The Marmot

The latest news about the Comox Valley and Mount Washington. Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, rural, waterfront, whatever the choice, we can help you find what you are looking for.

The Boomerang Has Returned!

The Boomerang Has Returned!

The Snow is Here and The Boomerang is Ready! For the second year in a row, Mount Washington Alpine Resort will be introducing a new chairlift. It just happens to be the same chairlift as last year!

Stay & Play… Shop & Dine!

Stay & Play… Shop & Dine!

The Comox Valley offers everything from dynamic urban culture, retail, dining and entertainment to charming rural accommodations, galleries, shops and attractions.

Fire Protection Solution Sought

Fire Protection Solution Sought

Calling 911 from Mount Washington can send you police and ambulance, but not fire trucks. What about the Forest Service, you ask?

The View From Here

The View From Here

Why would I do this to myself? Winter is going to be a little colder for me this winter…

Mountain Biking and Weddings over the top in Summer, 2006

Mountain Biking and Weddings over the top in Summer, 2006

Summer was good. We particularly saw huge growth in mountain biking related activities. The mountain biking side of the business grew 55 per cent over last year, and there were almost twice as many mountain bike season’s passholders in 2005 than the previous year.