World Directory, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island

The Courtenay Comox Valley has a range of outdoor activities to offer, including skiing, hiking, kayaking, swimming and golfing. If you prefer, you can also browse local shops and galleries, many of which display local crafts and art work.

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A popular stopping point for tourists on the way to the west coast, the little village of Coombs is dotted with several heritage buildings, small gift and craft shops and antique stores. Coombs is also known for the family of goats nimbly grazing on the grass rooftop of the Coombs Old Country Market.

World Directory, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island

The Comox Valley (which includes the main communities of Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland as well as Fanny Bay, Union Bay, Royston, Merville, Mt. Washington, Black Creek and Saratoga Beach, extends from Mud Bay in the south to Oyster River in the north. From Buckley Bay, at the south end of the Comox Valley, a short ferry ride will take you to Denman Island and beyond it to Hornby Island.

World Directory, North America, United States, Washington, Whatcom County

Blaine, Washington, is Whatcom County's most northwesterly situated town and the busiest border crossing point between British Columbia, Canada and the State of Washington. Situated little more than a half hour from Vancouver, B.C., Blaine is also less than two hours from Seattle. The splendor of Mt. Baker and the North Cascades Mountains to the east, presents a majestic contrast to Semiahmoo Bay and the Straight of Georgia to the west.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, San Mateo County

Halfmoon Bay is located near Vancouver and provides a wonderful getaway. There are many activities year round, golf, fishing, biking, hiking. Great arts and cultural acitivities - including art galleries, antique stores. Great restaurants and shopping in Sechelt.

World Directory, North America, United States, Washington, Skagit County

Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States.

World Directory, North America, United States, Washington, Whatcom County

Bellingham, Washington is the county seat of Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is situated on Bellingham Bay, which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia.

World Directory, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Fraser Valley

Scenic Chilliwack, British Columbia offers fun-filled family attractions, world-class sports fishing, white water river rafting, beautiful lakes, hiking and biking trails that lead to awe-inspiring vistas, spectacular golf vacations for all skill levels, and great festivals. Chilliwack offers a cornucopia of opportunity for extreme sports and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Fiordland, Te Anau

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A coastal community rich in culture and history which began thousands of years ago with the Coastal Salish Native Community. More recently the area was settled by Europeans. The first recorded export of lumber from Chemainus was in 1863. The current sawmill is the fifth in the 165 year history of sawmilling in Chemainus. For more than a century, the life blood of the Chemainus Valley had been the forest industry.