Vancouver Island Guidebook

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Vancouver Island Guidebook

Sightseeing

Check out our recommendations on some of the greatest views on Vancouver Island!
Beautiful beach and walking trails! Located in Parksville.
165 recommandé par les habitants
Parc provincial de Rathtrevor Beach
1240 Rath Rd
165 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful beach and walking trails! Located in Parksville.
Great walking trails! Just outside of Parksville.
140 recommandé par les habitants
Parc provincial des chutes Englishman River
2245 Errington Road
140 recommandé par les habitants
Great walking trails! Just outside of Parksville.
Great hike about 30-45 mintues with an outstanding view! Take a scenic drive through Fairwinds neighbourhood and enjoy the ocean views to arrive there.
Notch Hill Loop Trail
Link Place
Great hike about 30-45 mintues with an outstanding view! Take a scenic drive through Fairwinds neighbourhood and enjoy the ocean views to arrive there.
More fantastic walking trails along the water in Nanoose! Add on a bite to eat at Seascapes or the Rusted Rake Brewery also in the same area and you'll have yourself the perfect excursion!
20 recommandé par les habitants
Moorecroft Regional Park
1563 Stewart Rd
20 recommandé par les habitants
More fantastic walking trails along the water in Nanoose! Add on a bite to eat at Seascapes or the Rusted Rake Brewery also in the same area and you'll have yourself the perfect excursion!
Stunning golf course with great ocean views in Nanoose!
41 recommandé par les habitants
Fairwinds Golf Club
3730 Fairwinds Dr
41 recommandé par les habitants
Stunning golf course with great ocean views in Nanoose!
Right around the corner from your stay! A beautiful course amongst the Eaglecrest neighbourhood.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Eaglecrest Golf Club
2035 Island Hwy W
25 recommandé par les habitants
Right around the corner from your stay! A beautiful course amongst the Eaglecrest neighbourhood.
A busy family oriented beach! Equipped with a park and waterpark as well as Sandcastle sculptures in the summer, worth a walk through!
94 recommandé par les habitants
Parc communautaire et Skate Park de Parksville
193 Beachside Dr
94 recommandé par les habitants
A busy family oriented beach! Equipped with a park and waterpark as well as Sandcastle sculptures in the summer, worth a walk through!
A gorgeous lake to enjoy the day at, bring your paddle board or kayak this lake has plenty of room to explore! Located in North Qualicum, a 20 minute drive from the suite. Bathrooms and picnic areas available at the public beach.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Cameron Lake
35 Alberni Hwy
22 recommandé par les habitants
A gorgeous lake to enjoy the day at, bring your paddle board or kayak this lake has plenty of room to explore! Located in North Qualicum, a 20 minute drive from the suite. Bathrooms and picnic areas available at the public beach.
Beautiful views and beach front picnic areas!
108 recommandé par les habitants
Qualicum Beach
108 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful views and beach front picnic areas!
Enjoy gorgeous trails along side the Little Qualicum River!
118 recommandé par les habitants
Parc provincial des chutes Little Qualicum
4001 Alberni Hwy
118 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy gorgeous trails along side the Little Qualicum River!
Visit this charming farm and explore where the famous Little Qualicum Cheeseworks cheese is made! Explore the shop and cafe for tasty treats and souvenirs! Very kid friendly, lots of animals to see and also a scavenger hunt to do!
52 recommandé par les habitants
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
403 Lowrys Rd
52 recommandé par les habitants
Visit this charming farm and explore where the famous Little Qualicum Cheeseworks cheese is made! Explore the shop and cafe for tasty treats and souvenirs! Very kid friendly, lots of animals to see and also a scavenger hunt to do!

Food scene

This stunning Tuscany oasis in Coombs is one of our favourites for an evening of decadent Italian foods! Casual or dressy, whichever you decide!
72 recommandé par les habitants
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni Hwy
72 recommandé par les habitants
This stunning Tuscany oasis in Coombs is one of our favourites for an evening of decadent Italian foods! Casual or dressy, whichever you decide!
Homemade sourdough pizza amazing for a takeout pizza night! Also just a short 5 minute drive into French Creek! Make sure you order ahead so they don't run out.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Salt Pizzeria
897 Island Hwy W
20 recommandé par les habitants
Homemade sourdough pizza amazing for a takeout pizza night! Also just a short 5 minute drive into French Creek! Make sure you order ahead so they don't run out.
Frehsh sushi right down the road! One of our go-to spots for takeout.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Sam's Sushi Bar
890 Wembley Rd
6 recommandé par les habitants
Frehsh sushi right down the road! One of our go-to spots for takeout.
Great fresh sushi located in Qualicum beach! Take-out only right now, but enjoy the cute, quaint shops in Qualicum while you wait!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Sushi Hama
221 W 2nd Ave
12 recommandé par les habitants
Great fresh sushi located in Qualicum beach! Take-out only right now, but enjoy the cute, quaint shops in Qualicum while you wait!
Gorgeous views over the Scooner Cove Marina in Nanoose Bay! Definitely worth an evening dinner to enjoy the sunset, make a reservation before you go as it's a popular spot!
Seascape Restaurant
3521 Dolphin Drive
Gorgeous views over the Scooner Cove Marina in Nanoose Bay! Definitely worth an evening dinner to enjoy the sunset, make a reservation before you go as it's a popular spot!
Beautiful restaurant with one of the best patios on the water! Enjoy a romantic dinner with a multitude of fresh seafood options.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Qualicum Beach Inn
2690 Island Hwy W
41 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful restaurant with one of the best patios on the water! Enjoy a romantic dinner with a multitude of fresh seafood options.
A fresh healthy eatery located on Parksville's main shopping street. A great place for a sit down lunch or take it to the beach!
37 recommandé par les habitants
Realm Food Co.
180 Craig St
37 recommandé par les habitants
A fresh healthy eatery located on Parksville's main shopping street. A great place for a sit down lunch or take it to the beach!
Such a yummy treat right on the ocean! Sometimes has a long wait but most certainly worth it.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Tidal Taco Shack
6001 Island Hwy W
38 recommandé par les habitants
Such a yummy treat right on the ocean! Sometimes has a long wait but most certainly worth it.
A very cute and quiet cafe right up the road from us! Take a short bike ride or drive and enjoy a coffee and some of their homemade treats or breads!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Wild Culture Bakery
692 Bennett Rd
9 recommandé par les habitants
A very cute and quiet cafe right up the road from us! Take a short bike ride or drive and enjoy a coffee and some of their homemade treats or breads!
A fun atmosphere in Qualicum! Great drinks and food
14 recommandé par les habitants
Fern + Cedar Brewing Company
680 Berwick Road South
14 recommandé par les habitants
A fun atmosphere in Qualicum! Great drinks and food
A great local spot in Parksville!
35 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
425 Stanford Ave E
35 recommandé par les habitants
A great local spot in Parksville!
Located in Coombs where you'll also find Cuckoo's Trattoria restaurant! Lots of treats, shopping, and groceries available here.
151 recommandé par les habitants
Marché du Vieux Pays - Chèvres sur le Toit
2326 Alberni Hwy
151 recommandé par les habitants
Located in Coombs where you'll also find Cuckoo's Trattoria restaurant! Lots of treats, shopping, and groceries available here.
Enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee in the heart of Qualicum Beach!
21 recommandé par les habitants
French Press Coffee Roasters
694 Primrose St
21 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee in the heart of Qualicum Beach!

Conseils aux voyageurs

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Beaches within walking distance to the suite!

Our favourite beaches on Vancouver Island are right down the road! The sandiest is to the left down Pintail Dr and then right on Yambury Rd/Butterball Dr. (7min walk) The closest is to the right on Pintail Dr and left on Johnstone Dr (5min walk)
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Qualicum Beach Farmer's Market!

Every Saturday from 8:30am - 12pm right in the heart of Qualicum!
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Summer by the Sea Market - Craig Street Market!

The Summer by the Sea Street Market will run from June 14th until August 30th every Tuesday night from 6pm - 9pm with over 150 local vendors! Located on Craig St in Parksville.