Tranquil Gardens Cottage Guidebook
My favourite shopping community
5.5 kms from Tranquil Gardens Cottage,
Unique Boutique shops, Well diverse shopping district, Recreational opportunities,
Picturesque
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
5.5 kms from Tranquil Gardens Cottage,
Unique Boutique shops, Well diverse shopping district, Recreational opportunities,
Picturesque
Unique Shopping
Only a 15 minute drive from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. Unique one of a kind shops. Fresh produce and local food products available at market. Amazing statues in the courtyard. Look for the goats on the roof!
112 locals recommend
Coombs
Only a 15 minute drive from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. Unique one of a kind shops. Fresh produce and local food products available at market. Amazing statues in the courtyard. Look for the goats on the roof!
Small family run artisan cheesemaking facility located on picturesque Morningstar Farm. The cheese plant has an outside deck for watching the cheesemaking through the windows. In the farmgate store, guests can find a wide range of artisan cheeses along with specialty local foods, gifts, décor, baked goods, and an espresso bar featuring Canada’s freshest lattes!
52 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
403 Lowrys RdSmall family run artisan cheesemaking facility located on picturesque Morningstar Farm. The cheese plant has an outside deck for watching the cheesemaking through the windows. In the farmgate store, guests can find a wide range of artisan cheeses along with specialty local foods, gifts, décor, baked goods, and an espresso bar featuring Canada’s freshest lattes!
Special Local Attraction
Only 15 minutes from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. The building is filled with lush tropical plants of all kinds that are home to a huge variety of butterflies. There's also a pond that is home to a number of turtles of all sizes.
32 locals recommend
Butterfly World Coombs
1080 Winchester RdOnly 15 minutes from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. The building is filled with lush tropical plants of all kinds that are home to a huge variety of butterflies. There's also a pond that is home to a number of turtles of all sizes.
This is home to an excellent children’s beach playground with swings, slides, water canons, and picnic area. As well as a beautiful scenic waterfront where the sandy beach goes on forever at low tide.
94 locals recommend
Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
193 Beachside DrThis is home to an excellent children’s beach playground with swings, slides, water canons, and picnic area. As well as a beautiful scenic waterfront where the sandy beach goes on forever at low tide.
Special Local Attraction
Only 20 minutes from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. A great place to get up close to Vancouver Island's wildlife. Beautiful gardens, picnic and rest areas. There's a natural history centre to learn more about the animals.
43 locals recommend
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdOnly 20 minutes from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. A great place to get up close to Vancouver Island's wildlife. Beautiful gardens, picnic and rest areas. There's a natural history centre to learn more about the animals.
Experience Farm Life
TIGER LILY FARM is a place where all kinds of farm animals love being fed and handled by the public. There is horseback riding and trail rides offered also. It's a great place to experience farm life.
1692 Errington Rd
1692 Errington RoadTIGER LILY FARM is a place where all kinds of farm animals love being fed and handled by the public. There is horseback riding and trail rides offered also. It's a great place to experience farm life.
My Favourite public garden
Only 15 minutes from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. These gardens are beautiful in all seasons. During the Christmas season they are aglow with lights filling your senses with wonderment.
49 locals recommend
Milner Gardens & Woodland
2179 W Island Hwy WOnly 15 minutes from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. These gardens are beautiful in all seasons. During the Christmas season they are aglow with lights filling your senses with wonderment.
Beaches
The beaches of Qualicum Beach are only 3.5 kms from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. A short distance to drive or ride a bike. The beach extends for almost 2 kms with warm fine sand and gorgeous views. Plenty of benches to sit and relax while enjoying the view. Paddle boards are available for rent here. There are some eating establishments in the area.
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
The beaches of Qualicum Beach are only 3.5 kms from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. A short distance to drive or ride a bike. The beach extends for almost 2 kms with warm fine sand and gorgeous views. Plenty of benches to sit and relax while enjoying the view. Paddle boards are available for rent here. There are some eating establishments in the area.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is only 25 minutes from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. When the tide is low, the sand goes on forever. Take your time to explore the beach or spread out a towel and enjoy the views. If you're more energetic then there is a large network of hiking trails through the Douglas fir forests.
Rathtrevor Beach Path
Rathtrevor Beach PathRathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is only 25 minutes from Tranquil Gardens Cottage. When the tide is low, the sand goes on forever. Take your time to explore the beach or spread out a towel and enjoy the views. If you're more energetic then there is a large network of hiking trails through the Douglas fir forests.