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Great food and interesting shops
Eclectic shops and a little old world charm. Don't forget to look up to see the goats on the roof!
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Old Country Market - Ziegen auf dem Dach
2326 Alberni HwyEclectic shops and a little old world charm. Don't forget to look up to see the goats on the roof!
Step back in time while exploring the quaint shops on 2nd Ave. Wrap up your visit with a walk along the beach and some ice cream.
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Qualicum Beach
Step back in time while exploring the quaint shops on 2nd Ave. Wrap up your visit with a walk along the beach and some ice cream.
Beautiful and relaxed Italian restaurant with amazing food! Best seafood alfredo with homemade pasta I have ever tasted. For added ambiance, enjoy your meal in the cobble stone garden under the lights. Be sure to make a reservation and carry on to enjoy the shops at the Old Country Market where you will see the goats on the roof.
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Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyBeautiful and relaxed Italian restaurant with amazing food! Best seafood alfredo with homemade pasta I have ever tasted. For added ambiance, enjoy your meal in the cobble stone garden under the lights. Be sure to make a reservation and carry on to enjoy the shops at the Old Country Market where you will see the goats on the roof.
Sightseeing
Take your camera and good walking shoes to enjoy some time in the trees. You may even stop for a swim in the river.
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Provinzpark Englishman River Falls
2245 Errington RoadTake your camera and good walking shoes to enjoy some time in the trees. You may even stop for a swim in the river.
Drive to Nanaimo to enjoy some time walking along the ocean watching the sea planes fly and stop to have lunch. Playground for the kids, swimming spot and floating restaurants. Take a 10 min boat ride to Protection island for exploring and lunch at the Dinghy Dock Pub. You can also access whale watching tours from here.
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Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadDrive to Nanaimo to enjoy some time walking along the ocean watching the sea planes fly and stop to have lunch. Playground for the kids, swimming spot and floating restaurants. Take a 10 min boat ride to Protection island for exploring and lunch at the Dinghy Dock Pub. You can also access whale watching tours from here.
A little hidden gem! Suspension bridge and walking paths with some amazing swim spots in the river.
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Top Bridge
Top BridgeA little hidden gem! Suspension bridge and walking paths with some amazing swim spots in the river.
Want a work out with a view? This is a 2.9 kl hike that will make your calves burn. A great challenge is you are up for it!
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Notch Hill Park
Powder Point RoadWant a work out with a view? This is a 2.9 kl hike that will make your calves burn. A great challenge is you are up for it!
Easy walking trails with gigantic Douglas Fir trees. Amazing to see!
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Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Easy walking trails with gigantic Douglas Fir trees. Amazing to see!
Beautiful place to enjoy the spa and get a message. Food and service is top notch!
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Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
1155 Resort DrBeautiful place to enjoy the spa and get a message. Food and service is top notch!
Contact adventuress.ca to experience a great adventure on the ocean. Tours are often out of Nanoose Bay.
Adventuress Sea Kayaks
Contact adventuress.ca to experience a great adventure on the ocean. Tours are often out of Nanoose Bay.
A 3 minute drive away. Easy walking trails and more stunning views at the end of the path.
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Moorecroft Regional Park
1563 Stewart RdA 3 minute drive away. Easy walking trails and more stunning views at the end of the path.
Family Fun
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf- Fun place for the family to experience 2 mini golf courses, bumper cars and ice cream then carry on for a walk down the beach at Rathtrevor Provincial Park.
1000 Resort Dr
1000 Resort DriveRiptide Lagoon Adventure Golf- Fun place for the family to experience 2 mini golf courses, bumper cars and ice cream then carry on for a walk down the beach at Rathtrevor Provincial Park.
Enjoy a little history of the farm, watch the cows feed and pet live animals. Shop for some local jams etc: and homemade flavored cheese.
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Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
403 Lowrys RdEnjoy a little history of the farm, watch the cows feed and pet live animals. Shop for some local jams etc: and homemade flavored cheese.
Fantastic large park with volleyball, skatepark, waterpark, playground, food trucks. Lots of sandy beach when the tide is out. Large events take place here like the annual Sandcastle Competition. Viewing is usually around July 15 to Aug 15.
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Parksville Community Park und Skate Park
193 Beachside DrFantastic large park with volleyball, skatepark, waterpark, playground, food trucks. Lots of sandy beach when the tide is out. Large events take place here like the annual Sandcastle Competition. Viewing is usually around July 15 to Aug 15.
Go Karting, axe throwing, laser tag and archery tag. Fun day out for the family. Opens in March.
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Go Karts
1460 Springhill RdGo Karting, axe throwing, laser tag and archery tag. Fun day out for the family. Opens in March.
Challenging or just a little adventure with ziplines and obstacle courses up in the trees.
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WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdChallenging or just a little adventure with ziplines and obstacle courses up in the trees.
Food scene
Might be a line up for the amazing organic and local food creations. It is worth waiting for!
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Realm Food Co.
180 Craig StMight be a line up for the amazing organic and local food creations. It is worth waiting for!
Lan Vietnamese Express
150 Hirst Ave EGreat Vietnamese choices for casual dining or take out.
Gorgeous place to eat right at the marina 3 minute drive away. Will be re-opening under new management in June. Definitely worth checking out!
Nanoose Bay Cafe
Gorgeous place to eat right at the marina 3 minute drive away. Will be re-opening under new management in June. Definitely worth checking out!
A bustling brewery with excellent food just up the road about 5 minutes away. Always super busy so you know it's good!
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Rusted Rake Farm
3106 NW Bay RdA bustling brewery with excellent food just up the road about 5 minutes away. Always super busy so you know it's good!