Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach is a town in the Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. As of the 2006 census, it had a population of 8,502. It is situated at the foot of Mount Arrowsmith, along the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island's northeastern coast.

Qualicum's natural beauty, small-town charm, and proximity to Victoria and Vancouver have made it a popular tourist destination, with many rental cottages dotting its coast. It is also a popular retirement community, and has the oldest average population in Canada with a median age of 60.9 in 2006.

Qualicum Beach is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, a daily train, an airport, and a nearby ferry to Lasqueti Island. It is informally considered a twin city with neighbouring Parksville.


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