Courtenay British Columbia Map

About Courtenay, British Columbia

Courtenay is a city in Comox Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Courtenay is located at 49.6894°N, 124.9958°W.

Courtenay rests where the Comox Valley spills towards the Georgia Strait, a place cradled by the gentle rise of the Beaufort Range and the abundant waters of the Puntledge River. It lies 37.6 km west-south-west of Powell River, BC (from Powell River, BC: bearing 245°T), and is situated 8.3 km north-north-east of Cumberland. For millennia, this land has been the ancestral home of the K'omoks First Nation, their deep connection to the rivers and forests shaping the very soul of the region. European settlement began in earnest in the late 19th century, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of timber, establishing a foundation for the agricultural and forestry industries that continue to define Courtenay's economic landscape today, their quiet hum a constant presence beneath the ever-present murmur of the sea. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and distant salt, a subtle perfume that hints at both the bounty of the land and the vastness of the ocean. The cultural character of Courtenay is one of unpretentious warmth, a reflection of the natural beauty that surrounds it, from the dramatic peaks of Strathcona Provincial Park nearby to the serene waters of the Courtenay River estuary. While no globally renowned universities call Courtenay home, North Island College provides a vital educational hub for the region, fostering local talent and ambition. The Vancouver Canucks’ AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, while not based in Courtenay, holds a strong connection with the community, drawing enthusiastic crowds to their games, and the annual Filberg Festival, a vibrant celebration of arts and crafts, draws visitors from far and wide, filling the summer air with music and creativity. While no singular, globally recognized celebrity is solely identified with Courtenay, the spirit of its people, deeply rooted in this stunning corner of the world, is a quiet testament to enduring resilience and a profound appreciation for the natural rhythms of life.

About This Courtenay Map Page

Explore Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.689444, -124.995833. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Courtenay includes the postal code (V9N), 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 Courtenay 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.