Because of it’s proximity to Campbell River, the Comox Valley, Parksville, Qualicum and the West Coast of Vancouver Island, the Qualicum Breeze House is just a short drive away from some unique and wonderful tours. When you plan your getaway, family reunion, destination wedding or girls weekend, here are some of the great things you can do while you are here.
Wineries
Mooberry Winery
www.mooberrywinery.com
403 Lowrys Rd, Parksville, BC
250-954-3931
Wines crafted with apples, pears, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries and gooseberries. Tasting room, sales, self guided and pre-booked guided tours of the vineyard. Also home to little Qualicum Cheeseworks.
Millstone Estate Winery
www.millstonewinery.ca
2300 East Wellington Rd, Nanaimo BC
250-716-3549
6 oak aged wines. Tasting room, sales and tours. Salsa dancing held the 2nd Thursday of every month starting at 8 pm for $10 for any level.Beauford Winery
www.beaufortwines.ca
5854 Pickering Road, Courtenay, BC
1-866-904-8466
Tasting room, sales and picnic area open seasonally Fridays & Saturdays from Noon to 5:00 PM, from the end of May to mid-August. Please check the Beaufort website (Visit Us – Find Us page) for updated information. A nice selection of Red, White, sparking and port wines.Raven’s Moon Craft Cider
www.ravensmooncraftcider.ca/
4905 Darcy Rd, Courtenay, BC
(250) 338-9765
Tasting room and sales includes award winning fruit wines and ciders crafted from 100% BC organic fruit and preserves! Blue Moon Farm is also known as Natures Way FarmEmerald Coast Vineyards
www.emeraldcoastvineyards.ca
2787 Alberni Highway, Port Alberni, BC
(250) 724-1500
Tasting room, sales includes gifts and gift baskets. 7 whites, rose, 5 reds and fortified fruit wines.40 Knots Estate Winery
www.40knotswinery.com
2400 Anderton Road, Comox, BC
(250) 941-8810
Tasting room and sales, a beautiful selection of white, red and sparkling wines for every taste. The unique Wine Promise Box a great Wedding gift idea! Check out their events page.Coastal Black Creek Winery
www.coastalblack.ca
2186 Endall Road, Black Creek, BC
(250)337-8325
Tasting room, sales, tours and a Bistro with seasonal operation offering Fruit Table and sparkling wine and Mead.
Tasting room and sales, a beautiful selection of white, red and sparkling wines for every taste. The unique Wine Promise Box a great Wedding gift idea! Check out their events page
Nature Tours
Coastal Revelations Vancouver Island Nature Tours
910 Fern Rd E, Qualicum Beach, BC
250-594-7002
866-954-0110 Toll-free
Year round tours that allow the guest to hear the history behind the Vancouver Island Rainforests and to discover some of the special places that can be found off the beaten path.Pacific Rainforest Nature Tours
www.rainforestnaturehikes.com
215 Chestnut St, Parksville, BC
250-248-3667
Half day and full day walking tours that are full guided. Their informative tours include forests, tide pools, meadows, wildlife viewing, waterfalls, sightseeing, and artisan.Aboriginal Journeys: Wildlife Viewing & Adventure Tours
www.aboriginaljourneys.com
3 1371 Island Hwy, Office Located At Discovery Harbour Marina
Campbell River, BC
250-850-1101
888-455-8101 Toll-free
Aboriginal guides take you on one of 3 thrilling wildlife tours. Take a great 8 hour adventure watching Grizzly Bears, a 4 or 6 hour Wildlife and Adventure Tour or a 6 hour Whale watching tour. Check the website to see which seasonal tour is available.
Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours
www.campbellriverwhalewatching.com
Discovery Harbour Marina
#1 Dock E, Campbell River, British Columbia
1-877-909-2667
Head out onto the water to see Orca Killer Whales, bears, bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and other wildlife. Company offers different rates for children and adults.
You really need to visit…
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks (Home of Mooberry Winery)
www.cheeseworks.ca
403 Lowry’s Road, Parksville, BC
250 954-3931
Take a look around, watch the CheeseMakers in action and learn a bit about how they make cheese. Sample the different varieties, tour the farm (self-guided, with their map), enjoy a stroll around the farm perimeter and/or stay for a picnic.
Milner Gardens
www.viu.ca/milnergardens
2179 West Island Highway
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
250-752-6153
Welcome to Milner Gardens & Woodland… a seaside garden in Qualicum Beach on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC and one of best attractions in Parksville·Qualicum Beach.