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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Paint Night at Ricky's All Day Grill, Parksville

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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

In-depth guides to help you plan your visit to Parksville

Itinerary

A Weekend in Parksville and Qualicum Beach: Beaches, Falls, Caves and Shows

Two days between Parksville and Qualicum Beach: a wide tidal beach, a museum, a cheese farm, two waterfalls, a guided cave tour and an evening at the theatre.

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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 just northwest of Parksville, known for seafood and boats

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Food & drink

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
Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery makes small-batch spirits in Parksville. The tasting room accommodates 12 seated guests, with standing room for up to 25 visitors. Hours are Monday thru…
Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery, 1343 Alberni Hwy #18, Parksville, BC V9P 2B9
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 Restaurant & Lounge and a café handle the food; there is also a…
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 ready. They do the rest.
Oceanside Wine Works, 531 Stanford Ave E, Parksville, BC V9P 1V6

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
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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, bereavement charters and custom runs. The same boat works as a water…
i Charter and Tour, 1055 Lee Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2E1
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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 Striper. Marine wildlife includes seals, sea lions, hawks and…
Summer Fun Charters and Tours, 1145 Resort Dr #30, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3

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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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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…
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Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
209 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC V9P 0B1
4.5(591)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 591 reviews
Oceanfront hotel in Parksville with ocean views from every room. Features a Finnish sauna, beachside fire pits, and complimentary…

Spas & wellness

Wellness & Spa
feelgood sauna
380 Martindale Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 1R7
5.0(51)Rated 5 out of 5 from 51 reviews
Feelgood sauna offers 90-minute social and private sessions with a cedar sauna and cold plunge in the Englishman River. The founders built the sauna using locally sourced materials and a…
feelgood sauna, 380 Martindale Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 1R7
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Sea Edge Sauna - The Finnish Sauna
209 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC V9P 0B1
5.0(40)Rated 5 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Sea Edge Sauna - The Finnish Sauna, 209 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC V9P 0B1
Wellness & Spa
Palm and Cedar Wellness Clinic
154 Middleton Ave #2, Parksville, BC V9P 2H1
4.9(49)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews
Palm and Cedar Wellness Clinic specializes in clinical counselling, medical aesthetics and spa treatments in Parksville. Nail…

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
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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.
Seaview Centre, 198 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 2H7, Canada
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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.
Van Isle Collectibles, 716e Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 1T6, Canada

Places to stay

Hotel & Accommodation
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. Parking is free and sized for boats, trailers and RVs, and…
Arbutus Grove Motel, 1182 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 1W3
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Brant Bed & Breakfast
1038 Maple Ln Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 1T3
4.3(12)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews
Three rooms between Englishman River and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. A king room has a private deck, jacuzzi tub and…
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Pacific Palms RV Resort
161 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC V9P 2G6
4.4(85)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 85 reviews
Pacific Palms RV Resort features 84 full-service 50-amp sites alongside Parksville Beach. The beachfront sites offer panoramic…

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What's on this weekend Places in Parksville

Parksville

Places in Parksville

Outdoors

Ocean EcoVentures Parksville

Upcoming Events

Paint Night at Ricky's All Day Grill, Parksville

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

A Weekend in Parksville and Qualicum Beach: Beaches, Falls, Caves and Shows

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

Explore Parksville Neighbourhoods

Parksville Beach

Downtown Parksville

Rathtrevor

French Creek

Ocean Sands Resort

Beach Acres Resort

Food & drink

Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery

Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection

Oceanside Wine Works

Tours & activities

French Creek Charters

i Charter and Tour

Summer Fun Charters and Tours

Family-friendly

Madrona Beach Resort

Rathtrevor Beach Campground

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Spas & wellness

feelgood sauna

Sea Edge Sauna - The Finnish Sauna

Palm and Cedar Wellness Clinic

Shops & markets

Coast & Cottage

Seaview Centre

Van Isle Collectibles

Places to stay

Arbutus Grove Motel

Brant Bed & Breakfast

Pacific Palms RV Resort

Parksville Legion 49 -Metallica Tribute/Master of Justice

Friday Night Karaoke Party

Art Gems - Watercolour Sketching with Dian Micheline

Science in the Park – Plants and Trees

Winter Wreath Workshop

Map Legend

Parksville weather

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