The Filberg Festival

The Festival has come and gone and so has the month of July. Wow were we busy! The week-end's festivities went without a hitch, both harbour days and the festival enjoyed great weather and a great turn out. Thank you to all the great musicians and artists that make these events possible it was enjoyed by all my guests this weekend, we had nothing but positive feedback about both events.
Comming up this weekend is the Alpine Wine Festival at Mt. Washington. We have attended this event in the past and thoroughly enjoyed it. They do provide shuttle transportation from Courtenay to the event. At $30.00 per person for great food and many wine tastings it is a great deal as well. Don't forget some bread crumbs to feed the Whiskey Jacks if you go, it is great fun to have them eat right out of your hands when walking the trails.
There a great free concerts in our local parks on the upcomming weekend as well. Comox center mall is bringing buskers in on Saturdays and music in on Sundays. We always find ways to keep our guests entertained.

Comox News, Shelfish Festival, Skiing

Where were you this past weekend, if you weren't here here you missed out. Lloyd and I attended the Shelfish Festival Gala dinner, and were very impressed indeed. The setting on the Filberg Lodge lawn was beautiful as was the weather thank goodness. The food and wine were fantastic, shrimp, sablefish, salmon, and other fish starting with a different letter. Beaufort wines, and Sturgener brewery provided the refreshments. We did not get to the festival event itself, many did because they were sold out by 3pm. Why we missed it? We went skiing at Mt. Washington. So did a million other crazy people, it was very hot and difficult to dress for summer skiing, so many wore costumes instead. We saw sasquatch, a pimp in a purple velour suit, and lots of Hawaian vactioners fun was had by all. We didn't know if it would be well attended and were very surprized at the massive turnout. Skiing in June, why would you miss that.
We are almost booked to capacity for the month of July and August is quickly filling up as well. July starts the www.eatlocalcomoxvalley.com contest. Be sure to get your passport at the visitors center.

Upcomming Events Comox Valley

The rains are upon us once more. The May long weekend was not too bad, a little rain in the morning then clearing up. This weekend is looking pretty good for the Puntledge Paddle, sun and cloud with temperatures rising. For those who do not know about the Puntledge Paddle, BC Hydro allows for water to be released in the river creating class 5 rapids, not for the faint of heart. Last year saw 189 paddlers with this year promising even more. If this is your thing remember the Ginger Giraffe B&B has a hot tub to ease those sore paddling muscles.
Comming in June the 4th annual Shellfish Festival. The 19th hosts a galla dinner that sells out very quickly, and the 20th the festival in the Marina Park. There will be vendors, shellfish samples, activities, and a beer garden. A short twenty minute walk from our house at a moderate pace approx. 2KM.

May at the Ginger Giraffe Bed and Breakfast

May has arrived, but not the warm weather. We have had some beautiful sunny days but the temperature remains cool. We have had our first guests from the UK for this year, which considering the volcano problem was a great surprize. They enjoyed a hike at Seal Bay park, saw the tonne of snow at Mt. Washington and even ventured into Cumberland for a cup of coffee and a visit to Comox Lake. They also dined at Martines Bistro on Sunday and enjoyed the meal, music, and quality service.
When we have guests from other countries we are often reminded about how much the valley has to offer. Our guests were amazed at the size of Comox lake and how little we seem to take advantage of that lake, access wise. I guess lake country in the UK is much smaller and definately more crowded compaired to what we are used to.

April at the Ginger Giraffe B&B

We are finally having some much needed sunshine and just in time for the annual Snowbirds training. Just one more added bonus of living in the Comox Valley. From now until the 23rd of April the areobatic team performs two practices a day, in essence their complete airshow twice a day weekday. If you are an aircraft enthusiast now is the time to visit Comox. One practice is held over the airfield the other over the water with a spectacular view from some of the local beaches. They also hold autograph sessions at the Airforce Museum at a time yet to be announced, will update with further information.
On April 25th it is the annual Snow to Surf race. Lots of fun happening that weekend. On Saturday the parade starts at 11:00am, and you need to see the costumes. Saturday night there is a dance a the Comox rec center one block from uor B&B, and on Sunday, the race. The Marina park in Comox is the finish line with a beer garden and several food vendors set up in the park until 4pm. We are very close to all the action of this race, check us out at www.comoxbb.com.

April News at the Ginger Giraffe B&B

Everything is in bloom in the valley yet I went skiing just two days ago. There is so much snow up there I think the Island may sink. Be sure to visit http://www.mtwashington.ca/ for extended spring skiing times.
Oh Spa in Courtenay has extended a discount of twenty percent to all of our guests. This is a first rate facility in a great location. Lloyd and I recently had a tour of this brand new facility and were thoroughly impressed and we highly recommend you check out their menu at http://www.ohpsa.ca/ for more details.
Also new for the valley is an information web page, http://www.hqcomoxvalley.com/. This page is great for general information and cllassifides. Hope eveyone has a great Easter Weekend in the company of good friends and family, if not come stay with us we will treat you right.

10 March 2010

With all the Olympic hype settling down, everyone seems to be focused on spring. We have tonnes of flowers out in the Comox Valley, and here at the Giraffe, the deer have already finished off my tulips. We cannot forget about skiing just yet, they have the deepest snow pack and just received 28cm of snow overnight.
For visitors planning on visiting the Comox Valley during the summer months, be advised that the long weekends accomodations sell out quickly and should be booked well in advance. The events that are comming on the weekend in July is the Comox Valley Music Fest and in August the Filberg Festival. June hold the third annual Shellfish Festival which is quickly gaining popularity with the dinner almost selling out instantly.