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The @downtowncourtenay foodie scene has yet anothe

The @downtowncourtenay foodie scene has yet another must see location on the list!!

@lalibertecheese has arrived to the great pleasure of cheese lovers and gourmands alike. The stunning storefront is impossible to miss on Cliffe Avenue, and you will thank yourself for popping in to visit.

Again, we asked a few questions to get to know Tracy and her team a little better:

1. What inspired you to start your business?

Laliberté Cheese was initially launched in 2022 to fulfill a very personal need for greater access to European & Quebec cheese. As it morphed into Laliberté Cheese & Gourmet Pantry, we've added on a large selection of food and gift items that we personally love and use.

2. What brought you to Downtown Courtenay?

We've been operating online and through various retailers for almost 3 years, and we decided that we were ready to launch our own store. We knew that Downtown Courtenay was where we wanted to be. It continues to be one of the main retail centers of the Comox Valley. When we found this particular location of 441 Cliffe Ave, we knew it was the one! The aesthetic of the building 100% matched the overall feel that we were aiming for. We are so happy to be a part of Downtown Courtenay.

3. What is unique about your business / what do you have that people won't find anywhere else?

So much! It was really important to us to offer the community something new and different. Our focus is on imported goods, things that are hard to find locally, and even difficult to find within Canada. The community as a whole really mourned the loss of Runge's and Cloves Deli, and we wanted to bring a bit of that magic back. We love how much time our new customers spend going over every item on every shelf, remarking that they haven't seen some of these products outside of Europe.

Well, it really is a treat to have such passionate people bringing some truly unique offerings in our area. Come see for yourself today!

Moonlight and Magic 2024 in @downtowncourtenay was

Moonlight and Magic 2024 in @downtowncourtenay was a HUGE success. Beautiful weather and a full moon truly made the night as magical as it could be. @deerwoodmedia put together this clip showcasing some of the wonder we all experienced while dancing in the moonlight.

An enormous thank you to the team at @elevatethearts, @playfulleventsco, @comoxvalleyarts, @comoxvalleyartgallery, @thejoint_physio, @foveo.run, @ignisia_circus, and all the incredibly talented artists and performers who added their special flare to the evenings festivities.

We also want to thank all of the businesses in the downtown core for putting on special offers, promotions, and unique offerings to ensure the community had something to do at every turn.

With gratitude, we look forward to Moonlight & Magic 2025.

Get ready for @downtowncourtenay's next big event,

Get ready for @downtowncourtenay's next big event, the 2024 Holiday Parade!

This year, our theme is holiday lights & music from around the world. We are encouraging floats to decorate to celebrate the wonderful and diverse holiday celebrations around the globe. The parade itself begins at 2pm on December 1st, and the route takes the participants down 5th Street from Harmston Avenue to Cliffe Avenue. Please come early to find a good vantage point to see the bright and colourful creations.

If you would like to register a float for the parade, please follow this link: https://downtowncourtenay.com/comox-valley-holiday-parade-registration/

The schedule for tomorrow's big event!! Gather you

The schedule for tomorrow's big event!! Gather your people, your intergalactic gear, and get to @downtowncourtenay for Moonlight & Magic 2024

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Moonlight + Magic to launch the festive season Fr

Moonlight + Magic to launch the festive season Friday!

The official launch of the festive winter season is coming up Friday, November 15, when Moonlight + Magic hits the streets of beautiful Downtown Courtenay! This much anticipated celebration features interactive art, live music, kids crafts, food trucks, roving performers, secret nooks, street dancing, the tree light up, museum and gallery events, and merchant specials throughout the downtown!

This year’s theme is “Intergalactic Jungle” where the animal kingdom meets science fiction! Throw on your cozy onesies and string yourself up with lights! From amazing DJ's to incredible live performances on fiddle, trombone and more, Moonlight + Magic has so much to offer.The festivities begin at 5:00 and continue through to a fiery finale on upper Duncan Avenue at 8:30!

Don't miss the official Tree Light Up at 5:30 at 5th and England with a big community signalong followed by live shows from local hip hop artist Oktiv6 and trombonist extraordinaire Trombonissimo. Then join DJ Ms Rockwell to dance the night away.

Down at 5th and Duncan the dancing continues with DJ Resister who fuses music from the diverse cultures of Turkey, Egypt, Iran and beyond. Then the deck will be handed off to DJ Eliazar who spins tunes from around the globe including Electro Swing, Vintage Remix, Dub, World Beats, Balkan, Bass, Middle Eastern, Soul, Funk, Jazz and more. At 8 pm the big dance off features prizes including lift tickets to Mount Washington.

Upper Duncan Ave will be a hive of activity with live music and "Drawing with Light” in the CV/Arts Art Wagon where you can experiment with different light sources to create stunning visuals that evoke space travel, aliens and distant galaxies. The Comox Valley Art Gallery will be open for folks to see a sneak preview of the upcoming 50 | 20 Retrospective + Art Faire 2024. Poke your head down Simms Alley and visit the Moon Dust Ranch with special hosts, the Space Cowboys.

Local violinist and improvisationalist Fanfare will hit the Comox Valley Art Gallery Plaza stage at 6:30 and then be sure to check out the live hip hop performance and intergalactic-themed music videos by Ruby Singh

It's time for another introduction to an amazing b

It's time for another introduction to an amazing business in @downtowncourtenay!

The team at @islaconsignment have been in their space for a few years and their newly renovated shop is beautiful and chic. We asked the owner, Grace, a few questions about Isla:

1. What inspired you to start your business?

Back in the Summer of 2021 I was keen for a new career challenge. I wanted something that would contribute to the community while promoting sustainability. I have always been interested in clothing and, in particular, sustainable fashion, so opening my own consignment store was an opportunity for a career that aligned with my values.

2. What brought you to Downtown Courtenay?

Initially, I ran my store from my home in Cumberland. As interest grew, I added a social media account and began hosting and attending clothing pop-ups. After two years I decided to explore retail space opportunities and downtown Courtenay was my first choice. The popularity of clothing consignment exploded at this time and I saw an opportunity to open a store focusing on affordable fashion and slow fashion brands.

3. What makes your business unique?

My vision when opening Isla was to elevate consignment in a way that feels like you're shopping at a high end boutique. Our space is bright, inviting, well organized and peaceful, plus it always smells great! We prioritize natural fabrics such as linen and wool and always keep those in stock. In fact, you can find a whole rack dedicated to slow fashion brands at affordable prices.

Visit Isla Consignment frequently to find your next favourite piece as our turnover rate is high and new items are added daily. We are always accepting new consignors and our appointments are open throughout the week. You can book online at www.islaconsignment.com

Island Taste Trail returns to Courtenay until Nove

Island Taste Trail returns to Courtenay until November 10.

This exciting, multi-community event highlights the best of Vancouver Island’s food scene by encouraging eateries to create delicious pairings featuring local ingredients and/or local beverages. Participating restaurants, cafés and bakeries are pairing dishes either with a Vancouver Island beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or offering a food pairing like soup and sandwich featuring a local product.

Connect with other food lovers across the island by checking out participating businesses in Downtown Courtenay.

Fall is the season of comfort food and cozy gatherings with friends, where warm, hearty dishes and local flavours bring people together to celebrate the richness of the season. Head out and support local businesses today!

https://islandtastetrail.ca/courtenay-comox/

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Huge shout out to @courtenaybosleys who are provid

Huge shout out to @courtenaybosleys who are providing some ter-ruff-ic prizes for the Halloween Dog Parade!! (Prizes not as shown - this is just a picture from their instagram!) They will be on site with some giveaways as well, we can't wait to have them join us in @downtowncourtenay.

They are also celebrating their 8th anniversary on October 19th, so check out their store from 11am to 4pm to help celebrate!

We are very excited to announce that Emily from @e

We are very excited to announce that Emily from @embark.photo will be at the Halloween Dog Parade in @downtowncourtenay on October 26th! As you and your furry friends gather preparing for the walk, Emily will be snapping pictures to capture the magic and fun. She is also donating a prize so make sure to come down and take part!

More information at www.downtowncourtenay.com

A Big Wheelcome to our newest member in the DCBIA

A Big Wheelcome to our newest member in the DCBIA : Big Wheel Burger!

This past weekend was the launch of @downtowncourtenay's newest eatery, and we are very excited to see that the community showed up Big Time to support.

We talked with the team at Big Wheel Burger to get to know them better.

1. What inspired your to start your business?

We started Big Wheel Burger as we saw a need to do Fast Food better and change the stigma that fast food can't be good food.

2. What brought you to Downtown Courtenay?

During college I came to work in Courtenay and have many friends here, also, one of our partners grew up in Courtenay. Comox Valley is the perfect community for our business and we are very excited to finally have our store open.

3. What can customers find with you that they won't find anywhere else?

Our product is unique in many ways. While American Cheesburgers have been around for decades, we are proud to use grass fed hormone free beef for our smash burgers and local ingredients whenever possible. We are Canada's first Carbon Neutral Restaurant changing the stigma that fast food brings garbage to the community. We also have a Community Foundation that has generated over $700,000.00 since 2020 for community non-profits where our stores are located. We want the communities we serve to be better off for having us here

I can't say enough how lucky we are to have this amazing business in our community, and even more so to have them in our beautiful Downtown. Come to Big Wheel Burger today!!

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