Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach is just 11 km North-West of Parksville. The proximity of the two cities is the reason why many locals colloquially refer to them as the “twin cities”. It is a popular tourist destination and has many rental cottages along its coast.

Transit

Qualicum Beach’s transit is provided by Nanaimo Regional Transit. It serves the area from Cedar (in South Nanaimo) to Qualicum Beach in the North. It is in integrated system with service in urban and rural areas, and dedicated connections for shopping, educational, and recreational uses. For more information, please see their Rider’s Guide here.

When traveling, there are several fare options.

• Employer Passes – some of the hospitals have employer passes that you can join but they require a minimum one-year commitment.
• Monthly Passes – These can be used an unlimited number of times per month. For adults, the cost is $67.50.

* Resident Tip: Save your monthly passes, because you could be eligible for a federal tax credit

• DayPass – These can be used an unlimited number of times per day. For adults, the cost is $6.25.
• 10 Tickets – Purchasing a booklet of 10 tickets are more cost efficient than buying single fares. For adults, the cost for this is $22.50
• Single Fares – This is can be purchased on the bus (exact change only). For adults, it is $2.50.

There is one option that is not available to you that you may hear about:

• U-Pass – UBC has a program for its students to provide transit savings, however as a resident you are classed as a learner so that you only pay registration fees not tuition. You are however entitled to some UBC perks such as a library card.

 

Hospitals

Eagle Park Health Care Facility – 777 Jones Street

 

Grocery Stores

• D & V Service Ltd – 3377 West Island Highway
• Elena’s Bakery – 109 West Second Avenue
• Munchy Business & Deli – B-156 West First Avenue
• Qualicum Beach Quality Foods – 705 Memorial Avenue
• Stop & Shop – 3346 West Island Highway
• Village Bulk Foods – 5-172 West Second Avenue

Restaurants

• Bailey’s in the Village – 670 Primrose Street
• Bistro 694 – 694 Memorial Avenue
• Courtyard Café & Patio – 673 Memorial Avenue
• Ollivander’s Café & Pizza House – 678A Memorial Avenue
• Rawthentic Eatery – 744 Memorial Avenue

Shopping

• Bargain Bazaar – 3-691 Memorial Avenue
• Bliss Boutique – 5-177 West Second Avenue
• Qualicum Computers – 3-210 West Second Avenue
• Second Avenue Clearance Centre – 146 West Second Avenue
• The Outdoors Store - 138 West Second Avenue

Dry Cleaners/Laundromats

• 5^th Generation Cleaners – 742 Memorial Avenue
• Carly’s Dry-Cleaning Depot – A-691 Memorial Avenue
• Qualicum Cleaners – 105-663 Beach Road
• Shell Laundromat – 2712 West Island Highway

Gyms/Fitness Centres

• Bodysculptors Fitness – 225 Second Avenue
• Curves Qualicum Beach - 141 East Fourth Avenue
• One on One Fitness – 1-2701 Alberni Highway
• PAMS Yoga Studio – 9 – 161 West Fern Road
• Ravensong Aquatic Centre - 737 Jones Street

Childcare

• Arrowview Kids Club – 650 Bennet Road
• Childrens’ Discovery Centre – 744 Primrose Street
• Little Star Children’s Centre – 600 Beach Road
• Morning Glory Preschool – 861 Hilliers Road
• Meadowood Munchkins FCC – 1815 Pierce Way

**Please use the childcare search available online to find the right care for your needs. PAR-BC has not preformed any checks on the above providers and is not endorsing them over their competitors; it is for informational purposes only.**

ŸParks/ Attractions

• Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club - 2250 Fowler Road
• Blue Stone Alpacas – 310 Bonsai Place (Farm Tour)
• Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park – 3900 Horne Lake Road
• Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park – Across Alberni Highway, just East of Cameron Lake
• Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum – 587 Beach Road

**This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.**