Parksville

The Beach City

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The Englishman River estuary in Parksville from the air — Photo: The Number Creative / BC Bird Trail

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Parksville Beach
Rathtrevor Beach
Englishman River Falls
Quality Foods

Parksville's beach goes out a long way at low tide and the shallows warm up behind it, which is what brings families back each summer. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is immediately south of town and Englishman River Falls is a short drive inland.

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Local Insider Tips

Visit during low tide for the best beach experience

Englishman River Falls is perfect for swimming

Family-friendly destination with gentle beaches

Best Times to Visit

spring

Wildflowers and comfortable temperatures

summer

Perfect beach weather and sandcastle competitions

fall

Peaceful beaches and beautiful river walks

winter

Storm watching and cozy coastal atmosphere

Signature Parksville Experiences

World's Best Beach

Sandcastle Competition

Rathtrevor Provincial Park

Family-Friendly Fun

Parksville Travel Guides & Articles

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Parksville Travel Guide: Things to Do, See & Experience on Vancouver Island

Parksville Beach

Famous wide sandy beach perfect for families

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Downtown Parksville

Shops and services around the town centre

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Rathtrevor

Provincial park with camping and trails

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French Creek

Harbour community with seafood and boats

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1025 Lee Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2E1

4.9(165)

Ocean EcoVentures runs daily 3.5–4 hour whale and wildlife adventures from French Creek Marina in Parksville. Adventures explore…

Family-Friendly

Adventure World Playground

Parksville, BC V9P 2H1, Canada

4.8on Google

Park & Nature

Englishman River Regional Park

Allsbrook Trail, Parksville, BC V9P 2A8, Canada

4.8on Google

Regional park with trails to waterfalls along the Englishman River.

Food & drink

Hotel & Accommodation
Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection
240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC V9P 1E1
4.2(1,252)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1252 reviews
A resort on a bluff above the beach at Parksville, on Dogwood Street, with ocean views from the front rooms. The Oceanfront…
Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC V9P 1E1
Brewery & Winery
Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery
1343 Alberni Hwy #18, Parksville, BC V9P 2B9
5.0(39)Rated 5 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Brewery & Winery
Oceanside Wine Works
531 Stanford Ave E, Parksville, BC V9P 1V6
5.0(6)Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Oceanside Wine Works is on-premises wine making in Parksville: choose and start your wine, then return to bottle it when it's…

Tours & activities

Tours & Activities
French Creek Charters
1055 Lee Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2E1
5.0(21)Rated 5 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Salmon fishing charters out of Parksville.
French Creek Charters, 1055 Lee Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2E1
Tours & Activities
i Charter and Tour
1055 Lee Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2E1
4.8(22)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Guided fishing charters of three to six hours or more out of French Creek Harbour at Parksville, plus sightseeing trips…
Tours & Activities
Summer Fun Charters and Tours
1145 Resort Dr #30, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3
5.0(9)Rated 5 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Sightseeing and nature tours cruise the Oceanside waters of the Salish Sea from Qualicum Beach to Nanoose Bay on a 26-foot…

Family-friendly

Hotel & Accommodation
Ocean Sands Resort
1165 Resort Dr Unit 21, Parksville, BC V9P 2E2
4.5(157)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 157 reviews
Ocean Sands Resort is situated on 4 acres of oceanfront property overlooking Rathtrevor Beach, with three miles of sandy beach…
Ocean Sands Resort, 1165 Resort Dr Unit 21, Parksville, BC V9P 2E2
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Beach Acres Resort
1051 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3
4.5(345)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 345 reviews
Miles of sandy beach, a cozy cottage under a pine forest, and a range of resort accommodations in Parksville. Indoor heated pool…
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Pathfinder Camp Resorts - Parksville
380 Martindale Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 1R7
4.4(541)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 541 reviews

Spas & wellness

Wellness & Spa
Grotto Spa At Tigh-Na-Mara
1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3
4.1(773)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 773 reviews
The spa at Tigh-Na-Mara in Parksville is built around a two-hour circuit — mineral pool, whirlpool, cool splash waterfall, cedar…
Grotto Spa At Tigh-Na-Mara, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3
Wellness & Spa
feelgood sauna
380 Martindale Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 1R7
5.0(51)Rated 5 out of 5 from 51 reviews
Wellness & Spa
Wellness With Chelsea
147 Morison Ave, Parksville, BC V9P 2H2
5.0(46)Rated 5 out of 5 from 46 reviews

Shops & markets

Shopping
Coast & Cottage
160 Corfield St S #5, Parksville, BC V9P 0C1, Canada
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google
Shop carrying artisan products and home accessories.
Coast & Cottage, 160 Corfield St S #5, Parksville, BC V9P 0C1, Canada
Shopping
Seaview Centre
198 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 2H7, Canada
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google
Local boutiques, artisan shops, and dining, rated 4.8.
Shopping
Van Isle Collectibles
716e Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 1T6, Canada
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google
Collectibles shop carrying vintage items, retro toys, and rare coins.

Places to stay

Hotel & Accommodation
Madrona Beach Resort
1145 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3
4.5(154)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 154 reviews
A beachfront resort on Rathtrevor Beach at Parksville, with ocean-view studios, one-bedrooms, townhouses and a beach-level…
Madrona Beach Resort, 1145 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3
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Arbutus Grove Motel
1182 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 1W3
4.5(165)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 165 reviews
A motel on Island Highway East in Parksville. Some rooms have full kitchens; the rest have a fridge, microwave and coffee maker.
Hotel & Accommodation
Rathtrevor Beach Campground
1240 Rath Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 1T4
4.5(246)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 246 reviews
All campsites are within a five-minute walk of a 2 km sandy beach. The park offers 5.5 km of easy walking trails, most wheelchair…

Shelly Hall. Bellydance Classes for Beginners and Intermediates Dance fitness for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Helps strengthen your core, tone muscles.

Wed · Oct21Parksville

Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM

Live Music Wednesdays

Nanoose Bay Cafe

Live Music Wednesdays at the Nanoose Bay Cafe! Complimentary live music for guests at Nanoose Bay Cafe on The Stage at NBC Every Wednesday 6pm-8pm.

Wed · Oct21Parksville

Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30 PM

Wednesday Night Trivia at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing

Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company

Wednesday nights are for putting all that random knowledge to good use. Join us every Wednesday for Trivia Night at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing, with a

Thu · Oct22Parksville

Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PM

Sugar Skull or Skull Chalice Painting at Nanoose Bay Cafe

Nanoose Bay Cafe

Nanoose Bay Cafe. In this creative class you’ll paint a highly detailed white resin sugar skull using acrylic paints or paint pens. With endless color possibilities, you’ll.

Thu · Oct22Parksville

Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30 PM

Thursday Night Music Bingo at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing

Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company

Mount Arrowsmith Brewing. Thursday Night Music Bingo Every Thursday at 6:30PM, with a new music theme every week. Listen for your songs, mark your card + put that suspiciously.

Fri, Oct 23 · 3:30 PM

Land Sharing Workshop (Coombs, BC)

Coombs Fairgrounds and Event Centre

Coombs Fairgrounds and Event Centre (Heritage Hall). Are you looking for land, or curious about leasing land to a farmer? Join us to learn how the…

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What's on this weekend Places in Parksville

Pathfinder Parksville is on the Englishman River with 30 and 50 amp full hookup RV sites, serviced and unserviced tent sites, and…

Parksville

Places in Parksville

Outdoors

Ocean EcoVentures Parksville

Upcoming Events

Shimmies & Smiles

Parksville on the map

Plan your stay in Parksville

Local Insider Tips

Best Times to Visit

spring

summer

fall

winter

Signature Parksville Experiences

World's Best Beach

Sandcastle Competition

Rathtrevor Provincial Park

Family-Friendly Fun

Parksville Travel Guides & Articles

Parksville Travel Guide: Things to Do, See & Experience on Vancouver Island

Explore Parksville Neighbourhoods

Parksville Beach

Downtown Parksville

Rathtrevor

French Creek

Adventure World Playground

Englishman River Regional Park

Food & drink

Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection

Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery

Oceanside Wine Works

Tours & activities

French Creek Charters

i Charter and Tour

Summer Fun Charters and Tours

Family-friendly

Ocean Sands Resort

Beach Acres Resort

Pathfinder Camp Resorts - Parksville

Spas & wellness

Grotto Spa At Tigh-Na-Mara

feelgood sauna

Wellness With Chelsea

Shops & markets

Coast & Cottage

Seaview Centre

Van Isle Collectibles

Places to stay

Madrona Beach Resort

Arbutus Grove Motel

Rathtrevor Beach Campground

Live Music Wednesdays

Wednesday Night Trivia at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing

Sugar Skull or Skull Chalice Painting at Nanoose Bay Cafe

Thursday Night Music Bingo at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing

Land Sharing Workshop (Coombs, BC)

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Parksville weather

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