Resources and Related Websites

Qualicum Magical History Tours     

Qualicum’s past brought to life in two great walking tours! The tours feature the town’s many heritage buildings and the stories of the people behind them.

Parksville Museum

This Park started in 1983 by the District 69 Historical Society, later changed to Parksville and District Historical Society, displays a number of heritage buildings from the time of the first settlers in the area. The artefacts which decorate these buildings illustrate the lives of these settlers.

BC Museums Association

Founded in 1957 and incorporated in 1966, the British Columbia Museums Association provides a unified voice for the institutions, trustees, professional staff and volunteers of the BC museum and gallery community.

Canadian Museum Association

The Canadian Museum Association is the voice for Canada’s vibrant museum community, from small, volunteer-driven organizations to cherished national institutions, and for the millions of Canadians whose lives are enriched by museums. 

Heritage BC

This non-profit supports the heritage sector through skills development, advocacy, capacity building, and grant funding.

BC Arts Council

The BCAC nurtures and supports arts and cultural activities in cities and communities across BC.  Their support for projects ranges from group and individual artists to performing arts, art galleries, museums, and music festivals. 

Tosh

The Old School House Arts Centre, the artistic focal point for the area, is located in the heart of the picturesque community of Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Milner Gardens & Woodland

Welcome to Milner Gardens & Woodland… a seaside garden in Qualicum Beach on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC and one of best attractions in Parksville-Qualicum Beach.

Echo Players

Community is what ECHO Players is all about. Relying upon the talents, creative energy and generosity of individuals and businesses we have been bringing the live theatre experience to the Oceanside area for over 30 years.

Royal BC Museum Archives

The BC Archives is the archives of the Government of British Columbia and provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public researchers. 

Canadian Headstones

Working on a family tree? This list of headstones in Qualicum Beach cemeteries may be of help.
Qualicum Beach Municipal Cemetery – St. Mark’s Anglican Church Garden

Little Adventurers on Vancouver Island

Discover the local scavenger hunt series that takes you on little adventures through Qualicum Beach and surrounding areas. This interactive colouring book is fun for the whole family!