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Give the central campgrounds a miss and continue 16 kilometers (10 miles) northwest
from Qualicum Beach to
Qualicum Bay Resort
(5970 W. Island Hwy., 250/757-2003 or
800/663-6899,
www.resortbc.com
,
tents $19, hookups $32-34, camping cabins $44, motel
rooms $99-169 s or d). Separated from the water by a road, this family-oriented resort has
manyfacilities,includinganartificially-constructed swimminglake,aplayground,agame
room, an ice cream stand, and a restaurant.
Chrome Island Lighthouse from Boyle Point
Food
Lefty's
(710 Memorial Ave., 250/752-7530, 8am-8pm Sun.-Thurs., 8am-9pm Fri.-Sat.,
$13-24) is a contemporary, bistro-style restaurant where the menu is filled with dishes
made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. At lunch, enjoy a mandarin and chicken
wrap, and at dinner mains, such as mango-ginger-glazed salmon, are mostly under $20.
Adding to the appeal is friendly service and a row of outdoor tables.
One of the few remaining houses set right on the waterfront has been converted to the
M
Beach House Café
(2775 W. Island Hwy., 250/752-9626, 11am-2pm and 5pm-9:30pm
