About the Area
 Lasqueti Island | Parksville / Qualicum

 Lasqueti Island

False Bay

Lasqueti Island lies southwest of Texada Island, a short boat trip across the Strait of Georgia from French Creek, near Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. The island is a quaint and eccentric little community of self-reliant homesteaders who enjoy the island's mild climate and relative isolation.

Lasqueti Island has a colourful population of approximately 350 permanent residents. The 68 square kilometre island is 5 km wide and 21 km long, and is travelled on quiet and unpaved roads. As no cars are carried on the ferry, any exploring you do on Lasqueti will be by taxi, by foot or on a bicycle. Farmland is poor, and there is very little industry on the island.
 
Schumack Farm Schumack Farm False Bay Elementary School Spring Bay
Squitty Bay Schumack Farm Squitty Bay Teapot House
Spring Bay False Bay Dock Lasqueti Sons Squitty Bay Marina
Lasqueti Sons Teapot House Lasqueti Sons Squitty Bay
Free Store Island Hall Fishing Boat Ambulance
Firefighter's Picnic Firefighter's Picnic Produce Stand Sunset on the Island
Sunset Secluded Estate Island Vista Spring Bay
Wild Sheep Post Office Fire hall Island Ferry


Parksville / Qualicum
 Parksville and Qualicum are located on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Vancouver Island is on the west coast of Canada in British Columbia.  Parksville/Qualicum has been a popular vacation destination for almost 100 years. The spectacular sand beaches have drawn visitors from around the world. Accommodations include everything from first class hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts to campgrounds amidst the towering trees right in town.

As a base to explore Vancouver Island, the Parksville/Qualicum area is in the perfect location. Two hours will get you to the provincial Capital of British Columbia, Victoria, or the rugged beaches of the west coast at Tofino, or the fishing mecca of Campbell River. In between these places you will find the world famous murals of Chemainus, Duncan - the city of totems, Courtenay/Comox and Mount Washington Ski Resort, and a multitude of charming little towns and places for you to explore.