Fernanda's Guidebook
Food scene
Cute cafe with the best coffee in this area. Nice food for breakfast and lunch.
21 locals recommend
French Press Coffee Roasters
694 Primrose StCute cafe with the best coffee in this area. Nice food for breakfast and lunch.
Salt Pizzeria
897 Island Hwy WVery delicious pizza! Eat in or pick up.
Cool little comercial area with restaurants, ice cream, produce market, international foods and a deli. There’s resident goats that graze on the grass covered roof.
151 locals recommend
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyCool little comercial area with restaurants, ice cream, produce market, international foods and a deli. There’s resident goats that graze on the grass covered roof.
Fanny Bay Inn
7480 Island Hwy SFrench Creek Seafood Ltd
1097 Lee RdFresh fish for sale
A cute cafe during the day serving incredible baked goods (the best butter croissants made fresh). Dinner service Thursday-Sat with a seasonal menu.
9 locals recommend
De L'île Restaurant
129 West 2nd AvenueA cute cafe during the day serving incredible baked goods (the best butter croissants made fresh). Dinner service Thursday-Sat with a seasonal menu.
Seascape Restaurant
Nice restaurant with lovely views in Nanoose bay.
Best sushi in Oceanside. Take out only and get your order in early on Fridays and weekends as they often sell out.
12 locals recommend
Sushi Hama
221 W 2nd AveBest sushi in Oceanside. Take out only and get your order in early on Fridays and weekends as they often sell out.
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach and park area with a walking/ cycling path and picnic tables. Great for families.
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdBeautiful beach and park area with a walking/ cycling path and picnic tables. Great for families.
Hiking trails with beautiful forest, river, and waterfall views.
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadHiking trails with beautiful forest, river, and waterfall views.
Lovely farm. Check out the animals and buy some fresh milk at the shop.
19 locals recommend
Morningstar Farm
403 Lowrys RdLovely farm. Check out the animals and buy some fresh milk at the shop.
Animal sanctuary for local wildlife. Kids love it.
43 locals recommend
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdAnimal sanctuary for local wildlife. Kids love it.
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdCave tours!
Beautiful park in Nanoose Bay with beaches and trails through the forest.
20 locals recommend
Moorecroft Regional Park
1563 Stewart RdBeautiful park in Nanoose Bay with beaches and trails through the forest.
A personal favorite- a gorgeous variety of gardens to stroll through with a historic old manor facing the ocean. Inside you can get scones with cream a jam. This spot is not always open- please check online before going.
49 locals recommend
Milner Gardens & Woodland
2179 W Island Hwy WA personal favorite- a gorgeous variety of gardens to stroll through with a historic old manor facing the ocean. Inside you can get scones with cream a jam. This spot is not always open- please check online before going.
loop trail alongside the river with very beautiful waterfalls.
118 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni Hwyloop trail alongside the river with very beautiful waterfalls.
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Loop trail through ancient cedars. 20 min drive from the Airbnb.
Neighbourhoods
Parksville town has lots to offer from beaches, food, parks, and shopping.
55 locals recommend
Parksville
Parksville town has lots to offer from beaches, food, parks, and shopping.
Fanny Bay
Activities
Golf and other activities to do in the area
Eaglecrest Golf Club
2035 Island Hwy WMorningstar Golf Club
525 Lowrys RdParadise Mini Golf and Fun Park
375 Island Hwy WMini golf
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort Drmini golf
Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range
2280 Bowen RdPitch and putt course and driving range in Nanaimo
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwySki resort 1 hour away from the Airbnb.
Saturday farmers and crafters market. Runs from 8am - noon weekly year round. You will find vegetables, baked goods, locally sourced meats, and crafts like soap, carved wood, knitted hats and more.
27 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach Farmer's Market
172 Veterans WaySaturday farmers and crafters market. Runs from 8am - noon weekly year round. You will find vegetables, baked goods, locally sourced meats, and crafts like soap, carved wood, knitted hats and more.