Top 5 Rainy Day Activities
When rain is in the forecast, we’ve got you covered. Stay dry with our best rainy day recommendations.
2. Catch a show
Watch a live performance at the Village Theatre, home to the Echo Players, a group of local creatives bringing live theatre to the Parksville Qualicum Beach for over 40 years. The seasonal theatre productions and shows vary throughout the year so be sure to check the calendar for a look at what's currently hitting the stage.
3. Lift your Spirit(s) at a Brewery or Distillery
There's certainly no shortage of options when it comes to wetting your whistle on a rainy day.
Grab a pizza and a tasting flight at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company or sip on an award winning beer nano-brewed just north of Qualicum Beach at LoveShack Libations. Stop by Fern + Cedar Brewing Company, the newest addition to the Qualicum Beach beer scene, making small batch, locally crafted beer inspired by the natural surroundings of the island. Indulge in farm-to-tap craft beer and mouthwatering gourmet bites at Rusted Rake Brewing, elevating your culinary experience with a warm ambience.
Embrace the unique flavour profiles of artisanal spirits, learn the distilling process and sample spirits handcrafted in Errington at Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery. True North Distillery is the newest distillery in the area conveniently located right next to Fern + Cedar Brewing Company in Qualicum Beach.
Not much of a beer drinker, not to worry. There are a variety of wineries nearby as well to choose from.
5. Visit Animal Attractions for All Ages
Looking for something for the whole family to do on a rainy day? Our wildlife and animal attractions will keep you captivated for hours.
Take the family to North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre and explore the interactive Learning Centre and learn about the work they're doing to rehabilitate injured bears, bald eagles, deers and more.
Meander through the climate controlled greenhouses at Butterfly World Coombs, as you watch butterflies fly, sip nectar, and bask in the sunlight around you. Butterfly World is a seasonal attraction so be sure to check the hours of availability before heading over.
Meet local marine life at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station when you dunk your hands in the touch takes, gaze at the aquatic happenings in the aquariums or stand in awe admiring the massive whale skeleton on display.
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks isn't just about the cheese. It's a dairy farm, home to cows, bunnies, a Mooseum and Calfe where you can eat something cheesy. Take a self guided tour and mosey around the farm's many crowd pleasing attractions.
So grab your raincoat and boots and don’t let the weather rain on your parade. There are plenty of things to do in Parksville Qualicum Beach, even when Mother Nature makes a change to your itinerary.
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