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On the east coast of Vancouver
Island , British Columbia, just opposite the northern gulf islands
of Denman and Hornby, sits an unspoiled natural area that is
called Lighthouse Country. Within this coastal community are the
villages of Qualicum Bay, Bowser and Deep Bay. The central location of
Lighthouse Country makes it the ideal place for you to make your
base while you are touring Vancouver Island as well as visiting the numerous
local facilities and attractions.
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Qualicum Bay is a large natural
bay with a huge expanse of sand at low tide. Here you will
find the water warm for swimming in summer, as well as an
excellent place to comb the beaches.
Qualicum Bay has roadside
stores where you can stock up on fresh caught seafood to
take with you and put on your barbecue for an evening meal. |
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Lighthouse Country
has miles of shoreline on the Strait of Georgia with numerous
beaches for swimming. Many streams join the ocean in this
area and each one has a hiking trail beside it |
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The waterfront community of Bowser which overlooks
the gulf islands of Denman and Hornby, is just a few minutes
drive north of Qualicum Bay.
Bowser is the main community centre of the area and has most
of the commercial facilities: a well-stocked supermarket with
a bakery and butcher; a convenience store with liquor and postal
outlets; the Legion; public tennis courts; restaurant; hardware
store; service station; and an assortment of small resorts.
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The small oceanside community
of Deep Bay is seemingly devoted to angling. Mapleguard Point
is a spit that juts out and protects Deep Bay’s natural
harbour right beside the larger expanse of Qualicum Bay.
Nicely sheltered by the Point, Deep Bay launches boats that
go fishing for salmon that lie in the area of Norris Rocks
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We have all the benefits of a rural lifestyle, yet we are only 20 minutes
away from superb shopping facilities
in nearby towns and cities. The new Inland
Island Highway (Hwy. 19) from Nanaimo to Campbell River,
provides us with quick access to the larger urban areas and
the ferries. The highway is located about 3 km inland from
the existing highway and is a freeway with a 110-km/h (70
mph) speed limit
Lighthouse Country boasts world class artists
and artisans. Watch them at work by visiting their individual
galleries and workshops to view all of the wonderful
creations that have been produced at the hand of these most talented people.
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