The Shady Rest Restaurant
Buy BC (independent) · RestaurantWater bottle refillWashroomsTakeout
A historic waterfront institution on Qualicum Beach's Island Highway, The Shady Rest has operated since 1924 and encompasses a family-friendly restaurant, an adult-only (19+) pub, and a liquor store — all perched on the shore with ocean views. The pub rotates local craft taps and hosts weekly live music and trivia nights. Takeout is available by phone, making it a practical stop for cyclists passing through on the Island Highway.
What's here for you
Gathered from publicly available data and OpenStreetMap. Not confirmed by the owner yet.
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
✓Takeout
Not confirmed yet
Bike parking or bike visibilityPacked lunchesWater without purchaseVegetarian / vegan / GFBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
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Indigenous
This place is in the traditional territory of the K’ómoks and Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ.
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
- Shady Rest Liquor Storeright here
- Big Grin Bikes1.4 km
- Edge Outdoors1.4 km
- Head Over Wheels1.7 km
🍽 Eat nearby
- Black Bird Schnitzel Haus0.9 km
- Shore1.0 km
🛏 Sleep nearby
- Casa Grande Inn0.1 km
- Qualicum Beach House0.8 km
- Cedar Grove RV Park & Campground1.8 km
🎭 While you're here
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Data: Public data, AI sources with manual review