To the northwest of Qualicum Beach are a series of beautiful beach walks that start in Qualicum Bay and extend all the way to Deep Bay. This walk is the furthest west of this group. Throughout the year deep drift of seaweed accumulate along the shore and in early spring during the herring run the number of Bald Eagles that gather along the rocky beaches stagger the mind. This loop starts along a shingle beach that changes to a sandy shoreline on the spit. There are close up views of Denman and Chrome Islands and the marina in Deep Bay. Stop for a coffee at the Ship and Shore Cafe and Grocery Store, and then stroll back along quiet country roads to your starting point.

Directions: While heading west on the Old Island Highway (19A), from Bowser to Deep Bay, turn right on Gainsburg Road. Turn right on Kopina Drive, left on Longview Drive, left on Seaview Drive, and continue on Shoreline Drive to the turnaround with a bench near the end of the road. Just to the east of the bench is a new set of stairs down to the beach. Walk west along the beach for approximately 45 minutes, to the end of the Deep Bay Spit. Round the spit into Deep Bay and continue along the beach to just before some old concrete dock foundations. Cut up the bank to Deep Bay Road. Turn right onto Burne Road, left on Gainsburg Road, left on Kopina Drive, left on Longview, left on Seaview and continue on Shoreline Drive to return to the start.
