Jennifer's Guidebook
Popular Places To Visit
Popular day-trip places to visit while you're in the area.
The Coombs Market has a little bit of EVERYTHING!
From gifts, specialty foods, deli, ice cream parlor to an amazing bakery, fantastic restaurant, housewares and much much more...including Goats on the Roof!
It's a 'must see' destination.
(approx.25 min. drive)
151 residents recomanen
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyThe Coombs Market has a little bit of EVERYTHING!
From gifts, specialty foods, deli, ice cream parlor to an amazing bakery, fantastic restaurant, housewares and much much more...including Goats on the Roof!
It's a 'must see' destination.
(approx.25 min. drive)
A great place to visit where you'll enjoy an up-close look at some of Mother Nature's beautiful creatures.
Learn about their story and what brought them to the Recovery Center.
(approx. 30 min. drive)
43 residents recomanen
Centre de recuperació de fauna de l'illa del Nord
1240 Leffler RdA great place to visit where you'll enjoy an up-close look at some of Mother Nature's beautiful creatures.
Learn about their story and what brought them to the Recovery Center.
(approx. 30 min. drive)
Get up close and personal with hundreds of beautiful Butterfly as you wander through an environment created just for them!
(approx. 25 min. drive)
32 residents recomanen
Butterfly World Coombs
1080 Winchester RdGet up close and personal with hundreds of beautiful Butterfly as you wander through an environment created just for them!
(approx. 25 min. drive)
Native Arts and Crafts created by some of the Island's best Artisans.
(approx. 25 min. drive)
Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery
2340 Alberni HwyNative Arts and Crafts created by some of the Island's best Artisans.
(approx. 25 min. drive)
Take the 10 minute Cable Ferry ride to Denman Island.
The 1900 meter crossing is the longest in the world served by a Cable Ferry.
Here you can experience the vibrant arts scene, lively events, spectacular parks and a natural environment.
(approx. 15 min. drive)
20 residents recomanen
Denman Island
Take the 10 minute Cable Ferry ride to Denman Island.
The 1900 meter crossing is the longest in the world served by a Cable Ferry.
Here you can experience the vibrant arts scene, lively events, spectacular parks and a natural environment.
(approx. 15 min. drive)
Hornby Island is accessible via Denman Island Ferry(10 min. ride)
It's been nicknamed "Little Hawaii" of Canada!
The region is well known for it's white sand beaches stretching around the ever popular Tribune Bay.
40 residents recomanen
Hornby Island
Hornby Island is accessible via Denman Island Ferry(10 min. ride)
It's been nicknamed "Little Hawaii" of Canada!
The region is well known for it's white sand beaches stretching around the ever popular Tribune Bay.
Deep Bay/Bowser
An exclusive, curated collection of Pacific Northwest art.
(approx. 6 min. drive)
14 residents recomanen
Salish Sea Market
An exclusive, curated collection of Pacific Northwest art.
(approx. 6 min. drive)
A Shellfish Research Facility that is open to the public.
They have touch tanks, aquariums, exhibits and activities to teach visitors about local marine life.
(5 minute drive from the Beach House)
9 residents recomanen
Deep Bay Marine Field Station
370 Crome Point RdA Shellfish Research Facility that is open to the public.
They have touch tanks, aquariums, exhibits and activities to teach visitors about local marine life.
(5 minute drive from the Beach House)
One of the best Gift Stores around!
They have an excellent selection at great prices too.
(approx. 6 min. drive)
Lighthouse Gift Shop
6996 Island Hwy WOne of the best Gift Stores around!
They have an excellent selection at great prices too.
(approx. 6 min. drive)
Located at the end of the Spit!
Mapleguard Point is a local gem where the swimming is great, the beach is sandy, you can fish right from shore or have a picnic in the afternoon.
It's also a spot where some of the locals like to come and take in a picturesque sunset.
Be sure to take a stroll down the street to check it out during your stay!
Mapleguard Point
Located at the end of the Spit!
Mapleguard Point is a local gem where the swimming is great, the beach is sandy, you can fish right from shore or have a picnic in the afternoon.
It's also a spot where some of the locals like to come and take in a picturesque sunset.
Be sure to take a stroll down the street to check it out during your stay!
Food scene
*SUMMER HOURS FRI-MON 12-8
Known for their amazing Fish n' Chips!
Ship and Shore Restaurant is located at the Marina, directly across from the Beach House.
Indoor & outdoor seating.
Enjoy a short 15 min. walk(2 min. drive)for some great food.
20 residents recomanen
Ship and Shore Restaurant & Campground
180 Crome Point Rd*SUMMER HOURS FRI-MON 12-8
Known for their amazing Fish n' Chips!
Ship and Shore Restaurant is located at the Marina, directly across from the Beach House.
Indoor & outdoor seating.
Enjoy a short 15 min. walk(2 min. drive)for some great food.
Fantastic Fish Tacos!
Located ocean side...sit at one of the picnic tables overlooking the ocean or in the comfort of your vehicle on a chilly day!
Ask for extra napkins...you're going to need them;-)
(10 min. drive)
38 residents recomanen
Tidal Taco Shack
6001 Island Hwy WFantastic Fish Tacos!
Located ocean side...sit at one of the picnic tables overlooking the ocean or in the comfort of your vehicle on a chilly day!
Ask for extra napkins...you're going to need them;-)
(10 min. drive)
The FBI...as it's referred to by Islanders!
A historic Pub built in 1938 that has been serving great food, drinks and local oysters for over 80 years.
Indoor & outdoor seating
(approx. 12 min. drive)
28 residents recomanen
Fanny Bay Inn
7480 Island Hwy SThe FBI...as it's referred to by Islanders!
A historic Pub built in 1938 that has been serving great food, drinks and local oysters for over 80 years.
Indoor & outdoor seating
(approx. 12 min. drive)
In the heart of Bowser!
Offering everyday grocery items including meat, deli, produce, dairy, bakery, bulk foods, cookies and treats, lottery and more.
(approx. 6 min. drive)
24 residents recomanen
Tomm's Food Village
6990 Island Hwy WIn the heart of Bowser!
Offering everyday grocery items including meat, deli, produce, dairy, bakery, bulk foods, cookies and treats, lottery and more.
(approx. 6 min. drive)
Where else can you get a fresh made $8 Lunch/Picnic Combo.
or a $6 Breakfast Combo. to go!
Tams Takeout
5874 Island Highway WestWhere else can you get a fresh made $8 Lunch/Picnic Combo.
or a $6 Breakfast Combo. to go!
Roy's Towne Pub. - The "Roy"!
4000 Island Hwy SGreat food and atmosphere!
Approx. 25 min. drive
Arrowsmith Golf & Micky J's Bar & Grill
2250 Fowler RdAmazing food!
Approx. 17 min. drive
Sightseeing
A unique Vancouver Island experience where you can tour caves to view fossils, crystal formations and wildlife.
Check their website for more details and to book your tour.
(approx. 35 min. drive)
102 residents recomanen
Parc Provincial de les Coves del Llac Horne
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdA unique Vancouver Island experience where you can tour caves to view fossils, crystal formations and wildlife.
Check their website for more details and to book your tour.
(approx. 35 min. drive)
Stroll through a network of trails under towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, some more than 800 years old.
A must see while on the Island!
(approx. 35 min. drive)
163 residents recomanen
Bosc de la Catedral
British Columbia 4Stroll through a network of trails under towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, some more than 800 years old.
A must see while on the Island!
(approx. 35 min. drive)
Royston Shipwrecks
Hilton RoadGreat photo opportunity!
Approx. 25 min. drive.
Hilton Road, Royston
Recreation
Enjoy a fun day in the mountains!
Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe, Cross-counrty and Snow-tubing are all available at Mt. Washington...not to mention some of the most breathtaking views!
(approx. 50 min. drive)
133 residents recomanen
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyEnjoy a fun day in the mountains!
Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe, Cross-counrty and Snow-tubing are all available at Mt. Washington...not to mention some of the most breathtaking views!
(approx. 50 min. drive)
A 5.6 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Qualicum. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips and bird watching.
(approx. 10 min. drive)
17 residents recomanen
Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
3475 Lioness BlvdA 5.6 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Qualicum. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips and bird watching.
(approx. 10 min. drive)
A 10 kilometer moderately trafficed in and back trail located near Qualicum that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate.
Best used from April-October.
(approx. 22 min. drive)
Nile Creek Trailhead
British Columbia 19A 10 kilometer moderately trafficed in and back trail located near Qualicum that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate.
Best used from April-October.
(approx. 22 min. drive)
The warm water of Spider Lake is noted for it's excellent canoeing, kayaking and swimming.
Paddlers can spend a peaceful afternoon exploring the shoreline and the many secluded bays of this lake.
(approx. 20 min. drive)
16 residents recomanen
Spider Lake
The warm water of Spider Lake is noted for it's excellent canoeing, kayaking and swimming.
Paddlers can spend a peaceful afternoon exploring the shoreline and the many secluded bays of this lake.
(approx. 20 min. drive)
A 1.3 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.
The trail is accessible year-round.
(approx. 40 min. drive)
140 residents recomanen
Parc Provincial de les Cataractes del Riu Englishman
2245 Errington RoadA 1.3 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.
The trail is accessible year-round.
(approx. 40 min. drive)
For the love of Golf!
Spectacular course with some amazing views.
Approx. 17 min. drive
28 residents recomanen
Arrowsmith Golf & Micky J's Bar & Grill
2250 Fowler RdFor the love of Golf!
Spectacular course with some amazing views.
Approx. 17 min. drive