Sean & Danielle
July 5, 2025
42 Days To Go!
Sean & Danielle
July 5, 2025
42 Days To Go!
Paradise Meadows- Strathcona Provincial Park
Comox-Strathcona C, BC V0P 1N0, Canada
This beautiful, easy, 3.4km trail starts beside the Raven Lodge (our venue). A mostly boardwalk trail, that passes through endless meadows, trees, lakes, and forests. Enjoy the mountain views as well! Running shoes or good sandals are appropriate. Takes an average of 48 minutes to complete.
This trail can be extended by visiting (and taking a swim!) in the beautiful alpine lakes. Depending on how long you'd like to explore this back country paradise, you can add on stops to Battleship lake, Lake Helen Mackenzie, Kwai Lake, Ciclet Lake (so pretty!!) or the Cruickshank Canyon Lookout. This trail network also branches out to many mountains! Let us know if you want suggestions of things to do!
Zipline Tour at Mount Washington
Mount Washington Alpine Resort, BC
A one-of-a-kind, bucket-list-worthy, high-flying adventure! Experience Vancouver Island's longest combined and most thrilling zip line tour spanning across the stunning views of Mount Washington Alpine Resort. On the Eagle's Flight ZipTour, enjoy 4 unique spans of zip lines with the ability to control your own speeds to throttle for thrills or hold back to savour the views.
Imagine zipping through the tree lines of Mt. Washington at top speeds of almost 100 kph and finishing off your tour with a rooftop decent that gives panoramic views of Albert Edward and the front side of Mt. Washington. Fly down this unique 2.3 km adventure starting by crossing "The Abyss," a chasm between peaks where you will be hundreds of meters in the air! Please dress appropriately for current mountain conditions. Note that the tour can take up to 3 hours, and arrive 30 minutes prior to ZipTour start time to check-in.
Scenic Chairlift Ride
Mount Washington Alpine Resort, BC
Breathtaking mountain scenery with views of the Salish Sea, nearby neighbouring mountain ranges, alpine wildflowers, native trees, and local wildlife are some of the sights to enjoy on a scenic chairlift ride. A fun way to see the great outdoors of Mount Washington and Strathcona Provincial Park.
Giv'er Trail
1 Strathcona Pkwy, Comox-Strathcona C, BC V0P 1N0
For anyone new to hiking, looking to experience the beauty and adventure of hiking to the top of a mountain, without hours of work. This 2.9-km out-and-back trail takes you to the top of Mount Washington and back down in less than 2 hours, on average. It's a rewarding way to see the surrounding mountains and ocean. This view can also be achieved by taking the scenic chair lift instead, and starts at Mount Washington Alpine Resort main lodge.
Marina Park
127 Port Augusta St, Comox, BC V9M 3N8, Canada
(250) 339-2202
A beautiful wharf, located 7 minutes from the Comox Airport in the heart of downtown Comox. Surrounded by paved walking trails along the ocean and the Comox Marina. Walk to nearby shops, restaurants, ocean view patios, breweries, food trucks, and a splash pad and playground for the kids! Enjoy the surrounding mountain views!
Comox Heritage Airpark
1630 Military Row, Lazo, BC V0R 2K0
+12503398162
2 minutes from the Comox Valley Airport, this is a free-to-enter park full of military aircraft models that have flown at 19 Wing Comox (Sean's former Wing). From the Dakota to the Aurora, the Air Park allows you an up-close view of the aircraft that made the RCAF great. The Heritage Air Park also contains our Heritage Stones, SAR memorial, and Clarkston Memorial. The Heritage Air Park is located approximately 600 m from the Airforce museum, on Military Row/Little River Rd. Lots of parking available.
Seal Bay Nature Park
Bates Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1X4, Canada
(250) 334-6000
Sean's favourite place! Take a peaceful nature walk/run through an old growth rainforest, and go down to the ocean where Sean proposed to Danielle! Suitable for all ages, and would recommend wearing running shoes or good sandals. There's a great chance of seeing eagles, crabs, hawks, and seals here! The seals sang us the song of their people when Sean proposed.
Puntledge River Tubing
38 Powerhouse Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 9L3, Canada
SO fun! Grab a bathing suit and your beverage(s) of choice for this fun adventure floating down the river with a few small rapids in a tube! $15 to rent a single tube, $20 to rent a double at Blue Toque (end of the float trail). Length of route depends on starting point, anywhere from 30mins to a 2hr float. First entry point is at the Salmon Hatchery (address listed above). Final exit point is the 5th street bridge at Lewis/Simms Park.
Goose Spit Park
60 Hawkins Rd, Comox, BC V9M 3W7, Canada
(250) 339-2421
Danielle's favourite place! At low tide, you can walk down the left side of the beach for kilometers, to a place called "Little Mexico". Its massive white sandy beaches are perfect for getting away from the crowd, enjoying the ocean and mountains, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, floating, and looking for sea creatures. The ocean water is perfect for swimming this time of year, and you'll see sea otters, seals, eagles, star fish, dungeness crabs, and more.
You can also take the Goose Spit stairs (300 of them!) with many stops along the way, to catch amazing views of the ocean and surrounding mountains (great place to run and do stair intervals!). The stairs lead to a network of trails that can be followed in a loop back down to the parking area. Bathrooms on site.
Brown's River Falls
Comox-Strathcona C, BC V9J, Canada
This hidden gem is found on the way to Mount Washington from the Comox Valley!
The trail to Brown's River Falls is a fantastic trail that's very short (less than 1km) but with enough challenges to keep it interesting. There is a rope provided to hold onto as you make your way down the final descent to the falls. The waterfall is private and the water is clean and beautiful!
We have seen lots of children here, so don't let the ropes deter you! This is a great place to swim and have some beverages. You can even climb and jump off the falls. The human-sized potholes at the top of the waterfall are super cool to explore. See the attached website for details and directions.
Hike Mount Albert-Edward
Trail starts at the Raven Lodge (where the wedding is!) This mountain hike is for those looking for an intense challenge! This hike can be done in a VERY long day trip (approximately 38km), but we did it over 2 days and camped at the beautiful Circlet Lake. Albert Edward is not for the faint of heart and is a breathtaking hike in the alpine with insane 360 degree alpine views! One of our favourites, and Koda (our dog) hiked it too!
Nymph Falls Nature Park
4466 Forbidden Plateau Rd, Comox-Strathcona C, BC V9J
A beautiful place to go for a walk, swim, and explore. The falls are an easy ½ km stroll from the parking lot along a wide and gentle trail. The trail to the falls is wheelchair friendly with designated parking stalls at the trailhead. Anyone using mobility aids can reach the falls and enjoy one of the most scenic views in the Valley.
China Bowls (Perseverance Creek/Cumberland Potholes)
Broadway, Comox Valley, BC V0R
Easy/moderate 30 minute (2.1km) walk to Perseverance Creek in Cumberland Forest. These stunning rock formations are the result of centuries of erosion, creating a series of deep, bowl-shaped depressions within the forested landscape. The bowls themselves resemble giant teacups formed by swirling currents from the receding glaciers, leaving behind an otherworldly sight that is simply breathtaking.
Trent Falls
BC-19, Comox Valley, BC V0R 1S0
A fun and quick adventure to see a hidden waterfall in a canyon. Park on the side of highway 19 and walk 15-20 minutes (1 km) through the forest along a flat, wide trail. As you descend into the canyon, there's some roped sections to hold onto.
Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
Millennium Trail, Campbell River, BC V0P 1N0, Canada
If you have access to a vehicle, make a trip north of Campbell River to Elk Falls, and walk along the Suspension Bridge. An easy walk through the forest brings you to several viewpoints of the 25 meter high falls.