Recreation, Culture and Community Services

We provide safe, inclusive and accessible recreation, cultural and community programs for all ages and abilities.

Our department includes:

  • Recreation facility operations – Manages and maintains recreational facilities.
  • Recreation programming – Plans and delivers programs, activities and events.
  • Recreation and cultural business services – Supports the administration of recreation and cultural programs.
  • Community services – Connects residents with resources and supports community initiatives.

We also:

  • Work with cultural facilities and organizations, including the Courtenay Recreation Association (CRA) and the Evergreen Club.
  • Manage park and sports field bookings.
  • Plan for the future of parks, recreation, culture, and community services.

Recreation

Courtenay Recreation offers a variety of programs and services for the community. Our facilities include:

  • Florence Filberg Centre
  • Lewis Centre
  • Native Sons Hall
  • LINC Youth Centre
  • Parks buildings

We provide:

  • Programs for all ages and interests
  • Event rentals for gatherings of any size
  • Special events
  • Wellness Centre at the Lewis Centre with modern equipment and extended hours.

Learn more about our programs and services on our recreation pages.

Arts and culture

We work with the City’s cultural facilities, including:

  • Sid Williams Theatre
  • Comox Valley Art Gallery
  • Courtenay and District Museum
  • Comox Valley Arts Council

We also support local arts, culture and community groups.

Learn more on our arts and culture pages.