The City of Courtenay is officially proclaiming July 18, 2026, as Hello Neighbour Day, inviting residents across the community to celebrate kindness, connection and the love people have for their neighbourhoods.

It’s a citywide celebration focused on strengthening neighbourhood connections and encouraging simple acts of neighbourliness.

Hello Neighbour Day is part of the City’s Neighbourhood Network Strategy, which supports social connection, community well-being, belonging and neighbourhood resilience.

Mayor Bob Wells says it’s about celebrating the small, everyday actions that help people feel connected and welcome in their neighbourhoods.

“Whether it’s saying hello, checking in on someone, sharing a story or spending time with neighbours, these moments help build a stronger and more caring community.”

Residents are encouraged to participate in ways that feel simple and meaningful to them. Ideas include saying hello to a neighbour with a postcard, sharing a story or photo about a favourite neighbourhood place, taking part in an act of kindness or spending time in a local park or shared space.

Leading up to Hello Neighbour Day, residents can also participate online by completing a short survey about what makes a good neighbour, sharing stories, photos or videos, and pinning them on an interactive neighbourhood map.

Entries submitted online will be included in a random draw, with prizes available for participants and their neighbourhood.

Stories and community input gathered through the initiative will help inform and strengthen future neighbourhood-building efforts in Courtenay.

To learn more or participate, visit Engage Comox Valley.