Kait's Guidebook
Swimming/Beach Combing
Tofino is a small town located as far west on the island that one can go. It is famous for its surfing and beach combing. Long Beach (Incinerator Rock) is an amazing place to spend the day and play in the waves.
Helpful hint: Check out any local surf shop and rent some surfboards and give it a try! We also recommend trying Tacofino on the way back....the fish taco Baja style is our favorite!
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Tofino
Tofino is a small town located as far west on the island that one can go. It is famous for its surfing and beach combing. Long Beach (Incinerator Rock) is an amazing place to spend the day and play in the waves.
Helpful hint: Check out any local surf shop and rent some surfboards and give it a try! We also recommend trying Tacofino on the way back....the fish taco Baja style is our favorite!
Sightseeing
Pack a cooler and a chair and set yourself up on the beach of Cameron Lake. The water is clear and clean and makes for a great place to spend the afternoon or to take a quick dip!
Helpful Hint: Check out Salt Pizzeria on the way back for Vancouver Island's best pizza! We recommend the Classico and the Casa Special!
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Cameron Lake
35 Alberni HwyPack a cooler and a chair and set yourself up on the beach of Cameron Lake. The water is clear and clean and makes for a great place to spend the afternoon or to take a quick dip!
Helpful Hint: Check out Salt Pizzeria on the way back for Vancouver Island's best pizza! We recommend the Classico and the Casa Special!
This hidden gem is off the beaten path, but sure to please come the final destination! The eye catching Hole-In-The-Wall is a unique and fun way to spend the day. The walk is fairly easy. We recommend shoes and a water bottle...a towel and a swimsuit if you're feeling brave!
Helpful Hint: Drive 1 minute further and check out Coombs Country Candy for some sweet treats! 😋
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Hole In The Wall, Port Alberni..
This hidden gem is off the beaten path, but sure to please come the final destination! The eye catching Hole-In-The-Wall is a unique and fun way to spend the day. The walk is fairly easy. We recommend shoes and a water bottle...a towel and a swimsuit if you're feeling brave!
Helpful Hint: Drive 1 minute further and check out Coombs Country Candy for some sweet treats! 😋
Amazing views of old growth forest on beautiful Vancouver Island! This breathtaking walk is for nature lovers alike!
Helpful Hint: check out Bigfoot Burgers on the way back for a burger that will make your mouth water and a milkshake to wash it all down! 😋
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Parque Provincial MacMillan
452 Alberni HighwayAmazing views of old growth forest on beautiful Vancouver Island! This breathtaking walk is for nature lovers alike!
Helpful Hint: check out Bigfoot Burgers on the way back for a burger that will make your mouth water and a milkshake to wash it all down! 😋
You have not seen Vancouver Island until you see Goats on Roof country market! As the name suggests, there are literal goats on the roof! There is something for everyone at this unique little market!
Helpful Hint: Pick up some delicious meats and crackers and stop at Qualicum Cheeseworks on the way back for a variety of fresh cheeses and make yourself a charcuterie board! They also have a petting farm for kids and fresh milk!
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Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyYou have not seen Vancouver Island until you see Goats on Roof country market! As the name suggests, there are literal goats on the roof! There is something for everyone at this unique little market!
Helpful Hint: Pick up some delicious meats and crackers and stop at Qualicum Cheeseworks on the way back for a variety of fresh cheeses and make yourself a charcuterie board! They also have a petting farm for kids and fresh milk!
Food Scene
A locals guide to the food scene here in Oceanside will have all the foodies drooling!
Trees is a great place to come for breakfast or to grab a sweet treat from their bakery. The fresh baked bread is delicious! We recommend coming early to ensure you get a table!
Helpful hint: Drive a few minutes further on Alberni Hwy and check out Butterfly World!
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Trees Restaurant & Bakery
1385 Alberni HwyTrees is a great place to come for breakfast or to grab a sweet treat from their bakery. The fresh baked bread is delicious! We recommend coming early to ensure you get a table!
Helpful hint: Drive a few minutes further on Alberni Hwy and check out Butterfly World!
Eat in or take out! This hidden gem has a pie for everyone & is fully licensed! 🍻 We recommend eating your pizza in house for the freshest experience. Not your style? Ask for your pizza half baked and finish it off in the oven (or on the bbq) at our Airbnb!
Helpful hint: Drive 3 minutes south on the lower island hwy and check out Paradise Mini Golf & Fun Park!
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Salt Pizzeria
897 Island Hwy WEat in or take out! This hidden gem has a pie for everyone & is fully licensed! 🍻 We recommend eating your pizza in house for the freshest experience. Not your style? Ask for your pizza half baked and finish it off in the oven (or on the bbq) at our Airbnb!
Helpful hint: Drive 3 minutes south on the lower island hwy and check out Paradise Mini Golf & Fun Park!
Entertainment
The best place in Oceanside for the whole family! The water park and playground keep the kids entertained! The board walk is great for some fresh sea air, and the beach is the perfect place to watch the sun go down! The sunsets are amazing any time of year, but particularly in the months April to October.
Helpful Hint: Check out the food trucks and take the kids for ice cream during the spring and summer months! 🍦
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Parque Comunitario y Skate Park de Parksville
193 Beachside DrThe best place in Oceanside for the whole family! The water park and playground keep the kids entertained! The board walk is great for some fresh sea air, and the beach is the perfect place to watch the sun go down! The sunsets are amazing any time of year, but particularly in the months April to October.
Helpful Hint: Check out the food trucks and take the kids for ice cream during the spring and summer months! 🍦
Buckle up for a cheap thrill that will be sure to please! Who doesn't love Go Karts! If you are travelling with children we recommend calling ahead to confirm minimum height and weight requirements - be sure to inquire about the double karts!
Helpful Hint: Checkout Trees Diner & Bakery on the corner of Church Road. We recommend breakfast here, and the Bee Sting!
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Go Karts
1460 Springhill RdBuckle up for a cheap thrill that will be sure to please! Who doesn't love Go Karts! If you are travelling with children we recommend calling ahead to confirm minimum height and weight requirements - be sure to inquire about the double karts!
Helpful Hint: Checkout Trees Diner & Bakery on the corner of Church Road. We recommend breakfast here, and the Bee Sting!