Explore The Comox Valley Collective Magazines

The Comox Valley Collective is our inaugural magazine and is created and published by ROAM Media Inc. Launched in the winter of 2014, it is a quarterly publication focused on the Comox Valley region that releases on every solstice and equinox (mid March, June, September, and December).

COMOX VALLEY SOAP ARTISTS

COMOX VALLEY SOAP ARTISTS

A look at Hornby Island Soap Company and Royston Soapworks.

Words by

Lisa Levesque

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

LITTLE VALLEY: BHODI LAPERRIERE

LITTLE VALLEY: BHODI LAPERRIERE

Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in

Words by

Bhodi LaPerriere, Age 9

BRICK BY BRICK

BRICK BY BRICK

Habitat for Humanity: helping to build the foundation for happier, healthier lives.

Words by

Bevin Clempson

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

ABANDON LAND THIS SUMMER

ABANDON LAND THIS SUMMER

Historical boat cruises at the Museum at Campbell River.

Words & Photos by

Mary Ruth Snyder

LOST IN THE WILDERNESS

LOST IN THE WILDERNESS

A close encounter with the Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society.

Words & Photos by

Sara Kempner

THE ULTIMATE  SINGLETRACK  EXPERIENCE

THE ULTIMATE SINGLETRACK EXPERIENCE

Discovering new limits racing the BC Bike Race.

Words by

Tara Miller

Photo by

DAVE SILVER

BLENDING MARTIAL ARTS & YOGA

BLENDING MARTIAL ARTS & YOGA

How the practice of two disciplines nurtures three local martial artists and yogis.

Words by

Corny Martens

Jared Sato

PASSIONATE BREWING

PASSIONATE BREWING

The story of cancer, community and a hospital mini fridge.

Words by

Kerry Hale

Photos by

Karley Bracey

AS THE DISC SPINS

AS THE DISC SPINS

A renegade disc golf course spurs a community to create a forest playground.

Words by

Max Oudendag

Photo by

Nick Hutton-Jay

MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Nearby alpine gems inspire locals and visitors alike.

Words & Photos by

Sarah Seads

SUNSHINE COAST

SUNSHINE COAST

The owner/operator of Sunshine Coast Air connects people with each other and the place she calls home.

Words by

Theressa Logan

Opening photo by

Josh Ramsay

OUTSIDE IN

OUTSIDE IN

A young man’s journey from the forest to the Banff International Film and Book Festival.

Words by

Tao Werner

Photos by

Sara Kempner

GROWING UP IN THE WOODS

GROWING UP IN THE WOODS

The technique of Métissage storytelling blends a child’s, an educator’s, and a historical point of view, for a holistic understanding of learning in the outdoors.

Words by

Heather Thomson

Photos by

Karen McKinnon

HENS 101

HENS 101

A beginner’s guide to keeping chickens.

Words & Photos by

Rebekah Kenway

COMPLETE COMBUSTION

COMPLETE COMBUSTION

A young mason unites modern heating challenges with ancient solutions.

Words by

Dave Nowak

Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

FINDING A CONNECTION

FINDING A CONNECTION

One company’s quest to bridge the ever-growing gap between nature and technology.

Words by

Alissa Wild

Photos by

Kyle Hansen

ART ALCHEMY

ART ALCHEMY

Artists in the Comox Valley create and cultivate a vibrant studio/gallery.

Words by

RJ Herron

Photo by

Karen McKinnon

LITTLE VALLEY: ANJA LEIKERMOSER

LITTLE VALLEY: ANJA LEIKERMOSER

Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.

Words by

Anja Leikermoser, Age 13

FLOATING BELOW

FLOATING BELOW

The tragic end and beautiful rediscovery of the SS Capilano.

Words & Photos by

Eiko Jones

FOREST FLOW

FOREST FLOW

The esoteric feeling at the heart of forest conservation.

Words by

Evan Gough

Photo by

Nik Dunn

ABUELO’S CORN TORTILLAS

ABUELO’S CORN TORTILLAS

A local business grows by staying true to their origins.

Words & Photos by

Ross Bodenmann

COMPLEX TERRAIN

COMPLEX TERRAIN

Navigating art and nature in the heart of Vancouver Island.

Words & Paintings by

Clive Powsey

DANCING IN THE DARK

DANCING IN THE DARK

Vancouver Island’s greatest discoveries may lie beneath the rainforest and mountains it is most known for.

Words by

Terry McKall

QUIETLY QUADRA

QUIETLY QUADRA

At once, this peaceful destination typifies “island life” while following a path of its own.

Words by

Annette Yourk

Photos by

Boomer Jerritt

LOVE IS A BURNING THING

LOVE IS A BURNING THING

Words by

Mike B

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