Guidebook for Qualicum Beach
Food Scene
The freshest, best tacos anywhere. This place has been listed as our region's top place to eat since it opened two years ago.
37 locals recommend
Tidal Taco Shack
8256 Island Hwy WThe freshest, best tacos anywhere. This place has been listed as our region's top place to eat since it opened two years ago.
WEST COAST FOOD HOUSE
6060 Island Hwy Wlocal cuisine, live music and great atmosphere.
This is a restaurant and an art gallery and they have wonderful food. Great views, too!
20 locals recommend
Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery
6087 Island Hwy WThis is a restaurant and an art gallery and they have wonderful food. Great views, too!
Island Farms makes the best ice cream and this place serves it right on the beach!
6 locals recommend
Cone Zone
5970 Island Hwy WIsland Farms makes the best ice cream and this place serves it right on the beach!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Crown & Anchor Pub
6120 Island Hwy WGreat live music and super friendly hosts.
Entertainment & Activities
There is always something happening at the Legion and the folks who go there are so welcoming. Very fresh beer, too!
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 211
7035 Island Hwy WThere is always something happening at the Legion and the folks who go there are so welcoming. Very fresh beer, too!
There is always something going on here. Dances, craft fairs, pancake breakfast, flea markets and many events.
Lighthouse Community Centre
240 Lions WayThere is always something going on here. Dances, craft fairs, pancake breakfast, flea markets and many events.
Parks & Nature
A fascinating place that is our equivalent to the Shaw Discovery Place in Sydney by the Sea. Also, they do a wonderful afternoon tea as well as other meals. The University's Chef students work along side the science students. The building itself is build to Green Leeds standards and looks like a giant clam. All kinds of events and courses happen here and it is a great conference centre or wedding venue.
9 locals recommend
Deep Bay Marine Field Station
370 Crome Point RdA fascinating place that is our equivalent to the Shaw Discovery Place in Sydney by the Sea. Also, they do a wonderful afternoon tea as well as other meals. The University's Chef students work along side the science students. The building itself is build to Green Leeds standards and looks like a giant clam. All kinds of events and courses happen here and it is a great conference centre or wedding venue.
A magical park with pools, old trees and peaceful trails.
29 locals recommend
Rosewall Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 19A magical park with pools, old trees and peaceful trails.
Spelunking is a unique experience that anyone can have. Our caves are world famous. Take a self-guided tour or participate in a group tour. Interpretive centre is a must! Also, a wonderful lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
102 locals recommend
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdSpelunking is a unique experience that anyone can have. Our caves are world famous. Take a self-guided tour or participate in a group tour. Interpretive centre is a must! Also, a wonderful lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
3475 Lioness BlvdAn easy walking trail surrounded by nature.
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni HwyExciting waterfalls and beautiful trails.
You can't beat these falls in the rainy season.
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadYou can't beat these falls in the rainy season.
Shopping
Unique shops include coffee shops, gifts shops, day spa, grocery store and an awesome nursery with all kinds of plants right across the street.
7 locals recommend
Magnolia Court
Island Highway WestUnique shops include coffee shops, gifts shops, day spa, grocery store and an awesome nursery with all kinds of plants right across the street.
Essentials
They have an in-house bakery which is famous for cheese bread and a butcher with quality local meat, fish and poultry. The deli is amazing and they make fresh chicken and mojo's daily.
23 locals recommend
Tomm's Food Village
6990 Island Hwy WThey have an in-house bakery which is famous for cheese bread and a butcher with quality local meat, fish and poultry. The deli is amazing and they make fresh chicken and mojo's daily.
Getting Around
Regional Transportation Services station