Welcome to Comox Valley Search & Rescue

Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue has played a vital role in the Comox Valley for over 50 years and we look forward to many more years of service.

We are a volunteer organization providing a wide range of search and rescue services, including rope and swift water rescue, avalanche rescue, and first aid. Our coverage area ranges from Oyster River in the north to Cook Creek in the south and from Buttle Lake in the west to the Georgia Strait in the east, including Denman and Hornby Islands. We also work closely with other Search and Rescue groups to provide mutual aid to communities across the province.

Our highly committed volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In 2024, our 60+ members responded to 73 tasks and collectively contributed over 15,000 hours to search and rescue operations, educational programs, and community events.

Comox Valley Search & Rescue Hosting Ritual MTB Film Tour

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is stoked to bring our community of rad folks together for another round of epic MTB films! Shake off the November gloom, cheer on jaw-dropping rides, and support your local volunteer SAR team while you’re at it.

Since humankind invented the wheel, we’ve been determined to take it to new heights, push it to the limit, and revel in the experience. Ritual is a big screen celebration of the indomitable human spirit that defines the sport of mountain biking with unforgettable film-going experiences. The film series highlights incredible athletes, creative filmmakers, engaging storylines and stunning cinematography; bringing riders together in mountain biking’s greatest cities and venues.

It’s all happen on November 14, 2025, at the Stan Hagen Theatre. Tickets are $25 and available at https://cvsar.tickit.ca/

Who We Are – CVSAR

People join CVSAR for various reasons and come from a diverse background.  Take a look at a few of our member profiles below and find out what they do outside of SAR and why they love being apart of SAR in BC.

Who we are – Rich Swanson

  Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping...

Who We Are – Frank Brunt

  Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping...

Who We Are – Ginelle Taylor

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping those...

Who We Are – CVSAR | Paul B

  Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping...

Who We Are – CVSAR | Bronwen B

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping those...

Who We Are – CVSAR | Marc L

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping those...

Who We Are – CVSAR |Brad K

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping those...

Who We Are – CVSAR | Cliff U

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping those...

Who We Are – CVSAR |Shelby M

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping those...

Who We Are -CVSAR | Craig F

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is a fantastic and diverse group of volunteers who come from all walks of life.  CVSAR volunteer for different reason and all pursue a variety of hobbies and occupations outside of SAR, but they all have one common goal, helping those...

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Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour

Buy Tickets and Support Comox Valley Search & Rescue

Comox Valley Search & Rescue is stoked to bring our community of rad folks together for another round of epic MTB films! Shake off the November gloom, cheer on jaw-dropping rides, and support your local volunteer SAR team while you’re at it.

Doors at 6:00 pm, Show at 7 pm
Tickers available at: https://cvsar.tickit.ca/
Cost: $25

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