Things To Do, Recreation & Activities.
Qualicum Beach, BC.
Vancouver Island, Canada.

Things To Do & Activities in Qualicum Beach, BC

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Activities | Recreation | Things To Do
Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Some of the things to do when visiting Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, BC including sightseeing, hiking, kayaking, scuba diving, wind surfing, wildlife watching, canoeing, birdwatching, beachcombing and fishing. More information is available under Parks and Trails and/or under Tour and Guide Listings.

Beach Worshipping: Qualicum Beach and Qualicum Bay enjoy many kilometers of sandy beach. At low tides there are tide pools, marine life and allot of wet sand. I
Ocean and River Fishing: Ocean, river and lake fishing is popular in the region. Local lakes for trout and the nearby ocean for Salmon and Halibut.
Island Hopping: A short drive away is the BC Ferry Terminal connecting travelers to Denman and Hornby Islands. The small islands are eclectic and the scenery is fantastic.
Ocean and Fresh Water Kayaking: Visit Cameron Lake or Spider Lake for fresh water kayaking or paddle the coastline of Vancouver Island for some sea kayaking. Ocean kayakers also will enjoy the waters around Denman and Hornby Islands.
Hiking and Walking: Plenty of parks nearby for hiking like Rosewall Park, Mount Arrowsmith Park and Little Qualicum Falls Park. Trails range from easy and short distances to extreme and long distances.
Shopping: Visit the Victorian era downtown core of the community for some shopping. There are over 50 shops including gift boutiques, outdoor cafes, bistros, trendy shops and art galleries.
Scuba Diving: Great diving waters in the region. Preferred dive areas located off of Denman and Hornby Islands, Nanoose Bay and Madrona Point in Fairwinds close to Nanaimo.
Coombs Market: When in the area of Qualicum visit Coombs and the "Goats on the Roof". There is an eclectic assortment of trendy stores. One with a roof top where goats live and graze.
Golf: There are 5 golf courses in the Parksville - Qualicum Beach area. Some have received international recognition.
Birdwatching: The waterfront of Qualicum Beach is ideal for watching sea birds. For some water fowl, song birds and loons head out to Spider Lake Provincial Park.
Attractions: Visit one of the local museums or flower gardens in the region.

Neighbouring Communities

Comox Valley < North < Qualicum Beach > South > Parksville

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