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Town in British Columbia, Canada
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Qualicum Beach is a town in Central Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Informally considered a twin city with neighbouring Parksville, it's a popular vacation area in summer with a number of provincial parks, warm beaches, family fun parks and charming downtown.
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ECHO Players has been presenting live community theatre on the Village Theatre stage since 1975. They produce four Mainstage shows per season. They also host the Vancouver Island Juried One-Act Play festival every November.
A seaside garden, a 28-hectare site perched on the edge of an oceanside bluff overlooking the Strait of Georgia.
Chronicles the history of Qualicum with a collection of objects displayed in period settings. The Museum features a grand mural by local artists depicting the early days of Qualicum which three walls of the second floor galleries. The museum also houses fossils primarily found in British Columbia, the collection was assembled and is curated in conjunction with the Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum Society.
A long stretch of sand that is popular for walking, swimming, skimboarding, kayaking and stand-up paddle boards. A paved walking path beside the beach for much of its length provides some nice views. There are several free parking areas along the side of the Island Highway.
This public golf course was opened in 1913, making it the fourth oldest course in British Columbia. One of Canada's most scenic courses, offering breathtaking ocean views, it's open year round due to a mild climate and boasts excellent drainage.
On the beach with a wrap-around patio. Sandwiches, burgers and pizza, with some fish, seafood and steak/rib options, too. Brunch is served on weekends from 11AM-2PM.
Coffee shop with sandwiches, all day breakfast and baked goods. Food is good quality and the breakfasts are particularly good value. Baked goods are freshly made in-house.
Three-room bed and breakfast near Qualicum Beach. The Upper Deck Room looks out over the ocean and sleeps up to four. The Patio Room and Secret Garden Room are situated on the ground floor and have private patios. The Patio Room accommodates four and the Secret Garden Room accommodates two. All rooms come with a microwave, fridge, toaster oven, coffee maker and other kitchenware.
17 rooms with ocean view rooms and suites. Kitchens and kitchenettes available, wheelchair accessible, and an elevator for your convenience.
The Crown Mansion in Qualicum Beach offers luxurious accommodations within the fully renovated boutique hotel constructed in 1914.
21 rooms near Qualicum Beach Visitor Information Centre and is just 10 minutes from downtown Qualicum Beach.
Four cottages and two duplexes ranging from studio to three bedrooms. All units include BBQs and Wifi and most have full kitchens. Only the three bedroom duplexes have a full bathroom, the other units have (small) showers instead of baths. The setting is great with the complex on the ocean next to a pebble beach, fantastic views and very peaceful.
Self-contained apartments on the waterfront. Lower units on the beach are studio with one queen bed, a pull-out sofa and patio, upper beachfront units have a loft with an additional bed. All units come with kitchen and free Wifi. Common amenities include private beachfront, picnic area with BBQs, and coin-operated laundry.
the Village
Wander the pedestrian-friendly streets in the Qualicum Beach downtown core exploring unique shops, bookstores, antique shops, restaurants, outdoor cafes, and galleries.
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