Secret Beaches of Central Vancouver Island: Campbell River to Qualicum

by Theo Dombrowski

Overview

This third volume in Theo Dombrowski’s Secret Beaches series is a comprehensive guide to dozens of beaches on the east coast of Vancouver Island between Campbell River and Qualicum. While some of them are well used by people who live nearby, some are tucked just off the highway and others are hidden at the end of a labyrinth of roads.

Just as important as finding a particular spot is knowing what to expect. Theo provides detailed information for each location so that you can find the right place for the activity you seek. The book includes Theo’s hand-drawn maps, photographs and paintings.

• Want a place where the kids can scamper barefoot across acres of fine white sand? Try Seaman Road near Saratoga Beach.
• Would you like to explore forested ravine trails leading to protected sandy beaches? Try Seal Bay north of Comox.
• How about a picnic in the car while watching the spring brant geese migration? Check out Seacroft Road near Qualicum.
• Looking for an easy place to launch a kayak for a paddle to Sandy Island Marine Park? Head for Argyll Road north of Union Bay.

Refresh your pleasure in the shore and head out to picnic, play, launch kayaks, watch winter storms or just enjoy the waves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781926936628
Publisher:	Heritage House
Publication date:	05/15/2011
Series:	Secret Beaches
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

A writer, photographer and artist, Theo Dombrowski studied drawing and painting at the Banff School of Fine Arts and in the Fine Arts Department of the University of Victoria. Before retiring, he was a teacher in international education, primarily at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific near Victoria, BC. Theo donates some of his proceeds from the Secret Beaches books to the BC environmental group the Georgia Strait Alliance and to the international humanitarian support group Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders. He lives near Nanaimo, BC.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

The Vancouver Island Beach 7

Public access-and public responsibility 8

Beach access warning 8

Beaches in this book 9

Choose the Right Beach 10

The Great Beach Experience 10

Weather 10

Sun direction 12

Tides 13

Children 14

Signs 16

Parking 18

Facilities 18

Boat launching 19

Beach fires 19

Beachcombing 19

Seclusion 19

Mountain views 20

Compass directions 20

Checklist 21

Part1 Campbell River to Comox 23

Part2 Courtenay to Qualicum 133

Best Bets 233

Index to Entries 238

Acknowledgements 239

Editorial Reviews

Here’s a hot book with the skinny on where to get cool . . . There are many surprise discoveries awaiting skipping and crew, especially on a settled day when boaters can drop the hook and chill out . . . So, armed with this book and your charts, you’ll be all set for those still, hot days of summer. Skinny dippers beware —the secret is out!” —the Boat Journal

Everyone has their own idea of relaxation, but few things can help one unwind like a day trip to a secluded beach, especially if the weather ever starts to warm up. The secret to a successful beach trip has been artfully expanded on by Nanaimo author Theo Dombrowski in his Secret Beaches series. —the Province

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