Comox Valley Regional district, British Columbia, Canada

Places to visit near Puntledge

Puntledge is a town in Comox Valley Regional district, British Columbia, Canada, home to about 1,387 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Nymph Falls (3 km), Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden (7 km) and HMCS Prince Rupert (10 km).

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Puntledge at a glance

Location
Comox Valley Regional district, British Columbia, Canada
Population
about 1,387
Coordinates
49.6617° N, 125.0569° W
Places within 50 km
107 (95 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Puntledge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Puntledge: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Puntledge

127 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Puntledge. The closest is Teal Lake (4 km); the best-known is Comox Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Comox Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Poum Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Anderson Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Arum Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Tsable Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kim Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~18 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Puntledge

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Puntledge. The closest is Mount Washington (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Washington · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Castlecrag Mountain · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Comox Glacier · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mount Frink · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Jutland Mountain · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Iceberg Peak · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~33 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Puntledge

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Puntledge. The closest is Perseverance Creek (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Perseverance Creek · river spot · Comox Valley Regional · ~5 km
  • Denman Island · river spot · Comox Valley Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hornby Island · river spot · Comox Valley Regional · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Chrome Island · river spot · Comox Valley Regional · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Savary Island · river spot · qathet Regional · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Hernando Island · river spot · qathet Regional · ~46 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Puntledge

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Puntledge. The closest is Comox (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Puntledge

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Puntledge. The closest is Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Puntledge

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Puntledge. The closest is Nymph Falls (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Nymph Falls · waterfall · Comox Valley Regional · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Upper Stotan Falls · waterfall · Comox Valley Regional · ~3 km
  • Stotan Falls · waterfall · Comox Valley Regional · ~3 km
  • Browns River Falls · waterfall · Comox Valley Regional · ~4 km
  • Della Falls · waterfall · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Myra Falls · waterfall · Strathcona Regional · ~52 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Puntledge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Puntledge
  2. 3 km Nymph Falls · waterfall, Comox Valley Regional
  3. 9 km Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden · garden, Comox Valley Regional
  4. 5 km HMCS Gatineau · heritage site, Comox Valley Regional
  5. 1 km USS Tattnall (DD-125) · heritage site, Comox Valley Regional
  6. 1 km HMCS Prince Rupert · heritage site, Comox Valley Regional
  7. 10 km Back to Puntledge

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From travellers near Puntledge

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How to reach Puntledge

    All places near Puntledge by distance

    Within 15 km of Puntledge

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Lady Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Battleship Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Croteau Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Nimnim Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Capes Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Mount Washington · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Lake Helen Mackenzie · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Mariwood Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Beautiful Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Miracle Beach Provincial Park · beach · Comox Valley Regional · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Forbush Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~26 km · Must-see
    • John Brown Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Divers Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Castlecrag Mountain · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Elsie Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Circlet Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Amphitheatre Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Comox Glacier · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Denman Island · river spot · Comox Valley Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Faith Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Mount Frink · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
    • June Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Jutland Mountain · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Sunrise Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Iceberg Peak · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Gem Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Turnbull Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Cottingham Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Mount George V · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Mount Albert Edward · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mount Celeste · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Charity Lake · lake · Comox Valley Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mount Regan · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Ash Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Lois Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Argus Mountain · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mount Harmston · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Red Pillar · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Dickson Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Mount Mitchell · viewpoint · Comox Valley Regional · ~37 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Puntledge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56127Teal Lake (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2058Mount Washington (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves621Perseverance Creek (5 km)
    Beaches & coast710Comox (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden (7 km)
    Waterfalls48Nymph Falls (3 km)
    Forts & heritage56HMCS Prince Rupert (10 km)
    Museums34Cumberland Museum & Archives (6 km)
    Treks02Sunshine Coast Trail (63 km)
    Parks11Puntledge Park (5 km)
    Other attractions11Vancouver Island Regional Library (7 km)
    Caves01Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park (52 km)

    Puntledge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Puntledge?

    Nymph Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden (garden, about 7 km), HMCS Prince Rupert (heritage site, about 10 km), USS Tattnall (DD-125) (heritage site, about 10 km), HMCS Gatineau (heritage site, about 10 km), HMCS Dunver (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Puntledge?

    107 places on Spotwander: 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Puntledge?

    Teal Lake, about 4 km by road; Maple Lake (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Puntledge?

    Mount Washington, about 25 km by road; Castlecrag Mountain (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Puntledge?

    Perseverance Creek, about 5 km by road; Denman Island (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Puntledge?

    Start in Puntledge, visit Nymph Falls, then Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden, then HMCS Gatineau, then USS Tattnall (DD-125), then HMCS Prince Rupert, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Puntledge?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Puntledge

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