Guidebook for Oceanside Area

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Guidebook for Oceanside Area

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A serene and picturesque marina. Go for a stroll or get out on the water with a kayak rental or boat charter.
Fairwinds Schooner Cove Marina
3521 Dolphin Drive
A serene and picturesque marina. Go for a stroll or get out on the water with a kayak rental or boat charter.
Trail rides!
Paradise Acres Ranch
1085 Paradise Pl
Trail rides!
Drop-In yoga and fitness classes are open to the public.
Fairwinds Wellness Club
3455 Fairwinds Dr
Drop-In yoga and fitness classes are open to the public.
The grotto pool is wonderful.
18 locals recommend
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
1155 Resort Dr
18 locals recommend
The grotto pool is wonderful.
17 beers on tap and good English pub food.
32 locals recommend
Black Goose Inn
1051 Resort Dr
32 locals recommend
17 beers on tap and good English pub food.
Open 24 hours.
Petro-Canada
2345 Island Hwy E
Open 24 hours.
Absolutely stunning location to spend the day. Plenty of picnic sites, 22km trail system & waterfront playground for the kids.
90 locals recommend
Newcastle Island
90 locals recommend
Absolutely stunning location to spend the day. Plenty of picnic sites, 22km trail system & waterfront playground for the kids.
Fresh, local and friendly every Sunday through the end of October from 1:30-4:00PM.
Lantzville Farmers Market
7113 Lantzville Rd
Fresh, local and friendly every Sunday through the end of October from 1:30-4:00PM.
View eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens, and black bears.
1240 Leffler Rd
View eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens, and black bears.
Petting zoo and pony rides.
2679 Alberni Hwy
Petting zoo and pony rides.

Sightseeing

Watch the sea lions, explore the tide pools and witness some of the island's most spectacular vistas! This newly designated park is a rare and magical jem!
20 locals recommend
Moorecroft Regional Park
1563 Stewart Rd
20 locals recommend
Watch the sea lions, explore the tide pools and witness some of the island's most spectacular vistas! This newly designated park is a rare and magical jem!
Right down the street (no driving)...A network of easy trails around a series of ponds and Enos Lake itself. From a botanical perspective, these small ponds and wet areas are very interesting.
Enos Lake
Right down the street (no driving)...A network of easy trails around a series of ponds and Enos Lake itself. From a botanical perspective, these small ponds and wet areas are very interesting.
A small but precious park with spectacular views. At low tide, large flat rocks are exposed which makes great territory for exploring and tide pool investigating.
9 locals recommend
Beachcomber Regional Park
1330 Marina Way
9 locals recommend
A small but precious park with spectacular views. At low tide, large flat rocks are exposed which makes great territory for exploring and tide pool investigating.
A great roadside stop at a gorgeous sandy beach.
Wall Beach Road
Wall Beach Road
A great roadside stop at a gorgeous sandy beach.
A small community park in the Fairwinds area with great swimming and ocean views.
Amberwood Lane
Amberwood Lane
A small community park in the Fairwinds area with great swimming and ocean views.
2km stretch of sandy beach perfect for playing in the sand and exploring the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over the sun-baked sand, the warmed water is unbeatable for swimming.
6 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Path
Rathtrevor Beach Path
6 locals recommend
2km stretch of sandy beach perfect for playing in the sand and exploring the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over the sun-baked sand, the warmed water is unbeatable for swimming.
Amazing!
102 locals recommend
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves Rd
102 locals recommend
Amazing!
Beautiful!
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington Road
140 locals recommend
Beautiful!
More beauty!
118 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni Hwy
118 locals recommend
More beauty!
Another of Nanaimo's famous waterfront parks. Scenic trails with ocean viewpoints, a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hecta
118 locals recommend
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place Rd
118 locals recommend
Another of Nanaimo's famous waterfront parks. Scenic trails with ocean viewpoints, a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hecta
No visit to the Island is complete without seeing some seriously big trees and this is a great place to do just that. Very easy access and trails.
163 locals recommend
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4
163 locals recommend
No visit to the Island is complete without seeing some seriously big trees and this is a great place to do just that. Very easy access and trails.

Essentials

This is the closest grocery store. They are open from 9am until 9pm, 7 days a week.
7 locals recommend
Quality Foods Nanoose Bay
2443 Collins Crescent
7 locals recommend
This is the closest grocery store. They are open from 9am until 9pm, 7 days a week.
British Columbia Certified Organic Farm . They have amazing mixed greens ($5/bag) as well as an assortment of other local organic foods. Usually open until dusk (If the gate is open, they are open).
7 locals recommend
Nanoose Edibles Farm
1960 Stewart Rd
7 locals recommend
British Columbia Certified Organic Farm . They have amazing mixed greens ($5/bag) as well as an assortment of other local organic foods. Usually open until dusk (If the gate is open, they are open).
Great place to stop (24hrs/day) for local fresh eggs and ground beef which are always on-hand. Other cuts of beef and chicken can be ordered through website or telephone.
1950 NW Bay Rd
Great place to stop (24hrs/day) for local fresh eggs and ground beef which are always on-hand. Other cuts of beef and chicken can be ordered through website or telephone.
Award winning cheese and fruity Mooberry wine. Free samples and wine tasting always available.
19 locals recommend
Morningstar Farm
403 Lowrys Rd
19 locals recommend
Award winning cheese and fruity Mooberry wine. Free samples and wine tasting always available.
FRIDAYS ONLY! 5pm-8pm July 11th - Sept 26th Set up in Craig Heritage Park, surrounded by pioneer buildings from the early days of Parksville, this farmers market features local farmers and artisans.
1245 E Island Hwy
FRIDAYS ONLY! 5pm-8pm July 11th - Sept 26th Set up in Craig Heritage Park, surrounded by pioneer buildings from the early days of Parksville, this farmers market features local farmers and artisans.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice warm "destination" pub with lots of character tucked away on a country road in Nanoose.
17 locals recommend
Rocking Horse Pub
2038 Sanders Rd
17 locals recommend
Nice warm "destination" pub with lots of character tucked away on a country road in Nanoose.

Food Scene

The closest place for a bite to eat. Great patio in summer.
3730 Fairwinds Dr
The closest place for a bite to eat. Great patio in summer.
A great place for lunch. Open Tues-Sat 9:30-4.
1080 Resort Dr
A great place for lunch. Open Tues-Sat 9:30-4.
Good food!
21 locals recommend
Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant
280 Island Hwy E
21 locals recommend
Good food!
Ice cream!
731 E Island Hwy
Ice cream!
AMAZING paninis and soups.
162 Harrison Ave
AMAZING paninis and soups.

Shopping

Huge selection of foods and plenty of cool souvenirs.
7 locals recommend
Coombs Country Market
7 locals recommend
Huge selection of foods and plenty of cool souvenirs.
The Errington Farmers’ Market offers local produce, baked goods and local Arts & crafts in a woodsy, friendly atmosphere. Open 10am – 1pm, on every summer Saturday, from May 3rd to September 27th.
11 locals recommend
Errington Farmers' Market
1550 Errington Rd
11 locals recommend
The Errington Farmers’ Market offers local produce, baked goods and local Arts & crafts in a woodsy, friendly atmosphere. Open 10am – 1pm, on every summer Saturday, from May 3rd to September 27th.
Held monthly in Nanoose Bay at Nanoose Place. $2 donation to a local charity as admission and featuring up to 40 vendors! Apr 12, May 24, June 21, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 20 & Oct 18th.
Nanoose Place Community Centre
2925 NW Bay Rd
Held monthly in Nanoose Bay at Nanoose Place. $2 donation to a local charity as admission and featuring up to 40 vendors! Apr 12, May 24, June 21, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 20 & Oct 18th.

Entertainment & Activities

Fun for kids of all ages!
37 locals recommend
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort Dr
37 locals recommend
Fun for kids of all ages!
More fun for kids of all ages and bumper boats too!
52 locals recommend
Paradise Mini Golf and Fun Park
375 Island Hwy W
52 locals recommend
More fun for kids of all ages and bumper boats too!
Wonderful day trip. Great lake for swimming.
16 locals recommend
Spider Lake
16 locals recommend
Wonderful day trip. Great lake for swimming.
Jewel of Parksville. Sandy beach, kids' water park, playground, volleyball courts, outdoor fitness gym and a skateboard park!
7 locals recommend
Community Park
7 locals recommend
Jewel of Parksville. Sandy beach, kids' water park, playground, volleyball courts, outdoor fitness gym and a skateboard park!
So much fun for the kids! Petting zoo, pony rides and trail rides.
16 locals recommend
Tiger Lily Farm
1692 Errington Rd
16 locals recommend
So much fun for the kids! Petting zoo, pony rides and trail rides.