the Village Theatre. ECHO Players is composed of more than 240 members and produces four main stage shows per season. Qualicum Beach Museum The Qualicum Beach Museum was founded in 1982 by Elizabeth Little and is located in a former power generating station. The museum features both permanent as well as temporary exhibits, documenting the history of the town of Qualicum Beach. Recreation and leisure Milner Gardens Milner Gardens is a 70-acre estate that was previously owned by H.R. Milner. Member of the Royal family have visited twice; Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited the gardens in 1986. Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth stayed in 1987. Vancouver Island University acquired the estate in 1996 and converted the private gardens to a public garden. The gardens feature old growth Douglas firs, cedar trees, and rare rhododendrons. Memorial Golf Course Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course that was opened in 1913. It is the fourth oldest golf course in British Columbia. The course is open year-round. Little Qualicum Falls Little Qualicum Falls is a provincial park and campground near Qualicum Beach. The falls are surrounded by old growth forests. Visitors can walk the trails, swim, and camp at this provincial park. Parks and other spaces Qualicum Beach has 280 hectares (15% of the town) of Town-owned green spaces and parks: Beach Front Park The park is located along Island Highway 19A and is popular for walking and sunbathing. The park has picnic tables, benches, shade trees, public washrooms, a public boat ramp, and a concession stand. Brant Viewing area The park is located along Island Highway 19A, in the west end of Qualicum Beach. There is a viewing platform that is popular with birdwatchers and photographers. The park has picnic tables and benches. Christleton Park The park is located in the Qualicum Woods neighbourhood. The park has mature native trees, benches, and a children's playground. Community Park The park is located in the west side of downtown Qualicum Beach, by the Ravensong Aquatic Centre and the Civic Centre. The park is over 38 hectares and has a skateboard park, 7 baseball diamonds, a cricket pitch, a children's playground, a BMX track, soccer pitches, an off-leash dog park, walking trails, and public washrooms. Taylor Road Trail The trail is located inside Eagle Ridge Place. There are benches and a nature trail. General Money Park The park is located between Harlech Road