11yrs, 4-6:30pm 338.5371 The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339.2325 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am.

Tai Chi: Black Creek Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 Swing Dancing: The Bridge Lounge, 7:30pm.

Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 2036042

THURSDAY Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub,334.8811.

Poker Nite : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171.

Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 6:30pm.

Meeting, 7pm. 339.6430. ComoxValleyPaddlers. ca Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm.

334.4322.

Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm, $10. 331.0945.

Road Hockey Intramural League: LINC Ctr, 5pm. 10yrs+, $2 drop-in includes snacks & drinks.

334.8138.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm.

CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail. com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Riding Lessons: Reg. & Therapeutic Lessons, Flex. Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am.

Live Music & DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Hall 250.334.1883

FRIDAY Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub, 3 top winners. 334.8811.

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Billydspub.com Courtenay Legion: Meat Draw 5-7 pm 250.334.4322 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub 334.4500 Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Dance Party-Live DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:3010:30pm Live Band every week 338.1000 Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Live Bands : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm (Sanctioned) 871.1171.

Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322.

Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm, $10. 331.0945.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den Comox, 1pm cvdbc. com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. Increase confidence, public speaking & leadership skills. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm.

337.5190

SATURDAY Name That Tune with VaLori & Friends: Griffin Pub, 339.4466 (see ad in this issue).

Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Courtenay Legion: Meat draw and dance 2-6 pm 250-334-4322 Hockey Night in Canada: Red21. PlaytimeGaming.

com (excluding UFC events) Pony Rides: My Barn To Yours 338-5644 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm, 250.218.0321.

Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 124:30pm, 250.337.8325.

Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec. Fitness, 9-10:15am. Hiphop, latin flair & fun workout. 250.338.5371.

DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar. Free. Best dancing tunes in Valley. Requests all night, 331.0945 540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 339.3016 Boot Camp: Black Creek Community Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190.

Top 40 DJ: Bridge Lounge, 9pm.

Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042

SUNDAY Meat Draw & Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 5-9pm.

336.8844 Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm. 334.4500.

Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 339.4466.

Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Courtenay Legion: Crib, 1pm. Gucci, 1:30pm. $5 Sunday Supper, 4pm. 334.4322.

Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 124:30pm, 250.337.8325.

Sunday Supper: Courtenay Legion, $5 home-made meal. 250.334.4322.

Red Eye Jam Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0945 Youth Group LINC: Drop in activities $2, 3-8pm.

Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm Karaoke: The Bridge Lounge, 8pm.

African Drumming: 4:30 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883 Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Karaoke: Flying Canoe (see ad)

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Things To Do In Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min. Group of 6 $15 pp, 1-778-420-2200. 4650 Regent Rd. Oyster River (near Saratoga) Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Wine 2186 B Endall Road, Black Creek, Noon to 5pm everyday! www.coastalblack.ca 250 337-8325 Wine Tasting and Tour: 40 Knotts Winery - 2400 Anderton Rd. Comox. 40KnotsWinery.com 250941-8810 Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre 25mtr lap pool, Whirlpool, Wave pool. Steam Room and Sauna. (250) 334-2527 600 377 Lewrick go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec to check program times.

Walk, Skate, Bike the Air Park: FRE Enjoy wildlife, bird estuary, and watch the planes Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave. turn onto Mansfield Rd. Walk the Docks: Visit the Comox Marina for wildlife, fresh fish just caught or enjoy watching the boats.

Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-12pm at the Native Sons Hall from Oct 19th, at the foot of 4th Ave. Downtown. May to Oct held at the Exhibition Grounds -250-334-9662.

Art Gallery: Free @ Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue Art Studios & Gallery’s to Browse: Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: 250-338-2120 2926 Back Rd. Courtenay

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Pottery Gallery: 180B 5th Street, Courtenay 250-334-4613 Hornby Island Art Studio’s: There are 8 Art studios on Hornby Island, do a day trip and see them all.

Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road

Courtenay Lewis Recreational Ctr: All racquet Sports.

Organised Youth Programs, and Weight Room - 489 Old Island Hwy. www.courtenay.ca/recreation/lewis-centre 250 338-5371 Comox Recreation Centre - 1809 Noel Ave, Comox, 25339-2255 Assorted indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility.

Bird Watching: Courtenay Riverway or Lazo Marsh by Point Holmes, Comox.

Visit Comox Airport: Take the kids to watch the Boeing 737’s and 442 Squadron Buffalo Commorant Helicopters.

Comox Airforce Museum: 250-339-8162, See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian Aircraft 19 Wing Comox, end of Ryan Rd, Comox Courtenay Museum Tour: Tours - Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth St. monthly programs - www.courtenaymuseum.ca Cinema- Rialto, Showcase - 250.338.5550 2655 Cliffe Ave. Driftwood Plaza Mall.

Live Theatre: Sid Williams Theatre 250 3382430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Mountain Biking Tours & Bike Rentals : Explore world famous trails, Dodge City Cycles

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2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland Bowling: Codes Country Lanes- Try Cosmic Bowling 250 334-4051, 307 6th St, Courtenay.

Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game , Big Wins - 250 334-4531 Open Daily 10am -midnight, www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay Mini Golf: Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri-Sat 9am7pm. Sun-10am-6pm 250-337-5336. Isl. Hwy. Miracle Beach. www.miraclebeachminigolf.ca Climb the Wall: Cumberland Recreation Centre. Dunsmuir Rd, Cumberland. Mon-Fri 7am-9am. Weekends from 9am.

Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 9am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901

Things To Do In Golf: See our Get Active section in this

issue for contact informaiton on all 6 golf courses in the Valley Hiking: There are lots of great places to Hike, regardless of the weather, drop into the Visitor Ctr. for their comprehensive hiking guides. Favourites are around the Strathcona Parkway, Forbidden Plateau, The Puntledge River, Kye Bay in Comox and Comox Lake in Cumberland

Trout Fishing: Comox Lake 3km west of Cumberland Village, Comox Lake Rd. Boat ramp is free Oct-April.

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Appetizer Tour: Tour CV farmer’s market, 60 enjoy breaky, visit two sites (either winery, distillery or brewery). Island Gourmet Trails, 250.650.1956.

Bike Tours: Island Mountain Rides 250 702 3940 1164 Cumberland, BC 2.9 Km (4 mins) http://islandmountainrides.com/ Deep Water Diving: World famous diving, you can explore the remains of several historic ships at the Royston Wrecks. Learn to Scuba dive try UB Diving 2400 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 250-338-0161.

Denman & Hornby Island Studio Tours: Over a dozen art and craft studios. Catch the ferry from Buckley Bay, Ferry’s run on the hour.

Horseback Riding: One on One Trail Rides 250-3368545, 3425 Mounce Rd. Lessons available. 7 years and up.

Weiner Roast: Enjoy a slice of Canadian Culture, and a favourite anytime of the year. To stay a little protected from the weather Comox lake is an excellent location, or Strathcona Parklands at the base of Mt Washington or on the Puntledge.

Indoor Rock Climbing: Full facility, On the Rocks Climbing Gym: Open Tue-Sun 10am-9pm, 1980 Nrth Isl. Hwy. Campbell River 250-287-7625 Cave Exploring: $54 @ Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM) http://hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours

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