Living in the Comox Valley offers a mix of small city convenience in Courtenay, seaside charm in Comox, and rural living in Cumberland and the surrounding farmland. Residents enjoy year round recreation, from skiing at Mount Washington to kayaking along the coastline. Families and retirees alike are drawn to the healthcare, schools, arts, and lifestyle balance this region provides. With more than 30 years on Vancouver Island, I track actual market value and market movement so you can see what daily life and housing in the Comox Valley are really like.

Explore Comox Valley Communities

The Comox Valley is made up of small cities, towns, and rural neighbourhoods, each offering its own lifestyle and housing mix. Choose a community below to see its services, character, and housing story.

Explore Nearby Islands

The Comox Valley is closely linked to nearby island groups, each offering a unique pace of life and housing. These nearby islands provide quieter living while still staying connected to services in the Valley.

Discover Vancouver Island Regions

This page highlights what it means to live in the Comox Valley, a region that blends oceanfront communities, farmland, and mountain recreation with services and neighbourhoods for all stages of life. I have lived on Vancouver Island for more than 30 years and have seen how the Comox Valley evolves as new families, retirees, and businesses arrive. In my professional work I focus on proving actual market value with market movement data, giving both buyers and sellers evidence they can rely on. Use these guides to explore other regions and see how the Comox Valley connects with the wider story of Vancouver Island living.