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Qualicum Beach

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Coombs, 17km from Cathedral Grove.

Qualicum Beach is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 9,303, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Qualicum Beach sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Qualicum Beach to your route.

About Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach () is a town located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. In the 2021 census, it had a population of 9,303. It is situated at the foot of Mount Arrowsmith, along the Salish Sea on Vancouver Island's northeastern coast. Qualicum Beach's natural environment and proximity to Victoria and

Read more Vancouver have made it a tourist destination, with cottages along the coast. The community is mostly of retirement age, with the oldest average population in Canada with a median age of 65.9 in 2016. Qualicum Beach is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, the Island Rail Corridor, a local airport, and a nearby ferry to Lasqueti Island.

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Qualicum Beach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Qualicum Beach located?

Qualicum Beach is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.3478 latitude, -124.4423 longitude.

What is the population of Qualicum Beach?

Qualicum Beach has a population of approximately 9,303 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
9,303
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.3478, -124.4423

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Qualicum Beach

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Cathedral Grove

An ancient Douglas fir forest on Vancouver Island with trees up to 800 years old and nine feet in diameter, a living cathedral of old growth.

17 km · about 20 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Qualicum Beach.

Coombs

🇨🇦 Canada

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10 km awayPop. 12,000

Nanoose Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

20 km awayPop. 6,540

Fairwinds

🇨🇦 Canada

24 km awayPop. 1,147

Hornby Island

🇨🇦 Canada

26 km awayPop. 1,100

Port Alberni

🇨🇦 Canada

29 km awayPop. 20,712

Lantzville

🇨🇦 Canada

29 km awayPop. 3,817

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