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Oceanside on Central Vancouver Island is more than the middle of Vancouver Island. It acts as a gateway to the Pacific Rim as well as to the Vancouver mainland.

The Oceanside region includes Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Bay, Parksville, Bowser and Coombs which all provide excellent tourist attractions ranging from the incredible beaches to fishing adverntures.

Nanaimo is a hub of activity where visitors from Vancouver arrive by ferry from Horseshoe Bay. It started as a coal mining town, but now boasts one the of best harbours in the province. The town was fortified in 1849 and the original Hudson's Bay Company fort (Bastion) still stands.

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Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn
374 West Island Highway
Parksville
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Located in the heart of our Parksville. Take a short stroll to the beach, enjoy our scenic attractions or browse through local shops. Experience our comfort! We have air conditioning, complimentary coffee, juice & muffins each morning, in-room coffee, free movie channel, children under 12 stay free, laundry facilities, barbeque area, meeting room, kitchenettes available, non-smoking rooms.
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Downtown Parksville:  0.9km
Parksville Beach Resort
Parksville Beach Resort
161 West Island Highway
Parksville
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The perfect backdrop for your visit to Parksville - Parksville Beach Resort - on the beach with the sand at our doorstep, we are a vacationer's paradise. We offer a wide variety of charming heritage rooms & suites all featuring red cedar interiors & all the amenities you'd expect plus the convenience of on-site recreation facilities. Perfect for naturalists, sports lovers, and shoppers alike.
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Downtown Parksville:  0.1km
V.I.P. Motel
V.I.P. Motel
414 West Island Highway
Parksville
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Stay with the VIP Motel in Parksville and see why it is consistently being recognized as a preferred accommodation on Vancouver Island. The VIP Motel features: CAA/AAA approved, centrally located, larger soundproof rooms, comfortable queen or king beds, large 27" or 32" TV's, free movie channel, refrigerators in all rooms, coffee makers in all rooms, full kitchens available.
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Downtown Parksville:  1km
Skylite Motel
Skylite Motel
459 East Island Highway
Parksville
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The Skylite Motel is a perfect place for Parksville accommodation and lodging, with all of our amenities and services, for you and your family to relax at, once you have finished your busy day. Call us directly 1-800-667-1886 or travel further through our website to discover the many valuable accommodation services we can offer you.
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Downtown Parksville:  1.2km
Paradise Sea-Shell Motel
Paradise Sea-Shell Motel
411 West Island Highway
Parksville
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This Parksville Motel, is centrally located on Vancouver Island making it a perfect home base for exploring the many other beautiful areas with just a day trip in any direction. Long Beach (west) Campbell River (north) and Nanaimo/Chemainus or Victoria (south) to name a few. There are many modes of transportation available to explore Vancouver Island - bus, train, car, even biking and hiking.
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Downtown Parksville:  0.8km
Ocean Trails Resort
Ocean Trails Resort
1135 Resort Drive
Parksville
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Nestled among the trees on seven lush acres, our beautiful Vancouver Island Resort offers all the comforts of home. Located near the picturesque town of Parksville and bordering the world-renown beaches of Rathtrevor Park, Ocean Trails Resort gives you the utmost in comfort and relaxation in a breathtaking setting of natural beauty.
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Downtown Parksville:  3.9km
Quality Resort Bayside
Quality Resort Bayside
240 Dogwood Street
Parksville
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Discover yourself in Parksville, BC, where hospitality comes with a view. The Bayside offers beachfront accommodation, ocean views and great food all in one location. Sleep in. Beachcomb. Golf. Keep fit in the cardio room, heated pool or racquet courts. Enjoy casual gourmet dining overlooking the bay. We offer great getaway packages or create one of your own. There is always a lot to do.
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Downtown Parksville:  1km
Ocean Sands Resort
Ocean Sands Resort
Unit 21 1165 Resort Dr.
Parksville
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This 14 unit resort is situated on 4 acres of beautiful oceanfront property. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace and large balcony either overlooking the ocean or pool. The amenities include a heated outdoor pool, playground, indoor hot tub, sauna and laundry facilities.
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Downtown Parksville:  3.9km
Moby Dick Oceanfront Lodge and Marina
Moby Dick Oceanfront Lodge and Marina
1000 Stewart Avenue
Nanaimo
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Nanaimo's one and only oceanfront accommodation! Our lodge offers 45 clean and comfortable rooms and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Our rooms feature full-sized kitchens and private oceanfront balconies with great harbour views. We are adjacent to Nanaimo's Oceanfront Walkway. The sea wall offers a scenic walkway all the way to downtown.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  2km
Airport:  16.1km
Days Inn Harbourview
Days Inn Harbourview
809 Island Hwy S
Nanaimo
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Welcome to our Days Inn Harbourview located in the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Places such as Long Beach to the West, salmon fishing to the North, and the world famous Victoria City to the south are merely two hours away by driving. We can also be reached from Vancouver via a pleasant two-hour ferry ride, and if you are lucky, you can see whales traveling on your side.
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Airport:  12km
Downtown Nanaimo:  2km
Inn on Long Lake
Inn on Long Lake
4700 North Island Highway
Nanaimo
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Long Lake Inn is located in Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia Canada. Our luxurious deluxe suites include numerous amenities for the business traveller, honeymooners and eco tourists alike. With laundry facilities, high speed Internet access, an exercise room, sauna, hot tubs, and our buffet continental breakfast you are assured both a relaxing and memorable stay.
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Airport:  24.9km
Downtown Nanaimo:  8.7km
Living Forest Campground
Living Forest Campground
6 Maki Road
Nanaimo
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The Living Forest is without question one of the finest RV Parks and Campgrounds on Vancouver Island. RV WEST magazine readers have voted it their favourite privately run RV park and campground! Centrally located in beautiful Nanaimo, the park is the perfect location to call home base while you explore all of the natural beauty of Vancouver Island.
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Airport:  10.4km
Downtown Nanaimo:  5km
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel (Tally Ho)
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel (Tally Ho)
1 Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo
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The Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel is a centrally located downtown Nanaimo Hotel on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. This Vancouver Island Hotel boasts an excellent location adjacent to the seawall where guests can experience a vibrant waterfront just steps away with many charming boutiques, restaurants and Nanaimo parkland to enjoy.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  1.2km
Airport:  14.9km
Best Western Northgate Inn
Best Western Northgate Inn
6450 Metral Drive
Nanaimo
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Whether your stay is for business, pleasure or a little of both, The Best Western Northgate Inn, a centrally located Nanaimo Hotel is your ideal destination. Our hotel is within walking distance to shopping and amenities. Enjoy convenience and comfort while staying in Nanaimo. An enviable reputation for warmth and friendliness, complemented by a variety of business and recreational amenities.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  11.5km
Airport:  27.7km
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church Street
Nanaimo
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We are located in downtown Nanaimo and offers easy access to the Harbour front Walkway for jogging, walking and biking as well as the Seaplane Terminal and ferries to Vancouver. Hotel guests will enjoy the view while dining in the hotel's Deep Blue restaurant overlooking the harbour.
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Airport:  14.3km
Downtown Nanaimo:  0.3km
Thyme Away B&B
Thyme Away B&B
2280 Matterson Road
Coombs
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Welcome to Thyme Away Bed and Breakfast, a Vancouver Island B&B located near Parksville and Qualicum Beach midway between Tofino and Victoria. Nestled on five pastoral acres this Parksville Bed and Breakfast (Coombs), offers you two inviting Bed and Breakfast rooms. Private Baths, comfortable Queen size beds with soft bedding and duvets.
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Downtown Parksville:  9.7km
Shorewater Resort
Shorewater Resort
3295 West Island Highway
Qualicum Beach
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Come and experience the benefits of staying in a Vancouver Island condominium resort... Ocean at your doorstep...surrounded by west coast scenery & adventure. The Shorewater Resort is situated on a beautiful beachfront in Qualicum Beach, overlooking the protected waters of the Strait of Georgia to the snow-capped coastal mountain range.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach:  2.7km
A & K Oceanside Retreat
A & K Oceanside Retreat
3188 Island Hwy W
Qualicum Beach
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Our property is situated across from the Ocean surrounded by beautiful shrubbery, flowers, a pond, a creek and an estuary. Whether you choose to hike thru the lush green forest, kayak on the beautiful waters of the Strait of Georgia, golf on one of six scenic golf courses, part-take in the Ocean Front activity or simply relax in the Gazebo in the backyard you will experience a holiday to remember.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach:  2.2km
Bahari Vacation Suites
Bahari Vacation Suites
5101 Island Highway
Qualicum Beach
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Relaxation is yours at Bahari overlooking Georgia Strait & the Gulf Islands: watch sea lions cavort and seals bask, shuck oysters on the accessible beach, or relax in the rotenburo (open air hot tub). The freedom of one of our 2 bedroom self-cater apartments is offered. We are on 7 cliff side acres, conveniently located mid-Vancouver Island, making all attractions a day trip or less away.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach:  11km
Seaview Beach Resort
Seaview Beach Resort
911 McFeely Road
Qualicum Beach
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Located on Vancouver Island's east coast, we are small, pet friendly, & family-oriented. Summer/winter Seaview's guest often return year after year! While only moments away from the amenities of Qualicum Beach, 8 self-contained cottages can be found nestled between a wild river estuary, & a beach. Enjoy an unrivalled view of the Strait of Georgia, Gulf islands, and snowy Coastal Mountains beyond.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach:  4.1km
Riverside Resort & Campground - Camping Acct
Riverside Resort & Campground - Camping Acct
3506 West Island Highway
Qualicum Beach
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Riverside Resort Motel & Campground, a 7 acre site bordering Little Qualicum River, offers 35 motel units/cottages as well as Campsites. The ideal place for a family holiday, our complex includes water slide, 2 heated outdoor pools, 18 holes mini-golf, games area, massage chairs, free guest computer, free wireless internet, convenience store with laundry facilities & hot showers all year round.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach:  3.4km
Buena Vista By The Sea
Buena Vista By The Sea
3285 West Island Hwy
Qualicum Beach
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All of our rooms (recently renovated) have a full kitchen & an ocean view. In the upper suites, you can sit on your private balcony overlooking the ocean and enjoy the cool sea breezes as you watch the cruise ships pass. The lower suites are walk on waterfront with sliding patio doors opening to our manicured lawn. You have your choice of bachelor, one bedroom or two bedroom suites.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach:  2.6km
Riverside Resort & Campground
Riverside Resort & Campground
3506 West Island Highway
Qualicum Beach
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Riverside Resort Motel & Campground, a 7 acre site bordering Little Qualicum River, offers 35 motel units/cottages as well as Campsites. The ideal place for a family holiday, our complex includes water slide, 2 heated outdoor pools, 18 holes mini-golf, games area, massage chairs, free guest computer, free wireless internet, convenience store with laundry facilities & hot showers all year round.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach:  3.4km
Captain's Inn
Captain's Inn
2795 Island Highway West
Qualicum Beach
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Directly on the sands of Qualicum Beach, the freshly renovated Captain's Inn boasts 9 suites ranging from bachelors to a 3 bedroom suite. With the lulling ebb and flow of the ocean at the end of our private deck, spectacular sun-drenched sunrise and sunsets and a background full of silhouetted mountains you will certainly enjoy your stay.
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Downtown Qualicum Beach:  0.5km
Madrona Beach Resort
Madrona Beach Resort
1145 Resort Drive
Parksville
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We offer beach-front vacation accommodation rentals in Parksville, 20 miles north of Nanaimo. All units face the ocean and overlook the beach. Choose between two-bedroom beach-level units that open onto the beach, or one-bedroom and studio ridge-level units, with beach access. Beach-level and ridge-level units enjoy spectacular views of the Georgia Strait and the Sunshine Coast.
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Downtown Parksville:  3.9km

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