Activities
There is so much to see and do while staying at Oceanside Haven Vacation Suite in Deep Bay 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
- Comox Valley Harbour Authority
- Desolation Sound Boat & Bike Tours
- Coastal Island Fishing Adventure - 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.
Golf
The area surrounding Oceanside Haven offers many excellent golf courses, click here to view a list of nearby courses.
Kayaking
- Comox Valley Kayaks (Comox Valley)
- Sea Dog Kayaking & Sailing Adventures (Nanoose Bay)
- Tree Island Kayaking (Comox Valley)
Wildlife Viewing
Watch the Herring run that happens in the spring and attracts Sea Lions and Seals as well as the Eagles to the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
Watch the eagles soar and fish.
Spend the day clamming and exploring the tide pools, or try your hand at crabbing.
Delight in the seals and sea lions.
Visit Coombs Market where the goats live on the grass roof, or say hello to the alpacas at Bonsai Place in Qualicum Bay
Other wildlife viewing opportunities include:
Whale and Bear Watching Excursions
View avian life at Butterfly World
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Other things to see and do...
Go to the fishing derby at Deep Bay Marina - it's for Adults and kids!
The famous Parksville Sand Castle Competition takes place each August.
Spend an afternoon storm watching.
Or an afternoon watching the Comox Airshow.
Visit Englishman River Falls
Check out some of these other wonderful activities...
- Hiking and skiing on Mount Washington
- Visiting Milner Gardens
- Shopping at Woodgrove Centre, Vancouver Island's largest Shopping Centre
- Caving at Horne Lake Caves
- Paradise Adventure Mini-Golf & Bumper Boats in Parksville
- Raincoast Adventure Tours
- Gildas Theatre
- Cathedral Grove
- Englishman River Falls
- Nearby Cities: Victoria, Chemainus, Tofino, Long Beach
- Butchart Gardens
- Coombs Market with goats on the roof
- Deep Bay Marina - for Fish & Chips
- Comox Valley Harbour Authority - For fresh fish
Other Annual Events...
- Coombs Country Rodeo (July)
- Brant Wildlife Festival (April)
- Filberg Festival - Comox (July/Aug)
- Beach Fest/Sand Sculptures - Parksville (August)
- Comox Air Show
