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 Straight of Georgia with its panoramic views of the mainland’s Coastal Mountains. The Valley extends south to Fanny Bay, famous for its oysters, and north to the Oyster River.  Within its boundaries are numerous small towns and larger urban centres.

The Comox Valley has two forms of local government.  The Town of Comox, the City of Courtenay and the Village of Cumberland are municipalities, and the Comox Regional District.

There are three major centres situated in the Comox Valley: Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland.  Interspersed throughout the Valley are the smaller communities of Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston, Kye Bay, Grantham, Dove Creek, Merville, Black Creek and Mount Washington.

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 it's temperate climate, easy access to recreation and tourist facilities, and convenient transportation.

The newly expanded Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) is providing a major boon to the area and future plans 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 defence 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.  In the past 10 years population has grown by nearly 15,000, home sales continue to grow and 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.