Moving to VANCOUVER ISLAND? Here's a Little Bit About QUALICUM BEACH and Area.

Welcome to Vancouver Island........a True Canadian Jewel where Lifestyle & Adventure had a Child.....and named her Paradise.
We Live in Perfect Conditions….and here is why....
CLIMATE
Qualicum Beach enjoys a mild year-round climate as Mt. Arrowsmith and the mountains typically
shelter Qualicum Beach from the wilder weather found on the Island’s west coast.
Average Daytime High Temperature in July: 23.5o C (74o F)
Average Daytime High Temperature in January: 4.0o C (39o F)
Annual Hours of Sunshine: 2,407 Average Annual Rainfall: 95 cm (37.4 in)
Located within the Nanaimo lowlands, has the longest freeze-free period in Canada (180 days)
QUALITY OF LIFE
One of the most sought-after places to live, learn, work and play
We have a village atmosphere with unique shops, galleries, restaurants and services
Our citizens are engaged and have great community pride—it’s visible everywhere, from the care
they take with their homes and yards, to the number who attend meetings and events, to the
hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours they donate to community services and festivals
Our beaches, parks, trails, natural areas, golf courses, rivers and ocean mean countless
recreational opportunities and stunning coastal and mountain views
There are five golf courses in the area and we are a short drive to a major ski mountain (Mt.
Washington) or caves for spelunking (Horne Lake Caves)
We are just a quick 30-minute flight from Vancouver, or a picturesque 2 3/4 hours, via a 1 hour
and 40-minute ocean cruise (BC Ferries) and a 40-minute coastal drive
Crime rate per 1,000 inhabitants: 83
5 financial institutions; 5 churches; 2 elementary schools, a middle school and a high school;
post-secondary nearby (Vancouver Island University Campus in Nanaimo and in Parksville)
We are a repeat champion in the National Communities in Bloom program, which recognizes
appearance of parks, open spaces and streets, trees and floral displays, general tidiness, envi-
ronmental awareness, heritage conservation and public participation
Our community offers an incredible range of things to see and do: Qualicum Beach Historical
Museum, The Old School House Arts Gallery (TOSH), Milner Gardens, Heritage Forest, Vancou-
ver Island Opera and Victoria Symphony concerts spring and fall, Echo Players live theatre,
Farmers’ Market, St. Mark’s Fair, Kris Kringle Christmas Market, Village Craft Faire, Artisans’
Market, Chamber Gala Auction, Fire & Ice Street Festival, Fathers’ Day Show n’ Shine, Grand
Prix d’Art, Airport Appreciation Day, Family Day...and so much more!
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Adopted Green Building Policy, Climate Action Charter & Partners for Climate Program; Town’s
new Sustainability Plan will incorporate sustainability goals into our Official Community Plan
Excellent water quality, sewer systems and treatment, reliable electric power (BC Hydro), natural
gas (Terasen), and telecommunications, including high-speed internet
Our transportation network emphasizes multi-modal connectivity, where pedestrian routes are
integrated with bus, bicycle and car routes. Our trail network links our neighbourhoods.
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