Summer is finally here, and while the weather out side may not entirely showcase the season, we do, and will get many hot summer days! One pastime that seems to travel between almost all walks of life from one corner of the planet to the next, is the good old fashioned picnic!
Where to picnic may depend largely on your circumstances. If you need something with easy access you may want to consider stopping by the Courtenay Airpark or Lewis Park along the River. For those with kids, any one of the many playgrounds would serve you well, or of course you may want to consider Comox Lake, or one of the fabulous ocean beaches like Kye Bay or perhaps Goose Spit. While it may be a bit of a drive north, Miracle Beach has long been a favorite Picnic Spot.
Stotan Falls, Comox Valley
If your kids are a bit older, Stotan Falls (at least when the water levels are low enough) is a fantastic place to kick off your shoes and enjoy a bite and a brisk dip in the water.
For the more adventurous, why not consider packing a lunch and heading out on a hike up in Paradise Meadows – There are plenty of spots along the trails to stop for a scenic bite to eat.
The Comox Valley is home to almost countless picnic venues. Where are your favorite spots? Be sure to drop a comment on this post and let us know where you like to head out on those warm sunny afternoons!
You may want to check out the actual name of the falls. It is officially listed as Stotan Falls, but known by the locals as Stokum Falls.
Since I was a kid, I have always referred to it as “stotem falls”. Depending on where you look, there are a variety of spellings – regardless, I think you may be right that the actual correct variation is stotan falls, and as such, will make some corrections.
Cheers.