Warm sandy beaches, oceanfront resorts and farm venues in the Errington and Coombs countryside — easy for families coming from the mainland.
Reception only: they do not hold ceremonies out of respect for other guests. No outside food or alcohol and no corkage, but the resort handles liquor licensing and SOCAN fees.
Cheap, small regional district hall with a non-commercial kitchen; fine for an elopement or very small reception. There's no on-site caretaker, and alcohol needs a Liquor Control Branch permit.
Low-cost hall rate: a 2,652 sq ft hall with commercial kitchen and stage in downtown Qualicum Beach. Confirm alcohol and catering rules with the hall.
Ceremony-only garden: no receptions and no alcohol on site, so plan the party elsewhere. Confirm availability, as 2026 and 2027 may be fully booked.
Beachfront cottages and townhouses for guests, plus a small 26 x 40 ft Ellis banquet room, so it suits intimate receptions. Catering comes from a list of local caterers; confirm any curfew with the venue.
Rustic fairground with a commercial kitchen, barns and grass for ceremonies. You need your own event insurance and a liquor licence or Special Event Permit, and a 50% deposit is due at booking.
A 1911 church plus the Marion Craig courtyard; the museum stays open to the public during your rental. No food or bar service, so bring a caterer and a Special Event Permit for alcohol.
Town-owned hall, 7,800 sq ft, splittable. You arrange your own caterer and bar; rates are set by bylaw, so there is no negotiation.
A small beachfront inn with one 927 sq ft room opening to an ocean-view patio, so it suits an intimate wedding. Catering comes from the Qualicum Beach Cafe; confirm wedding pricing with the inn.
Oceanfront campground with a covered shelter suited to food service or a bar. The $600 reception fee is low for oceanfront, so confirm current pricing.
Riverside cabin resort that lists weddings; the wedding lodge is comfortable for about 10 people, so this suits a small gathering.
Ceremony on the Beachside Green or on the sand of Parksville beach, reception in the Oceanic Ballroom. The site fee includes setup, tables, chairs, linens and glassware, but the resort also applies food and beverage minimums.
155-acre farm with a 2,400 sq ft event barn, exclusive use for three days. You must hire a coordinator, a DJ and your own caterer, and apply for your own liquor licence. Venue staff bartend 2–11:30 p.m.
All food and drink must come from the resort (outside cake only). Packages bundle canapés, buffet, late snack and a 4–5 hour hosted bar, so the cost is per head plus the gazebo fee.
Restored 1914 mansion with gardens and a terrace, suited to small weddings. Confirm pricing, curfew and catering policy with the hotel.
Italian restaurant behind the Old Country Market with garden and patio space. Banquet menus are posted online; no room fee is stated.
1922 community hall with a commercial kitchen (120 place settings), outdoor field and covered stage. Wedding rates are by quote; confirm the curfew and alcohol policy.
Golf clubhouse with ocean views and an Arbutus Room; weddings are handled through the events contact. Confirm fee and curfew.
Qualicum Beach community hall with a main hall, commercial kitchen with pass-through, mezzanine and meeting room. Weddings are listed among its rental uses; it's under new management, so confirm rates and availability.
Marina-side restaurant that hosts weddings and engagement parties; the private-event menu is posted online, and no room fee or curfew is stated.
Oceanfront resort on Craig Bay that mentions weddings on the grounds but publishes no wedding packages or rates. Ask for a quote.
Event hall that offers catering and hosts celebrations; rates aren't posted and weddings aren't named, so ask. A large-party fallback.
Clubhouse is under reconstruction with a new event space, plus a patio, private indoor room and a tent for large celebrations. Fee and curfew are by inquiry only.
Small-scale: Sandpiper Room plus a covered Hummingbird Terrace with outdoor fireplace and a Heron Lounge for between ceremony and reception. Pricing is by quote; ask about the site fee and curfew.
Coombs community and seniors' centre with a 200-person main hall plus a cafeteria and kitchen with a pass-through window that can serve as a bar. You need a Special Event Permit and a damage deposit; ask for the rate guide.
Small custom weddings on a working farm: a 3–5 course truffle-infused family-style dinner prepared on site, with ceremony and reception on the same property. Confirm price and curfew.
Clubhouse with Mount Arrowsmith views for ceremonies and receptions; the on-site Extreme Eatz Bar & Grill caters. Confirm fee, capacity and curfew with the club.
Golf club with an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. Confirm rate, capacity and curfew with the club.
Heritage school building in downtown Parksville with three galleries, a concert gallery with grand piano and access to a full kitchen. Rooms are rented for weddings; ask the venue for rates and capacity.
Public beach and picnic shelters for small ceremonies. There is no rental venue, so check with the park operator about permits.
Farm brewery that rents the grounds exclusively for private events, with a pond and covered tent. Buffet menus are posted, but the rental fee, capacity and curfew are not.
