Courtenay, B.C. Directory of Businesses, Organizations & Services
Few would argue that this Comox Valley city is one of the hottest economic boom towns in all of Canada. Real estate is a precious commodity as many move from all parts of Canada to make Courtenay home. While there is a strong retirement community here, the service and support sectors bring youth and vibrance to the economic equation. Be sure to bookmark the REALLY Made IN Canada Courtenay Business Directory to have handy access to all the best local Canadian-made goods and service businesses!
If you're looking for genuine, qualified "Made in Courtenay", "Made in British Columbia", and "Made in Canada" goods and services available locally in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, here are just some of the most recently added VERIFIED Canadian ™ business listings you might want to check out first! As part of our certification process, REALLY Made IN Canada ™ Statements of Disclosure are submitted by Courtenay businesses and organizations for evaluation by our review team. The following listings represent our most recent successful applicants!
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Rick McCarthy in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada -- If you have finally figured out that true value involves a measure of many factors, and you're looking for a high quality stone mason or tile setter on Vancouver Island, or Quadra Island, you must check out the offerings of Rick McCarthy! Rick is a VERIFIED Canadian ™ master of stone and tile work with over 30 years of experience. From consultation to design and professional installation, you can enjoy excellent lasting value while supporting local "Made in Canada" goods and services! More...
Barry Metruk Lawn Services in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada -- Barry Metruck is the inventor and supplier of an innovative "Made in Canada" professional golf course maintenance tool called Spreader Caddy. This invaluable off-road trailer, specifically designed to save golf course work and money, is proudly "Made on Vancouver Island", "Made in Courtenay", "Made in BC", and definitely VERIFIED Canadian ™! More...
* UNEDITED * customer reviews and ratings are a great way to see what others think about local Courtenay, British Columbia businesses and organizations! While you can't always take what Courtenay citizens may say about their hometown establishments at face value, you can at least consider their comments when making your purchasing choices. Visitors passing through, or spending time in Courtenay, B.C., are also invited to share their experiences. When it comes to customer reviews, the more feedback the better!
Mudsharks Coffee Bar in Courtenay, gets this review by Tony C: "When you can walk into a shop with a lineup, and upon making eye contact with the owner (clearly swamped with orders), and a simple nod and a wink will get your order started, you know you've stepped into a great business. Such is the respectful atmosphere of Mudsharks...". More...
Vancouver Island Regional Library in Courtenay, gets this review by I Luv eResources!: "If you haven't checked out the online eResources available at the library, you're missing out on a whole world of information. Whether you're researching a particular project, or trying to stay on top of local or international affairs, you may appreciate how much information is available to search and explore...". More...
Diego's Mexican Restaurant in Courtenay, gets this review by Hungry in Courtenay, B.C.: "It's been what feels like almost a month or two now that every time I drive by Diego's Mexican Restaurant, they are closed. I finally decided to take a closer look and noticed that the restaurant is completely empty - the furniture is all gone and there are no signs of life. I'm going to hazard to guess that this restaurant may be closed on a more permanent basis...". More...
Whistle Stop Neighbourhood Pub in Courtenay, gets this review by I Love Great Service in Courtenay, B.C.: "I can't believe it's been over a year since I had a meal at the Whistle Stop, but that did not seem to make a difference to the super friendly staff at the pub. I did not even have to state my order - "the usual" was all it took to order a 12 ounce CANADIAN steak, medium-rare, with a garden salad, blue cheese dressing, baked potato, and all them trimmins...". More...
Canada Safeway Limited in Courtenay, gets this review by Product Labeling Patrol in Courtenay, B.C.: "I have been shopping at the Safeway for many years, and over this period, I have noticed very troubling patterns in their product "labeling". The first couple times I went to the till to discover that my understanding of the product price was wrong (too low), I put it off to getting a bit older and having a "foggy day", but this has consistently happened too many times for me to, at least in my own opinion, suspect that there may be a systemic chronic labeling sneakiness going on in the store...". More...
Walmart in Courtenay, gets this review by Air Quality Patrol in Courteny, B.C.: "With the nicer weather these days, I have noticed something very disturbing in the Walmart store which I had put off earlier to simply being overdressed in the winter time. Lately, whenever I step into the local Walmart, the air quality, or lack thereof, causes me to feel very uncomfortable. It's so stuffy and hot, and UNFRESH, in the store that I have found myself racing around to get what I "need", and get out of there as fast as possible...". More...
Vancouver Island Regional Library in Courtenay, gets this review by Tony C in Courtenay, B.C.: "As part of the Vancouver Island Regional Library network, the Courtenay Library has inherited some incredible new online features, and while they may take a bit of getting used to, once you master them, your research projects will never be the same...". More...
Diego's Mexican Restaurant in Courtenay, gets this review by I'm Just a Creature of Habit in Courtenay, B.C.: "Before Diego's moved from their old spot to their present one (2011) near the Safeway, I did have a chance to enjoy one of their pulled beef burritos. It was DELICIOUS, but the old location was very noisy with the kitchen fans running and dramatically offset the wonderful food...". More...
Canadian Tire in Courtenay, gets this review by I Prefer Good Value Over Cheap Price in Courtenay, B.C.: "I was in Canadian Tire the other day [May/2011], looking at some "Husky" chainsaws. As I was mulling over the product labels to figure out where these versions of, what used to be, an incredible brand of chain saw were made, a store clerk commented on how great these saws were. When I explained my uncertaintly of their origins and concerns about asian-source components, I got the line that every big box employee seems to be parroting these days...". More...
Walmart in Courtenay, gets this review by I Miss REAL LOCAL Businesses in Courtenay, B.C.: "It never ceases to amaze me how so many consumers who have accepted big box importers like Walmart as the defacto ONLY choice for goods and services, don't factor in the whole picture! "Lowest price" seems to be the greatest, most common excuse for shopping at this largest business on the planet...". More...
Walmart in Courtenay, gets this review by My Time Is Worthless at Walmart in Courtenay, B.C.: "Am I the only one who gets the impression that my time is worth absolutely nothing at Walmart? Just because Walmart has mastered the subordination of third-world labour and skirted around environmental responsibilities by dealing with manufacturers who pollute without eco checks and balances, that is no excuse for treating their customers with the same contempt...". More...
Walmart in Courtenay, gets this review by Incensed Canadian on Vancouver Island, B.C.: "The audacity and semantic sneakiness of Walmart does not seem to respect any bounds or limits, as demonstrated by a huge poster they have at the front of the store stating "Canadian Made and Proud of It"! When I first saw this, I could not believe they DARED promote what this "Canadian Made" proclamation IMPLIED...". More...
Cabana de Marcos, La in Courtenay, gets this review by Tony C in Courtney, B.C.: "If you appreciate a world-class dining experience and don't mind NOT having to spend a lot for it, you you MUST discover the tasty cuisine and hospitality provided by the wonderful folks at Cabana de Marcos....". More...
Applebee's in Courtenay, gets this review by Not Impressed in Courtenay, B.C.: "For what seemed like the better part of a year or more, I watched with great curiosity as the building for the Applebee's in Courtenay was being constructed. Any when it finally opened, I decided to try out the Carside To Go Service...". More...
White Spot Restaurants in Courtenay, gets this review by Disappointed Diner, in Courtenay, B.C.: "I've just had the most horrible dinner at the Whitespot in Courtenay on Vancouver Island. Everything from the start to finish was a disaster...". More...
Dalron Home Improvement Ltd in Courtenay, gets this review by Dissatisfied in Victoria, B.C.: "Dalron Home Improvements was hired on August 15 to install an aluminum awning. I was directed to dig in cement footing blocks in specified locations as the work would be done next week...". More...
White Spot Restaurants in Courtenay, gets this review by Going Cold Turkey, in Courtney, B.C.: "Years agon, before I ordered my first roast turkey dinner at Whitespot, I asked the waitress if the turkey was turkey loaf or actual roasted turkey sliced in house. I was told that the chef roasted turkeys in the restaurant each day and sliced real meat (not reconstituted or loaf) for the meal. I have come to disbelieve this claim...". More...
Vancouver Island Regional Library in Courtenay, gets this review by Confounded in Courtenay, B.C.: "I've been a huge fan of the Courtenay Library and the Vancouver Island Regional Library System for many years, and I continue to be, BUT, recently, in what can only be imagined as an honest attempt at improving the checkout system, they have gone and done something that flies against sensibility... ". More...
Canadian Tire in Courtenay, gets this review by Dimmed in Courtenay, B.C.: "I general I've noticed a dramatic depreciation in respect for customer satisfaction at Canadian Tire since they had their "Made in China" makeover years ago, but there are limits that just can't be crossed with comment! ". More...
Canadian Tire in Courtenay, gets this review by Oiled in Courtenay, B.C.: "This spring [2010], prior to making a long road trip, I decided to get an oil change at Canadian Tire, and while I had hoped to benefit the the "all-points" safety check and fluid level topups they so prominently advertise, my actual experience was extremely disappointing...". More...
Valley West Autohaus in Courtenay, gets this review by James A in Courtenay, B.C.: "Wow this place really has some of the worst service I have ever encountered...". More...
Canadian Tire in Courtenay, gets this review by Can't Hold My Breath Long Enough in Courtenay, B.C.: "I don't know if I'm the only one in town who, over the years, has found the smell inside the store to be very disturbing...". More...
Safeway Pharmacy in Courtenay, gets this review by Tony C in Courtenay, B.C.: "While I'm not a regular pharmacy customer, as a dog owner, I discovered that many pet med prescriptions can be filled at a regular pharmacy. After checking prices in town, I discovered that Safeway Pharmacy beats most of the competition comparing apples to apples...". More...
Rogers Video in Courtenay, gets this review by I Don't Like To Be Late in Courtenay, B.C.: "I'm sure everyone has heard about the various "no late charge" marketing scams put out by various video shops, but in the end, places like Rogers only show that they are more about milking money out of patrons than actually providing good value for service - at least that's my experience...". More...
Labour Unlimited in Courtenay, gets this review by Tony C in Courtenay, B.C.: "Every now and then, especially in today's economy, getting extra work is part of survival for many Canadians like me, and I've had the pleasure of finding work on demand with Labour Unlimited...". More...
Rogers Video in Courtenay, gets this review by Not Impressed in Courtenay, B.C.: "For a video rental chain with as much financial mass as it has, this location of Rogers Video seems to fall short of quality services...". More...
Movie Gallery in Courtenay, gets this review by Obits Reader in Courtenay, B.C.: "BUSINESS LOCATION CLOSED! That's what the signs posted all over this location state, and it looks like the landlord has posted a notice about rent in arrears as well...". More...
Vancouver Island Regional Library in Courtenay, gets this review by North of 60 Fan in Courtenay, BC: "The library has an awesome collection of videos which can be borrowed. There are many American TV shows and Canadian ones as well, but one of my favourite Canadian TV series, "North of 60" has not yet been added to the collection...". More...
Comox Valley Food Bank in Courtenay, gets this review by Fed and Grateful in the Comox Valley, BC: "It's sad to see how many locals still think that people who stand in rain snow and cold in lineups at the food bank are "losers" and have "chosen" this lifestyle. Thank goodness the fine, decent, non-judgemental souls who make the food bank work are there to balance the scales...". More...
Glacier Auto Sales in Courtenay, gets this review by Fleeced in Courtenay, BC: "As far as my couple dozen years of buying used cars goes, Glacier Auto gets the LOWEST marks in my books and is a name underlined on my caution list when asked by family and friends about where to buy a used car in town...". More...
Island Technologies in Courtenay, gets this review by Tony C in Courtenay, BC: "If you're an old timer like me, you'll feel that you have slipped back into the late seventies and early eighties when you step into this gem of a computer shop...". More...
Jo Klassen's Grill in Courtenay, gets this review by Delighted Diner in the Comox Valley, B.C.: "It seems that I was not the only one to discover that Jo Klassen's Grill had moved from its location by the Safeway to behind the Wendy's and Tim Hortons, in Courtenay...". More...
A & W Restaurants in Courtenay, gets this review by Totally Disgusted in the Comox Valley, B.C.: "With H1N1 Virus already taking down healthy people in the Comox Valley, I was incredibly disgusted by the blatent lack of health and sanitary practices of staff at the A & W in the Payless Plaza in Courtenay!". More...
Vancouver Island Regional Library in Courtenay, gets this review by Tony C in Courtenay, B.C.: "Have you hugged your librarian lately? The Courtenay Library is one of the finest libraries I have ever had the privilege of having access to...". More...
Jo Klassen's Grill in Courtenay, gets this review by Very Happy Regular Diner: "Me and my whole crew have been eating at this restaurant for over six years in both its locations in courtenay. We were originally drawn to this restaurant because the of the quality, portion and price...". More...
Thrifty Foods in Courtenay, gets this review by I do NOT Want A Club Card in Courtenay, B.C.: "Do you have our Club Card? Do you have our Club Card? Do you have our Club Card? ANNOYING...". More...
Thrifty Foods in Courtenay, gets this review by Not Easily Fooled in Courtenay, B.C.: "Thrifty's is a very friendly grocery store with staff that goes out of the way to help customers find what they're looking for, but all that aside, I'm offended by the way this business pushes it's "Canadian-ness" with flags and tshirts IMPORTED from other countries...". More...
River Heights Motel in Courtenay, gets this review by Room 19 in Courtenay, B.C.: "Without a doubt, the River Heights Motel is my favourite place to stay when I'm in the Comox Valley...". More...
Midland Tools in Courtenay, gets this review by Totally Supported in Courtenay, B.C.: "My hat is off to Ryan, and his crew at Midland Tools. Even though it's a shame that virtually everything sold in the shop is NOT made in Canada, the customer support and product knowledge by the staff is supreme....". More...
The Home Depot Canada in Courtenay, gets this review by Tool Guy in Courtenay, B.C.: "It's true that Home Depot is not exactly a shining example of local Canadian enterprise selling locally-made Canadian products, but as they do seem to be here to stay (for now at least), there are some good things which can be said about Home Depot...". More...
Jo Klassen's Grill in Courtenay, gets this review by Neglected Diner in Courtenay, B.C.: "After my "dining experience" at Klassen's Grill, I'm reminded of an old joke about an all-you-can-eat buffet where the manager steps out after a second helping and advises a patron that "that's all they can eat"...". More...
Select Video in Courtenay, gets this review by Video Junkie in Courtenay, B.C.: "As someone who watches at least a dozen videos each week, I am delighted to proclaim that Select Video is without any qualification, hands down, the very best video rental shop in the Comox Valley...". More...
The Home Depot Canada in Courtenay, gets this review by Delaminated in Comox Valley, B.C. : "As an update to my earlier comments regarding Home Depot's false advertising of "exterior grade" plywood, I was interested to see that the Courtenay branch of Home Depot has finally taken down its "Exterior Grade Plywood" signs...". More...
The Home Depot Canada in Courtenay, gets this review by Delaminated in the Comox Valley, B.C.: "In 30 years of building and renovating homes across Canada, I have never found a more blatant example of product grade depreciation and misleading labelling as I have with the plywood promoted and stamped as "Exterior Grade", sold by Home Depot...". More...
Comox Valley Bobcat & Excavating Ltd in Courtenay, gets this review by Stephen of Courtenay, BC: "We have used Comox Valley Bobcat many times over the years for landscaping and prep work to snow removal...". More...
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