Guidebook for Qualicum Beach
Food Scene
One of our favourite places to eat; good value and high quality, pleasant atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Sushi Hama
133 W 2nd AveOne of our favourite places to eat; good value and high quality, pleasant atmosphere.
Ohhh So Yummy Cafe
129 W 2nd AveBest breakfast in town.
Oceanside Pizza Palace: Best micro brewery beer selection on tap, mostly from Victoria. Often open until 10pm whereas almost everything else shuts down by 8:30!
We recommend you request the thin crust pizza.
678 Memorial Ave
678 Memorial AvenueOceanside Pizza Palace: Best micro brewery beer selection on tap, mostly from Victoria. Often open until 10pm whereas almost everything else shuts down by 8:30!
We recommend you request the thin crust pizza.
Island SodaWorks Bistro: This funky farm to table style restaurant got it's start on Dragon's Den for it's unique soda brewing techniques. NOTE: Don't let Google send you to the wrong address in Errington, as the Bistro has moved to downtown Qualicum!
124 Harlech Rd
124 Harlech RoadIsland SodaWorks Bistro: This funky farm to table style restaurant got it's start on Dragon's Den for it's unique soda brewing techniques. NOTE: Don't let Google send you to the wrong address in Errington, as the Bistro has moved to downtown Qualicum!
Short walk from the house, down Garrett Rd and turn right along the beach/highway. Beautiful beach view, good microbrewery beer on tap, decent menu. Some live music (mostly weekends). Liquor store across the street
33 locals recommend
Shady Rest Hotel
3109 Island Hwy WShort walk from the house, down Garrett Rd and turn right along the beach/highway. Beautiful beach view, good microbrewery beer on tap, decent menu. Some live music (mostly weekends). Liquor store across the street
Nothing special but it's a short walk from the house, down Garrett Rd and to your left. The breakfast are good, and the burgers are okay. No micro brewery beer here, just the basics, but it's a local scene.
26 locals recommend
Deez Bar & Grill
3353 Island Hwy WNothing special but it's a short walk from the house, down Garrett Rd and to your left. The breakfast are good, and the burgers are okay. No micro brewery beer here, just the basics, but it's a local scene.
It's a short walk from the house, down Garrett Rd and to your left. Good classic British Fish and Chips.
9 locals recommend
Fish Tales Cafe
3336 Island Hwy WIt's a short walk from the house, down Garrett Rd and to your left. Good classic British Fish and Chips.
Qualicum Sushi
133 W 2nd AveCasual atmosphere, excellent Japanese food at a good price.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a restaurant/bar and about the only place for a cocktail after 8pm. But beware, they probably close by 10pm!
23 locals recommend
Giovanni's Ristorante
180 W 2nd AveThis is a restaurant/bar and about the only place for a cocktail after 8pm. But beware, they probably close by 10pm!
Essentials
Qualicum Foods - Quality Foods
705 Memorial AveOrganic foods and best spot for organic chicken. Also has a bakery/deli cafe and seating out back.
10 locals recommend
Naked Natural Whole Foods Ltd
671 Fir StOrganic foods and best spot for organic chicken. Also has a bakery/deli cafe and seating out back.
Heaven On Earth Natural Foods
149 W 2nd Avenatural food store with local emphasis and a good spice selection
Stop & Shop Grocery
3346 Island Highway WestJust at the bottom of Garrett Road and to the right - short walk from the house.
Parks & Nature
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni HwyScenic loop trail to se the waterfalls.
Arts & Culture
Qualicum Beach Museum
587 Beach RdLocal history.
Village Theatre Qualicum Beach
110 W 2nd AveLocal theatre productions in a classic old theatre.