Guidebook for Oceanside Area
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A serene and picturesque marina. Go for a stroll or get out on the water with a kayak rental or boat charter.
Fairwinds Schooner Cove Marina
3521 Dolphin DriveA serene and picturesque marina. Go for a stroll or get out on the water with a kayak rental or boat charter.
Paradise Acres Ranch
1085 Paradise PlTrail rides!
Fairwinds Wellness Club
3455 Fairwinds DrDrop-In yoga and fitness classes are open to the public.
The grotto pool is wonderful.
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Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
1155 Resort DrThe grotto pool is wonderful.
Black Goose Inn
1051 Resort Dr17 beers on tap and good English pub food.
Petro-Canada
2345 Island Hwy EOpen 24 hours.
Absolutely stunning location to spend the day. Plenty of picnic sites, 22km trail system & waterfront playground for the kids.
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Newcastle Island
Absolutely stunning location to spend the day. Plenty of picnic sites, 22km trail system & waterfront playground for the kids.
Fresh, local and friendly every Sunday through the end of October from 1:30-4:00PM.
Lantzville Farmers Market
7113 Lantzville RdFresh, local and friendly every Sunday through the end of October from 1:30-4:00PM.
1240 Leffler Rd
View eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens, and black bears.
2679 Alberni Hwy
Petting zoo and pony rides.
Sightseeing
Watch the sea lions, explore the tide pools and witness some of the island's most spectacular vistas! This newly designated park is a rare and magical jem!
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Moorecroft Regional Park
1563 Stewart RdWatch the sea lions, explore the tide pools and witness some of the island's most spectacular vistas! This newly designated park is a rare and magical jem!
Right down the street (no driving)...A network of easy trails around a series of ponds and Enos Lake itself. From a botanical perspective, these small ponds and wet areas are very interesting.
Enos Lake
Right down the street (no driving)...A network of easy trails around a series of ponds and Enos Lake itself. From a botanical perspective, these small ponds and wet areas are very interesting.
A small but precious park with spectacular views. At low tide, large flat rocks are exposed which makes great territory for exploring and tide pool investigating.
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Beachcomber Regional Park
1330 Marina WayA small but precious park with spectacular views. At low tide, large flat rocks are exposed which makes great territory for exploring and tide pool investigating.
Wall Beach Road
Wall Beach RoadA great roadside stop at a gorgeous sandy beach.
Amberwood Lane
Amberwood LaneA small community park in the Fairwinds area with great swimming and ocean views.
2km stretch of sandy beach perfect for playing in the sand and exploring the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over the sun-baked sand, the warmed water is unbeatable for swimming.
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Rathtrevor Beach Path
Rathtrevor Beach Path2km stretch of sandy beach perfect for playing in the sand and exploring the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over the sun-baked sand, the warmed water is unbeatable for swimming.
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdAmazing!
Provinciaal Park Englishman River Falls
2245 Errington RoadBeautiful!
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni HwyMore beauty!
Another of Nanaimo's famous waterfront parks. Scenic trails with ocean viewpoints, a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hecta
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Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdAnother of Nanaimo's famous waterfront parks. Scenic trails with ocean viewpoints, a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hecta
No visit to the Island is complete without seeing some seriously big trees and this is a great place to do just that. Very easy access and trails.
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Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4No visit to the Island is complete without seeing some seriously big trees and this is a great place to do just that. Very easy access and trails.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store. They are open from 9am until 9pm, 7 days a week.
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Quality Foods Nanoose Bay
2443 Collins CrescentThis is the closest grocery store. They are open from 9am until 9pm, 7 days a week.
British Columbia Certified Organic Farm . They have amazing mixed greens ($5/bag) as well as an assortment of other local organic foods. Usually open until dusk (If the gate is open, they are open).
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Nanoose Edibles Farm
1960 Stewart RdBritish Columbia Certified Organic Farm . They have amazing mixed greens ($5/bag) as well as an assortment of other local organic foods. Usually open until dusk (If the gate is open, they are open).
Great place to stop (24hrs/day) for local fresh eggs and ground beef which are always on-hand. Other cuts of beef and chicken can be ordered through website or telephone.
1950 NW Bay Rd
Great place to stop (24hrs/day) for local fresh eggs and ground beef which are always on-hand. Other cuts of beef and chicken can be ordered through website or telephone.
Award winning cheese and fruity Mooberry wine. Free samples and wine tasting always available.
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Morningstar Farm
403 Lowrys RdAward winning cheese and fruity Mooberry wine. Free samples and wine tasting always available.
FRIDAYS ONLY!
5pm-8pm July 11th - Sept 26th
Set up in Craig Heritage Park, surrounded by pioneer buildings from the early days of Parksville, this farmers market features local farmers and artisans.
1245 E Island Hwy
FRIDAYS ONLY!
5pm-8pm July 11th - Sept 26th
Set up in Craig Heritage Park, surrounded by pioneer buildings from the early days of Parksville, this farmers market features local farmers and artisans.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice warm "destination" pub with lots of character tucked away on a country road in Nanoose.
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Rocking Horse Pub
2038 Sanders RdNice warm "destination" pub with lots of character tucked away on a country road in Nanoose.
Food Scene
3730 Fairwinds Dr
The closest place for a bite to eat. Great patio in summer.
1080 Resort Dr
A great place for lunch. Open Tues-Sat 9:30-4.
Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant
280 Island Hwy EGood food!
731 E Island Hwy
Ice cream!
162 Harrison Ave
AMAZING paninis and soups.
Shopping
Coombs Country Market
Huge selection of foods and plenty of cool souvenirs.
The Errington Farmers’ Market offers local produce, baked goods and local Arts & crafts in a woodsy, friendly atmosphere. Open 10am – 1pm, on every summer Saturday, from May 3rd to September 27th.
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Errington Farmers' Market
1550 Errington RdThe Errington Farmers’ Market offers local produce, baked goods and local Arts & crafts in a woodsy, friendly atmosphere. Open 10am – 1pm, on every summer Saturday, from May 3rd to September 27th.
Held monthly in Nanoose Bay at Nanoose Place. $2 donation to a local charity as admission and featuring up to 40 vendors! Apr 12, May 24, June 21, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 20 & Oct 18th.
Nanoose Place Community Centre
2925 NW Bay RdHeld monthly in Nanoose Bay at Nanoose Place. $2 donation to a local charity as admission and featuring up to 40 vendors! Apr 12, May 24, June 21, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 20 & Oct 18th.
Entertainment & Activities
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort DrFun for kids of all ages!
More fun for kids of all ages and bumper boats too!
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Paradise Minigolf en pretpark
375 Island Hwy WMore fun for kids of all ages and bumper boats too!
Spider Lake
Wonderful day trip. Great lake for swimming.
Jewel of Parksville. Sandy beach, kids' water park, playground, volleyball courts, outdoor fitness gym and a skateboard park!
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Community Park
Jewel of Parksville. Sandy beach, kids' water park, playground, volleyball courts, outdoor fitness gym and a skateboard park!
So much fun for the kids! Petting zoo, pony rides and trail rides.
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Tiger Lily Farm
1692 Errington RdSo much fun for the kids! Petting zoo, pony rides and trail rides.