
Things To Do Near Parksville & Qualicum When You Aren't Camping
So you’re a happy camper, but you wouldn’t mind checking out the neighbourhood.
Good decision, here’s a few things you shouldn’t miss.
Start with the short 5 minute walk to Coombs Country Market with its famous rooftop goats.
Yes it’s a tourist trap, but it’s also jammed to the rafters with artisanal goodness, we guarantee you’ll get your camera & your wallet out.
Oh and don’t forget to check out the Billy Gruff Creamery, Billy G’s Donut Shop and the Market Bakery for ice cream, gelato, cheese bread, apple fritters and cinnamon twists!
From here the list of to-do’s is endless, but here are 10 things we highly recommend:
Things To Do Near Parksville & Qualicum
When You Aren't Camping
So you’re a happy camper, but you wouldn’t mind checking out the neighbourhood.
Good decision, here’s a few things you shouldn’t miss.
Start with the short 5 minute walk to Coombs Country Market with its famous rooftop goats.
Yes it’s a tourist trap, but it’s also jammed to the rafters with artisanal goodness, we guarantee you’ll get your camera & your wallet out.
Oh and don’t forget to check out the Billy Gruff Creamery, Billy G’s Donut Shop and the Market Bakery for ice cream, gelato, cheese bread, apple fritters and cinnamon twists!
From here the list of to-do’s is endless, but here are 10 things we highly recommend:
Things To Do Near Parksville & Qualicum
When You Aren't Camping
So you’re a happy camper, but you wouldn’t mind checking out the neighbourhood.
Good decision, here’s a few things you shouldn’t miss.
Start with the short 5 minute walk to Coombs Old Country Market with its famous rooftop goats.
Yes it’s a tourist trap, but it’s also jammed to the rafters with artisanal goodness, we guarantee you’ll get your camera & your wallet out.
Oh and don’t forget to check out the Billy Gruff Creamery, Billy G’s Donut Shop and the Market Bakery for ice cream, gelato, cheese bread, apple fritters and cinnamon twists!
From here the list of to-do’s is endless, but here are 10 things we highly recommend:

- Walk amongst towering old growth forest in nearby Cathedral Grove
- Pick up some delicious local cheese at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
- Golf at any of the exceptional golf courses in the surrounding area
- Shop the Tuesday night Summer By The Sea Street Market all summer long
- Buy fresh seafood off the dock at French Creek Marina
- Drink craft beer and ales at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
- Walk the mile-long boardwalk at Parksville beach
- Mountain bike the HammerFest biking trails
- Make a sand castle at Parksville or Qualicum Beach
- Eat fish tacos at Realm Food Company