A Message from our

Chamber of Commerce President:

Meet the New Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors!

Please join us in welcoming to the Chamber of Commerce our New Board of Directors!

From left to right: Irina Ciumac (Qualicum Beach Inn) , Stephanie Benedict (Coastal Community Credit Union), Dr. Dylan Conover (Arbutus Dental Clinic), Andy Lee (Ocean Crest Motel), Launie Elves (Qualicum Beach Farmer's Market) Daniella Novak (Royal Bank of Canada), and Clinton Nellist (Raymond James of Qualicum Beach).

Board Members unavailable for the photo: Justin Schley (Quality Foods) Tim O'Connell (Sabo Jang & Company) Sarah Duncan (Coastal Community Credit Union)

Thanks to all of our Board Members who volunteer their time to the Chamber of Commerce!

Cheers, Daniella 

Qualicum Beach Time Capsule:

Presented by the Qualicum Beach Museum

J.C. Wilson Mill

Here is a photograph of logging during the 1920's at the J.C. Wilson Mill Site in Qualicum Beach. A steam donkey is loading a large log onto a truck with the driver (unknown male) standing beside the truck. Bill 'Donkey Puncher' Buss was one of the many local people employed at the mill, which produced fir timbers, dimensional lumber and shingles. The mill was located at the end of what is now Mill Road, on Arbutus Road. It was in operation until the mid-30s. There is now a mobile home park on the site. To learn more about this and other local mills, visit the QB Museum's permanent exhibit entitled 'Fish Trees and Folk'. 

For more information click HERE to check out the Museum newsletter!

Here's a photo from today in (roughly) the same area; Arbutus and Mill! The land is now the location of The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints. A few of the 'big trees' remain, otherwise it is all housing.

Family Day 2023 is Back!

Held on the last Sunday of May, the event includes a pancake breakfast at the Civic Center, a street parade down Second Avenue, and an afternoon of activities, entertainment, and food at the Community Playing Field. The day then wraps up with a free swim at Ravensong Aquatic Centre.

The generous support of the many volunteers, community partners and participants have made Family Day a success for over 4 decades. We look forward to seeing you all for a great day on May 28, 2023!

Join The QB Seniors Walk for Alzheimer’s

Pat Weber and Judy Southern will be participating in the Walk for Alzheimer’s on May 25th . It will begin at Berwick Qualicum Beach at 1:30 p.m. and go down the Dollymount trail, finishing back at Berwick for refreshments and goodies.

The Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Centre, both QB Berwick and Parksville Berwick, and the Gardens are registering teams. They will be registered under Oceanside. Each of the 4 teams will be registered separately and each participant will have their own link where sponsors can make a pledge.

If you want to join our team or simply want to sponsor one of our walkers, follow the link to the QB Seniors team page:

https://support.alzheimer.ca/site/TR?team_id=23311&pg=team&fr_id=4258

Pledges can be made online or if you prefer to pay in person, there is a list to sign and envelopes for your money on the Activities Board in the hallway at the Centre. If you have any questions, please give Pat Weber a call at 250-951-1159.

What's New at the Old School House?!?

Resident Artist

Studio Rental Applications Open!

Our studio rental program is now open for applications for the 2024-2025 season

Learn more here