Sleepy Owl's Guidebook for Qualicum Beach
Essentials
Qualicum Foods - Quality Foods
705 Memorial AveGreat selection.
Great prices and caring staff. We have our perscriptions filled here and they deliver if needed!
Tablet Pharmacy Qualicum
Great prices and caring staff. We have our perscriptions filled here and they deliver if needed!
Shopping
Good selection of nutritional supplements, organic foods, coffee and baked goodies.
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Naked Natural Whole Foods Ltd
671 Fir StGood selection of nutritional supplements, organic foods, coffee and baked goodies.
Another wonderful pharmacy with a larger inventory of items. Caring staff.
Guardian - Memorial Compounding Medicine Centre
699 Memorial AveAnother wonderful pharmacy with a larger inventory of items. Caring staff.
One of my favourite garden shops for general garden needs and gifts. Knowledgeable staff.
Ken-Dor Garden Centre
845 845 Qualicum RdOne of my favourite garden shops for general garden needs and gifts. Knowledgeable staff.
Gallery, frame shop and stationary/art/craft supplies too! We get most of our colour copy printing done here.
Qualicum Art & Craft Supply
206 First Ave WGallery, frame shop and stationary/art/craft supplies too! We get most of our colour copy printing done here.
The greatest little bookstore. They are the best. I shop here frequently and if they don't have what I'm looking for they order it in.
Mulberry Bush Book Store
130 W 2nd AveThe greatest little bookstore. They are the best. I shop here frequently and if they don't have what I'm looking for they order it in.
The Qualicum Toy Shop
211 W 2nd AveFabulous, quality toys.
This is the place to go if you need help with computers etc. Very helpful staff, competitive pricing.
The Source
701 Memorial AveThis is the place to go if you need help with computers etc. Very helpful staff, competitive pricing.
What's Cooking
177 W 2nd AveLove this shop! Stuffed to the brim with all things 'cooking'!
Qualicum Beach's tiny gallery tucked in the back corner of a bookstore. Don't let the size fool you, Karalena has a great selection of artists' and artisan's work. I do most of my gift shopping in this gallery.
Sea Thrift Artisan Boutique
Qualicum Beach's tiny gallery tucked in the back corner of a bookstore. Don't let the size fool you, Karalena has a great selection of artists' and artisan's work. I do most of my gift shopping in this gallery.
For those of us who like to shop the thrift stores... I've found several treasures here!
Salvation Army Thrift Store
671 Beach RdFor those of us who like to shop the thrift stores... I've found several treasures here!
There is more to see in Coombs! You will find 'the Other Side' across the road and over the bridge from the Old Country Market - Goats on the Roof. This great little shop/studio features the work of local island artists and artisans. It's a great place to buy a locally made souvenir for yourself or as gifts.
The Other Side Artisan Collective
There is more to see in Coombs! You will find 'the Other Side' across the road and over the bridge from the Old Country Market - Goats on the Roof. This great little shop/studio features the work of local island artists and artisans. It's a great place to buy a locally made souvenir for yourself or as gifts.
Food Scene
Order the Greek Appy Platter! I big space with a lovely patio.
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Thalassa Restaurant
469 Memorial AveOrder the Greek Appy Platter! I big space with a lovely patio.
They hosted my daughter's wedding. The food and service is great. Eat inside or out on the beautiful patio garden. Located behind the Coombs Market.
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Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyThey hosted my daughter's wedding. The food and service is great. Eat inside or out on the beautiful patio garden. Located behind the Coombs Market.
Creekmore's Coffee Roasting Co
2701 Alberni HwyDelicious coffee, lunch and treats.
This is the sweetest cafe in town with a lovely menu, wonderful staff and a hidden gem of a courtyard seating in the back. They host a music/entertainment event as well, produced by the Oceanside Folk/Roots Club.
Courtyard Cafe
673 Memorial AveThis is the sweetest cafe in town with a lovely menu, wonderful staff and a hidden gem of a courtyard seating in the back. They host a music/entertainment event as well, produced by the Oceanside Folk/Roots Club.
Oh my goodness! This is our favourite food truck! We enjoy their creative offerings almost weekly. Something delicious for everyone. Get there early as they often sell out! You will find them on the beach near the Visitor Center (near the round-a-bout). follow on ig knockanannagrill to keep track of their location, hours and mouthwatering changes to their menu.
The Knockananna Grill
Oh my goodness! This is our favourite food truck! We enjoy their creative offerings almost weekly. Something delicious for everyone. Get there early as they often sell out! You will find them on the beach near the Visitor Center (near the round-a-bout). follow on ig knockanannagrill to keep track of their location, hours and mouthwatering changes to their menu.
Arts & Culture
The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
122 Fern Rd WLocal artists and events.
Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course
469 Memorial AveFor golfers, just up from the beach.
Village Theatre Qualicum Beach
110 W 2nd AveA very busy Theatre!
Good food & interesting venue. Local artists' work - some famous and someday to be famous! They often have live music.
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Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery
6087 Island Hwy WGood food & interesting venue. Local artists' work - some famous and someday to be famous! They often have live music.
This gallery offers a stunning collection of works and they offer custom work as well. Not to be missed!
Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery
2340 Alberni HwyThis gallery offers a stunning collection of works and they offer custom work as well. Not to be missed!
You will find Pyromania Pottery tucked in behind the Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery. Featuring the work of local potters, photographers and glass artists.
Pyromania Pottery
You will find Pyromania Pottery tucked in behind the Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery. Featuring the work of local potters, photographers and glass artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
Choose the pub side or the restaurant side - good local food, and local music and dancing on the weekend.
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Shady Rest Hotel
3109 Island Hwy WChoose the pub side or the restaurant side - good local food, and local music and dancing on the weekend.
It's the new place in town! Good food and drinks. Lively (noisy) atmosphere.
Fern + Cedar Brewing Company
It's the new place in town! Good food and drinks. Lively (noisy) atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
737 Jones StBeautiful facility.
Butterfly World Coombs
1080 Winchester RdEnchanting!
Time travel back to the 70's... no need to say more.
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Errington Farmers' Market
1550 Errington RdTime travel back to the 70's... no need to say more.
Paradise Minigolf en pretpark
375 Island Hwy WMini Golf and bumper boats - so much fun!
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdGet up close to local wildlife!
Beautiful gardens, tea room, events and children's programs.
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Milner Gardens & Woodland
2179 W Island Hwy WBeautiful gardens, tea room, events and children's programs.
I love taking my grandson here! Visit the cows, pigs, bunnies.... watch cheese being made & enjoy the little shop featuring their cheeses and own Mooberry Wine. At times they even have music events.
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Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
403 Lowrys RdI love taking my grandson here! Visit the cows, pigs, bunnies.... watch cheese being made & enjoy the little shop featuring their cheeses and own Mooberry Wine. At times they even have music events.
Another great place for the kids to enjoy farm animals and ride a pony too.
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Tiger Lily Farm
1692 Errington RdAnother great place for the kids to enjoy farm animals and ride a pony too.
Erik Goetzinger BMX Park
Yes, we have a BMX track in Qualicum Beach!
Everything Else
Fresh n Fabulous Flowers and Gifts
110 W 2nd AveOur favourite flower shop.
Qualicum Beach Visitor Information Centre
2711 Island Hwy WLots of info here.
A golf course a 15 minutes from town with a view of Mount Arrowsmith.
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Arrowsmith Golf & Micky J's Bar & Grill
2250 Fowler RdA golf course a 15 minutes from town with a view of Mount Arrowsmith.