The
Comox Strathcona Regional District (CSRD) is one of 27 Regional Districts
spanning the Province of British Columbia. “The Regional District system is the
Province’s way of ensuring that all residents have access to common services”
(B.C. Municipal Redbook). Regional Districts act as a unifying agent in
partnership with the Municipalities and Areas within their particular
boundaries.
To the South of
Courtenay the
region covers the communities of Fanny Bay BC, Buckley Bay BC, Union Bay BC, and Royston
BC.
To the North it covers the communities of Black Creek BC, Saratoga Beach BC and Merville
BC. Much of the area is rural, with some agricultural lands and many parks
and forests. The surrounding mountains are the home of the Forbidden Plateau
Recreation Area of Strathcona Park, and the site of BC’s 2nd
busiest ski hill… Mount Washington BC!
The Comox Strathcona Regional District cover approximately 1643.11 square km (634.41 square miles or 164,311
hectares.) The area is an important contributor to the
Comox Valley as it
comprises the largest land area and approximately 40% of the population resides
within its boundaries.
Regional communities that fall within the
Comox Valley and the
Regional District Areas A, B, C, and K, offer small specialty shops and various
recreational or tourism based opportunities. The residents of these areas
frequently commute to Comox,
Courtenay, and
Cumberland for work or to use the
area’s various services.
Please feel free to explore the Comox Valley Site (soon) to find out more about this beautiful valley.
If you're lucky enough to already live here, there's lots for you too - lots
more coming soon.