Some excerpts from the website of Riverside Resort that might be useful
Riverside Resort is located just 2 1/2 miles from the picturesque village of 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 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: Oceanside Tourism - Local Events. Regional District of Nanaimo. Our
Business Community: Parksville Chamber of Commerce. Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce. 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 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. 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
and welcome to our web site! Riverside Resort Motel and Campground, a 7 acre site bordering the Little Qualicum River, offers 35 motel units/cottages (some with fireplaces). Campsites with full hook-ups are available. The ideal place for a family holiday, our complex includes water slide, two heated outdoor
pools in season, a professionally designed 18 holes.
games area,
massage chairs, free guest
computer, printing for minimal fee, free
wireless internet,
fax services, convenience store with
laundry facilities and hot
showers all year round. The
safe, sandy beaches of are a short 400 yards away. Dig for clams, collect sand dollars or walk to the mouth of the Little Qualicum River and watch the eagles soar and hear the sea lions bark. Accommodations in Qualicum Beach, BC The one with the Waterslide. Our Secure On-line Reservation System. Reserve a
Room or Cottage. Please send questions and comments to
mail@myriversideresort.com. Christopher Lee Associates
OUR
ROOMS ACCOMMODATIONS. Our family-run resort offers a warm welcome. Most of our units have fully equipped
kitchens - most with their own
patio and picnic table. All
rooms have in-
room coffee and
tea, colour cablevision
TV, FREE
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS, and are available on a MONTHLY basis from September until June (please inquiry about our monthly rates). We are within easy reach of all six in the area. Canoeing, horseback riding, fishing and many other activities are nearby. Yes, we are the one with the WATERSLIDE! See our resort map here.
Riverside Resort Motel and Campground 3506 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada V9K 2H4. Toll Free: 1-877-450-2211 Email: View map for directions! Directions to Riverside Resort Motel and Campground: VANCOUVER ISLAND FERRY SERVICES - BC Ferries. If you are traveling with your vehicle is the only way to travel to Vancouver Island. Sailing time: from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay): 1 hour 35 minutes. Sailing time: from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to (Nanaimo) Duke Point: 2 hours. Sailing time: from (West Vancouver) Horseshoe Bay to (Nanaimo) Departure Bay: 1 hour 35 minutes. 1-888-BCFERRY Website Link:
http://www.bcferries.com. Bus transportation is also available from/to the ferry terminals to/from Qualicum Beach through. In Qualicum Beach, the bus stops at the corner of Memorial Ave and West Island Hwy, 2 km from Riverside Resort. Fare and schedule information 1-800-661-
TRIP (8747) Website Link:
http://www.greyhound.ca/en/. From Departure Bay Follow signs to Highway 19 North towards Campbell River. Take exit number 60 towards Qualicum Beach/Port Alberni. Stay on Qualicum Beach exit down to West Island Hwy. Left on West Island Hwy and follow through 2 kilometers to Riverside Resort, located on left hand side of the Hwy. Approximate drive time 45 minutes. From Duke Point Follow signs to Highway 19 North towards Campbell River. Take exit number 60 towards Qualicum Beach/Port Alberni. Stay on Qualicum Beach exit down to West Island Hwy. Left on West Island Hwy and follow through 2 kilometers to Riverside Resort, located on left hand side of the Hwy. Located 40 minutes north of Qualicum Beach, the. Comox Valley
Airport provides excellent access to Vancouver Island with regularly scheduled flights. Shuttle services can be arranged prior to visit when you are reserving accommodations.
Tel: 1-250-897-3123 Website Link:
http://www.comoxairport.com. DRIVING DIRECTIONS - From Downtown Victoria. Follow Douglas Street north. Stay on Douglas as it turns into Highway 1. Stay on Highway 1 for approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Just south of Nanaimo, take the exit for Highway 19 to Parksville and Campbell River. Approximately 40 minutes down the road take exit number 60 towards Qualicum Beach/Port Alberni. Stay on Qualicum Beach exit down to West Island Hwy. Left on West Island Hwy and follow through 2 kilometers to Riverside Resort, located on left hand side of the Hwy.
Join us on a photo
tour of Riverside Resort and Campground facilities. You can follow a typical family as they arrive, check in and explore the many activities available to them. Photo
tour of Riverside Resort and Campground. To view individual pictures use the drop-down menu. If you wish to view our photographs as a slide show, use the start and stop button. To move forward use the button. To move back, use the. Call for reservations or drop in and pay us a visit... you'll be glad you did!
RATES AMP; SERVICES. Camping Waterslide.
1 Bedroom with
kitchen. Children 6 yrs. under are free. Pets welcome! Additional $10 charge. Rates do not include taxes. Power, water, sewer
Cable. Children 6 yrs under are free. Prices do not include tax. Note: A minimum height limitation of 48 (122 cm) exists for those using the large waterslide.
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