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Qualicum Beach Museum – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Parksville

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Qualicum Beach Museum – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Parksville

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5.0

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Qualicum Beach Museum – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Parksville

02:29

40.2km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.4 km for 166 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Springwood Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park on the edge of Parksville has multiple sports fields, a concession stand, and is a hub for local trails, including the 7 kilometre Coombs to Parksville rail trail. There's also two off-leash dog areas with water for dogs.

Tip by

4.35 km

Ermineskin Lands

Nature Reserve

23.8 km

Hoylake Pathway Extension

Highlight • Trail

This extension of the Hoylake Pathway is to the west and follows Hoylake Road closely. The roadside section of trail is out of the woods but then dips back into the woods and follows Grandon Creek out to the sea.

Tip by

25.2 km

Qualicum Beach Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

A cute little museum, made with a lot of love. Next door is the former train station with a steam locomotive.

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Tip by

26.4 km

Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest

Highlight • Forest

Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest is 50 acres of old-growth forest with some trees over 500 years in age. The well-marked, mulched trails make for an easy outing.

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40.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

12.7 km

9.09 km

2.80 km

971 m

556 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

11.7 km

756 m

588 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Today

Saturday 11 July

18°C

14°C

84 %

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