Tamarack House Bed & Breakfast - Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

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Tamarack House

Owner: Brenda Harris and Henk Witmans Address: 568 Tamarack Drive Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, V9K 1A7 Phone: (250) 752 4581 Rates : $60 - $75		Email Innkeeper: tamhouse@shaw.ca Direct link to the web site: http://www.members.shaw.ca/tamhouse/bb Review B&B: Review and Vote this Inn

Rooms: 1

Rates and Policies

Pricing per night from $60 to $75

Non-Smoking

Kids possible (inquire)

Pets Possible (inquire)

Handicap Access

Room Amenities

Private Bath

Inn Amenities

General Description
You are looking at one of the oldest houses in Qualicum Beach. It was built in 1912 by a pioneering family, who for many years ran a 20 acre chicken farm. The acreage was later subdivided into smaller lots and became what is now known as Qualicum Woods, one of the more desirable areas of Qualicum Beach. The original farmhouse was updated and part of the old orchard preserved. The present owners, Brenda Harris and Hendrik Witmans, have made a new annex to the house into a private B&B suite. A sunny lounge area opens onto a patio that overlooks the orchard with a distant view of Mount Arrowsmith. The bedroom is spacious and there is a private bathroom. Please click on the links below to see some pictures of our B&B. The town of Qualicum Beach lies almost in the centre of Vancouver Island. A ferry ride from Vancouver is a must for every tourist, with breathtaking scenery of the West Coast habitat. Qualicum Beach has kept a unique 'village like' atmosphere and is considered a haven for retirees. You will not find strip malls here but a pleasant, picturesque town centre with small shops and wide sidewalks. A waterfront stroll on a summer day can be exhilarating and the sunsets are not to be missed. Several cafes and restaurants along the water's edge cater to the hungry visitor for lunch or dinner. When the tide is out, quiet, sandy beaches stretch for miles. Walking and hiking trails abound in the area: Englishman's River, Rathtrevor Park, or Little Qualicum Falls, to mention a few. If golf is to your liking, there are five superb golf courses in the vicinity and many others a short drive out of town. Our Rates: Our suite is set up for two people and we charge $ 60.00 per couple per night. If needed, accommodation for a third person can also be arranged, for an additional $ 15.00. Reservations are necessary.

Area Activities

Area Description
Around Town Going West, visitors can walk through MacMillan Bloedel's Cathedral Grove and enjoy a beautiful old-growth forest on the way to Port Alberni. Here one can tour a saw mill, or just leisurely walk along the harbour. Continuing, the winding highway will take you to the villages of Ucluelet and Tofino, where the Pacific surf pounds the vast expanse of sandy beaches. North from Qualicum, the coastal highway passes through small communities that hug the waterfront: Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay, Fanny Bay, to mention a few. Oysters are on the menu for lunch stops out here! About an hour's drive from Qualicum Beach are Comox and Courtenay, with a downtown area of small specialty shops. Still further lies Campbell River, famous for its salmon fishing. South of Qualicum one passes through Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Chemainus, and Duncan on the way to Victoria. In season, several vineyards in the area are open for wine tasting. Historic Victoria houses the Parliament Buildings. the harbour, and the downtown core with side walk cafe's and excellent shops. A visit to the province's capital is truly worth the extra drive! Vancouver Island also offers abundant opportunities to view wildlife: bald eagles can be spotted along the coast, and one can see (and hear!) seals and sealions. Special whalewatching tours are available to view Orcas (killer whales) and grey whales.

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