Qualicum Beach is a charming coastal community of 8,502 people, located on the Strait of Georgia on the east coast of Vancouver Island. It offers sandy beaches, six provincial parks, a golf course, airport, gift & speciality shops, art galleries, a museum, and live theatre company. The Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club is one of Canada's most scenic with it's ocean and mountain views. It is open year round due to their mild climate and excellent drainage.

Parksville is located on the sheltered east coast of Vancouver Island with over 7.5 km of sandy ocean front. Home to Rathtrevor Beach and Parksville Beach the towns main attractions. Parksville Beach Festival hosts the annual sandcastle competition that has been enjoyed since 1982.

Coombs - Coombs is a small community on Vancouver Island, situated on provincial Highway 4A approximately 10 km West of Parksville. Coombs is home to approximately 1,327 people and is renowned for its Goats on the Roof - Old Country Market, Butterfly World, and the Coombs Bluegrass Festival.

Nanaimo is a fast growing city on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Nanaimo real estate is growing as fast as the city itself. Home to the Nanaimo Clippers a BC junior hockey league team.

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