Here you will find amazing sandy beaches, picture postcard views, world-class biking and hiking trails, salt-tinged ocean air, and the small-town charm of our communities.
By connecting our visitors with meaningful opportunities to not only support our local economy, but support our social economy through volunteering, we believe we can weave together a fabric of community bonds that benefits our residents day to day lives and leaves a true impression on what it’s like to be in PQB, above and beyond a day at the beach.
Know Before You Go
Trip Planning
Responsible tourism starts with research. Find tips to help plan your trip with a regenerative focus.
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Mindful Travel
Explore how to incorporate Mindful Travel practices on your visit to Vancouver Island.
Sustainable businesses to support
Get to know all of the businesses in this community working to give back.
Alcove Homegrown Living
Bare Eco Refillery
Cascadia Liquor
Coast Parksville Hotel
Deep Bay Marine Field Station
Errington Farmers’ Market
Free Spirit Spheres
Horne Lake Caves
Iskwew Air
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
Milner Gardens & Woodland – Vancouver Island University
Naked Naturals Whole Foods Ltd – Parksville
Naked Naturals Whole Foods – Qualicum Beach
Natural Evolution Hair Studio
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
Ocean EcoVentures Parksville
Parksville Qualicum Beach
Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market
Qualicum Beach Museum
Realm Food Co.
Shades Of Green- Eco Store + Refillery
Silver Meadows Farm Market
Springford Farm
Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort
Take Off Adventure Rentals
Tales on Trails Adventure Tours
