Seasides Guide book to Oceanside

Susan And Len
Susan And Len
Seasides Guide book to Oceanside

Food scene

Parksville: Discover a new twist on your old favourites and enjoy the city’s best lounge - both are the perfect place to sit back and relax over a fine wine, craft beer, signature cocktail, specialty coffee or soothing cup of tea. https://tigh-na-mara.com/dine/cedars-restaurant-lounge
8 locals recommend
Cedars Restaurant & Lounge
1155 Resort Dr
8 locals recommend
Parksville: Discover a new twist on your old favourites and enjoy the city’s best lounge - both are the perfect place to sit back and relax over a fine wine, craft beer, signature cocktail, specialty coffee or soothing cup of tea. https://tigh-na-mara.com/dine/cedars-restaurant-lounge
In Nanaimo. Probably the best sushi on the west coast! Casual dining. Open for lunch & dinner. Reservations recommended. https://www.nanaimonori.com
64 locals recommend
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island Hwy
64 locals recommend
In Nanaimo. Probably the best sushi on the west coast! Casual dining. Open for lunch & dinner. Reservations recommended. https://www.nanaimonori.com
Realm is artful cooking done right. Using locally- sourced, seasonal ingredients we bring robust flavour and colour to your plate. Wholesome, hearty, imaginative food for everyone. Down town Parksville. https://realmfoodco.com
37 locals recommend
Realm Food Co.
180 Craig St
37 locals recommend
Realm is artful cooking done right. Using locally- sourced, seasonal ingredients we bring robust flavour and colour to your plate. Wholesome, hearty, imaginative food for everyone. Down town Parksville. https://realmfoodco.com
Coombs: Great outdoor patio. Opened in 2011 in Coombs, British Columbia, we have since become a destination for delicious food and beautiful character. Located in an Italian-inspired stucco building behind the world-famous Goats on the Roof. Great outdoor patio. https://cuckooincoombs.com
72 locals recommend
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni Hwy
72 locals recommend
Coombs: Great outdoor patio. Opened in 2011 in Coombs, British Columbia, we have since become a destination for delicious food and beautiful character. Located in an Italian-inspired stucco building behind the world-famous Goats on the Roof. Great outdoor patio. https://cuckooincoombs.com
In Cedar:( just south of Nanaimo) Fabulous authentic English pub. cozy fireplaces in the winter and beautiful outdoor grounds with tables in the summer. You cant make reservations, so go early and be prepared to wait a bit, as its always busy. Worth the wait. https://crowandgate.ca
95 locals recommend
The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point Rd
95 locals recommend
In Cedar:( just south of Nanaimo) Fabulous authentic English pub. cozy fireplaces in the winter and beautiful outdoor grounds with tables in the summer. You cant make reservations, so go early and be prepared to wait a bit, as its always busy. Worth the wait. https://crowandgate.ca
Near Royston: The Ocean 7 Restaurant at the Kingfisher is wonderful.Your senses will be awakened with an unparalleled West Coast culinary experience and creative cocktails, while gazing out to the vast ocean views. Reservations highly recommended The spa & hydropath is also fabulous! https://www.kingfisherspa.com
55 locals recommend
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
4330 Island Hwy S
55 locals recommend
Near Royston: The Ocean 7 Restaurant at the Kingfisher is wonderful.Your senses will be awakened with an unparalleled West Coast culinary experience and creative cocktails, while gazing out to the vast ocean views. Reservations highly recommended The spa & hydropath is also fabulous! https://www.kingfisherspa.com
From Nanaimo: Take the foot passenger ferry to the Dingy Dock Pub, for crab cakes or fish & chips, for a unique dining experience. https://dinghydockpub.com
86 locals recommend
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates Ln
86 locals recommend
From Nanaimo: Take the foot passenger ferry to the Dingy Dock Pub, for crab cakes or fish & chips, for a unique dining experience. https://dinghydockpub.com
Great local creperie cafe that started in Ladysmith. Located in Nanaimo & Ladysmith. https://ironworkscafe.ca
8 locals recommend
Ironworks Cafe & Creperie
200 Commercial St
8 locals recommend
Great local creperie cafe that started in Ladysmith. Located in Nanaimo & Ladysmith. https://ironworkscafe.ca
Eve Olive offer dishes from various cultural influences, using 100% plant-based ingredients, delivering savoury tastes and creative dishes. This is the first Nanaimo vegan restaurant to offer wines, beers and cocktails. Cozy up by candlelight in the winter, or enjoy the patio on a sunny summer day. Dishes are handcrafted, plant-based, and made with love, offering 80% gluten free options, without sacrificing taste, presentation or nutrition. Come visit Nanaimo’s newest gathering place on Rutherford Hill, at Rutherford Boardwalk, open Tuesday through Saturday. We carry a selection of wines, primarily from local wineries, local draft beer and modern cocktails, including liquor from our local distillery. http://eveolive.com
8 locals recommend
Eve Olive
5281 Rutherford Rd
8 locals recommend
Eve Olive offer dishes from various cultural influences, using 100% plant-based ingredients, delivering savoury tastes and creative dishes. This is the first Nanaimo vegan restaurant to offer wines, beers and cocktails. Cozy up by candlelight in the winter, or enjoy the patio on a sunny summer day. Dishes are handcrafted, plant-based, and made with love, offering 80% gluten free options, without sacrificing taste, presentation or nutrition. Come visit Nanaimo’s newest gathering place on Rutherford Hill, at Rutherford Boardwalk, open Tuesday through Saturday. We carry a selection of wines, primarily from local wineries, local draft beer and modern cocktails, including liquor from our local distillery. http://eveolive.com

Sightseeing

Walk to this neighborhood beach. Great at low tide for tide pools. Great for swimming in the summer.
9 locals recommend
Beachcomber Regional Park
1330 Marina Way
9 locals recommend
Walk to this neighborhood beach. Great at low tide for tide pools. Great for swimming in the summer.
Nanoose Bay: Uphill hike, with great views on a clear day.
19 locals recommend
Notch Hill Park
Powder Point Road
19 locals recommend
Nanoose Bay: Uphill hike, with great views on a clear day.
Scenic spot next to the Englishman river, with a network of easy walking trails.
17 locals recommend
Top Bridge Park.Mountain Bike Park,
17 locals recommend
Scenic spot next to the Englishman river, with a network of easy walking trails.
In Nanoose! Wonderful rugged, neighborhood ocean front park with easy short walking trails, Just a short drive away.
20 locals recommend
Moorecroft Regional Park
1563 Stewart Rd
20 locals recommend
In Nanoose! Wonderful rugged, neighborhood ocean front park with easy short walking trails, Just a short drive away.
One of our favourite ways to spend a day is to go to Newcastle Island. Just a short boat ride from Nanaimo, just check the foot passenger ferry schedule before heading out. Pack a lunch & hike the extensive trail system. Several beautiful beaches, and a fantastic view point . https://newcastleisland.ca
90 locals recommend
Newcastle Island
90 locals recommend
One of our favourite ways to spend a day is to go to Newcastle Island. Just a short boat ride from Nanaimo, just check the foot passenger ferry schedule before heading out. Pack a lunch & hike the extensive trail system. Several beautiful beaches, and a fantastic view point . https://newcastleisland.ca
Nanoose Bay: Overlooking the Georgia Strait, Fairwinds occupies a scenic stretch of land on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The waterfront Golf Course is an 18 hole course open year round. https://fairwinds.ca/golf/
41 locals recommend
Fairwinds Golf Club
3730 Fairwinds Dr
41 locals recommend
Nanoose Bay: Overlooking the Georgia Strait, Fairwinds occupies a scenic stretch of land on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The waterfront Golf Course is an 18 hole course open year round. https://fairwinds.ca/golf/
Parksville: Fabulous beach for strolling at low tide. Tides go way out.
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath Rd
165 locals recommend
Parksville: Fabulous beach for strolling at low tide. Tides go way out.
Beautiful waterfront park in Parksville. Lots of shady trees in the park area. Huge beach, with shallow warm water. Boardwalk.
94 locals recommend
Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
193 Beachside Dr
94 locals recommend
Beautiful waterfront park in Parksville. Lots of shady trees in the park area. Huge beach, with shallow warm water. Boardwalk.
Amazing old growth forest with trails.
163 locals recommend
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4
163 locals recommend
Amazing old growth forest with trails.
Nice little forested hike with beautiful water falls. Picnic tables & washrooms.
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington Road
140 locals recommend
Nice little forested hike with beautiful water falls. Picnic tables & washrooms.
Spectacular waterfalls. Wonderful short hike.
118 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni Hwy
118 locals recommend
Spectacular waterfalls. Wonderful short hike.
Between Parksville & Qualicum Beach: Spend a few hours strolling the grounds on this coastal forest estate. Be sure to stop at the tea house for delicious food & a cup of tea. https://milnergardens.viu.ca
49 locals recommend
Milner Gardens & Woodland
2179 W Island Hwy W
49 locals recommend
Between Parksville & Qualicum Beach: Spend a few hours strolling the grounds on this coastal forest estate. Be sure to stop at the tea house for delicious food & a cup of tea. https://milnergardens.viu.ca
The Old Country Market started as a roadside fruit stand providing fresh produce to travellers heading to the west coast of Vancouver Island. Over the years it has evolved into a landmark of Coombs, with a mixture of shops and eateries for locals and visitors alike. Oh yeah, and there are goats… on the roof!
151 locals recommend
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni Hwy
151 locals recommend
The Old Country Market started as a roadside fruit stand providing fresh produce to travellers heading to the west coast of Vancouver Island. Over the years it has evolved into a landmark of Coombs, with a mixture of shops and eateries for locals and visitors alike. Oh yeah, and there are goats… on the roof!
Qualicum beach has some lovely boutiques, cafes, and a fabulous scenic beach front. https://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/things-to-do/beaches/qualicum-beach/
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
108 locals recommend
Qualicum beach has some lovely boutiques, cafes, and a fabulous scenic beach front. https://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/things-to-do/beaches/qualicum-beach/
Underground exploring/caving. https://hornelake.com
102 locals recommend
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves Rd
102 locals recommend
Underground exploring/caving. https://hornelake.com
Mini golf fun near the resort area in Parksville. https://www.riptidelagoon.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-LO_-8Tx9wIVgwnnCh3ivQeREAAYASAAEgKW3vD_BwE
37 locals recommend
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort Dr
37 locals recommend
Mini golf fun near the resort area in Parksville. https://www.riptidelagoon.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-LO_-8Tx9wIVgwnnCh3ivQeREAAYASAAEgKW3vD_BwE
If you like antiquing, this is worth a visit!
The Antique Barn
3088 Henry Rd
If you like antiquing, this is worth a visit!
Scenic whale watching tours from Campbell River. We went with this company & it was fantastic. Embark on a true West Coast adventure and discover the beauty of British Columbia. Eagle Eye Adventures is the first in the world certified responsible whale watching company. https://www.eagleeyeadventures.com
Eagle Eye Adventures
1003D K Dock
Scenic whale watching tours from Campbell River. We went with this company & it was fantastic. Embark on a true West Coast adventure and discover the beauty of British Columbia. Eagle Eye Adventures is the first in the world certified responsible whale watching company. https://www.eagleeyeadventures.com
Parksville Downtown's thrift & consignment stores are one of Vancouver Island's best kept secrets. Discover forgotten treasures from times past and the fashions of today and create a style that's uniquely you. List of thrift shops in Parksville. https://www.parksvilledowntown.ca/parksville-shopping/thrift-consignment
The Kit and Kaboodle Trading Company
151 Harrison Avenue
Parksville Downtown's thrift & consignment stores are one of Vancouver Island's best kept secrets. Discover forgotten treasures from times past and the fashions of today and create a style that's uniquely you. List of thrift shops in Parksville. https://www.parksvilledowntown.ca/parksville-shopping/thrift-consignment
The perfect little lake for summer swimming, kayaking , paddle boarding or floating around on your inflatable. Beautiful scenery. Pack a picnic, and enjoy the day here.
16 locals recommend
Spider Lake
16 locals recommend
The perfect little lake for summer swimming, kayaking , paddle boarding or floating around on your inflatable. Beautiful scenery. Pack a picnic, and enjoy the day here.