Karen’s guidebook

Karen
Karen’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A great caving location to be experienced year round. Reservations are recommended.
102 locals recommend
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves Rd
102 locals recommend
A great caving location to be experienced year round. Reservations are recommended.
Scenic trails through the mountains with beautiful lakes, forests, valleys and view points. Trail access for every ability.
17 locals recommend
Strathcona Provincial Park
Westmin Road
17 locals recommend
Scenic trails through the mountains with beautiful lakes, forests, valleys and view points. Trail access for every ability.
Easy, wheelchair accessible forested trail walk.
17 locals recommend
Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
3475 Lioness Blvd
17 locals recommend
Easy, wheelchair accessible forested trail walk.
Beautiful trails, suspensen bridge and swimming holes along the Englishman River.
8 locals recommend
Englishman River Regional Park. / Top Bridge Park,(trail head)
249 Allsbrook Rd
8 locals recommend
Beautiful trails, suspensen bridge and swimming holes along the Englishman River.

Downhill, cross-country skiing and tubing

Great family friendly ski destination just a 50 minute drive away.
113 locals recommend
Mount Washington
Mount Washington Road
113 locals recommend
Great family friendly ski destination just a 50 minute drive away.

Food scene

Rave reviews for this local seaside favorite.
38 locals recommend
Tidal Taco Shack
6001 Island Hwy W
38 locals recommend
Rave reviews for this local seaside favorite.
Great location for oceanview dining. Call ahead to book a window seat and maybe view an orca pod or group of sea lions during your meal. Excellent seasonal outdoor dining space as well.
41 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach Inn
2690 Island Hwy W
41 locals recommend
Great location for oceanview dining. Call ahead to book a window seat and maybe view an orca pod or group of sea lions during your meal. Excellent seasonal outdoor dining space as well.
Great place for beer tasting and tapas!
35 locals recommend
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
425 Stanford Ave E
35 locals recommend
Great place for beer tasting and tapas!
Excellent local Italian Restaurant with full dining room and a more casual lounge area. The food and service is amazing.
23 locals recommend
Giovanni's Ristorante
180 W 2nd Ave
23 locals recommend
Excellent local Italian Restaurant with full dining room and a more casual lounge area. The food and service is amazing.
Great Italian dining experience. A favorite location for a romantic evening out. Be sure to check out Coombs Market on your way in.
72 locals recommend
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni Hwy
72 locals recommend
Great Italian dining experience. A favorite location for a romantic evening out. Be sure to check out Coombs Market on your way in.
10/10 ***** Amazing gourmet burgers and poutine.
15 locals recommend
Q Burger
109 W 2nd Ave
15 locals recommend
10/10 ***** Amazing gourmet burgers and poutine.
Amazing, natural, sourdough baked goods. Take home pizzas available by pre-order.
9 locals recommend
Wild Culture Bakery
692 Bennett Rd
9 locals recommend
Amazing, natural, sourdough baked goods. Take home pizzas available by pre-order.

Shopping

Great local shopping for current fashion trends.
6 locals recommend
MOD Apparel
672 Beach Rd
6 locals recommend
Great local shopping for current fashion trends.
Local fashion shop for both men and women.
8 locals recommend
Covet in Qualicum
702 Memorial Ave
8 locals recommend
Local fashion shop for both men and women.
Beautiful, ethically sourced home essentials.
Faire Living
Avenue West
Beautiful, ethically sourced home essentials.
Wide assortment of Island products from local artisans.
6 locals recommend
Alcove Homegrown Living
689 Memorial Ave
6 locals recommend
Wide assortment of Island products from local artisans.