Arrowsmith and Coombs Country

Coombs BC in Arrowsmith Country is a village with live goats living on the roof, a merry-go-round, a small roller coaster, mini golf, ferris wheel, ice cream parlour, butterflies and cotton candy ...basically ... a child's dream backyard mini amusement park. For adults, on the other hand, Coombs spoils them with plenty of unique, typically west coast shops to browse through looking at candles, jewelry, carvings, toys, clothing, etc.

The used book store is in Coombs Village with a selection of books dating back to when books were books... they come with dust. Finding a good classic read including dust in the outdoor bins of Coombs Market always brings a smile to our face. The clothing stores of Coombs BC in Arrowsmith Country are filled with the colors of rainbows. The shop rows are tight, walls are covered and racks surround you with vibrant tie dye shirts, psychedelic bandana hippy dresses, blankets, coats and dashiki dresses. Up high, are skully toques and hats hanging from the ceiling, down low slippers and moccasins almost raining on the floor.

Any person, family or romantic couple visiting Tofino, Ucluelet, Port Alberni, Parksville or Qualicum Beach BC should visit Coombs at some time. Coombs BC on Vancouver Island is an, almost "must see", attraction for any eclectic, unique, open-minded individual or group looking for things to do when staying in any of the Oceanside communities or stopping in while driving on the way to the Pacific Coast communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC.