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Gardens & Horticulture
- Gardens BC
- Abkhazi Gardens
- Butchart Gardens
- Darts Hill Garden Park
- Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
- Finnerty Gardens at University of Victoria
- The Gardens at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
- Hatley Park National Historic Site
- Hazelwood Herb Farm
- Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
- Mayo Creek Gardens
- Native Plant Garden, Museum at Campbell River
- Providence Farm
- Shephard's Garden
- Sooke Harbour House
- Tofino Botanical Gardens
- UBC Botanical Garden & Centre for Plant Research
- VanDusen Botanical Gardens
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Victorian Garden Gate Manor
- Horticulture Department - Vancouver Island University
An important associate and partner of Milner Gardens - Vancouver Island University
- Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society (MARS)
The local chapter of the American Rhodondron Society - Nanaimo Rhododendron Society
A chapter of the American Rhododendron Society - American Public Gardens Association
Garden Association, Vancouver, BC - Master Gardeners Association of BC
Based at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver - Green Shores a
A project encouraging coastal planning and design that enhances habitat function, minimizes pollutants and reduces cumulative impacts, while connecting people with the coastal environment - Pacific Horticulture
Local Tourism
- Parksville & Qualicum Beach, Oceanside Tourism Association
Find info on accommodation, transportation and other tourist fare for the Qualicum and Parksville area - Walking Map of Downtown Qualicum Beach
- Qualicum Beach Museum
- Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
A good listing of places to stay and list of local attractions - Parksville Chamber of Commerce
Listing of local places to stay and eco-tourist attractions - Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
Click the member button to get a search of places to stay - Tourism Nanaimo
Calendar of events for Nanaimo - Maps of Vancouver Island & Region
- Vingo The ultimate guide to Vancouver Island Life
Transportation
- BC Ferries
- Air Services Listing
- West Coast Air (Vancouver to Nanaimo downtown service)
- Alberni Island Shuttle
Accommodations
- Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, Parksville
- Crown Mansion, Qualicum Beach
- Thyme Away B&B, Coombs
- Qualicum Bay Bed & Breakfast, Qualicum Beach
- Quatna Manor B&B, Qualicum Beach
- Shady Shore Resort, Bowser
- Blue Willow Guest House, Qualicum Beach
- Sea Gates Ocean Front Rental Home, Nanoose Bay
- Bahari Bed & Breakfast and Oceanside Inn, Qualicum Beach
- Buena Vista by the Sea, Qualcium Beach
- Kenya Cottage Retreat B&B, Courtenay
- Bluestone Alpacas B&B, Qualicum Beach
- Oceanside Village Resort, Parksville
- Parksville Beach Resort, Parksville
- Inn the Estuary, Nanoose
- Quick Link to reservations for area Inns, Resorts, Motels, B&Bs and Campgrounds, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach
- Reservation service accommodation list
- Reservation service by amenities
Tours and Routes
- Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours
- VIA Rail Garden Route
- Nature's Best Wilderness and Cultural Tours M.V. Lasqueti Star
Whatever the occasion let "NATURE'S BEST WILDERNESS AND CULTURAL TOURS" chart you a course into the majestic wilderness of B.C.'s central and north coast, and northern Vancouver Island. With years of coastal experience your skipper and crew will take every opportunity for you to witness all that nature has on display. - Grand Vista Tours
Package tours for Vancouver Island - Gulf Escapes
Information and tour planner for Vancouver Island and other Gulf Islands
Art and Culture links
- Van Dop Arts & Cultural Guide To BC
- Nanaimo Art Gallery
- The Old School House
- Vancouver Island University events