I like it because it is very close to Mount Washington, there are buses to pick up and drop off during winter skiing, and the current round-trip fare is $15/day and you need to pay cash.
Messiah_Dillon: Here are some hotels near Courtenay: Best Western the Westerly Hotel,Bayview Hotel,River Heights Motel,Arbour Cottage B & B,Stafford House Bed & Breakfast