Guidebook for Black Creek
Food Scene
Right around the corner from the cabin. A good selection of food for a breakfast, lunch or dinner. They post their daily special on the sign by the highway,
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Black Creek Diner
8268 N Island HwyRight around the corner from the cabin. A good selection of food for a breakfast, lunch or dinner. They post their daily special on the sign by the highway,
Pizza place and coffee shop. Not the cheapest place around, but great for a quick stop.
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Forbidden Zone PIZZA & Espresso Bar
2207D Glenmore RdPizza place and coffee shop. Not the cheapest place around, but great for a quick stop.
Restaurant located right on the water with a friendly down to earth atmosphere.
Salmon Point Restaurant & Bar
2158 Salmon Point RoadRestaurant located right on the water with a friendly down to earth atmosphere.
The best place for Chinese Buffet. It's not far from the cabin and is a locals favourite.
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Driftwood Restaurant
4329 S Island HwyThe best place for Chinese Buffet. It's not far from the cabin and is a locals favourite.
Looking for the best fish and chips place around? This is your place! If you are a big group we recommend calling ahead to order a family pack, it is a good price and you get a TON of food.
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Dick's Fish & Chips
660 B Island HwyLooking for the best fish and chips place around? This is your place! If you are a big group we recommend calling ahead to order a family pack, it is a good price and you get a TON of food.
A lovely hidden gem, this is Alexis' favourite breakfast spot in Courtenay.
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The Hen and Hog Cafe
1190 Cliffe AveA lovely hidden gem, this is Alexis' favourite breakfast spot in Courtenay.
Looking for the best tacos and burritos? Look no further. They are the best.
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Biblio Taco
2724 Dunsmuir AveLooking for the best tacos and burritos? Look no further. They are the best.
A Bakery and Cafe off the beaten path. Frankie Jo's is open Monday-Friday and is a nice place to grab a coffee, or sit down and have a bigger breakfast.
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Frankie Jo's Bakery Café
501 4th StA Bakery and Cafe off the beaten path. Frankie Jo's is open Monday-Friday and is a nice place to grab a coffee, or sit down and have a bigger breakfast.
Tiny little place on the Airpark path. Great selection of drinks and treats. Grab a drink and walk around the Airpark.
Courtenay Grind Espresso & Smoothie Bar
2230 Cliffe AveTiny little place on the Airpark path. Great selection of drinks and treats. Grab a drink and walk around the Airpark.
FoggDukkers is an iconic Campbell River cafe. Famous for their "fogs"... Try something new, like the creamsicle fog.
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FoggDukkers Coffee
907 S Island HwyFoggDukkers is an iconic Campbell River cafe. Famous for their "fogs"... Try something new, like the creamsicle fog.
Essentials
Smaller selection that what you would find at a super market, but perfect for picking something up for dinner, or grabbing the essentials.
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Discovery Foods Oyster River
2207 Glenmore RdSmaller selection that what you would find at a super market, but perfect for picking something up for dinner, or grabbing the essentials.
Local liquor store. Good selection
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Oyster River Licensed Liquor Store
2207 Glenmore RdLocal liquor store. Good selection
Parks & Nature
Walking trails, beach, playground, picnic shelters
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I-Miracle Beach Provincial Park
1720 Miracle Beach DrWalking trails, beach, playground, picnic shelters
If you are looking for the best beach around, Saratoga is by far the most beautiful, and very easy access.
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Saratoga Beach
If you are looking for the best beach around, Saratoga is by far the most beautiful, and very easy access.
Bear Creek Nature Park
Macaulay RoadA quiet park in the woods
Sightseeing
Distillery offers free tours and tastings on site. Located on a beautiful property just a few minutes from the cabin.
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Shelter Point Distillery
4650 Regent RdDistillery offers free tours and tastings on site. Located on a beautiful property just a few minutes from the cabin.
Winery with tasting room, and another beautiful location. During October they host Pumpkin Fest, a great activity for the whole family.
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Coastal Black Estate Winery
2186 Endall RdWinery with tasting room, and another beautiful location. During October they host Pumpkin Fest, a great activity for the whole family.
Entertainment & Activities
Saratoga Speedway
2380 Macaulay RoadRace cars, go carts, and more.
Only a 30 minute drive from the cabin, Mount Washington boasts views like no other, and great skiing with some of the best coastal powder... all without the busy ski line-ups. From the top of the mountain you can see the whole Comox Valley, the Strait of Georgia, and across to the mainland. Even if you are not a skier, if there is a nice clear day and you are looking for something to do it is definitely worth the drive just to see the scenery.
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyOnly a 30 minute drive from the cabin, Mount Washington boasts views like no other, and great skiing with some of the best coastal powder... all without the busy ski line-ups. From the top of the mountain you can see the whole Comox Valley, the Strait of Georgia, and across to the mainland. Even if you are not a skier, if there is a nice clear day and you are looking for something to do it is definitely worth the drive just to see the scenery.
Sid Williams Theatre has all sorts of shows, from plays to live concerts, there is something for everyone. Check it out for a fun evening on the town.
Pro tip - stop by Gladstones Brewery (located right across the street) before your show for a quick drink and a taco or two.
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Sid Williams Theatre
442 Cliffe AveSid Williams Theatre has all sorts of shows, from plays to live concerts, there is something for everyone. Check it out for a fun evening on the town.
Pro tip - stop by Gladstones Brewery (located right across the street) before your show for a quick drink and a taco or two.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome atmosphere. Have a drink on the patio and watch the locals come and go. There is a taco place in the same building for a quick bite.
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Gladstone Brewing Co.
244 4th StAwesome atmosphere. Have a drink on the patio and watch the locals come and go. There is a taco place in the same building for a quick bite.
Not quite a restaurant, but not really a bar the Cornerstone Taphouse has an ever changing schedule of events from live music to paint nights. Check it out.
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Cornerstone Taphouse
208 5th StNot quite a restaurant, but not really a bar the Cornerstone Taphouse has an ever changing schedule of events from live music to paint nights. Check it out.