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Coombs

Coombs is a town in Regional District of Nanaimo district, British Columbia, Canada of about 1,612 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit: 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Qualicum Beach Community Park, Englishman River Falls Provincial Park and Rowbotham Lake.

49.2996° N, 124.4195° WPop. 1,612

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km59
Must-see188
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Coombs

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:33 pm

72 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Coombs
  2. Arrowsmith Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Rowbotham Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Englishman River Falls Provincial Parkwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Parkbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Qualicum Beach Community Parkbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Coombs
Today’s loopCoombsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Coombs?

Qualicum Beach Community Park (beach, about 7 km), Englishman River Falls Provincial Park (waterfall, about 10 km), Rowbotham Lake (lake, about 12 km), Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park (beach, about 15 km), Arrowsmith Lake (lake, about 16 km), Fishtail Lake (lake, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Coombs?

59 places on Spotwander: 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Coombs?

Rowbotham Lake, about 12 km by road; Arrowsmith Lake (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Coombs?

Lasqueti Island, about 29 km by road; Chrome Island (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Coombs?

Start in Coombs, visit Arrowsmith Lake, then Rowbotham Lake, then Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, then Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, then Qualicum Beach Community Park, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.