The Comox Valley - A Pictorial View: Town of Comox

Post #5d - Events & Festivals - Town of Comox

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A Pictorial View of the Comox Valley

Events, Festival's, Art,
Gardens and more

in and around the Town of Comox

There are many venues at the Marina Park

The following is just an example

Marina Park, Comox

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The Pipes and Drums of the Royal Canadian Air Force

at Concert at Marina Park on Aug. 2012

Spectator's enjoying the Concert

Jet Stream Show band of the RCAF

Marina Park Concert Aug. 2012

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Nautical Day at Marina Park

Comox Nautical Days - Marina Park in Comox http://comox.ca/hall/events/2012-08-04-comox-nautical-days also http://www.comoxnauticaldays.ca/notices.html

Nautical Days are held each year on BC Day long weekend to celebrate Comox’s love of the sea.

Weekend highlights include the Bullhead Derby, Canoe Jousting, Dragon Boat Races, Build, Bail & Sail, the Ceremony of the Flags, parade, food, crafts and fireworks.

Build, Sail and Bail contest at Nautical Days at Marina Park

Some of the contenders at Nautical Days at Marina Park in Comox

Venders and Art & Crafts display tents at Nautical Days

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Craft Market, Comox

Comox Valley Craft Market, Comox Mall parking lot, Sat. 10:30 a.m to 3 p.m.

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Filberg Park Gardens

Filberg Park, (Filberg Lodge, Filbert Tea House, Petting Zoo and home of the Filberg Festival)

Open daily from 8AM to dusk, year round.

The Gardens are a myriad of exotic and local trees and flowers. A wonderful place for a peaceful stroll or an afternoon picnic.

The extensive gardens have many captivating features. Nine landscaped acres, with a stream running through the natural ravine provide a perfect setting for a variety of plantings such as maples and magnolias. Rare and exotic trees from many parts of the world include a selection of stately oaks, London Planes, Atlas and Deodora cedars, pines of many species and a variety of other mature trees.

Picture from the Filberg Park website

There are beds of various annuals and perennials, and hundreds of rhododendrons, many from the famous collection of the Greig family. Heathers, spring bulbs, flowering shrubs and dwarf conifers thrive in the fine microclimate. The park is a wonderful place for a peaceful stroll or an afternoon picnic.

The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park is part of the Vancouver Island Garden Trail, a self-directed tour of a diverse variety of stunning Island gardens.

Picture from the Filberg Park website

Herb Garden

Just above the Tea House on a sloping hill, you will find a charming herb garden, inviting to both the eye and the nose. The garden is lovingly planted and maintained by the Comox Valley Horticultural Society. This aromatic treasure thrives because of their generous donation of time and plants.

Cutting Garden

Just below the Tea House and adjacent to the Boat House is the cutting garden. Long time Comox resident and Filberg volunteer Liz Stubbs and her team of volunteers donate much of their time and energy in growing a variety of flowers during the summer months. The flowers are used in beautiful arrangements throughout the Lodge, and may be purchased in the Gift Shop.

You may also enjoy the Comox Heritage walk for interesting self guided tours of Comox and the Comox Valley

http://filberg.com/home/about-the-park/

Filberg Lodge, Filberg Park, Comox

Filberg Lodge, (Filberg Lodge, Filbert Tea House, Petting Zoo, Herb Garden and home of the Filberg Festival, Art Shows and live concerts in the summer.)

61 Filberg Rd., Comox, BC, V9M2S7

Phone Number: 250-339-2715

Website: www.filberg.com

Email: lodge@filberg.com

Filberg Lodge

The Filberg Lodge and nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds are located on the harbour near the end of Comox Avenue. The estate was originally built for R.J. Filberg in 1929, and became a public facility after his death in 1977. The Heritage Filberg Lodge and and Park Association (a non-profit society) manages and develops the property on behalf of the municipality.

The rustic Filberg Lodge is a reflection of the skills of local craftsmen in the use of stone and timber. The original stonework was done by stone mason and head gardener William Meier. The Lodge’s warm interior complements the outside appearance with extensive hand-made woodwork and stonework.

Is a stately home located on beautifully landscaped grounds a mere two minutes from down town Comox. Wander through the magnificent gardens, enjoy some refreshments at the Filberg Tea house or take the children to enjoy the Hands on Farm. Click here for more detailed information about the Filberg Park.

Filberg Lodge and Park have become a popular venue for weddings, art shows, concerts, special events and the famous Filberg Festival.

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Filberg Festival

Filberg Festival - August of each year http://filbergfestival.com/

Artisans
With over 120 artisans from across Canada, the Filberg Festival features everything from pottery, woodcraft, and metalwork to original paintings, jewellery, toys & more.

Entertainment - The Festival offers an amazing entertainment line-up, with ongoing music from a variety of acts and activities for the whole family, including a separate kids’ area.

Our Setting
The Filberg Festival takes place on the beautiful 9-acre waterfront Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, a designated Heritage Site in Comox, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Entertainment ay Filberg Festival

Venders at Filberg Festival

Watching the Show

The above pictures are taken from the Filberg Festival Website.
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Grotto Gardens

Grotto Gardens on Glacier View Drive, Comox, BC

Father Joe on his 90th Birthday

There are many beautiful gardens in the Comox Valley, the Grotto Gardens on Glacier View Drive is one of them. Created by Father Joe Killoran who is a semi retired priest and is in his early 90's has opened his garden to many visitors.

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Gardens on Anderton

Anderton Therapeutic Garden

Watching the Entertainment at the Gardens on Anderton

The above picture is an example of one of the many events held at the gardens.

Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Society, 2012 Anderton Road, Comox, (behind the Anderton Nursery) open mid May to Sept. Contact: Joan Gage 250-334-3089

Mission Statement: We are a volunteer society that provides a unique therapeutic garden through diverse, enjoyable, interactive and healing activities for people of all ages and abilities.

www.gardenonanderton.org

Another view of the Gardens on Anderton

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Art Galleries, Art Events, Artists

in the Town of Comox

The Comox Valley is home to many artists and there are several art galleries available to display their work. An example is the following.

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Pearl Ellis Gallery and Museum

Artist Painting outside Pearl Ellis Gallery

Pearl Ellis Gallery

1729 Comox Ave, Comox across from the Comox Mall, a non-profit society

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Whyte's Framing and Gallery

Whyte's Art Gallery, 1225 Lazo Road, Comox

Partial display of paintings at Whyte's Gallery

Phil Whyte with some of paintings on display in his gallery

Whytes Framing and Gallery

Whytes Framing and Gallery is hosting local artists at 1225 Lazo Rd, Comox, for information on the current artist e-mail info@whytesframing.com or www.whytesframing.com, Tel. 250. 339 3366

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"The Originals Only"

"The Originals Only" Art Show & Sale supports local artists by featuring an art show twice a year, at Marina Park in Comox in August and in November at the Comox Recreation Center.

For currant schedule see the following web site

http://www.originalsonly.ca