Relax and take in the magnificent beauty of Cumberland, BC and its surrounding communities of Courtenay and Comox. Once you are here, replenish your spirit by absorbing the beautiful vistas on Mount Washington and Strathcona Park, the beaches in Comox, and the rivers and trails in Courtenay. Leave refreshed and rejuvenated from head to toe.
A bustling coal mining town from 1888 to 1966, Cumberland once boasted a diversified ethnic population, including one of the largest Asian populations north of San Francisco. Today, Cumberland draws visitors with its colorful history and wonderful activities.
How to get here:
Cumberland is located south of Courtenay and is the only town on the inland highway north of Nanaimo. Southern Vancouver Island connects with Cumberland via Highways 19 and 19A. Highway 19 links Cumberland, the Comox Valley and Campbell River with the northern half of Vancouver Island. Cumberland is a two-and-a-half hour drive north from Victoria, or just over an hour drive from the BC Ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point near Nanaimo.
BC Ferries operates a route between Comox and Powell River on the British Columbia mainland. The Comox Valley Regional Airport is served by three major airlines, with 12 daily flights between Vancouver and Comox and direct flights from Calgary and Edmonton. Small aircraft and floatplanes land at the Courtenay Airpark near downtown Courtenay. Daily coach lines and shuttle buses connect all parts of Vancouver Island with the Mainland, and local bus service is also available in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland.
1. Fly to Seattle, then take the ferry to Victoria and rent a car or arrange for transportation
Airport: Seattle Airport
Ferries: Washington Ferries
Clipper: Victoria Clipper ferry service
2. Fly to Comox - Arrive at the Comox International Airport, Comox
International Airport
3. Ferry to Nanaimo or Victoria
Cumberland is a two-and-a-half hour drive north from Victoria, or a 75-minutes drive from the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point near Nanaimo, visit www.bcferries.com for more information
4. Float Plane - Courtenay Flight Center
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