Food Scene
The Black Goose is the quintessential pub setting. You can sit inside or outside. The outside tables have a great view of the water and a laid back "English Pub" feel.
32 locals recommend
Black Goose Inn
1051 Resort DrThe Black Goose is the quintessential pub setting. You can sit inside or outside. The outside tables have a great view of the water and a laid back "English Pub" feel.
Realm is locally owned by former students, but best of all, the food is good and it has a great vibe!
37 locals recommend
Realm Food Co.
180 Craig StRealm is locally owned by former students, but best of all, the food is good and it has a great vibe!
it is the best snitzel we have tasted since being in Germany! This is a great place to eat but you do need to make a reservation!
21 locals recommend
Black Bird Schnitzel Haus
3298 Island Hwy Wit is the best snitzel we have tasted since being in Germany! This is a great place to eat but you do need to make a reservation!
Bistro 649, in my opinion, the best restaurant in the area for a special celebration. The food is fabulous but make sure to place a reservation because it is usually fully booked!
18 locals recommend
Bistro 694
694 Memorial AveBistro 649, in my opinion, the best restaurant in the area for a special celebration. The food is fabulous but make sure to place a reservation because it is usually fully booked!
The Bayside Resort
240 Dogwood StThe Bayside has the best views in the district!
This is a fabulous food truck located on Qualicum's beach. It has fabulous burgers and unique, tasty poutine creations. Truly worth the trip!
The Knockananna Grill
2711 Island Highway WestThis is a fabulous food truck located on Qualicum's beach. It has fabulous burgers and unique, tasty poutine creations. Truly worth the trip!
Parks & Nature
You cannot beat the views, biking trails, walking trails and beach!
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdYou cannot beat the views, biking trails, walking trails and beach!
The walk is beautiful and the falls are spectacular!
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadThe walk is beautiful and the falls are spectacular!
A wondeful place were you can get up close to rescue animals and gain a better understanding of the wildlife in the area.
43 locals recommend
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdA wondeful place were you can get up close to rescue animals and gain a better understanding of the wildlife in the area.
A short drive and you will see some of the largest trees on the island. It is a wonderful way to spend the day and appreciate the West Coast Rain forest and it is free!
163 locals recommend
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4A short drive and you will see some of the largest trees on the island. It is a wonderful way to spend the day and appreciate the West Coast Rain forest and it is free!
Arts & Culture
A great place to learn about the history of the area and has a great farmers market where fresh local produce is abundant in the summer months.
16 locals recommend
Parksville Museum
1245 Island Hwy EA great place to learn about the history of the area and has a great farmers market where fresh local produce is abundant in the summer months.
If you want to learn about local history, this is a wonderful pace to visit.
22 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach Museum
587 Beach Rd If you want to learn about local history, this is a wonderful pace to visit.
Locals refer to this venue as the MAC. It often has live music events and great displays of local artists.
12 locals recommend
McMillan Arts Centre
133 McMillan StLocals refer to this venue as the MAC. It often has live music events and great displays of local artists.
Visit and see wonderful displays of local art and a superb local artisan gift shop.
24 locals recommend
The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
122 Fern Rd W Visit and see wonderful displays of local art and a superb local artisan gift shop.
If you love live theatre this is a great venue for the local theatre group, Echo Players.
9 locals recommend
Village Theatre Qualicum Beach
110 W 2nd AveIf you love live theatre this is a great venue for the local theatre group, Echo Players.
Shopping
Craig Street
Craig StreetThe stores carry a unique mix of clothing.
Essentials
This is where locals shop for great quality food and friendly service. It has a fabulous bakery and makes lovely lunch items.
18 locals recommend
Eat Fresh Urban Market
164 Bagshaw StThis is where locals shop for great quality food and friendly service. It has a fabulous bakery and makes lovely lunch items.
Parksville Home Hardware
142 Morison AveThe perfect place to pick up a variety of hardware items you might need.
Entertainment & Activities
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort DrLoads of fun right nextdoor!
it is a wonderful farm setting where children can get up close to the animals and ride ponies.
16 locals recommend
Tiger Lily Farm
1692 Errington Rdit is a wonderful farm setting where children can get up close to the animals and ride ponies.
Everything Else
This is a stop everone will love! They have unique shops, great ice cream, and you can even do your grocery shopping here. Dont forget to get a picture of the real, live, goats on the roof to show everyone at home! One thing to remember is this place gets very busy so do it like the local, go early!
151 locals recommend
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyThis is a stop everone will love! They have unique shops, great ice cream, and you can even do your grocery shopping here. Dont forget to get a picture of the real, live, goats on the roof to show everyone at home! One thing to remember is this place gets very busy so do it like the local, go early!
Morningstar Farm is a wonderful place for the cheese lover in all of us. Sample some wonderful cheese and pick up some for a picnic lunch. They also allow children to see the animals.
19 locals recommend
Morningstar Farm
403 Lowrys RdMorningstar Farm is a wonderful place for the cheese lover in all of us. Sample some wonderful cheese and pick up some for a picnic lunch. They also allow children to see the animals.