Extreme Eatz to operate Eaglecrest Golf Course restaurant
Published 5:35 am Sunday, March 22, 2026
Extreme Eatz Restaurants Inc. has been selected to operate the Eaglecrest Golf Course restaurant.
Through a competitive Request for Proposal process, the Town of Qualicum Beach sought an experienced proponent to operate both the restaurant and the golf course operations.
Extreme Eatz provided a strong proposal that included both restaurant experience as well as golf professionals. The restaurant lease represents the first phase of agreements for the Eaglecrest Golf Course.
A second agreement for golf course operations is currently being finalized between the town and Extreme Eatz.
“The Shack Taphouse” is set to open this year for both golf course users and the general public and will provide a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
The town and Extreme Eatz will invest in upgrades to the town-owned building, including kitchen equipment, restaurant and banquet hall furnishings, patio, and more. These improvements represent an investment of more than $300,000, with work set to start in the coming weeks.
In their proposal, Extreme Eatz included a strong team experienced in golf course operations, highlighted by the involvement of Head Golf Professional Neil Bidewell and Greens Superintendent Gavin Wilkinson.
Together, they have the experience to deliver a high-quality recreational experience. Likewise, heading the restaurant team is executive chef Kymon Giakoumakis, with Oura Giakoumakis reviving the banquet hall for weddings and events. The initial lease term with Extreme Eatz will continue to Dec. 31, 2030, with potential renewal options for one additional five year term to Dec. 31, 2035.
The golf course operations agreement will be announced once contract details with Extreme Eatz have been finalized.
More information about the Eaglecrest project can be found at qualicumbeach.com/eaglecrest-golf-course-revisioning
• Meanwhile, the town is holding the Eaglecrest Neighbourhood Planning public meeting on April 2. The town is inviting residents to attend the event at the Civic Centre on 747 Jones St., from 3 to 5 p.m.
There will be a presentation outlining the work completed to day, key planning considerations for the Eaglecrest area, and a summary of the input received through recent community engagement activities.
Participants will have the opportunity to verify neighbourhood priorities currently identified, engage with the planning process, and learn about next steps for both neighbourhood planning and for the parcel west of Country Club Drive.
Feedback gathered through the survey, the open house and other engagement opportunities will help inform the Preliminary Eaglecrest Neighbourhood Plan and guide future planning decisions in the area.