Oceanside Haven

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Vacation Suite on Scenic Vancouver Island, British Columbia!

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There is so much to see and do while staying at Oceanside Haven Vacation Suite in Bowser, BC. Bowser is located in Lighthouse Country, which is only a short distance from Nanaimo and Parksville in the south, and Comox, Courtenay and Campbell River in the North. Here are just a few of the ways you can enjoy yourself:

Vacation Recreation

Fishing

  • Comox Valley Adventure Tours website
  • Comox Valley Harbour Authority website
  • Desolation Sound Boat & Bike Tours website
  • G&M Fishing Charters (see photos below) website
  • Coastal Island Fishing Adventure website - Come and enjoy breathtaking views, wildlife and scenery that British Columbia offers as we pursue trophy salmon and bottom fish in the protected waters near Campbell River BC.
fishing charters
orcas

Just two of the sites you'll see when you book with G&M Fishing Charters.

Golf

Arrowsmith Golf Club  - 18 hole
Qualicum Beach, BC
 (250)752-9727
Website
Morningstar International Golf Course
Qualicum Beach, BC
(250)248-8161
1-800-567-1320
Website
Comox Golf Club - 9 hole
1718 Balmoral Avenue
Comox, BC
(250) 339-4444

Mulligans Golf Center Inc - 9 hole
4985 Cotton Rd
Courtenay, BC
(250) 338-2440
Crown Isle Resort - 18 hole
399 Clubhouse Dr
Courtenay, BC
(250) 703-5050
website
Pheasant Glen Golf Resort
Qualicum Beach, BC
(250)752-8786
1-877-407-4653
website
Eaglecrest Golf Club
Qualicum Beach, BC
(250)752-6311
1-800-567-1320
website
Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club - 9 hole
Qualicum Beach, BC
(250)752-6312
Fairwinds Golf & Country Club  - 18 hole
Nanoose Bay, BC
(250)468-7666, 1-888-781-2777
website
Saratoga Beach Golf Course - 9 hole
2084 Saratoga Rd
Saratoga Beach, BC
(250) 337-8212
Glacier Greens Golf Course - 18 hole
351 Lazo Rd
Comox, BC (250) 339-6515
Sequoia Springs Golf Club - 18 hole
700 Petersen Rd
Campbell River, BC
(250) 287-4970
Glengarry Golf Links - 18 hole
Qualicum Beach, BC
1-866-752-8787
Storey Creek Golf Course - 18 hole
300 McGimpsey Rd
Campbell River, BC (250) 923-3673
website
Longlands Par 3 Golf - 18 hole
1239 Anderton Rd
Comox, BC (250) 339-6363
Par/Yardage - 27-27-54/2,222
Sunnydale Golf Club - 18 hole
5291 North Island Highway
Courtenay, BC (250) 334-3232
website

Kayaking

  • Comox Valley Kayaks (Comox Valley) website
  • Sea Dog Kayaking & Sailing Adventures (Nanoose Bay) website
  • Tree Island Kayaking (Comox Valley) website
  • Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime sea kayaking with Killer Whales in BC's famous Johnstone Strait & other areas around Vancouver Island.
  • Kayaking with Killer Whales Sea kayaking tours in British Columbia with killer whales (Orcas) from our private floating lodge or kayak to, and relax in, the geothermal pools of Hot Springs Cove and more.....Call Toll Free 1.800.434.9346

Vancouver Island Wildlife Viewing

herring run Bowser, BC
Sea gulls, Bowser, Vancouver Island

Watch the Herring run that happens in the spring and attracts Sea Lion
s and Seals as well as the Eagles to the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

eagle landing in Bowser

Watch the eagles soar and fish.
Eagles in Bowser

BC oceanfront tide pools

Spend the day clamming and exploring the tide pools, or try your hand at crabbing.

Sea Lion

Delight in the seals and sea lions.


Coombs goats

Visit Coombs Market where the Goats live on the grass roof, or  say hello to the alpacas at Bonsai Place in Qualicum Bay, where tours are offered.

Blue Stone Alpacas in Qualicum, BC

Other wildlife viewing opportunities include:

Whale and Bear Watching Excursions

View avian life at Butterfly World

For guided nature tours, contact Vancouver Island Birding and Nature Discoveries

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Other things to see and do...

Deep bay marina

Go to the fishing derby at Deep Bay Marina - it's for Adults and kids!
Parksville sand castle

The famous Parksville Sand Castle Competition takes place each August.

Storm watching Bowser, BC

Spend an afternoon storm watching.
Comox Airshow

Or an afternoon watching the Comox Airshow.

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Book your relaxing Vancouver Island vacation at Oceanside Haven today.

e-mail Bev at info@oceansidehaven.com
or call (250) 757-2032, Fax (250) 757-2042
Toll Free 1-888-757-2032