You'll never run out of things to do here!
The immediate area:
From your suite you can stroll the woodland trails and enjoy the natural habitat, featuring more than 200 rhododendrons. Trails lead to the oceanfront, where you can view and learn about the historic graveyard of ships, remnants of several old ships that were once used as a breakwater to protect the log booming grounds of Comox Harbour. For an up close view of the ships, launch a kayak and paddle around the bay.
Our property and the surrounding area is home to a variety of birds and wildlife, including black tail deer, hummingbirds, several species of ducks, herons, wintering Trumpeter swans and bald eagles. Two eagle nests are located nearby.
Royston House is located in the seaside town of Royston, named after William Roy, an English miner who bought property along the waterfront. Royston became the summer residence for many of the workers and professional families from Cumberland. In the early 1900s, Royston was the main location for log-booming operations for the logging industry in the Comox Valley. Logs were shipped to Royston by rail, boomed in the harbour, then towed across Georgia Strait to the lumber mills on the BC Mainland.
For more information about the history of the area you can embark on the Comox Valley Heritage Experience - a series of self-guided driving and walking tours that offer a glimpse into the rich social, cultural, natural and industrial history of the Comox Valley.
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The Comox Valley and Beyond:
Whatever your interests, you will find plenty to do in the Comox Valley and on Vancouver Island. Our central island location makes us a perfect base for exploring the Island, including skiing and summer activities at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the beaches of the West Coast, or the wilderness of Strathcona Provincial Park. BC's spectacular wilderness awaits you in search of orca whales and bears.
The Comox Valley is known for its outdoor adventure opportunities, including incredible hiking and mountain biking and much more. Known as the Valley of Festivals, the Comox Valley is also a vibrant cultural community. During the summer special events take place almost every weekend, and local art and culture is a big part of Valley living.
To learn more about the Comox Valley visit www.discovercomoxvalley.com
