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| Place | Comox |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Comox Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.672778 |
| Longitude | -124.927778 |
| Population | 14,806 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V9M |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JCUYZ |
Comox is a town in Comox Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Comox is located at 49.6728°N, 124.9278°W.
Comox rests gently where the temperate rainforest meets the Salish Sea, a landscape sculpted by the slow advance and retreat of glaciers. It lies 5.2 km east-south-east of Courtenay, BC (from Courtenay, BC: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.7 km north-east of Cumberland. The air here often carries the briny tang of the ocean, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of cedar and fir that cloaks the surrounding hills. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of greens and golds under the vast, often cloud-streaked sky, gives way to the intricate coastline, a place of sheltered coves and tidal flats where the water breathes with the moon. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can pool in the valleys, a soft, diffused glow that seems to seep from the very moss-covered stones, lending a quiet magic to the everyday. This land has long been a place of sustenance, its Indigenous heritage deeply rooted in the abundance of the sea and forest. The founding of Comox, like many settlements in this region, was tied to the promise of the land and the allure of the coast, its economy now a blend of agriculture, a significant military presence, and the growing tourism drawn by its natural beauty. The fertile soil, enriched by millennia of forest decay and marine deposits, still yields bountiful crops, a testament to the enduring relationship between the people and this generous earth. A distinctive character permeates Comox, a sense of groundedness born from generations who have lived by the rhythm of the tides and the turning of the seasons, fostering a quiet resilience and a deep appreciation for the wild heart of Vancouver Island.
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Detailed location data for Comox includes the postal code (V9M), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Comox is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |