Temporary Closure of Beaches to Dogs
Beaches within the Parksville Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area (PQBWMA) will be temporarily closed to dogs to protect migrating Black Brant geese. Rathtrevor Beach will be closed to dogs from February 15 to April 30 and Parksville Bay Beach, Qualicum Beach from March 1 to April 30.
More Info6 Kinds of Fish to be Caught in the Englishman River
Pick a spot along the Englishman River to cast your line.
There are great fishing spots from the Englishman River Estuary almost all the way to Englishman River Falls, though fishing is not permitted in Englishman River Falls Provincial Park. Fish year-round with 6 different kinds of fish populating the Englishman River:
- Steelhead Trout - January to May
- Cutthroat Trout - March to late Fall
- Pink Salmon - July/August
- Chinook Salmon - September especially
- Coho Salmon - October/November
- Chum Salmon - October/November
Where to next? Check out our Fishing & Charters directory!
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