Qualicum Beach, Coastal city in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Qualicum Beach extends along the Strait of Georgia at the foot of Mount Arrowsmith, with sandy beaches stretching across the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island.
The Hudson's Bay Company explorer Adam Grant Horne discovered a route through Vancouver Island in 1856, leading to road construction from Nanaimo to Qualicum by 1894.
The name originates from a Pentlatch term meaning 'where the dog salmon run', reflecting the traditional fishing practices of the Qualicum First Nation.
The town features multiple transportation options including the Island Highway, a local airport, and nearby ferry connections to reach Lasqueti Island.
Milner Gardens spans 70 acres of land containing old growth trees and rare rhododendrons, while the Memorial Golf Course dates back to 1913.
Location: Regional District of Nanaimo
Location: British Columbia
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Website: https://qualicumbeach.com
GPS coordinates: 49.35000,-124.43300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
MacMillan Provincial Park
17.8 km
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
12.9 km
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
23.4 km
Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
39.1 km
Alberni Pacific Railway
30.4 km
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Provincial Park
40.3 km
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
12.2 km
Alberni Inlet
40.7 km
Jedediah Island Marine Provincial Park
23.6 km
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
14 km
Bastion
41.5 km
Petroglyph Provincial Park
43.5 km
Tribune Bay Provincial Park
25.1 km
Sproat Lake Provincial Park
36.3 km
McLean Mill National Historic Site
28.9 km
Helliwell Provincial Park
22.4 km
Stamp River Provincial Park
35.7 km
Ballenas Island Light
19.8 km
Chrome Island lighthouse
22.7 km
Francis Point Provincial Park
39.7 km
South Texada Island Provincial Park
26.7 km
Arbutus Grove Provincial Park
23.4 km
Gabriola Sands Provincial Park
45.2 km
Christian Science Society
41.2 km
Entrance Island Lighthouse
48 km
Village Theatre
746 m
Qualicum Beach Branch
868 m
Reid House
41.3 kmReviews
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