Meg’s guidebook Nanoose Bay and area.
Food scene
Realm Food Co.
180 Craig Stgreat local food
Eat Fresh Urban Market
164 Bagshaw Stbest grocery store Parksville
Black Goose Inn
1051 Resort Drgreat little pub, 5 mins away
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni Hwynice italian food in Coombes
One of the best bakeries on Vancouver Island, gorgeous setting close to Qualicum. Check hours on the website. Amazing sour dough rustic bread and beautiful baked goods!
9 locals recommend
Wild Culture Bakery
692 Bennett RdOne of the best bakeries on Vancouver Island, gorgeous setting close to Qualicum. Check hours on the website. Amazing sour dough rustic bread and beautiful baked goods!
Springford Farm
1934 NW Bay Rdfantastic farm stand minutes away...check hours open thurs to sun
Tidal Taco Shack
8256 Island Hwy Wbest fish tacos on the beach, past Qualicum...
Serious Coffee Parksville
Island Highway Eastgood coffee/espresso
Loveshack Libations
4134 Island Highway Westfantastic artisanal brewery
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
425 Stanford Ave Elocal brewery
Sam's Sushi Bar
890 Wembley Rdour favourite sushi spot!
Best coffee /espresso around, in Qualicum. small location in Coombes as well. roasted locally.
21 locals recommend
French Press Coffee Roasters
694 Primrose StBest coffee /espresso around, in Qualicum. small location in Coombes as well. roasted locally.
Sightseeing
quirky area, lots of fun, goats on the roof of the general store!
Good Italian restaurant.
112 locals recommend
Coombs
quirky area, lots of fun, goats on the roof of the general store!
Good Italian restaurant.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath Rd5 minute drive, miles of sandy beach!
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadGorgeous waterfalls, great hike
Neighbourhoods
Lovely small town with some great shops, wander all the way down 2nd st, and go to the wonderful beaches!
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
Lovely small town with some great shops, wander all the way down 2nd st, and go to the wonderful beaches!