Tammi’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The beaches are white sand filled with live sand dollars in the water which is clear blue of which some describe similar to Hawaii
40 locals recommend
Hornby Island
The beaches are white sand filled with live sand dollars in the water which is clear blue of which some describe similar to Hawaii
Hike along Rosewall Creek to the falls - about 1- 2 hours in and out - longer for slower hikers or those that want to stop and have a picnic
29 locals recommend
Rosewall Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 19Hike along Rosewall Creek to the falls - about 1- 2 hours in and out - longer for slower hikers or those that want to stop and have a picnic
Goats on the Roof (is just that) there are multiple stores in the Combs Country Market as well as restaurants
151 locals recommend
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyGoats on the Roof (is just that) there are multiple stores in the Combs Country Market as well as restaurants
Its beautiful - old growth forest with huge trees - its just beautiful and if your on your way to Ucluelet or Tofino - stop and walk a little trail on the way to or back from west coast. You will not regret it....
163 locals recommend
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Its beautiful - old growth forest with huge trees - its just beautiful and if your on your way to Ucluelet or Tofino - stop and walk a little trail on the way to or back from west coast. You will not regret it....
This is 10 minutes away south of here and it has a grocery store "Toms" usually open until 7:00pm since Covid - Georgia Park Liquor Store where you can buy all you liquor, beer, spirits and they also have some grocery items, postal office and great selection of wine. There is also a Garden Store, Gift Store, Hairdresser, Credit Union and a Hardware/Building "Irly Bird"
7 locals recommend
Bowser
This is 10 minutes away south of here and it has a grocery store "Toms" usually open until 7:00pm since Covid - Georgia Park Liquor Store where you can buy all you liquor, beer, spirits and they also have some grocery items, postal office and great selection of wine. There is also a Garden Store, Gift Store, Hairdresser, Credit Union and a Hardware/Building "Irly Bird"
Food scene
You are the west coast of the Island - 1 1/2 - 2 hour drive one way but well worth it for a day trip. Great restaurants and fantastic beaches
104 locals recommend
Tofino
You are the west coast of the Island - 1 1/2 - 2 hour drive one way but well worth it for a day trip. Great restaurants and fantastic beaches
Great restaurant 5 minutes down the road with great ambiance at the marina and excellent food!!!
20 locals recommend
Ship and Shore Restaurant & Campground
180 Crome Point RdGreat restaurant 5 minutes down the road with great ambiance at the marina and excellent food!!!
Small shack in Qualicum Bay serves the best tacos on the beach. These tacos you will crave again and the price is right!!
10 Minutes south on highway to Qualicum Bay
38 locals recommend
Tidal Taco Shack
6001 Island Hwy WSmall shack in Qualicum Bay serves the best tacos on the beach. These tacos you will crave again and the price is right!!
10 Minutes south on highway to Qualicum Bay
Great ambiance and fantastic food from pizza to salads, chicken cannelloni (my personal favorite) lots to choose from and the outside deck is huge and is very enjoyable. Its about 20 minutes from here
72 locals recommend
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyGreat ambiance and fantastic food from pizza to salads, chicken cannelloni (my personal favorite) lots to choose from and the outside deck is huge and is very enjoyable. Its about 20 minutes from here
Outside with picnic tables in the summer with a musical jam with different musicians every Sunday (maybe check to confirm) but great burgers - my personal is the prawn or seafood burger. Its like having a picnic outside but its a restaurant with some pretty good talent - A 15 minute drive north to Fanny Bay
28 locals recommend
Fanny Bay Inn
7480 Island Hwy SOutside with picnic tables in the summer with a musical jam with different musicians every Sunday (maybe check to confirm) but great burgers - my personal is the prawn or seafood burger. Its like having a picnic outside but its a restaurant with some pretty good talent - A 15 minute drive north to Fanny Bay
Neighbourhoods
Great beach all white sand 15 minutes south of here and lots of good restaurants in the town of Qualicum Beach as well.. If you like shopping there are some very nice unique stores you can check out as well.
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
Great beach all white sand 15 minutes south of here and lots of good restaurants in the town of Qualicum Beach as well.. If you like shopping there are some very nice unique stores you can check out as well.
Very safe place to stay - beaches everywhere - here at my place you walk down to the beach in 2 minutes as I am on cliff property so no one wants to walk down the cliff. Its very charming, quiet and enjoyable to do a walk or even sit on the beach and watch the eagles, herons, whales, or whatever may show up - there is always something different
6 locals recommend
Deep Bay
Very safe place to stay - beaches everywhere - here at my place you walk down to the beach in 2 minutes as I am on cliff property so no one wants to walk down the cliff. Its very charming, quiet and enjoyable to do a walk or even sit on the beach and watch the eagles, herons, whales, or whatever may show up - there is always something different
City/town information
Courtenay is 20 minutes north and has all your big box stores which carry everything you could possible want or need. Great restaurants, rentals for kayaks, airport and distilleries to try out
42 locals recommend
Courtenay
Courtenay is 20 minutes north and has all your big box stores which carry everything you could possible want or need. Great restaurants, rentals for kayaks, airport and distilleries to try out