Qualicum Beach
This little waterfront town on Vancouver Island's Salish Sea coast, Qualicum Beach sits at the foot of Mount Arrowsmith with a walkable central core of cafés and restaurants. The surrounding area includes provincial parks and warm beaches, and the town serves as an informal twin with neighbouring Parksville. Ferry access to Lasqueti Island and views toward the mountains add to its appeal as a summer destination.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population9,303
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.5 mi
Qualicum Beach: quick answers
Where is Qualicum Beach?
Qualicum Beach is in Canada, about 97 km60 miles in a straight line from Vancouver.
How do you get to Qualicum Beach?
The nearest airport is Qualicum Beach (XQU), about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Qualicum Beach?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is November, with about 253 mm10.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Qualicum Beach?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 11 restaurants, 3 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Qualicum Beach?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Port Alberni, Nanaimo and Gabriola. Qualicum Beach is listed among the day trips from Vancouver.