Courtenay Recreation facility impacts due to elevated water levels

This is an evolving situation, follow the alert for updates:

 Courtenay Recreation updates

Friday January 30, 12:30 p.m.

Due to high water levels in and around Lewis Park, Lewis Park is closed. 

The following Courtenay Recreation facilities are closing immediately and all recreation programs and activities in these facilities are cancelled for Friday January 30, 2026:

  • Lewis Centre
  • The LINC Youth Centre
  • Tsolum Building
  • Salish Building 

All patrons will be required to leave the buildings. If you have children or dependents in the buildings, please make plans to pick them up immediately. All vehicles must be removed from the parking lot.

For ongoing updates, monitor alerts on www.courtenay.ca and the City social media on Facebook and Instagram.

Jan 30, 2026
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