In Courtenay, a city in the Comox Valley on the east coast of Vancouver Island, there’s 8 km of pleasant waterfront running. Mostly it’s on the Courtenay Riverway, a paved multi-use path that follows Comox Harbour and the Courtenay River. It’s pleasantly green, with some water views.
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At the south end, it’s possible to start on Marine Drive in Royston, a quiet road along the water for 1.3 km. Then connect to the waterfront path for 1.5 km along Comox Harbour. There are some lovely views. After a short on-road section, connect to the Courtenay Riverway, a paved path along the Harbour & Courtenay River running through the center of Courtenay. There’s a fun section along the Courtenay Airpark. The north end of the path is at 6th St.
Variation: If you want some variety for an out & back, there’s the option to run on the Rotary Trail — a dirt path that follows an abandoned rail line between Royston Rd. & 5th St. It’s west of the Island Highway.
In Courtenay, a city in the Comox Valley on the east coast of Vancouver Island, there’s 8 km of pleasant waterfront running. Mostly it’s on the Courtenay Riverway, a paved multi-use path that follows Comox Harbour and the Courtenay River. It’s pleasantly green, with some water views.
Google Street View
At the south end, it’s possible to start on Marine Drive in Royston, a quiet road along the water for 1.3 km. Then connect to the waterfront path for 1.5 km along Comox Harbour. There are some lovely views. After a short on-road section, connect to the Courtenay Riverway, a paved path along the Harbour & Courtenay River running through the center of Courtenay. There’s a fun section along the Courtenay Airpark. The north end of the path is at 6th St.
Variation: If you want some variety for an out & back, there’s the option to run on the Rotary Trail — a dirt path that follows an abandoned rail line between Royston Rd. & 5th St. It’s west of the Island Highway.
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Up to 8.3 km (5.2 miles) one-way
120m (393 feet) one-way, south to north
Central Courtenay. South end: Marine Drive in Royston; North end: 6th St. in Courtenay
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Essentials
Up to 8.3 km (5.2 miles) one-way
120m (393 feet) one-way, south to north
Central Courtenay. South end: Marine Drive in Royston; North end: 6th St. in Courtenay
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