INDOORS + OUTDOORS

W ith the nights long and the air nippy, Parksville Qualicum Beach turns its focus in the New Year from the great outdoors to the equally splendid indoors.

Visitors can expect the last word in all things snug and cozy: comfortably furnished rooms, glowing fireplaces, and in many cases, kitchenettes ideal for cooking tasty breakfasts/brunches that will tide you over until dinner at one of the superb restaurants.

It’s easy to justify hours of do-nothing relaxation by embarking once or twice a day to sample fresh, local cheeses and craft beer, or discover vintage excellence in a cute boutique.

Listen to nature as you hike a scenic path to a roaring waterfall or visit rescued black bears, eagles, falcons and other forest creatures. But many people are content to load up on provisions, shut out the world, and curl up with a close companion and a pile of good books.

Sweet Retreat

Parksville Qualicum Beach is a romantic getaway year-round, but there’s nothing sweeter than a Valentine’s Day snugglefest in the region – either on February 14th itself, the weekends either side of the big day, or for that matter, anytime during a heart-shaped month, when lovers celebrate their two-in-one partnership.

The ingredients for a memorable tribute to Saint Valentine are all here. Glorious beaches perfect for dreamy hand-in-hand communion with your significant other. First-class restaurants where you can linger long in a candlelit fog of great food, good wine and happy conversation. And fabulous accommodations where the wooing can continue behind closed doors – a “do not disturb” hung with whimsical care outside your door.