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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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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
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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
This Parksville motel is conveniently located on the Island Highway. A microwave and a refrigerator are included in each room. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is 1.9 mi away. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all air-conditioned rooms at Arbutus Grove Motel. A seating area and garden views are offered. Select rooms include a kitchenette.
Enjoy the seclusion of our quiet resort park on the Englishman River with the convenience of being a few minutes from beaches, golfing and shopping. Our Parksville resort caters to a full range of visitors by hosting cottages and a campground which includes full-service RV sites as well as tenting. All cottages have onsite parking, outdoor firepits, picnic tables and sun decks.
Our Parksville resort has luxurious cottages a mere 5 minutes from Rathtrevor Provincial Park and steps to endless sandy beaches. Nestled among the trees, our beautiful newly constructed pet friendly 1-2 bedroom cottages with lofts, offer a warm and inviting atmosphere. Each cottage boasts all the amenities with fully equipped kitchens of four appliances, washer/dryer, all linens and more.
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Downtown Parksville: 4.1km
Quietly Amazing... Situated on Craig Bay, this scenic property offers luxuriously appointed 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites. Each guest suite offers a private patio with gas BBQ, patio furniture, some with ocean views. Late Spring 2009 swimming pools and hot tub and fitness facility will be completed. Only steps away from the beach, restaurants and spas.
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Downtown Parksville: 4.2km
At our Parksville B&B free WiFi is provided. Guest rooms in the cabin are fitted with a coffee machine. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms include a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A Full English/Irish breakfast is served every morning at the property.
Nestled amid 22 acres of forest, along beautiful sandy beaches lies our Parksville resort: a unique destination. Every building features authentic log construction creating a rustic yet elegant resort. Immerse yourself at the Grotto Spa, the largest resort spa in BC with its soothing mineral baths. Culinary creations from award winning Chefs feature West Coast cuisine.
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Downtown Parksville: 4km
This bed and breakfast in Nanoose Bay is located literally in Nanoose/Bonnel Estuary in a completely surrounded sensitive protected area and borders on over 80 acres of Federal Wildlife Reserve. This hotel offers a cosy fireplace and a private patio with an outdoor spa bath in every room. Breakfast foods like eggs, sausages, bread and fruit are included with every room.
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Downtown Nanoose Bay: 0.9km
Downtown Parksville: 12.6km
Newly built and opened on April 1st, 2018, the bed and breakfast is located in the quiet Oceanside community of Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. The interior is inspired by the sea, invoking a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere while enhancing the experience for our guests. The exterior design is modern architecture, combining tongue and groove cedar planks.
Located 10 minutes’ drive from Duke Point ferry terminal, this Nanaimo motel provides a microwave and a mini refrigerator are included in each guest room. A flat-screen cable TV and high speed WiFi is featured in all air-conditioned rooms. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. A kitchenette is offered in select rooms. Vending and laundry machine on site.
Our Nanaimo hotel has friendly service, a great location, and amenities including a breakfast of steaming hot eggs and pancakes, fresh fruits and croissants, a variety of cereal and yogurt and coffee (nominal fee). Onsite restaurant. High speed Internet. Fitness Centre. Meeting Room and more.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 0.3km
Airport: 14.3km
Our Nanaimo B&B features individually decorated rooms that include a refrigerator. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is just 6 km away. Downtown Nanaimo is 8 km away. This hotel offers a daily breakfast featuring local and fresh produce. Grilled bacon, sausage, pancakes and waffles can be served. Guests can choose to eat in the dining room or al fresco. We offer offers free pick-up services.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 7.1km
Airport: 23.8km
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
Travellers the world over are learning about this Island jewel, thanks to our reputation for genuine, friendly service & the cleanest most comfortable rooms in all our price ranges. Newly renovated & close to Nanaimo BC Ferries, downtown, & the Seawall walk, we feature great Sealy beds, fridge, microwave, A/C, 60chan.TV & free wireless Internet. Visit our website for actual guest commentaries.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 2.1km
Airport: 16.1km
Our Nanaimo guesthouse accommodation is in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance to the famous harbourfront walkway, tourist attractions, boutique stores, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops. We offer a variety of flexible accommodation options for hostel travelers, couples, families and groups in a classic European-style hotel/hostel.
Located in central Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, this motel is across from Harborside Walkway and offers sea views of Newcastle Channel. Free WiFi and a kitchen are featured in all suites. Guest suites include a living room with a flat-screen TV. The suites also offer a private bathroom. The motel provides barbecue facilities for guest use. Diving, kayak and bicycle storage is available on site.
Located on the waterfront of Long Lake, this Nanaimo property features an outdoor hot tub with a view of the lake. A refrigerator is provided in each suite. All air-conditioned suites offer a lake view. Select suites include a spa bath. Offering direct lake access, guests can enjoy use of canoes, kayaks and a pedal boat. A computer station is provided.
Our centrally located downtown Nanaimo hotel has 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. Our hotel rooms are spacious with excellent amenities to ensure a relaxing, restful stay. All rooms are 100% non-smoking.
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Downtown Nanaimo: 1.2km
Airport: 14.9km
Our hotel is located on the waterfront of peaceful Qualicum Bay, approximately 10 minutes north of Qualicum Beach. We offer affordable accommodation that is perfect for families, couples, or individuals looking for some rest and relaxation. We are a dog-friendly hotel and do allow dogs in the unit. This allows our guests to travel with their family dog.
Offering direct beach access, this Bowser resort is 12 mi from Qualicum Beach town center. On-site fishing, and clam and oyster picking are available. All guest accommodations boast a kitchenette. A patio with ocean views is featured in all guest accommodations at Qualicum Breeze Beach Resort. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are included. The beachfront villa offers a rooftop patio with a gas fireplace.
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
Our Qualicum Beach inn is at the heart of Vancouver Island on the scenic Oceanside Highway, minutes from picture perfect downtown Qualicum Beach. Golfing, fishing, exploring and more are right around the corner. Many great restaurants are in walking distance. Our 17 suites and rooms await your arrival. Some rooms include jacuzzi tub, private deck, kitchenette, sitting area and/or king-size bed.
Welcome to your home away from home! Located in the heart of Shawnigan Lake, our suite is located on a quiet rural street overlooking 5 acres of land, which includes pastures, vegetable garden, many fruit trees and beautiful views. The suite has access to a large yard and a private deck with tables for outside dining.
This Union Bay B & B boasts a waterfront location with views of Denman Island and the coastal mountains. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Buckley Bay ferry terminal is 2 minutes' away. This hotel features cable TV with DVD player in each comfortably furnished unit. A seating area and a desk are included. En suite bathrooms provide free toiletries. All rooms offer a private entrance.
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