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The
Parksville - Qualicum Travel
and Tourism Guide
including the communities of Coombs, French
Creek, Lighthouse, Nanoose, Whiskey Creek, French Creek and Errington
The
Oceanside Tourism Area
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Why
go to the Oceanside?
Beaches, beaches and more beaches. When the tide is low you can walk forever
on the East Island's biggest beaches. Rathtrevor Provincial Park has hiking
trails and beach walks that just don't quit. Parksville is home to one
of the most spectacular 36 hole miniature golf courses in Canada. A mild
climate, sandy beaches and full service resorts - it just doesn't get
better! Culture and arts are abundant in this area. Golf courses are everywhere.
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in Englishman River another spectacular Provincial campground or visit the
beautiful Milner Gardens and Woodland. Visit Coombs famous for the goats
that live on the grass roof of a great little market. Just past Coombs in
Butterfly World featuring a walk among hundreds of exotic butterflys in
a tropical atrium and bird aviary. Also in this area is the North Island
Wildlife Recovery Centre where sick, injured and orphaned wildlife are nursed
to health. Visit the caves at Horne Lake or the Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery
where you can see spawning salmon.Ferry out to Lesqueti Island. Be sure
to spend some time in this area, you will be glad you did. |
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