Parks & Nature
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Bird Watching
Bird watching tours, bird list, and events for Parksville Qualicum Beach.
Head out bird watching on your own or hire a local pro to take you to secret spots and give you an even better chance to add sightings to your list.
Bird Watching Tours
Hire a local pro to take you to secret spots and give you an even better chance to add sightings to your list.
Birdwatching Bird List
A great bird watching resource is the "Seasonal Bird Checklist for the Parksville-Qualicum Beach Area" published by the Arrowsmith Naturalists. This checklist is only available in hard copy. Contact or drop by the Parksville Visitor Centre or the Backyard Wildbird & Nature Store in Nanaimo for availability.
Every spring Parksville and Qualicum Beach welcome the return of thousands of Black Brant geese to our shores...
Bird Watching Walks & Events
The Backyard Wildbird & Nature Store coordinates regular outings and bird walks in the Parksville, Qualicum Beach region. The Backyard Wildbird & Nature Store announces their walks and lots of birding-related information on our event calendar so it's a good one to bookmark.
Visitors might also be interested in the two local nature clubs, the Nanoose Naturalists at and the Arrowsmith Naturalists. Both sites list the clubs' field trips that may be interesting to visiting bird watchers.
Every spring Parksville and Qualicum Beach welcome the return of thousands of Black Brant geese to our shores with the Brant Wildlife Festival, coordinated by the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region. The festival features a variety of events for all ages including wildlife viewing, spring break camps for kids, and woodcarving competitions.
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Qualicum Beach Bird Watching Spots
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Hiking & Trails
Access the trail systems of some of British Columbia's most revered Provincial Parks.
Parksville Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area Bird Trail
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Animal Attractions
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Whale Watching Vancouver Island
Parksville Qualicum Beach's central location makes it the perfect base for whale watching in Vancouver Island.
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Best Places to View Salmon Spawning
Every year visitors in Parksville Qualicum Beach marvel as salmon return to the area for spawning. Discover where to spot the salmon runs, what months each species can be found, and other…
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Herring Spawn in Parksville Qualicum Beach
The herring spawn (aka herring run) in March is one of our area's most exciting - and unfortunately, short-lived - spectacles.
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Sea Lion & Seal Viewing on Vancouver Island
Spot these majestic marine creatures traversing through the waters around this part of Vancouver Island.
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area Bird Trail
This Bird Trail has been designed for people to enjoy and learn about birds found along the coastal Parksville Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area and nearby inland areas on Eastern Vancouver Island.
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Brant Wildlife Festival
Join us from April 4 to 7 for special events, activities, and exhibitions as Parksville Qualicum Beach celebrates nature and welcomes thousands of migrating Brant geese to our shores.
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