Explore Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours — plus shaded relief, a labelled UTM grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Courtenay, British Columbia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of British Columbia or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Courtenay and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Canada Base Map from Natural Resources Canada with Toporama contours layered over it — the CanVec topographic data behind the printed NTS sheets, and the mapping used for hiking, hunting, canoe routes and back-country travel. Relief shows shaded relief and hypsometric tints. The search box finds any Canadian town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Courtenay.
Reading the map like a paper NTS sheet. Click Grid to overlay the UTM grid, labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass — which matters in Canada, where declination runs from about 20 degrees west in Newfoundland to 20 degrees east in the Yukon.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what Canadian search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Courtenay |
| Type | City |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Comox Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.689444 |
| Longitude | -124.995833 |
| Population | 28,420 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V9N |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | JAHJY |
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 along the quiet reaches of the Pacific coast, cradled by the land near the Nob Hill. 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. The Tsolum River carves a path through the valley, its cool, clear waters reflecting the changing moods of a sky that often holds the scent of salt and cedar. To the west, the distant silhouette of Comox Glacier looms over the horizon, a frozen reminder of the heights that watch over the Comox Land District. The air here carries a weight of damp earth and incoming tides, grounding the senses in a landscape that feels both expansive and intimately held. Residents often find themselves looking toward the water, where the light at dusk turns the Pacific surface into a sheet of hammered silver, quieting the day before the stars settle over the valley. The history of Courtenay remains rooted in the bounty of the land and the endurance of those who first inhabited these shores. Early industries thrived on the harvest of timber and the richness of the soil, forming an economy that has shifted over generations while keeping its focus on the natural surroundings. Today, the local character reflects a blend of agricultural tradition and modern enterprise, where farmers’ markets and small businesses operate alongside the steady hum of commerce. This balance creates a life where the pace is measured by the turning of the seasons, and people move through their days with a practical grace born from living in a place that demands both respect and cultivation. Culture in Courtenay flourishes in spaces that encourage creativity and reflection, from local galleries to the gathering spots where stories of the region are shared. Nearby, the shores of Kin Beach Park offer a place for quiet observation of the tides, while the proximity of Maple Lake provides a retreat into the stillness of the woods. The community values its connection to the environment, fostering a spirit that is both independent and welcoming to those who arrive seeking the quiet beauty of the coast. Whether it is the gathering of neighbors or the solitary walk along the riverbanks, Courtenay maintains a distinct identity that feels honest, unadorned, and deeply connected to the geography that defines its borders.
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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. 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Canadian town, county or landmark by name; offers the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours and shaded relief as base layers; overlays a labelled UTM grid so the map can be read like a printed NTS sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; Canada Base Map, Toporama and CBME © Natural Resources Canada (Open Government Licence — Canada); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |