by Luis Guadron | May 31, 2018 | News
It is a breezy, sunny Sunday afternoon, and we’ve decided to finally make good on a promise to Patti Wilson, one of our favourite Locals Restaurant waitresses. She is a vibrant woman whose short, wildly cool haircut, funky glasses and sense of humour radiate...
by Luis Guadron | Mar 4, 2018 | News
For the longest time, I have set out from the Old House to walk the spectacular trail that borders the Courtenay River and its sister K’omoks Estuary. It plays out like a movie that completely relaxes and uplifts me, that is until the very end where a parting scene...
by Luis Guadron | Nov 26, 2017 | News
There is place in howling distance of the Old House Hotel, that will likely change you forever. People have come from as far as Belgium to see one single animal, Tundra the wolf at the SWELL WOLF EDUCATION CENTRE. As close to wolf as you can get (90%), this amazing...
by Luis Guadron | Aug 30, 2017 | News
If you’re staying at The Old House, it is likely that you’ll be dining in at some point or maybe the whole time! You might crave a quiet morning with breakfast in bed or a happy hour in your room enjoying locally-made wine, cheeses and meats. Perhaps movie...
by Luis Guadron | Jun 5, 2017 | News
To be sure, heaven on earth can found in hundreds of places here in the Comox Valley. It could be found floating along the gentle current of the Puntledge River, beachcombing an expanse of Williams Beach, sunbathing on the rock of Seal Bay as boisterous marine friends...
by Luis Guadron | Mar 31, 2017 | News
One of the best kept secrets in Courtenay is the actual place you go to get information about the best kept secrets in Courtenay and the entire island! The The Vancouver Island Visitor Centre, just off Route 19 and Comox Valley Parkway, might have been more aptly...