Parksville Qualicum Beach

Take a peek at our growing list of Parksville Qualicum Beach participating businesses listed below! We invite you to dine in and try something new while you support mid-Island foodie businesses. Restaurants, cafés and breweries are offering exclusive small plate and local beverage pairings that will take you on a foodie adventure! Chefs, cooks, baristas and sommeliers are creating new flavours to spark your interest! Please see hours for each business to see when the offer is available at the venue of your choice.

Find more detail when you click on each restaurant listed below. Keep an eye out for special “FOR 2″ options that is one price for a shared dish and two paired beverages. Supporting your community never tasted so good!

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Parksville Participants

Beach Club Resort

181 Beachside Dr
Parksville, BC
V9P 2H5
(map)

(250) 947-2109
https://www.beachclubbc.com/pacific-prime-restaurant-and-lounge

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

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A Taste of Fall

Island Farmhouse free range chicken ballotine with Little Qualicum Cheeseworks Gniochi, seared locally foraged Chanterelle mushrooms, Celeriac Veloute and fresh basil pesto.

Paired with Unsworth Cowichan Valley Pinot Noir

Unsworth is proudly a Vancouver Island winery that celebrates the uniquely mild, Mediterranean-like climate of the Cowichan Valley.

Feature price | $40 + tax

Contains Dairy, Gluten and Nuts

Extreme Eatery

155 Morison Ave
Parksville, BC
V9P 1N7
(map)

(250) 586-2559
https://www.extremeeatery.com/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Mountain Man Burger

6 oz Beef burger, topped with melted cheddar, jalapenos, crispy bacon, lettuce and roasted garlic aioli, smothered with house made blueberry bourbon bbq sauce!

Paired with the delicious Mount Arrowsmith Blonde Ale!

This ice cold pint pairs perfectly with the extreme Flavours of this meal!

Feature price | $26.95+ tax

French Press Coffee Roasters

425 Stanford Ave E
Parksville, BC
V9P 1V9
(map)

(250) 594-4477
https://www.fpcoffeeroasters.com/food-menu

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Creamy Egg Salad served on French Press Toast

Paired with a delicious Flat White Coffee.

This creamy egg salad sandwich is served on our house made toast served with 52 Farms micro-greens and a side salad accompanied by a delicious French Press Coffee Roasters Flat White. Tasty, wholesome and comforting.

The Micro Greens come from Nanaimo’s 52 Foot Farms and the eggs come from Mountain View Farms in Black Creek.

Feature price | $15 + tax

Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Co.

425 Stanford Ave E #109
Parksville, BC
V9P 1V9
(map)

(250) 951-0125
https://arrowsmithbrewing.com/food/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Arrowsmith Cheeseburger

Beef Patty, Mt. Moriarty Cheese from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, Arrowsmith Special Sauce, Arrowsmith BBQ Sauce, Romaine, Bread & Butter Pickles, Crispy Onions, Portofino Brioche Bun

Feature Cheeseburger | $24.95 + tax

Rod & Gun Bar & Grill

163 Alberni Hwy
Parksville, BC
V9P 2H2
(map)

(250) 248-6511
https://rodandgunparksville.com/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Stuffed Yorkshire Sliders

Miniature Yorkshire puddings stuffed with AAA roast beef, horseradish aioli, sautéed
mushrooms, red onion and green onion. Finished with house made beef gravy.

Paired with Dark Matter by Hoyne Brewery, Victoria BC

With subtle hints of dark chocolate aroma and roasted malt, this deceptively light beer is soft and creamy on the palate completes our Yorky Sliders to the fullest.

Feature price | $25 includes a 20oz pint of Dark Matter

Taste Taco Bistro

1080 Resort Dr #101b
Parksville, BC
V9P 2E3
(map)

(250) 586-8676

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Famous Tacos

An order of our famous tacos. Choice of chicken, pulled pork, veggie, beef, shrimp or fish.

Paired with a pint of Mt Arrowsmith Pale Ale or Blonde Ale

Proud to support Mount Arrowsmith Beers made right in Parksville!

Feature price | $22 + tax

Qualicum Beach Participants

Deez Bar and Grill

3353 Island Hwy W
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 2B4
(map)

(250) 752-8055
https://www.deezbarandgrill.com/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Signature Chicken Wings

12 house-brined wings, served with crudités. Tossed in your choice of sauce: bbq, salt & pepper, lemon pepper, Franks buffalo, honey garlic, blue moon or honey hot.

Paired with a pint of Arrowsmith Jagged Face IPA (Parksville)

Feature Price | $24.00 + tax

Extreme Eatz Bar & Grill

Arrowsmith Golf Course
2250 Fowler Rd
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 2A5
(map)

(250) 752-9727
https://www.extremeeatzbarandgrill.com/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Brisket Dip

Low and slow Brisket is served on a pretzel bun with house made horseradish aioli, grilled onions and melted cheddar, aujis on the side for dipping!

Paired with Parksville’s Mount Arrowsmith Low Pressure Porter.

This Beer Pairs perfectly with the rich flavours of this sandwich!

Feature price | $28 + tax

Fern + Cedar Brewing Company

680 Berwick Rd S #101
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 1R2
(map)

(250) 594-0052
https://fernandcedar.ca/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Bison Chili

Rangeland bison, chilies, Fern + Cedar Moonlit dark ale, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks aged white cheddar, juniper crema, crispy hominy, pickled butternut squash, chana fried lobster.

Served with a side of Bannock

Feature price chili | $29.75 + tax

Suggested pairing | Four Poles Pale Ale | $7.00 for a sleeve | $8.50 for a pint

French Press Coffee Roasters

694 Primrose St #692
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 1S7
(map)

(250) 594-4477
https://www.fpcoffeeroasters.com

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Creamy Egg Salad served on French Press Toast

Paired with a delicious Flat White Coffee.

The Micro Greens come from Nanaimo’s 52 Foot Farms and the eggs come from Mountain View Farms in Black Creek.

Feature price | $15 + tax

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

403 Lowrys Rd
Parksville, BC
V9P 2B5
(map)

(250) 954-3931
https://cheeseworks.ca/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

LQC Cheese Sampler

Their cheese samplers come in two sizes each with a different selection of their made-onsite cheeses. The cheese is precut for easy snacking which makes them a great way to find your favourite!

Pair your cheese sampler with a fresh latte made with Creekmore Coffee, roasted in Qualicum Beach, and topped up with delicious LQC fresh milk.

Cheese Sampler Small | $5 + tax
Cheese Sampler Large | $10 + tax
12 oz Coffee | $4.50 + tax

LQC Graze Box

The Graze Box is a to-go charcuterie board. Made fresh to order, this is a must do for your next adventure, picnic or buy multiple and put them together for a guaranteed WOW at any function. Pre-order online.

Graze Box Small | $50 + tax
Graze Box Large | $70 + tax

LQC Fresh Farm Milk

Bring your own clean container and try the onsite milk dispenser and fill up of farm fresh milk.

Self-Guided Farm Tours

Come by any time during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational experience. Visit the gals in the dairy barn, learn about the milking robot, and say hello to calves, sheep, goats, and a variety of other friendly animals.

And don’t forget to take a peek into the cheese plant, where the magic happens – if you’re lucky enough you might catch some action! Suitable for families, children, teens, adults – there’s something here for everyone.

Time | 20min – 1 hour

Admission | Free

Guided Farm Tours

Have a group of 10 or more? Take your experience to the next level by booking a guided tour. Albert will walk you through the intricacies of a working farm; you’ll tour the premises, learn about farmstead dairy production, and try their fresh milk. Cheese samplers may be ordered in advance for an additional $5/ea (each sampler serves four and contains Monterey Jill, Hot Jill, Tipsy Jill, Caraway Jill, Qualicum Spice, and Feta).

*Scheduled on an individual basis, please contact LQC for information & availability*

Qualicum Beach Café

2690 Island Hwy W
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 1G8
(map)

(250) 752-8146
https://www.qualicumbeachcafe.com/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

QBC – Early Bird Special

Our signature QBC Breakfast includes 2 sunny-side-up eggs, Red Barn bacon, a house-made buttermilk biscuit, crispy local potatoes, and fresh fruit.

Enjoy this with delicious local French Press Coffee Roasters coffee.

Feature Price: $16.75 + tax

Available from 8am-9am Monday to Friday.

Coombs Participants

Cuckoo Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria

2310 Alberni Hwy
Coombs, BC
V0R 1M0
(map)

(250) 248-6280
https://cuckooincoombs.com/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Squash Gnocchi

Handmade with roasted Marina di Chioggia Squash from Transfarmation Farm in Errington, tossed with Wild Vancouver Island Chanterelle mushrooms in a creamy Parmigiano Sauce, topped with Micro-greens from Sirius Micro Farm in Errington, garnished with crispy Prosciutto di Parma.

Paired with Golden Honey Ale from Wolf Brewery in Nanaimo, brewed using raw Honey from Fredrich’s Honey Farm in Cedar.

Feature price | $25 or paired $35 + tax

Wild Chanterelles Pizza

Italian style, hand stretched thin crust Pizza, with a creamy Mascarpone cheese base, topped with roasted Hubbard Squash from Transfarmation Farm in Errington, Mozzarella cheese, Wild Vancouver Island Chanterelles, fresh Organic Sage from Willow Row Farm in Parksville, and our home-made Red Onion Jam.

Paired with Bastion Blonde Ale from White Sales Brewing in Nanaimo.

Feature price | $25 or paired $35 + tax

Modification to suit these categories, are available by asking your Server as you order

Nanoose Bay Participants

Nanoose Bay Cafe

3521 Dolphin Dr
Nanoose Bay, BC
V9P 9K1
(map)

(250) 468-0780
https://www.nanoosebaycafe.com/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Fresh house-baked pastry

Paired with any 12 oz espresso-based beverage

Proudly featuring local French Press Coffee Roasters “Nanoose Blend” coffee beans from Parksville. Selection of delicious baked goods are baked daily.

Feature Price: $9.00 + tax

Available from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Rusted Rake Brewing

3106 NW Bay Rd
Nanoose Bay, BC
V9P 9E2
(map)

(250) 821-1934
https://rustedrakebrewing.ca/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Island Taste Trail Feature

Rusted Rake Reuben Sandwich

House made corned beef, gruyère, pickled beer cabbage, house made rotating mustard. Served on Portofino Peasant Loaf (Victoria).

Paired with 14oz glass of Rosa the Rebel Mexican Style Lager

Feature price | $30 + tax

Burnt Ends

Slow and low beef brisket ends with black garlic, horseradish aioli, house made spicy-and-sweet pickles and a crudité served with Caesar dip.

Paired with 14oz glass Ziggy Digs It Hazy Pale Ale

Feature price | $23 + tax

Available all day.

Tasting Experiences

Meat Craft Qualicum Butchery

680 Berwick Rd S
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 1R2
(map)

(250) 594-0889
https://meatcraftbutchery.ca/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Tasting Experience:

Try their housemade sausages featuring local craft beer from Mount Arrowsmith Brewing (Parksville), Fern and Cedar (Qualicum Beach), Longwood Brewing (Nanaimo) and Wolfe Brewing (Nanaimo).

Jagged Steer Sausage

Jagged Face IPA from Mount Arrowsmith Brewing with local pasture raised beef, fresh jalapeno and cilantro

The Super G Sausage

Featuring Longwood ginger infused beer and apricots with Hertels pork.

Honey Pepper Sausage

Crafter with Wolf Brewing Honey Ale, Fredricks Honey and Black Pepper with Hertels Pork.

Caramelized Onion Sausage

We use beer from Fern & Cedar to make a sausage featuring caramelized onion.

Pair this with: Fern and Cedar Moonlit Ale

Sausages are | $9.99/lbs + tax

True North Distilleries

103-680 Berwick Rd S
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 1R1
(map)

(778) 879-4420
https://www.truenorthdistilleries.com/

Island Taste Trail Special Feature:

Tasting Experience

The Tasting Room is open Wednesday to Sunday Noon to 6PM.

Make your own pairing: Visit Qualicum Beach’s Meatcraft Butchery and try a selection of their charcuterie with True North Gin!

Try True North Distilleries Spirits at Fern & Cedar Brewing (Qualicum Beach).

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