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.

Summer / Fall 2005 Issue

Strathcona Park Institute Offering Weekend Programs

Strathcona Park Institute Offering Weekend Programs

Weekend visitors to Strathcona will again have the option of taking a guided walk around Paradise Meadows with a Strathcona Park Institute interpretive guide, or let their children take part in some of the new activities planned for the summer.

Emergency Services

Emergency Services

The emergency services issue is enjoying a new life with the Mount Washington Community Association.

The Wild Side of Mount Washington

The Wild Side of Mount Washington

Who has’t been amazed at the sight of someone standing patiently on the outdoor patio at Fat Teddy’s while a Whiskey Jack saucily perches on an outstretched hand, accepting a snack.

Sasquatch Update

Sasquatch Update

Sasquatch sighting in northern Manitoba in April has renewed interest in the hairy beast’s existence on the West Coast,and specifically, Mount Washington.

Olympic Legacy… A New Mountain Sports Centre?

Olympic Legacy… A New Mountain Sports Centre?

The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society and Spirit of B.C. Communities Committee have submitted a $3.2 million proposal to Legacies Now to fund a premier Nordic Training Centre at Mount Washington.

Real Estate Development Update

Real Estate Development Update

Looking for real estate that’s a little more upscale at Mount Washington Alpine Resort? Try Wildwood at Strathcona.