Places to stay in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Qualicum Beach is a town in the Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia. On the Strait of Georgia on the north-eastern coast of Vancouver Island in the shadow of Mount Arrowsmith, the community has been a popular tourist destination, being near Victoria and Vancouver, as well as a retirement community. Local dining options include The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, Shady Rest Liquor Store, Shore Restaurant, and Beach Carousel.
We currently have 44 accommodations in and around Qualicum Beach with other regional listings available for Inns, Motor Inns, Hotels, RV parks and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Lodging options in the community are mainly limited to Bed and Breakfast type accommodations, though there are a large number of nearby campgrounds and RV parks. If you are travelling in the area, Qualicum Beach is located close to McNaughton Creek, Columbia Beach, Hohm Island, Little Bull Passage and Cockburn Lake.
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More about the areas accommodations and tourism
It is served by the Island Highway, a daily train, an airport, and a nearby ferry to Lasqueti Island. The community is dotted with rental cottages along the coast. It has the oldest average population in Canada.
Other local Qualicum Beach information and places to visit.
Qualicum Beach is 1 km away from Qualicum Bay, 7 km away from Coombs, 11 km away from Parksville and 11 km away from Errington.
Qualicum Beach is located at longitude -124°27'32.4 and latitude 49°21'30.96.
Other useful links:
- Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Welcome to Qualicum Beach
- Qualicum Beach, British Columbia on Wikipedia
Things to see and do, places to eat in Qualicum Beach

Giovanni's Ristorante ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 4-180 Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach. Chef Giovanni Belcastro, and wife Helen, welcome you to Giovanni's Ristorante in the heart of Qualicum Beach. Offering fine Italian cuisine in a friendly and informal atmosphere, the owners and staff at Giovanni's look forward to serving you and providing a� quality dining experience. Although small and intimate in size, Giovanni's brims with atmosphere and excitement, and� delivers meals that you would expect to find in some of the largest restaurants and resorts on Vancouver Island.
Join Giovanni and Helen, and experience Oceanside's finest dining.
www.giovannisqualicum.com
Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). At Lefty's we take pride in two lasting philosophies: Fresh Food and Great People. We strive to make each visit something more than just a great meal. We call it the Leftcoast Experience.
www.leftys.tv
Closed or unlisted properties
- Cedar & Sea Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Quatna Manor closed or delisted.
Renamed properties
- Qualicum Beach Inn at 2690 Island Highway West may have been previously known as Old Dutch Inn By The Sea