ACTIVITIES
Riverside Resort is located just 2 1/2 miles from the picturesque
village of Qualicum
Beach with its lovely arts centre at the Old School House
Gallery and a variety of interesting stores. One of the many local
festivals occurs in April when the Brant Geese make their yearly
migratory visit.
For a complete change of scene, visit Coombs
Market where the goats live on the roof! Coombs is home to a variety
of antique and curio shops ideal for a leisurely browse.
Golf: There are no less than 6 world-class golf
courses in the Qualicum Beach area, and the pleasant, sunny
climate means play continues year-round. Select from the Arrowsmith
Golf & Country Club, Eaglecrest Golf Club, Glengarry Golf
Links, and the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course.
For further details
on local events and activities in the area, please check out our
links below:
Day Trip Suggestions:
Alberni
Pacific Railway:
Tours
or ride the rails on the Alberni Pacific Railway. Steam trains,
steam sawmill, Maritime Heritage, First Nations culture and
art, the beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island in British
Columbia, Canada is the home of a host of Heritage Tourism attractions
that are educational and fun for the whole family.
Milner
Gardens:
Milner
Gardens and Woodland consists of a ten acre artists’ garden
with trees and plants from the temperate regions of the world,
including over 500 Rhododendrons as well as sixty acres of old
growth forest and a trail system with interpretive information
on the Douglas-fir eco-system. Guests have included Queen Elizabeth
& Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
Bard
To Broadway Theatre:
June
30 to September 3, 2007
B2B is Vancouver Island's premiere summer theatre and presents
five top quality theatrical productions and a series of special
events everyday throughout the summer at the Mainstage Tent
Theatre. Performed in beautiful downtown Qualicum Beach, renowned
for its village charm and wide variety of shops. Here you will
find the Old School House Gallery and Art Center for added culture.
Horne
Lake Caves:
Discover
another world, learn about the fascinating geology and history
of these amazing caverns. Have a look UNDER Vancouver Island
and see amazing crystal formations and ancient fossils. Climb
an underground waterfall! Visitors to this unique park can explore
on their own or try one of the award-winning guided tours. There
is something for everyone with tours that range from easy Cavern
Walks and Family Cave Tours to "Underground Extreme Rappel"
expeditions.
Butterfly
World & Gardens:
Stroll amongst hundreds of free-flying exotic
butterflies in our indoor tropical gardens and plan to visit
our Bird Aviary, Water Gardens, and Unique Gift Shop.
North
Island Wildlife Recovery:
Non-profit organization serving the growing
need to assist injured, ill and orphaned wildlife. We have a
public viewing area, eagle flight cage, Museum of Nature and
Wildlife Learning Centre. Open April - October.
Rainforest
Nature Hikes:
A nature tour company specializing in west
coast sightseeing day trips, wildlife viewing, interpretive
rainforest walks and native culture. Travel by four wheel drive
van to old growth rainforests, ocean beaches, Mt. Arrowsmith
and remote historic Villages. Learn about local history, flora
and fauna and forest industry. This is the ideal nature adventure
for seniors and families. Easy walks, no strenuous hikes. We
also offer the ultimate woods & wine tour, a quality wine
country experience & visit to Wildwood Forest. Year round
half day and full day tours.
Other points
of Interest:
Coombs BC:
Then there is Coombs, famous for their annual
Rodeo, country music festival and of course the Old Country
Market complete with goats on the roof, a site you must see.
Englishman River Falls
If you are a nature lover experience Englishman
River Falls, Little Qualicum Falls and Cathedral Grove, with
it’s towering 850-year-old Douglas fir trees. A must for
photographers, as it is breathtaking.
For a full list of activities available, please
visit the Oceanside
Tourism website here.
