Karen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A great caving location to be experienced year round. Reservations are recommended.
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Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdA great caving location to be experienced year round. Reservations are recommended.
Scenic trails through the mountains with beautiful lakes, forests, valleys and view points. Trail access for every ability.
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Strathcona Provincial Park
Westmin RoadScenic trails through the mountains with beautiful lakes, forests, valleys and view points. Trail access for every ability.
Easy, wheelchair accessible forested trail walk.
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Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
3475 Lioness BlvdEasy, wheelchair accessible forested trail walk.
Beautiful trails, suspensen bridge and swimming holes along the Englishman River.
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Englishman River Regional Park. / Top Bridge Park,(trail head)
249 Allsbrook RdBeautiful trails, suspensen bridge and swimming holes along the Englishman River.
Downhill, cross-country skiing and tubing
Great family friendly ski destination just a 50 minute drive away.
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Mount Washington
Mount Washington RoadGreat family friendly ski destination just a 50 minute drive away.
Food scene
Tidal Taco Shack
8256 Island Hwy WRave reviews for this local seaside favorite.
Great location for oceanview dining. Call ahead to book a window seat and maybe view an orca pod or group of sea lions during your meal. Excellent seasonal outdoor dining space as well.
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Qualicum Beach Inn
2690 Island Hwy WGreat location for oceanview dining. Call ahead to book a window seat and maybe view an orca pod or group of sea lions during your meal. Excellent seasonal outdoor dining space as well.
Great place for beer tasting and tapas!
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Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
425 Stanford Ave EGreat place for beer tasting and tapas!
Excellent local Italian Restaurant with full dining room and a more casual lounge area. The food and service is amazing.
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Giovanni's Ristorante
180 W 2nd AveExcellent local Italian Restaurant with full dining room and a more casual lounge area. The food and service is amazing.
Great Italian dining experience. A favorite location for a romantic evening out. Be sure to check out Coombs Market on your way in.
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Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyGreat Italian dining experience. A favorite location for a romantic evening out. Be sure to check out Coombs Market on your way in.
Q Burger
109 W 2nd Ave10/10 ***** Amazing gourmet burgers and poutine.
Amazing, natural, sourdough baked goods. Take home pizzas available by pre-order.
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Wild Culture Bakery
692 Bennett RdAmazing, natural, sourdough baked goods. Take home pizzas available by pre-order.
Shopping
MOD Apparel
672 Beach RdGreat local shopping for current fashion trends.
Covet in Qualicum
702 Memorial AveLocal fashion shop for both men and women.
Faire Living
Avenue WestBeautiful, ethically sourced home essentials.
Wide assortment of Island products from local artisans.
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Alcove Homegrown Living
689 Memorial AveWide assortment of Island products from local artisans.