2008 MIDGET AAA BC HOCKEY PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Enjoy our event and the Comox Valley...

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1 2008 MIDGET AAA BC HOCKEY PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Enjoy our event and the Comox Valley...

2 Welcome to the MIDGET AAA BC HOCKEY PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS March 17 ~ 21, 2008 Hosted by: Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association Information Package 1. Contacts and Emergency Services 2. Itinerary 3. History of the Comox Valley 4. Map and Address of Arena 5. Accommodations 6. Recreation Facilities 7. Dining Guide 8. Golf Courses

3 1. Contacts and Emergency Services Committee Contacts Comox Valley MHA Liaison: Dale Stewart Phone: Accommodations Michele Campbell Phone: Visit out web site for more contact information and updates on the tournament. Visit these Comox Valley web sites for information about the area: Emergency Services St. Joseph s Hospital Washington Park Medical Clinic Comox Valley Medical Clinic 2137 Comox Ave, Comox Phone: nd Floor Superstore 757 Ryan Road, Courtenay Phone: # Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Safeway Strip Mall Info phone line only Walk In open 7 days a week 9am 8pm

4 2. Itinerary Coaches Meeting Location: TBA Date and Time: March 16, 2008 Opening Ceremonies Location: Date and Time: Comox Valley Sports Center 3001 Vanier Drive, Courtenay Monday March 17, 7pm Banquet Location: Date and Time: TBA TBA

5 3. History of the Comox Valley The Comox Valley has a dynamic and exciting history ranging from 80 million year old marine reptiles and earth shaping glaciers to bustling turn of the century coal mines and pioneer farming and logging. Local museums explore all elements of local social and natural history and present information, new insights and hands-on learning experiences for kids of all ages. Millions of years ago, much of Vancouver Island was a saltwater lagoon inhabited by large and often ferocious looking marine creatures. But as the climate changed so did the geography. More than 10,000 years ago, the Comox Valley was buried under a sheet of ice a kilometer thick. As the sheets of ice moved across Vancouver Island is scoured valleys out of the land beneath it. When the climate warmed again most of the ice sheet melted, leaving the Island as we know it today. The Comox Glacier which looms over the Valley is lingering evidence of this dramatic time in our natural history. Archaeological finds indicate that First Nations peoples have visited and lived in the Comox Valley for as long as 9,000 years. Before the appearance of the Europeans, the Valley was home to the Pentlatch and Comox bands of the Salishan First Nations. They thrived on the ocean's gifts of salmon, clams, oysters, cod and halibut as well as the land's abundant deer and elk and many edible and medicinal plants. The first European settlers arrived in the Comox Valley in 1862 and soon discovered why the First Nations called the area Komoux or Land of Plenty. Over time, the settlers cleared land for farms and began logging the extensive forests. In 1914, the railway line from Victoria was extended to the Valley; a year later the area around the train station was incorporated as the City of Courtenay. Throughout the late 19th century, many Royal Navy war ships anchored in the Comox Bay, prompting the construction of the Comox Wharf in 1893, the community officially became known as Comox. In the late 1800's and the early 1900's coal was the mainstay of central Vancouver Island's economy. Built on rich coal seams, the inland settlement of Cumberland became a flourishing community that was segregated into separate town sites for the diverse nationalities working in the mines including a significant Chinese community. After World War I, the demand for coal lessened and Cumberland slowly evolved into a sleepy shadow of her former self. The Comox Valley Heritage Tour presents opportunities for residents and visitors to explore the rich social and natural history of the Comox Valley. This self-guided driving tour marks significant heritage sites with interpretive signage, photos and stories. Brochures and information are available at the Comox Valley Visitor Centre located at 2040 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay. Phone

6 4. Map and Address of Arena Comox Valley Sports Center 3001 Vanier Drive Courtenay, BC

7 5. Accommodations Anco Motel Cliffe Ave Courtenay Best Western Cliffe Ave Courtenay Comox Valley Inn Suites Cliffe Ave Courtenay Crown Isle Resort ClubHouse Dr Courtenay Port Augusta Inn & Suites Comox, Ave Comox Travel Lodge Cliffe Ave Courtenay

8 6. Recreation Facilities Comox Recreation Department Website Comox Community Centre 1855 Noel Avenue Comox, BC (250) Comox Valley Aquatic Centre 377 Lerwick Road Courtenay, BC (250) Features: 8-lane 25m pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, meeting rooms, retail outlet, 2 water slides, diving boards, tot pool, exercise equipment and wave pool. Comox Valley Sports Centre 3001 Vanier Drive Courtenay, BC (250) Features: Indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, exercise equipment, ice arenas, meeting rooms. Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre 489 Old Island Highway Courtenay, BC (250) Cumberland Recreational Institute 2665 Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland, BC (250) Memorial Pool 489 Old Island Hwy Courtenay, BC (250) Features: Open-air pool in park (June-August), and a full featured tots water park! Mount Washington Alpine Resort P.O. Box 3069 Courtenay, BC (250) Winter Activities: Getaway Packages, Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Tubing, Snowshoeing, Natural Luge, Outer Limits (introduction to ski touring and snow camping), Group Programs, & Special Events. Summer Activities: Mountain Biking, Scenic Chairlift Rides, Hiking & Camping, Horseback Riding, Fly Fishing, Photography Workshops, Bungee Trampoline, Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Getaway Packages, Group Escapes

9 7. Dining Guide Casual Atlas Café th St., Courtenay Avenue Bistro 2064 Comox Ave., Comox Bickle House 2750 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland Cloves Bistro & Catering th St., Courtenay Fluid Bar & Grill Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Best Western Westerly 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, Martine s Bistro 1754 Beaufort Ave., Comox Michael s Off Main th Street, Courtenay Thyme on the Ocean 1836 Comox Ave., Comox Union Street Grill & Grotto th St., Courtenay Chinese Bamboo Inn 2040 Comox Avenue, Comox Dragon Garden 727 Anderton Rd., Comox Dynasty 1320 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Golden Carriage Restaurant 478B 5 th St., Courtenay Lo s Garden Take-Out 430 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay Mandarin Village Restaurant th St., Courtenay Panda Gardens Restaurant 2738 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland Red Ruby 1130 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Valley Asian Foods 526 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Indian The Great Escape 2744 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland Vietnamese Saigon Noodle House Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Pholien Noodle House th Street., Courtenay Thai Kinaree Thai Cuisine 526A Cumberland Rd., Courtenay Thai Village 2104 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Japanese Ichiban 932 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay Yamato 597 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Sushi Kobo Take-out 1773 Comox Ave., Comox Osaka Sushi Ryan Rd., Courtenay Coffee/ Tea Houses Bean Around the World th St., Courtenay Bickle House (afternoon tea call for times) 2750 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland Caffe Amantes 1761 Comox Avenue, Comox Cardero s Coffee & Tea Co. (Internet) th St, Courtenay Coffee Love Bug (across from train) 950 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay Cinnamon Driftwood Mall, Courtenay Cumberland Grind 2753 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland Freakin Coffee Shop Rosewall Cres. Courtenay Java Junction 3025 Comox Ave, Comox Komox Grind (Internet) Comox Ave., Comox Mudsharks th St., Courtenay Rhodos Coffee Company

10 565D England Ave, Courtenay Serious Coffee (Internet) 2760 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Starbucks (Internet) 1661D Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Tarbell s Coffee Bar 2705 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland Family Dining Plates Eatery 2601 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Ricky s 795 Ryan Rd, Courtenay Smitty s Restaurant 1747 Comox Ave, Comox White Spot 2299 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Fish and Chips Bond s Fish and Chips 860 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Jo Klassens Grill Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Gourmet Treats The Garage Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay Benino Gelato Comox Ave., Comox Hot Chocolates & Cakebread Artisan Bakery th Street, Courtenay Poppers (Cheesecake) th Street, Courtenay Cumberland Village Bakery 2747 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland Wild Flour Organic Bakery 221A Church St., Comox Fast Food A&W a) 2840 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay b) C-581 Ryan Road, Courtenay Burger King 2751 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Dairy Queen 1050 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay George s Food Bar 540 Comox Rd, Courtenay McDonald s a)1799 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay b)727 Anderton Road, Comox c) 3199 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Porch s Takeout 3025 Comox Rd. Comox Quizno s Subs 581 Ryan Rd., Courtenay, Subway a) th St., Courtenay b) 757 Ryan Road, Courtenay c) 1809 Comox Ave, Comox d) Cliffe Ave, Courtenay and e) 6856 Island Hwy, Buckley Bay Taco Del Mar 3185 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Taco Time 450 Ryan Rd, Courtenay Wendy s 2351 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay White Spot Triple O s 600 Ryan Rd., Courtenay Yummies & Gyros Greek Café 279A Puntledge Rd, Courtenay Vegetarian Zen Zero Raw Juice Fountain 407 Fifth Street, Courtenay Fine Dining Harbour View Bistro 5575 S. Island Hwy, Union Bay Kingfisher Oceanside Restaurant 4330 S Island Hwy, Courtenay Monte Cristo on the River 975 Comox Rd, Courtenay Tomato Tomato (formerly The Old House) 1760 Riverside Ln, Courtenay Silverado Crown Isle 339 Clubhouse Dr., Courtenay Tulio s Casita Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Greek/Italian Fili s Bottega th St., Courtenay Stavros Taverna Ryan Rd, Courtenay Toscano s Trattoria 140 Port Augusta St., Comox Zorba s Take-Out and Catering 5803 Island Hwy N., Courtenay

11 Pizza Bill s Pizza 542 Comox Rd., Courtenay Boston Pizza 2633 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Cosmos Pizza B Cumberland Rd., Courtenay Domino s 581 Ryan Road, Courtenay Islander Pizza Ryan Road, Courtenay Little Caesar s 1661 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Orbitz Pizza 492 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay Panago Pizza a) Guthrie Rd, Comox and b) 442 Duncan Ave, Courtenay Pizza Hut Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Pub-Style Back Street Pub by the Sea 4000 S. Island Hwy., Royston Billy D s th Street, Courtenay Black Fin 132 Port Augusta St., Comox Cumberland Hotel Pub 2714 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland Edgewater Pub & Bistro 1805 Beaufort Ave, Comox Fanny Bay Inn 7480 S. Island Hwy., Fanny Bay Griffin Pub 1185 Kilmorley, Comox Gullivers Pub 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, Highwayman Pub 5467 S Island Hwy, Union Bay Leeward Neighbourhood Pub 649 Anderton Rd, Comox Lorne Hotel Pub 1770 Comox Ave., Comox Timber Room Crown Isle 399 Crown Isle Dr., Courtenay Waverley Hotel 2692 Dunsmuir, Cumberland Whistle Stop Pub 2355 Mansfield, Courtenay Butcher s Block th St., Courtenay Becky s Place 2144 Anderton Rd., Comox Comox Bakery Anderton, Comox Early Bird Café th Street, Courtenay Grains th Street, Courtenay McSwiggin s Café 2270 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Miner s Café & Bakery Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland Park Cafe (by Airpark) A 20 th St., Courtenay Port Augusta Café Comox Centre Mall, Comox Roadrunner Café 1190 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Rocky Mountain Café Comox Ave., Comox The Rose Tea Room 180 A 5 th St., Courtenay Quality Foods 2275 Guthrie Rd., Comox Tim Horton s a)2451 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay b)789 Ryan Rd, Courtenay and c) Anderton Rd, Comox Mexican Tita s Mexican Restaurant th Street Courtenay LaCabana de Marcos # th Street, Courtenay European Slavka s McSwiggins 2270 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay ZiZi Café (Mediterranean) 441B Cliffe Ave., Courtenay fresh local/island seafood on menu offers vegetarian dishes Soup and Sandwich/Deli

12 9. Golf Courses Comox Golf Club - 9 hole 1718 Balmoral Ave Comox, BC (250) Crown Isle Golf Resort - 18 hole 339 Clubhouse Drv Courtenay, BC (250) Proshop (250) Office (250) Fax (250) Toll Free: info@crownisle.com Glacier Greens Golf Course - 18 hole C.F.B. Comox, Lazo Rd, Comox BC V0R 2K0 (250) Longlands Par3 Golf Course - 18 hole 1239 Anderton Rd. Comox, BC (250) Mulligans Golf Centre - 9 hole 4985 Cotton Rd, Courtenay BC (250) Pacific Playgrounds Golf Course 2084 Saratoga, Black Creek, BC (250) golf & miniature golf Saratoga Beach Golf Course - 9 hole 2084 Saratoga Rd, Saratoga Beach, BC (250) Sunnydale Golf Club - 18 hole 5291 N Island Hwy Courtenay: (250) Clubhouse: (250) Office: (250) Miniature Golf - Miracle Beach Adventure Golf 8667 N Island Hwy, Black Creek, BC (250)