Lewis Park

Lewis park has been part of Courtenay's history for many years. From 1893 to 1957 the park was used as the grounds for the fall fair. During the World War Two the site was used as temporary barracks for men from the Fishermans Reserve. 

The pool on site was built in 1949 and is a memorial to the military service personnel who died in World War Two.  It is open in the summer months and has a nice water park that is free of charge.

The site has two large totem poles at the front entrance that are a beacon of the native history of the valley to everyone that drives down the busy street. The ones standing now were made by Calvin Hunt. His step-grandfather Mungo Martin carved the last set in 1956 and before him two poles purchased from Chief Joe Wallace stood in their place.

The site has Puntledge River flowing by and a nice nature trail along its edge. It has many very large trees on site that tower over the area giving picnic tables shade. The area is known for flooding in winter months and has been nicknamed Lewis Lake during these floods.

The Courtenay Hotel used to stand across the street but has since been demolished. The area on the other side of the bridge has been named the Millennium Park and it holds even more trails and views to see.