Qualicum Hotels & Motels
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Qualicum Beach, British Columbia.
Situated on the shores of the Strait of Georgia, Qualicum Beach is located just an hour north of the Nanaimo ferry on Vancouver Island. This town is an excellent vacation hub with its variety of accommodations and formidable location set on the intersection of the Old Island Highway, Highway 19 (Island Highway) and Pacific Rim Highway (Highway 4). Visitors to the area can access a number of sights and attractions within a two-hour drive or less including Chemainus and Victoria to the south. To the west on Highway 4, holiday goers will marvel at the beauty of the 850 year-old Douglas Firs at Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Park or at the raw power of the ocean's tides and incredibly soft sand on Long Beach near Tofino. Just minutes from Qualicum is the quaint village of Coombs. Its unique market with goats on its roof offers plenty of one-of-a-kind shopping for goods made by local artisans and crafters as well as fresh produce and imported food stuffs.
There is plenty to see and do while in Quailcum Beach, whether you are by the ocean or exploring the abundant trails that weave through the 20 ha (50 acre) of old growth forest that include a number of endangered plant species. Perfect for family fun or relaxation, the beach at Qualicum stretches 19 km (11.8 mi) from Parksville, north to town of Deep Bay. The beach is ideal for swimming, ocean kayaking, sand play and sunning and is home to copious shells and starfish as well as plenty of opportunities to stomp for clam squirts during low tide. A bird-watching paradise, the region's woodlands, coastal estuaries and alpine meadows are home to more than 250 species of birds.
There are numerous urban pleasures such as shopping at unique boutiques and galleries in downtown Qualicum Beach or taking a break at one of the area’s coffee houses or ice cream shops. Travellers looking to stay in style while town will find the stately Crown Mansion, once frequented by famous persons such as Bing Crosby, John Wayne and the King of Siam. The fully renovated boutique hotel retains its elegant 1912 style with heritage fireplaces, sweeping staircases, rare wood paneling and elaborate crystal chandeliers.
OLD ISLAND HIGHWAY (OCEANSIDE ROUTE/ISLAND HIGHWAY WEST)
Visitors will enjoy the quaint and personal charm of the unique accommodations found in Qualicum Beach, which is not over run by chain hotels like so many of today’s destinations. Each with their own personality and distinctive take on comfort and convenience, these hotels and motels are ideally located along the Old Island Highway. Gorgeous oceanfront vistas characterize this scenic roadway while several golf courses are nearby, including Qualicum Beach Golf Course, the Morningstar Golf Course and the Eaglecrest Golf Club.
Ideal for seniors, the Buena Vista by the Sea is an adult-oriented, seaside resort with one- and two-bedroom lodgings as well as kitchen suites. After a busy day spent in the water or on the green, families can spend a quiet evening enjoying the ocean views from the Ocean Crest Hotel, Sand Pebbles Inn or Old Dutch Inn set just steps from the ocean or playing at a motel resort such as the Riverside Resort, which features an outdoor swimming pool and waterslide, miniature golf, children's playground, basketball area and a covered BBQ Shelter.
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Heritage Hotel
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Admiral Inn Victoria BC
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