06/23/2026
If you're looking for crowded beaches and busy tourist spots, keep scrolling.
Named for the offshore lighthouses nearby, Lighthouse Country is the coastal region just north of Qualicum Beach consists of the smaller communities of Dashwood, Qualicum Bay, Dunsmuir, Horne Lake, Spider Lake, Bowser, and Deep Bay.
Why we love it? No lineups. No crowds. No rushing to claim the perfect viewpoint. Just ocean air, hidden beaches & lakes, and room to breathe.
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