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QUALICUM BEACH DOWNTOWN

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONpresents

Christmas in the Village

Proud to support

our local merchants.

(250)752-0960

Bring the family and join us for

shopping specials & holiday activities.

Sunday, December 11th

Downtown Qualicum Beach9am-4pm

Breakfast with Santa at Bailey’s 9am-10:30am

(Tickets at Mulberry Bush Book Store)

Story Book Village11am-1pm

Photos with Santa at Pharmasave

Noon-4pmCookie Decorating at

the Courtyard Cafe1-3pm

Hay Rides 1-3:30pm& Much, Much More!

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Comox | Courtenay | Port Alberni | Powell River | Qualicum Beach

YOU'LL F IND US UPSTA IRS, INS IDE SELECTED QUAL I T Y FOODS STORES

CHIC, ELEGANT, DISTINCTIVE. Those are just three words that will come to mind

when you step inside A Step Above. We specialize in the best home, kitchen, and

bath products from around the world. You’ll fi nd captivating cookware, gripping

gadgets, divine decorative accessories, and much more from All-Clad, Cuisinart,

Dualit, Emile Henry, Emma Bridgewater, KitchenAid, Krups, Le Creuset, Riedel,

and Vietri. We also have a great selection of practical kitchen tools and gadgets.

Take a break to sit down and enjoy a cup of delicious Starbucks coffee and one (or

two!) of our sumptuous baked treats. So, whether you're treating yourself or buying

gifts for family and friends, head over to A Step Above. You’ll fi nd us on the upper

mezzanine at Quality Foods, just above Perk Avenue Cafe.

WE PROUDLY BREWSTARBUCKS COFFEE.

500,000 Q-PointsQF#905

$50250,000 Q-PointsQF#925

$25

WE ALSO HAVE A STEP ABOVE

REDEEMABLE FOR A STEP ABOVE MERCHANDISE

GIFTCERTIFICATES

GIFT CARDS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

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DOWNTOWN QUALICUM BEACH, SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 • 9AM - 4PM

The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association presents:

678 B Memorial Ave.Qualicum Beach, BC250-752-4177the best little shoe

store on the island

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Garneau Sheepskin Slippers an excellent

Christmas Gift.

Waterproof FASHION BOOTS

50% OFFDRESS SHOES

20-50% OFF

115 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach250-752-5800

“Find out what you’ve been missing”

Gary’s World Famous Eggstra Special Bennys

• Traditional • Veggie • Smoked Salmon • • Portobello Mushroom • Shrimp • Mexican •

• Eggstra Special Bennys • Crab Cakes •Served daily till 11:30, extended till 2pm this

Sunday December 11 with music by Bruce Feltham

Merry Christmas from all of us!Merry Christmas from all of us!

OPEN EVERY NIGHT

LUNCH SERVICE

STARTING

JANUARY 2

MON-FRI

250-752-6693Reservations Recommended#4, 180 W. 2nd Ave. Qualicum

Fine Italian Cuisine in a Friendly & Informal Atmosphere Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:00Sundays

12pm-4pm

Come in for Holiday

Specials

142 2nd Ave. West, Qualicum Beach(250) 752-1391 • www.fayesgifts.ca

15 new lines for your shopping pleasure.

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A gift forA gift foreveryoneeveryoneon your list.on your list.

720 MEMORIAL AVE Qualicum Beach, BC250-752-3011

OPEN 7 Days a WeekNOW at 8 am

Monday - FridayProudly Canadian. Locally owned and operated for 30 years. We Deliver

720 MEMORIAL AVE l hOPEN 7 Days a Week

Join us for Christmas in the Village from 9-5.Stop by the Photo Department for

Pictures with Santa from 12-4.

QUALICUM BEACH

#5 - 211 2nd Ave. West, Qualicum Beach21211 2nd AAve. West, Qualicum Bea hA2nd AAve. West, Qualicum Beach

www.qualicumtoyshop.comwww.qualicumtoyshop.com

Hours:Hours:Mon.-Sat. Mon.-Sat.

10-510-5Sun.11-4Sun.11-4

MULBERRY BUSHBOOKSTORES

www.bookmanager.ca/mulberrybushmulberryqb@shawbiz.ca

752-9722 W. 2nd Ave. Heard Centre, Qualicum BeachWe’re your local bookstores in Oceanside

Join us for Join us for Christmas in the Christmas in the

Village!Village!Come in for great instore specials!

UP TO70% OFFOFF

Open 7 Days a Week, Mon.-Sat. 10:00-5:00, Sun. 12-4Open 7 Days a Week, Mon.-Sat. 10:00-5:00, Sun. 12-4w w w . o u t s i d e r s p o r t s . c aw w w . o u t s i d e r s p o r t s . c a

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138 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach • 138 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach • 250-752-6610250-752-6610

• Clothing• Footwear• Gifts• Accessories

Get in ear ly for best se lect ion!Get in ear ly for best se lect ion!Like us on Facebook for Additional Savings

search “outsider store”

THE THE

B IG GESTBIG GESTSALE IN OCEANSIDE

Sunday Dec. 11Sunday Dec. 11thth

HOME HARDWARE169 West 2nd Ave.

250-752-9833QUALICUM BEACH

Come by & Come by & See us at our See us at our New Store.New Store.Many Many

In-store In-store SpecialsSpecials

164 West 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach • 752-3400164 West 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach • 752-3400Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pmOpen Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm

AND GIFTS FOR EVERYONE!

Gifts for Every Wish

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Qualicum Beach People’s Choice

Decorating ContestAll local businesses are eligible to Win! Vote for your favourite decorated business. Use this ballot or ask for one from any local business. Ballots may be dropped in boxes at Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce or any of the fi ve Financial Institutions in town until Dec. 11th.

People’s Choice Decorating ContestMerchant Name: ____________________________Merchant Address: ___________________________

One entry per person • Winner will be announced in paper

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Cottage FurnishingsReinvented cottage-style wood

furniture & home décor. A great place for

gift ideas.Open 7 days a week til

ChristmasWeekdays 11-5

Weekends 11-3In Chilham Village, QB

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