Sightseeing
Check out our recommendations on some of the greatest views on Vancouver Island!
Beautiful beach and walking trails! Located in Parksville.
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdBeautiful beach and walking trails! Located in Parksville.
Great walking trails! Just outside of Parksville.
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadGreat walking trails! Just outside of Parksville.
Great hike about 30-45 mintues with an outstanding view! Take a scenic drive through Fairwinds neighbourhood and enjoy the ocean views to arrive there.
Notch Hill Loop Trail
Link PlaceGreat hike about 30-45 mintues with an outstanding view! Take a scenic drive through Fairwinds neighbourhood and enjoy the ocean views to arrive there.
More fantastic walking trails along the water in Nanoose!
Add on a bite to eat at Seascapes or the Rusted Rake Brewery also in the same area and you'll have yourself the perfect excursion!
20 locals recommend
Moorecroft Regional Park
1563 Stewart RdMore fantastic walking trails along the water in Nanoose!
Add on a bite to eat at Seascapes or the Rusted Rake Brewery also in the same area and you'll have yourself the perfect excursion!
Fairwinds Golf Club
3730 Fairwinds DrStunning golf course with great ocean views in Nanoose!
Right around the corner from your stay! A beautiful course amongst the Eaglecrest neighbourhood.
25 locals recommend
Eaglecrest Golf Club
2035 Island Hwy WRight around the corner from your stay! A beautiful course amongst the Eaglecrest neighbourhood.
A busy family oriented beach! Equipped with a park and waterpark as well as Sandcastle sculptures in the summer, worth a walk through!
94 locals recommend
Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
193 Beachside DrA busy family oriented beach! Equipped with a park and waterpark as well as Sandcastle sculptures in the summer, worth a walk through!
A gorgeous lake to enjoy the day at, bring your paddle board or kayak this lake has plenty of room to explore! Located in North Qualicum, a 20 minute drive from the suite. Bathrooms and picnic areas available at the public beach.
22 locals recommend
Cameron Lake
35 Alberni HwyA gorgeous lake to enjoy the day at, bring your paddle board or kayak this lake has plenty of room to explore! Located in North Qualicum, a 20 minute drive from the suite. Bathrooms and picnic areas available at the public beach.
Qualicum Beach
Beautiful views and beach front picnic areas!
Enjoy gorgeous trails along side the Little Qualicum River!
118 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni HwyEnjoy gorgeous trails along side the Little Qualicum River!
Visit this charming farm and explore where the famous Little Qualicum Cheeseworks cheese is made! Explore the shop and cafe for tasty treats and souvenirs!
Very kid friendly, lots of animals to see and also a scavenger hunt to do!
52 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
403 Lowrys RdVisit this charming farm and explore where the famous Little Qualicum Cheeseworks cheese is made! Explore the shop and cafe for tasty treats and souvenirs!
Very kid friendly, lots of animals to see and also a scavenger hunt to do!
Food scene
This stunning Tuscany oasis in Coombs is one of our favourites for an evening of decadent Italian foods! Casual or dressy, whichever you decide!
72 locals recommend
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyThis stunning Tuscany oasis in Coombs is one of our favourites for an evening of decadent Italian foods! Casual or dressy, whichever you decide!
Homemade sourdough pizza amazing for a takeout pizza night! Also just a short 5 minute drive into French Creek! Make sure you order ahead so they don't run out.
20 locals recommend
Salt Pizzeria
897 Island Hwy WHomemade sourdough pizza amazing for a takeout pizza night! Also just a short 5 minute drive into French Creek! Make sure you order ahead so they don't run out.
Frehsh sushi right down the road! One of our go-to spots for takeout.
6 locals recommend
Sam's Sushi Bar
890 Wembley RdFrehsh sushi right down the road! One of our go-to spots for takeout.
Great fresh sushi located in Qualicum beach! Take-out only right now, but enjoy the cute, quaint shops in Qualicum while you wait!
12 locals recommend
Sushi Hama
133 W 2nd AveGreat fresh sushi located in Qualicum beach! Take-out only right now, but enjoy the cute, quaint shops in Qualicum while you wait!
Gorgeous views over the Scooner Cove Marina in Nanoose Bay! Definitely worth an evening dinner to enjoy the sunset, make a reservation before you go as it's a popular spot!
Seascape Restaurant
3521 Dolphin DriveGorgeous views over the Scooner Cove Marina in Nanoose Bay! Definitely worth an evening dinner to enjoy the sunset, make a reservation before you go as it's a popular spot!
Beautiful restaurant with one of the best patios on the water! Enjoy a romantic dinner with a multitude of fresh seafood options.
41 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach Inn
2690 Island Hwy WBeautiful restaurant with one of the best patios on the water! Enjoy a romantic dinner with a multitude of fresh seafood options.
A fresh healthy eatery located on Parksville's main shopping street. A great place for a sit down lunch or take it to the beach!
37 locals recommend
Realm Food Co.
180 Craig StA fresh healthy eatery located on Parksville's main shopping street. A great place for a sit down lunch or take it to the beach!
Such a yummy treat right on the ocean! Sometimes has a long wait but most certainly worth it.
37 locals recommend
Tidal Taco Shack
8256 Island Hwy WSuch a yummy treat right on the ocean! Sometimes has a long wait but most certainly worth it.
A very cute and quiet cafe right up the road from us! Take a short bike ride or drive and enjoy a coffee and some of their homemade treats or breads!
9 locals recommend
Wild Culture Bakery
692 Bennett RdA very cute and quiet cafe right up the road from us! Take a short bike ride or drive and enjoy a coffee and some of their homemade treats or breads!
Fern + Cedar Brewing Company
680 Berwick Road SouthA fun atmosphere in Qualicum! Great drinks and food
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
425 Stanford Ave EA great local spot in Parksville!
Located in Coombs where you'll also find Cuckoo's Trattoria restaurant!
Lots of treats, shopping, and groceries available here.
151 locals recommend
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyLocated in Coombs where you'll also find Cuckoo's Trattoria restaurant!
Lots of treats, shopping, and groceries available here.
Enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee in the heart of Qualicum Beach!
21 locals recommend
French Press Coffee Roasters
694 Primrose StEnjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee in the heart of Qualicum Beach!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Beaches within walking distance to the suite!
Our favourite beaches on Vancouver Island are right down the road!
The sandiest is to the left down Pintail Dr and then right on Yambury Rd/Butterball Dr. (7min walk)
The closest is to the right on Pintail Dr and left on Johnstone Dr (5min walk)
Don't miss
Qualicum Beach Farmer's Market!
Every Saturday from 8:30am - 12pm right in the heart of Qualicum!
Don't miss
Summer by the Sea Market - Craig Street Market!
The Summer by the Sea Street Market will run from June 14th until August 30th every Tuesday night from 6pm - 9pm with over 150 local vendors!
Located on Craig St in Parksville.