Why you'd want to live in Cumberland

Beneath the shadow of the Comox Glacier, nestled at the foothills of Beaufort Range, lies the fast growing village of Cumberland. Cumberland has an interesting history, being a coal-mining town from 1888 to 1966. This amiable community is undergoing a serious cultural transformation. Home to arts, culture, eclectic live music and world-class outdoor recreation, Cumberland is the closest community to the Forbidden Plateau and Mt Washington, and is the gateway to the amazing Comox Lake. Cumberland Forest, a 56-hectare second growth forest is protected by The Cumberland Community Forest Society. The community raise funds to buy the land from an American timber company. Cumber Forest, being located southwest of Cumberland, just between Comox Lake Road and Perseverance Creek, this forest of hemlock, red cedar, and Douglas Fir is a marvel for the community; it is used for activities such as mushroom picking, hiking, walking, and world class mountain biking. The songbirds, sword ferns, salal, and Sakatoon berry bushes makes a very tranquil Cumberland Forest very tranquil. via discovervancouverisland.com