Old Orchard Maps 109 Amenities with 64 Transit Stops

Market summary

Old Orchard maps 109 amenities, led by 64 transit stops. The data confirms presence but not service quality or access.

Central finding

Old Orchard maps 109 amenities across six categories, with transit stops forming the largest share at 64 points. Sources: [The Spool Sewing Studio]

Amenity Distribution in Old Orchard

Old Orchard contains 109 mapped amenity points across six categories. Parks account for 21 of these points, while schools number 6. This distribution indicates a varied local infrastructure base within the neighbourhood boundary as defined by the mapping dataset. The counts reflect point locations rather than facility capacity or service levels.

The amenity set includes 4 childcare centres and 3 grocery stores. Recreation facilities total 11 points, including Courtenay Native Sons Hall and Florence Filberg Centre. These named facilities provide specific reference points for community services. The data does not specify operating hours, program availability, or user demographics for these locations. Sources: [The Spool Sewing Studio]

Transit Stop Presence

Sixty-four transit stop points are mapped within Old Orchard. Named stops include Downtown Exchange Bay A (SB) and Fitzgerald Avenue at 5th Street (NB). These points indicate where transit infrastructure is located according to the OpenStreetMap Overpass API data. The count does not represent route frequency, ridership, or connectivity to other parts of Courtenay.

The transit stops span multiple street intersections, including Cliffe Avenue at 8th Street and Menzies Avenue at 3rd Street. This geographic spread suggests coverage across different parts of the neighbourhood. However, the data lacks information on service schedules, vehicle types, or transfer options. Buyers should verify current transit routes independently before relying on this count for commute planning. Sources: [The Spool Sewing Studio]

The strongest counter-case

The amenity data reflects point locations only and does not establish service quality, frequency, or household access. Sources: [The Spool Sewing Studio]

City market context

From the Courtenay market article, 22 September 2026:

Vancouver Island recorded 858 unit sales in June 2025, up 18 per cent year over year, against active listings that grew only two per cent. This imbalance signals a tightening market at the regional level, though no supplied evidence measures this effect within Courtenay itself. Vancouver Island's housing market entered late 2025 with sales growing faster than inventory, creating a moderate seller's advantage at the regional level. This dynamic is not measured for Courtenay specifically, but it frames the broader market context in which local transactions occur.