Adventures in Oceanside BC
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Errington War Memorial Hall hosts events of all sorts from local coffee house open mike, to burlesque shows and bluegrass concerts. Check out what's happening during your stay: https://erringtonhall.ca/
Errington War Memorial Hall Association
1390 Errington RoadErrington War Memorial Hall hosts events of all sorts from local coffee house open mike, to burlesque shows and bluegrass concerts. Check out what's happening during your stay: https://erringtonhall.ca/
Oceanside home to the sand castle competition, spray park, adult outdoor workout track and playground.
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Parc communautaire et Skate Park de Parksville
193 Beachside DrOceanside home to the sand castle competition, spray park, adult outdoor workout track and playground.
Food scene
Delicious eats and healthy treats!
Amazing menu of healthy, ethical and local foods. They also host live music on the weekends. Located just 10 minutes away in Parksville. Family friendly. https://realmfoodco.com/
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Realm Food Co.
180 Craig StAmazing menu of healthy, ethical and local foods. They also host live music on the weekends. Located just 10 minutes away in Parksville. Family friendly. https://realmfoodco.com/
Delicious baked goods, sandwiches and beverages. Healthy smoothies, wraps and gluten free baking made with local incredients. A favorite. https://www.creekmorescoffee.com/
Creekmore's Coffee Roasting Co
2701 Alberni HwyDelicious baked goods, sandwiches and beverages. Healthy smoothies, wraps and gluten free baking made with local incredients. A favorite. https://www.creekmorescoffee.com/
Stop here for farm fresh food and ethically raised meats.
Island Farms ice cream here too!
Visit the corn maze at end of summer and pick and pumpkin in fall.
Silver Meadows Farm
1019 Errington RdStop here for farm fresh food and ethically raised meats.
Island Farms ice cream here too!
Visit the corn maze at end of summer and pick and pumpkin in fall.
Treetop Tapas & Grill
1155 Resort DrA romantic meal after a spa day
Loveshack Libations
4134 Island Highway WestKiller craft brews.
Sightseeing
Must see attractions!
You can not visit this area without a trip to Coombs Country Market home to the Goats on the Roof! Grocery shop for import and specialty food items, souvenirs, clothing, used books and more. There are two restaurants here. You can easily spend several hours to a day wandering around the grounds. Family friendly. Closed January to mid-March. https://oldcountrymarket.com/
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Marché du Vieux Pays - Chèvres sur le Toit
2326 Alberni HwyYou can not visit this area without a trip to Coombs Country Market home to the Goats on the Roof! Grocery shop for import and specialty food items, souvenirs, clothing, used books and more. There are two restaurants here. You can easily spend several hours to a day wandering around the grounds. Family friendly. Closed January to mid-March. https://oldcountrymarket.com/
Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provincial Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here visitors can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, majestic pillars untouched by the modern world – some more than 800 years old.
Trails on either side of the highway lead visitors through the mighty stands of this coastal forest. On the south side you will find the largest Douglas firs – one measuring more than 9 metres in circumference. On the northern side of the road you’ll find groves of ancient Western red cedar standing sentry over nearby Cameron Lake.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/macmillan/
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Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provincial Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here visitors can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, majestic pillars untouched by the modern world – some more than 800 years old.
Trails on either side of the highway lead visitors through the mighty stands of this coastal forest. On the south side you will find the largest Douglas firs – one measuring more than 9 metres in circumference. On the northern side of the road you’ll find groves of ancient Western red cedar standing sentry over nearby Cameron Lake.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/macmillan/
Just a few minutes away, Englishman River Falls hosts a vast network of hiking trails leading along Englishman River and it's upper and lower falls. The energy and beauty of the river and surrounding forest is breathtaking.
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Parc provincial des chutes Englishman River
2245 Errington RoadJust a few minutes away, Englishman River Falls hosts a vast network of hiking trails leading along Englishman River and it's upper and lower falls. The energy and beauty of the river and surrounding forest is breathtaking.
Visitors to this 8-acre, park-like setting can see Vancouver Island wildlife in peaceful and rustic surroundings. While at the Centre, you can also enjoy:
-observing eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens and black bears
-a map with a Self-Guided tour to do at your leisure
a chance to sit and watch a documentary about our work at the Centre
-a visit to the Learning Centre, Museum of Nature, Bear Den Gifts and more…
-special events
-parking, washrooms and wheelchair-accessible trails throughout the grounds
-diverse areas promoting learning, interaction with wildlife and nature, contemplation and appreciation
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North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdVisitors to this 8-acre, park-like setting can see Vancouver Island wildlife in peaceful and rustic surroundings. While at the Centre, you can also enjoy:
-observing eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens and black bears
-a map with a Self-Guided tour to do at your leisure
a chance to sit and watch a documentary about our work at the Centre
-a visit to the Learning Centre, Museum of Nature, Bear Den Gifts and more…
-special events
-parking, washrooms and wheelchair-accessible trails throughout the grounds
-diverse areas promoting learning, interaction with wildlife and nature, contemplation and appreciation
A favorite swimming hole and gorgeous park.
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Top Bridge Park.Mountain Bike Park,
A favorite swimming hole and gorgeous park.
Cameron Lake Trestle
Super special hiking trails around Cameron Lake.
Just minutes down the road, visit Tiger Lily Farm for petting area, trail rides and farm fresh goodies.
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Tiger Lily Farm
1692 Errington RdJust minutes down the road, visit Tiger Lily Farm for petting area, trail rides and farm fresh goodies.
I have been visiting Butterfly World for 25 years and I still love it! Good for a short visit, especially with children. Relaxing tropical environment is a delight to enjoy.
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Butterfly World Coombs
1080 Winchester RdI have been visiting Butterfly World for 25 years and I still love it! Good for a short visit, especially with children. Relaxing tropical environment is a delight to enjoy.
Majestic old-growth trees, beautiful ocean sunsets and an inviting, wide sandy beach with campsites nestled amongst mature Douglas fir trees makes Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park in Parksville one of the premier vacation destinations on Vancouver Island.
At low tide the ocean recedes almost a kilometre, providing an ideal place for visitors of all ages to play in the sand and explore the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over the sun-baked sand, the warmed water is unbeatable for swimming and salt water fun.
Rathtrevor Beach is ideal for a relaxed family outing. Simply sit back and soak up the seaside atmosphere or take a walk through the wooded upland area of the park. All campsites are within a 5-minute walk to the 2 km stretch of sandy beach. The park also features a large day-use area, perfect for an afternoon picnic.
Bird watching is also a popular activity at the park, particularly in the spring when large numbers of seabirds congregate for the annual herring spawn. During February, March and April, Rathtrevor Beach is also one of the best spots on the Island to view the migrating Brant geese.
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Parc provincial de Rathtrevor Beach
1240 Rath RdMajestic old-growth trees, beautiful ocean sunsets and an inviting, wide sandy beach with campsites nestled amongst mature Douglas fir trees makes Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park in Parksville one of the premier vacation destinations on Vancouver Island.
At low tide the ocean recedes almost a kilometre, providing an ideal place for visitors of all ages to play in the sand and explore the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over the sun-baked sand, the warmed water is unbeatable for swimming and salt water fun.
Rathtrevor Beach is ideal for a relaxed family outing. Simply sit back and soak up the seaside atmosphere or take a walk through the wooded upland area of the park. All campsites are within a 5-minute walk to the 2 km stretch of sandy beach. The park also features a large day-use area, perfect for an afternoon picnic.
Bird watching is also a popular activity at the park, particularly in the spring when large numbers of seabirds congregate for the annual herring spawn. During February, March and April, Rathtrevor Beach is also one of the best spots on the Island to view the migrating Brant geese.
R+R
Consistently wins best spa. Book your RMT appointment in advance. Enjoy the grotto with any spa service!
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Grotto Spa At Tigh-Na-Mara
1155 Resort DrConsistently wins best spa. Book your RMT appointment in advance. Enjoy the grotto with any spa service!
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Explore by car or hideaway without one!
Not walkable, but many amazing places to visit within 20 minutes drive.
Ditch the car?! Nanaimo Ferry pick up (5 people) and grocery run available for $30.
Manières d'économiser
Eat-in
Stock up on groceries at the Save-On, just 10 mins away and cook at the BnB!
Réservez avant de partir
RMT Massages
Many of the local spas have RMTs available which can make for an extra sweet vacation, but book early...they fill up fast!
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Fire Clothes!
If you are wanting to dig into nature a bit bring your comfiest and most worthless clothing, and slip on footwear.
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Bathing Suit
Whether for the river, beach, the pool or the sauna, if you are staying for any length of time you may find yourself needing a swim suit.
Voyage avec enfants
Best casual and affordable meal for families?
...Creekmore Coffee!