DESTINATION

Courtenay

The 1989 Puntledge River discovery of the fossilized intact skull of a 14-metre-long (46-ft.) elasmosaur, a long-necked Cretaceous marine reptile 80 million years old, brought Courtenay to the attention of the world of paleontology.

Courtenay is the terminus of the Powell River Ferry, which makes round-trip excursions to the mainland.

Visitor Centers

Vancouver Island Visitor Centre 101-3607 Small Rd. Courtenay, BC V9N 3Z8. Phone:(250)400-2882 or (855)400-2882

Things to Do

Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

Puntledge Hatchery

Recreational Activities

Skiing

Mt. Washington Alpine Resort

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