Milner Gardens and Woodland
Water bottle refillWashroomsCafé or food on site
A 70-acre coastal estate featuring wild-style woodland gardens, old-growth Douglas-fir forest, and an extensive collection of rare rhododendrons integrated among native plants on the sheltered east coast of Vancouver Island. The property includes historic Milner House, which dates to 1929 and houses the Camellia Tea Room. Located directly on the Island Highway between Parksville and Qualicum Beach, it makes a natural stop for touring cyclists riding Vancouver Island's east coast route.
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✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
✓Café or food on site
Camellia Tea Room located in the Drawing Room of historic Milner House; takes debit/credit only, no cashNot confirmed yet
Bike parkingShowers (drop-in or fee)Water without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike
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Good to know
Kid-friendly
Time to allow: Half a day
Planning: Walk-up, no booking needed
Best time to visit: Rhododendron bloom season (April, May)
Indigenous
This place is in the traditional territory of the K’ómoks and Snaw-naw-as.
Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.
Around here
The closest options for the things touring cyclists actually look for.
🔧 Fix & supply
- Naked Wholesale2.1 km
- Naked Naturals2.1 km
- Head Over Wheels2.3 km
- Big Grin Bikes2.6 km
🍽 Eat nearby
- The Camellia Tea Room0.7 km
- Wild Culture Artisan Bakery1.2 km
🛏 Sleep nearby
🎭 While you're here
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Data: Public data, AI sources with manual review