Comox Valley | The Ridge

Posted OnMay 22, 2020

Active Retirees Enjoy Living in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island

The Comox Valley is one of the top choices to retire to in British Columbia due to its temperate climate, amenities and boundless outdoor activities year-round. Additional attractions for retirees include the close proximity to the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), Mount Washington and the recreational opportunities provided by golf courses, festivals, community groups and more.

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Posted OnApr 23, 2020

Springs Arrives Early in Courtenay on Vancouver Island

When it is winter almost everywhere else in Canada the cherry trees blossom with a splash of colour, heralding the arrival of spring on Vancouver Island. One of the primary reasons people relocate to Vancouver Island is because of our mild climate and our long gardening season. Daffodils typically pop up in February and tulips

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Posted OnJan 09, 2020

Relocating to Vancouver Island

Does the new year mean a new home for your family? Have you been considering a move to Vancouver Island? The Ridge community in the Comox Valley has welcomed new residents from other areas of Vancouver Island, BC, Alberta and beyond. This welcoming neighbourhood of new homes is located in Courtenay, BC, a growing community

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Posted OnJun 29, 2019

Vancouver Island Festival Season is in Full Swing

Moving to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island offers residents a large variety of summer music festivals right at your back door. You will be delighted to attend one of these popular venues to hear a variety of music from various festivals, including: Vancouver Island Musicfest in Courtenay from July 12 to 14, one of

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Posted OnMar 22, 2019

Comox Valley Hosting the 13th Annual Seafood Festival June 7 to 16

The Comox Valley a beautiful place to call home and it is also the hub of production for shellfish and oysters on Vancouver Island. The Comox Valley produces the most shellfish in British Columbia and most of the oysters in Canada which gives our community the title of “Canada’s Oyster Capital.” Oysters such as the

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Posted OnFeb 22, 2019

Elegant Trumpeter Swans Winter in the Comox Valley

A true success storey, the Trumpeter Swan population has rebounded from their near extinction in the 1930s. The population has now grown to an estimated 26,000 birds in North America. Approximately 6,000 birds make a winter stop on Vancouver Island with a majority of them coming to the sanctuary of the Comox Valley. They start

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Posted OnFeb 08, 2019

Two-Storey Home for Sale and Ready for Occupancy

Lawmar Contracting, a preferred builder at The Ridge in Courtenay, has just finished construction on a spacious two level, 2,336 sq. ft. home which has 3 bedrooms plus a den or office space and has 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom includes an elegant ensuite with a soaker tub, a separate shower, floating cabinets, a radiant

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Posted OnDec 20, 2018

December Recreational Activities in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island has the mildest climate in Canada, making it possible to do almost anything in the winter that you can do in the non-winter months. With our mild climate in the winter, many golf courses are open year-round, as are mountain bike trails. It is still mild enough to enjoy boating and fishing activities.

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Posted OnNov 09, 2018

Aerial video of The Ridge Phase 3 Lots for Sale with Ocean and Mountain Views

The new housing development at The Ridge continues to grow as we now have Phase 3 under construction. Paving and street lighting installation is expected to be completed within the next week. Registration on Phase 3A – 48 residential lots – will be completed by mid-December, enabling construction to begin on new homes in the

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Posted OnOct 05, 2018

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Comox Valley

Many Comox Valley residents love to shop locally for their Thanksgiving dinners. This includes purchasing a local turkey or ham grown and raised in the Comox Valley. In addition, most foods served at Thanksgiving dinners are also grown in the Comox Valley. Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, squash, brussel sprouts, beets, beans, onions, and even

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