12 Best Places to Retire in BC (British Columbia) on a Budget

4. Qualicum Beach

Insider Monkey Score: 9.31

Livability Score: 79

Median Home Price: $799K

IM Cost of Living: 99.0

Qualicum Beach is another town located on Vancouver Island. While it lies just 20 minutes from Parksville, which is considered the retirement capital of British Columbia, Qualicum Beach itself is home to some of the best retirement homes in BC. It features many oceanside communities and some of the best beaches on Vancouver Island, making it the perfect destination to enjoy BC’s brief, yet invigorating, summer season.