"Little Qualicum Cheeseworks has been a place where families have made many memories over the years. We hope to continue being a destination for families to create memories and traditions."

Chelsea Enns, Owner

  • Self-Guided Tours

    *Recommended*

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    Come by any time during open hours to enjoy a fun & educational experience. Visit the gals in the dairy barn, learn about our milking robot, and say hello to calves, sheep, goats, and a variety of other friendly animals.

    And don't forget to take a peek into the cheese plant, where the magic happens - if you're lucky enough you might catch some action!

    Suitable for families, children, teens, adults - there's something here for everyone.

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    Availability: any time during open hours

    Time: 20min - 1 hour

    Admission: Free

    View the tour map 

  • Guided Tours

    *Scheduled on an individual basis, please contact us for information & availability*

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    Have a group of 10 or more? Take your experience to the next level by booking a guided tour. Albert will walk you through the intricacies of a working farm; you'll tour the premises, learn about farmstead dairy production, and try our fresh milk. Cheese samplers may be ordered in advance for an additional $5/ea (each sampler serves four and contains Monterey Jill, Hot Jill, Tipsy Jill, Caraway Jill, Qualicum Spice, and Feta).

    Suitable for school groups or any parties looking for a more intentional agricultural learning experience.

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    Availability: Weekdays only (no weekends), booked in advance

    Time: 30min

    Students: $5/ea (teachers/chaperones free)

    Adults: $10/ea

    Inquire 

Know Before You Go

  • Letter P inside circle

    Accessible parking

  • Person in wheelchair cartoon

    Accessible washroom

  • cartoon bike

    Bike friendly

  • Cartoon baby carriage

    Change table

  • Cartoon picnic table

    Covered outdoor picnic area

  • Cartoon hand open with liquid drops above it

    Handwash stations

  • cartoon store front

    Shopping

Is there an admission fee?

Nope - our whole farm is available to visit, with the help of a self-guided tour map, for free whenever we are open.

Can I bring my dog?

Effective August 30th, 2025, dogs will no longer be permitted due to a family cat that does not like dogs. We do our best to keep said cat indoors, but you know what they say about herding cats...

Service dogs are always permitted, but please be aware this is at your own risk.

We’re very sorry and will miss seeing your furry friends around the farm!

Do I have to call before visiting?

No, just come when we're open, check out our self-guided tour map and explore the farm yourself. Guided tours may be booked in advance.

What is there to do?

1. Meet our animals; we have cows, calves, sheep, goats, and rabbits. You can go right into the rabbit hutch, and during the summer, right into the "critter corner" where our sheep and goat friends hang out.

2. Watch the cheesemakers working (and dancing) through the windows on the cheese plant next to the store

3. Check out our "Mooseum", our old milking parlour, where you can see some vintage dairy equipment, photos, videos about our cheese, and watch the livestream of our cows in the robotic milker.

4. Pick up your favourite cheeses and a farm-fresh latte in our farmgate store and browse the wide range of other local food items, kitchen ware, decor, and toys.

Plan ahead

Planning a visit? Round off the experience by pre-ordering a cheese-filled graze box.

We can't wait to see you!

Visit our farm & store at:

403 Lowry's Rd. Parksville, British Columbia, Canada

(We're at the very end of the road)