August 2024

For over 60 years, the Town of Qualicum Beach, in partnership with the Regional District of Nanaimo, has hosted the Ocean Mile Swim.

The swim tests your skills in one mile at the Qualicum Beach waterfront. The competition is friendly, open to all ages, and offers trophies in 15 categories.

• Date: Sunday, August 18
• Time: Registration at 1 pm & races begin at 3 pm
• Location: Waterfront west of the beach washrooms
• Registration: Register on-site the day of the event
• Trophies: 15 awards presented at the event conclusion

For details visit qualicumbeach.com/ocean-mile-swim

Check out the Town’s Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, designed to empower the community to be resilient and better prepared for wildfire events.

The Plan focuses on identifying wildfire risks within the Wildland Urban Interface and prioritizes areas of higher risk for immediate action. It additionally addresses ways to enhance the community’s capacity for wildfire suppression and preparedness.

Read the Plan at qualicumbeach.com

• May - October. Beach Creek Culvert Replacement project. Crescent Road East will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic until the end of the project in October 2024. Traffic control and detours will be in place.
• July 15 - August 20. Fortis BC is performing work along Village Way (from Berwick Rd North to Hemsworth Rd), with intermittent single-lane traffic from 7 am to 5 pm.
• July 25 - August 9. The Regional District of Nanaimo is doing routine work on the Qualicum Interceptor on the beach in front of Seacrest Place, Shady Rest, and Judges Row. Work is considered minor, with no effect on service or local traffic.
• July - October. Rupert Road Watermain Extension. Construction is along Rupert Road East, between Qualicum Road and the Qualicum Beach Airport. Roads will be single-lane alternating and limited to 50 km/hr from 7 am to 5 pm on weekdays.
• July - August. Thursday Night Market. Second Avenue West (from Primrose Street to Memorial Avenue) will be closed from 5 pm to 9.30 pm each Thursday night.

Effective July 12, all open burning, including campfires, beach fires, and fireworks, is prohibited in Qualicum Beach. The ban remains in effect until further notice.

Visit qualicumbeach.com for more information.

Join us at the 2024 Emergency Expo for a full lineup of displays, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops!

Mark your calendar and be part of this engaging event, where first responders, government agencies, emergency supply vendors, and expert partners will offer interactive opportunities to enhance your preparedness. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome!

Read full details at qualicumbeach.com

The Town is seeking qualified candidates to join its team:

• Engineering Technician III
• Deputy Director of Corporate Services
• Executive Office Coordinator
• Information Systems Analyst

For more information visit qualicumbeach.com/employment

Just a friendly reminder that when it comes to our furry companions, safety and respect is key!

Beach

Provincial rules state that dogs on all BC beaches should be leashed at all times. The Town enforces this between Beach Creek and Grandon Creek between June 15 and September 15.

Heritage Forest

Dogs in the Heritage Forest must be leashed at all times as per Bylaw 626 (fines range from $75 to $500).

From May 15 until September 15 the watering of lawns and gardens is only permitted between the hours of 7 pm and 7 am daily. Hand watering is permitted at any time.

For more information visit www.qualicumbeach.com

Crews are motoring along this Summer with our e-mower! Not only is it quieter, but it also reduces the amount of exhaust a gas-powered mower emits.

The Town is continuously seeking opportunities to add green power to our equipment. Our Parks Department has transitioned 22 pieces of equipment to fully electric which will reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions by 11.01 tCO2e per year, a reduction of 3.7% of our direct emissions for 2023.

For more information visit qualicumbeach.com/climate_act

Contact Council

Sign up for Updates

Fire Department