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Cumberland
BC Canada
Cumberland, B.C., Canada is a small
community just west of Courtenay, BC near the popular Comox
Lake. Currently, this quiet, quaint little village has a population
of approximately 3,000 people but that is changing quickly as
the history and the heritage of the community is rebuilding.
At one point in time, Cumberland
was home to many coal miners and it was one of the bigger communities
of the area. Today, the Cumberland Village community is a good
example of preserving the old historic buildings while bringing
in the new.
History has been well preserved
on Cumberland’s main street. Many visitors have taken
the opportunity when visiting the community to enjoy a self
guided walking tour of the historical sites. The buildings are
now home to a variety of businesses such as antique shops, restaurants,
convenience stores and eclectic gift shops.
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Cumberland, BC of the Comox
Valley, during the late 1800's up until 1966, was an active
mining community with visitors arriving from as far away as
Europe, China and Japan to work in the growing mining industry.
During the peak years, Cumberland BC became a major trading
and commerce post with goods arriving and going on a daily
basis.
West of Cumberland is Comox
Lake which is a popular water sports recreation destination
during the spring, summer and fall months. Boaters, swimmers,
campers and canoeists all flock to Comox Lake. There is a
boat launch and a campsite park with picnic tables, 2 picnic
shelters, washrooms, roped off swimming area, a concession
stand, sandy beach and a children’s play park.
Cumberland, BC
is a wilderness retreat destination ideal
for mountain bikers as there are miles of marked biking trails
mapped out in the back-country forests for the extreme biker
and for the beginner biker. Hikers, snow skiers, snow boarders
and backpackers are also entertained during the year as the
community is a short drive to the major ski hill and mountain
parks.
There are over 40 parks
in the Comox Valley area to explore. Not far from Cumberland
is the Comox Valley Glacier and Mount
Washington which can be seen looming in the background.
Mount Washington, in nearby Strathcona
Park, is a popular destination in the winter for snow
skiing and snow boarding.
How to get to Cumberland:
From south Vancouver Island travel Highway
19 north to Parkville,
BC then turn onto the "Oceanside Route" (Hwy 19A)
towards Courtenay, BC.From there watch for signs to Cumberland.
Arriving from the north, Port
Hardy Vancouver Island, travel Highway 19 south to
Campbell River. From here enjoy the "Oceanside Route"(19A)
to Saratoga Beach
and Merville eventually arriving in Courtenay and
then onto Cumberland in the Comox Valley. From
Cumberland it is a very short drive to the
communities of Courtenay,
Comox, Merville, Black
Creek, and Saratoga
Beach. For the more adventurous, there is the full day trips
to the west coast rural island’s of Hornby
and
Cortes Island via a BC Ferry ride located just south of
the Comox Valley.
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