PARKSVILLE & QUALICUM BEACH, BC | Visiting Beaches + Provincial Parks on Vancouver Island
Come join us for a rainy travel day on Vancouver Island, BC as we continue our road trip to Parksville and Qualicum Beach to visit Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and Englishman River Falls Provincial Park.
After a quick stop at Qualicum Beach, we drove towards Rathtrevor Beach, which is a provincial park located in the east end of Parksville. This spot is known for its wide sandy beaches - especially during low tide when the water recedes almost a kilometre from shore! It was pretty cool to see.
And now: bunnies! Just as we were leaving the park we spotted what we thought was one lone black rabbit looking out of place, but as we rounded the corner, we discovered it was a whole colony! They were very cute.
Then it was onwards to Englishman River Regional Park where we went in search of the two waterfalls. Well, I’m not sure we took the right trail since we never did find them, but who can complain about wandering the wrong way in a forest when you’re surrounded by towering cedars, Douglas firs, and ferns all around.
After a wet and rainy day of exploring we built up a big appetite so we ended up frying up some cod in butter and serving it with sweet potatoes and carrots along with some delicious wine from Chile.
We hope you enjoyed our BC road trip episode to Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Stay tuned as we have three more episodes from our Vancouver Island, BC series left with adventures from Campbell River, Nanaimo and Victoria coming your way.
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Come join us for an epic road trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada where partner with Trover to cover the island from the south all the way up to the north. Unlike most Vancouver Island road trips and travel series which focus on the triangle of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Tofino, we branch off and visit lesser-known places such as Gold River, Port Alice and Malcolm Island just to name a few.
Our trip to Vancouver Island starts off with a flight from Toronto to Vancouver, followed by the shortest flight of our lives from Vancouver to Victoria. From Victoria, we head to our base of Mount Washington in the central part of the island, where highlights include spotting black bears, hiking in Mount Washington and visiting vineyards in Comox.
Our journey then continues to Gold River, Sam's hometown, where we board the Uchuck III en route to Friendly Cove. We also go to nearby Campbell River where we walk along a beautiful fishing dock, tour a hatchery and come across a black bear, and hike in Elk Falls which was our favourite hike on this entire journey.
Heading to northern Vancouver Island, we base ourselves in Port Alice and visit the nearby towns of Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove. For separate day trips, we take the ferry to Malcolm Island where we visit the former Finnish Community of Sointula and take another ferry to Alert Bay where we have the opportunity to appreciate First Nations totem poles, artwork and museums.
Our Vancouver Island road trip concludes with visits to Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria. Overall, it was one of the best road trips we've ever done focusing mostly on nature, outdoor adventure, wildlife spotting and visiting off-the-beaten-path villages and communities that have a lot to offer but aren't that well known.
If you are thinking of doing a Canada road trip, Vancouver Island should be at the top of your list. For more information and tips on all the places we visited on Vancouver Island, you can check out this Trover list:
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A bit of a snowstorm in Qualicum Beach. Not the greatest day to drive around town.
5525 Island W Hwy Qualicum Beach - Chris Martin Personal Real Estate Corporation - RE/MAX of Nanaimo
A spectacular ocean front home with a lovely one bedroom suite above a fully detached garage. 5525 Island Highway West Qualicum Beach, B.C. This private carriage house, with a verandah and balcony, will spoil your guests and they, too, will enjoy stunning scenery and sun filled rooms. The main home is an architectural delight boasting an enormous main level open floor plan and quality craftsmanship throughout. A well-appointed kitchen with a walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, an eating bar and an adjoining nook are connected to an impressive great room framed by high quality windows and breathtaking ocean and mountain views. The great room has a large feature fireplace, a remarkable coffered ceiling, numerous recessed lights, large crown mouldings and a spacious dining area for formal gatherings. There is also a nearby sun-bathed den, a bathroom and a family room with built-in shelving, built-in surround sound speakers and a second fireplace. The main level of this home is warmed via comfortable in floor radiant heat. A king-sized master bedroom plus two additional bedrooms and third bathroom are upstairs. The next lucky owner of this fine home will enjoy the master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a spa-like ensuite complete with tile wainscoting, a deep soaker tub and a huge step-in shower stall with eight adjustable shower heads. The master bedroom also boasts vaulted ceilings, tall windows and a private balcony. This custom built home was designed to focus upon the stunning scenery from almost every room and to provide maximum privacy. There are private beach front patio areas, a lush yard and gorgeous landscaping all hidden from curious would-be onlookers. There is a sturdy fence and RV parking too. This beautiful home with cedar shake siding and river rock accents fits its environment perfectly and is great for entertaining family and friends, or to simply relax and enjoy ocean front living. Only 30 minutes to Nanaimo & Courtenay. Please visit chris-martin.ca for additional information, photos and floor plans. Call Now! All data & measurements are approximate.
Sunset in Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada 2018-06-18
Spent a couple hours in Qualicum taking in the sunset.
Vacation Beach Cabin On the Sunshine Coast of BC, Canada
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Riverside Resort Motel and Campground, Qualicum Beach, Canada (CA)
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Riverside Resort Motel and Campground, Qualicum Beach, Canada (CA)
If you are looking for the perfect place to take the family this year or a great place to escape to on a visit to Canada, the Riverside Resort Motel and Campground is full of entertainment for family and friends. The resort has a relaxed atmosphere and lots to do and to explore both within the 7 acres of this Qualicum Beach Resort and in the surrounding areas. This 2 star Qualicum Beach hotel has it all - giant water slide, two seasonal heated outdoor pools, professionally designed 18 hole mini-golf, arcade and lots more entertainment for everyone. Guests will also want to visit some of the nearby attraction such as Cameron Lake, Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Cathedral Grove, Qualicum Bay Beach and all of the other many beautiful wonders of the area.
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1873 Taylor Walk, Qualicum Beach | Homes for sale in Parksville | Qualicum Beach
1873 Taylor Walk, Qualicum Beach | Homes for sale in Parksville | Qualicum Beach
Private & Peaceful in Little Qualicum River Village. The unique location of this gated community sets you off the path of busyness & into the tropical forest of west cost living. 15 min drive from the beach and 5 min walk to the river, this property is surrounded by tranquil nature and endless opportunities for adventure. Just over an acre with ample parking for numerous vehicles, this lush south facing property has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains with sunlight all year long. This custom built 7 year old home has an exceptional layout for everyone in the family. 3 floors include the garage/work shop/storage, a 4th bedroom or family room down, 2 full bathrooms, and an open concept living space. Other features include, propane fireplace and bbq hookup, South facing covered balcony, detached workshop, raised garden beds and a detached storage shed for extra covered parking. A friendly, yet quiet & private neighborhood. Lots of value in this well maintained property.
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Parksville's Beachfront Walkway
The beachfront walkway has a new half kilometre extension linking the Community Park with the Beach Club.
Qualicum Bay Beach, Vancouver Island, Canada - Filmed on February 27, 2010
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225 Hoylake Road, Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island home for sale.
Buena Vista by the Sea - Qualicum Beach Hotels, Canada
Buena Vista by the Sea 3 Stars hotel in Qualicum Beach, Canada Within US Travel Directory One of our top picks in Qualicum Beach.Only 7 km from Pheasant Glen Golf Course, this beach side hotel is located in Qualicum Beach. Each room is equipped with private terraces and guests have access to the beachfront barbecue.Guest rooms are styled with pastel colors and beach inspired décor at Buena Vista by the Sea; they come with full kitchens and free Wi-Fi. Select units offer ocean views.Morningstar Championship Golf Course is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the Buena Vista hotel. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and Little Qualicum Falls are both less than 25 minutes’ drive away.
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Vancouver Island - Qualicum Beach, BC Hotel Motel Accomodation Video - Sand Pebbles Inn - CANADA
When you are looking for a family vacation or a few lazy days away from it all, the Sand Pebbles Inn on Qualicum Beach offers quality, comfort and unlimited fun!
The Sand Pebbles Inn is situated at the heart of a miles-long stretch of beach that many consider to be the finest on Vancouver Island. We are only minutes away from sites like Little Qualicum Falls, Cathedral Grove , Englishman River , Milner Gardens and Coombs Country Market. World famous Long Beach, Tofino and Uclulet is an easy day-trip away. The Sand Pebbles Inn is next to beautiful Memorial golf course and with four more within a ten minute drive it could well be the spot for a golf retreat! With all that sand and surf right outside your door, there's something for every kind of sport enthusiast. If shopping is more your style Qualicum Beach has many interesting and unique shops, from flower shops, fashion boutiques and book stores to art galleries and antique shops.
The adjacent restaurant, the Beach House Cafe, is a favourite among Sand Pebbles guests and is open for lunch and dinner.
We have 21 spacious rooms featuring bath, shower, cable TV (with movie channel), fridge, microwave and free, unlimited wireless internet. Each room has complimentary in-room coffee and some units have a fully equipped kitchenette.
Whether you are in one of our ocean front or ocean view rooms you'll be enjoying one of the most spectacular views of the straight of Georgia. Take in breathtaking views of Denman, Hornby, Lasqueti and Texada Island from your balcony or patio. The sight of passing cruise ships set against a backdrop of the snow capped peaks of the coastal mountains can only be out done by one of our beautiful sunsets.
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OCEAN VIEW coastal mountain design situated on the hill tops of Qualicum Beach River Estates. This one of kind home combines modern & rustic features with machine milled & kiln-dried log beams, custom stained glass, 180 degree ocean views from most rooms, entry level with a fully finished walk-out basement with room for a pool table & theatre. This 5 bedroom home provides space for the whole family, gourmet style kitchen with granite counter tops & stainless appliances, circular dining area with an incredible ocean view setting, slate flooring, air conditioner, great room with river rock wood burning fireplace for added warmth, spacious master bedroom with ensuite. Artfully designed to reflect island living on 1.47 acres, privacy surrounds this home, decking, double size garage, loads of RV parking, boat storage, garden area, secured gated community, peaceful and serene setting at the end of a cul de sac & only 20 minutes from Qualicum. Walking trails & park nearby.
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Qualicum Beach oceanview property for sale on Vancouver Island
Just listed on is this oceanview home for sale in Qualicum Beach. This is an incredible property on 0.38 acres with 2,866 sq.ft. split level, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and a huge sunroom on Beach Terrace in Qualicum Beach.
The home had a gorgeous new kitchen installed in 2006 boasting maple cabinetry, granite countertops and tile flooring and a new fibreglass shingle roof in 2007.
The insulated sunroom extends the front of the home and is very large with a double French door entryway. It will be where you reside, due to its spectacular walk on water feel.
The generous master suite has its own gas fireplace, and a luxuriously generous ensuite, with an oversized soaker tub and separate shower. There is access off the master out to an easy-care garden and fish pond.
A plethora of skylights and large windows adorn the home allowing for plenty of natural light throughout the house.
A 1993 addition provided a tiled large entryway, and 2 single car garages, one with a terrific ocean view workshop!!
The property is landscaped and irrigated, with fruit trees, and a raised vegetable garden area.
This sunny home will delight.
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Real Estate, Qualicum North, $1,998,000, Widgeon Rd, Vancouver Isl, Susan Forrest, Home, House, Sale
Fabulous Qualicum Waterfront Estate!
Enjoy commanding million-dollar views that traverse the Strait of Georgia reaching beyond several Gulf Islands to the majestic mainland mountains beyond from this beautiful and bright 3212 sqft 4 Bed/4 Bath Executive Home on a picturesque 5.05 acre high-bank waterfront lot boasting luxurious features and finishing, a triple garage and lots of additional parking, an extensive use of glass in virtually every room to maximize the views, an abundance of sunny outdoor living space including an amazing viewing deck above the sea, and a great location that offers privacy and natural beauty yet you're just a short drive from Qualicum Beach and Bowser for shopping and amenities!
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Trumpeter Swans Migration, Qualicum Beach, BC
The Trumpeter Swans are visiting us again at the Little Qualicum River estuary. This morning they showed up on the beach at my back yard. You can't get much more obliging than that.
I was at the point with my camera, getting video of the sea lions. I looked toward home and saw a number of large birds standing at the beach behind the cottage. Must be Canada geese. Wrong... it was a small bevy of swans, about 20 of them standing on the spit that forms when the tide's part-way out.
Ivory was with me but with a tripod, camera and microphone to set up again and who knows how long the swans stick around.... run her home. That's done, calm down, and slowly out to the swans.
Such disappointment as I walked toward them. Off they sauntered into the water and slowly swam off. I was able to get some video but not very satisfying. The sea lions and ducks were plentiful so I hung around. And to my amazement, the swans came back . Maybe their curiosity got the better of them. They swam right up to the shore back and forth in front of me... watching me, comfortable and unafraid. They gave me about 20 minutes of their busy day, talked to me, examined me carefully and then said good-bye and flew back to the estuary for the evening. I’m so grateful they let me share time with them.
An added bonus, at 50 seconds, look to the right and you'll see several Orca's breaching. What an experience.
A most rewarding day of beach life right in my own back yard.
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