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Hoylake Pathway Extension – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Parksville

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Hoylake Pathway Extension – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Parksville

Moderate

5.0

(2)

18

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Hoylake Pathway Extension – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Parksville

02:35

41.7km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 166 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.60 km

Ermineskin Lands

Nature Reserve

2

23.1 km

Hoylake Pathway Extension

Highlight • Trail

This extension of the Hoylake Pathway is to the west and follows Hoylake Road closely. The roadside section of trail is out of the woods but then dips back into the woods and follows Grandon Creek out to the sea.

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3

26.9 km

New Rail Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

4

28.0 km

Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest

Highlight • Forest

Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest is 50 acres of old-growth forest with some trees over 500 years in age. The well-marked, mulched trails make for an easy outing.

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5

35.3 km

French Creek Community Park

Highlight • Harbor

French Creek Community Park sits beside the harbour overlooking the Strait of Georgia, with views across the water to the Coast Mountains on clear days. It's a great place to …

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B

41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

12.2 km

9.29 km

3.89 km

671 m

556 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

11.7 km

756 m

288 m

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