The Comox Valley is situated mid-way on Vancouver Island’s east coast.  It is bordered on the west by the Beaufort Mountain Range, whose highlight is the breathtaking Comox Glacier, also called Queneesh to the local First Nations.  The eastern border is the shoreline of the Strait of Georgia with its panoramic views of the mainland’s Sunshine Coast and mountains beyond. The Valley extends south to Fanny Bay and north to the Oyster River.  

The Comox Valley has two forms of local government.  The Town of Comox, the City of Courtenay and the Village of Cumberland operate as municipalities and the Comox Valley Regional District handles the affairs of the rural areas. Under a new regional government structure there will now be more co-operation and synergy of efforts for the provision of services.

Within the boundaries of the new region there are three major centres ... Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland.  Interspersed throughout the Valley are the smaller rural communities of Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston, Kye Bay, Grantham, Dove Creek, Little River, Merville, Black Creek and Mount Washington, as well as Hornby & Denman Islands.

 Just about every community in the Valley is experiencing growth as the area has become one of the hot spots for development. This is due to its temperate climate, easy access to recreation and tourist facilities, and convenient transportation.

The ever expanding Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) is proving to be a major factor in the region's growth. It has exceeded its passenger handling objectives and future plans now include facilities to handle the transport of cargo and additional passenger services, including international flights.

The largest employer is 19 Wing Comox whose search and rescue operation is a key element in Canada’s defense program.  The next largest employer is St. Joseph’s Hospital whose facilities are another reason the Comox Valley has become a preferred area for people to settle or retire.  Other major employers include School District 71 and Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Tourism, retail and the service industry all play key roles in the health and vitality of the Valley.

In the past few years the Comox Valley has been experiencing a tremendous influx of new development and the population has grown by nearly 15,000. Home sales continue to grow and the building permits being issued clearly indicate these trends will continue for some time.

The Comox Valley is one of the best places in Canada to live because of the

exceptional amenities that add to the quality of life.  Given all of these positive attributes, the impact on business will continue to prove that the Valley is one community where businesses can continue to grow and thrive.