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Octopus people - Parksville Sand statue festival, Vancouver Island
Octopus people - Parksville Sand statue festival, Vancouver Island
Octopus people - Parksville Sand statue festival, Vancouver Island
Octopus people - Parksville Sand statue festival, Vancouver Island
Raven and the Fist Men Sand statue - Parksville, Vancouver Island
Sand Queen Statue - Parksville, Vancouver Island
Various logos craved on Sand - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Myths craved on Sand - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Octopus people - Parksville Sand statue festival, Vancouver Island
Goats on the roof - Parksville, Vancouver Island
Goat People Sand Statue - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture of A Man - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Royal Guardian Sand Sculpture - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Raven and the Fist Men Sand statue - Parksville, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture Of A Girl Fluting Magically - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture Of A Girl Fluting Magically - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture of A Man - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Dragon Sand Sculpture - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Myths craved on Sand - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Statue Of A Man Suffering - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture of a man falling down - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand statue of a sleeping dragon - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Jorōgumo Sculpture - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Huginn and Muninn Sand Statue - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sea Bound Sand Sculpture - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture of A Man - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Queen Sand Statue with An Apple - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture Of A Girl Fluting Magically - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Statue Of Dragon, Castle & A Mermaid - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Octopus people - Parksville Sand statue festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture of a giant fish - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Statue Of A Man Suffering - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Art Sculpture on Sand - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Statue with a skull, Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Great White Buffalo Sand Statue - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture of a giant fish - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Art Sculpture on Sand - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Art Sculpture on Sand - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Crocodile Tears in Sand Sculpture - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Great White Buffalo Sand Statue - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand statue of a sleeping dragon - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Great White Buffalo Sand Statue - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Great White Buffalo Sand Statue - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island
Sand Sculpture of A Man - Parksville Festival, Vancouver Island

Parksville

Parksville is a city on Vancouver Island known for its scenic, superb sandy beaches at Parksville Bay and Craig Bay. It is also famous for hiking trails, magnificent waterfalls, wildlife and spectacular parks. You can find several first-rate restaurants and shops in Parksville. The city's most popular annual festival is Sandcastle Competition that takes place from mid-July to mid-August from 1982; people also call it 'Parksville Beachfest.' The interesting fact about Beachfest is that it is the only World Championship Sand Sculpting event in Canada.
Human habitation in Parksville and the area has occurred for thousands of years. Several Coast Salish people have been living in Parksville throughout the years, including Qualicum, Snaw-now-as (Nanoose), and Snuneymuxw. The most significant part of the Parksville economy is the service industry which is the occupation of most people in the Parksville area.

Average Weather in Parksville

Parksville has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. The max and min temperature in Parksville is 24°C (75.2°F) in July and 1°C (33.8°F) in December.

The Best Time to Visit Parksville

The best time to visit Parksville is from May 28th to September 23rd. It is when the city is most beautiful.

How to Get to Parksville?

Parksville Airport Transfers

You can fly from Vancouver to Nanaimo, Nanaimo Harbour, Departure Bay, or Comox Airport. From there, car rentals and buses are available to take you to Parksville.


Seaplane to Parksville

Harbour Air Seaplanes and Pacific Seaplanes have a regular flight from Vancouver to Nanaimo, and you can take a bus or taxi or drive for about 40 km (23.6 miles) to Parksville.


Ferry to Parksville

The Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal is in Vancouver. The ferry to Duke Point will put you near downtown Nanaimo. Drive up or take a bus or rent a car to Parksville on the Island Highway.

Top 20 Attractions in Parksville

  • Morningstar Farm
  • Top Bridge Park
  • The 'Old Woman's Shoe'
  • Paradise Fun Park
  • French Creek Harbour
  • Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
  • Englishman River
  • Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
  • Riptide Lagoon
  • Salish Sea Boating Club
  • Fast Time Amusements
  • Brigadoon Golf Course
  • Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours Inc
  • Karen Cowlishaw
  • Robert Held Art GLass
  • Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
  • Eat Fresh Urban Market
  • Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre
  • Mooberry Winery
  • Parksville Museum
Visiting Parksville

Discovering Beauty and Entertainment in Parksville

Parksville doesn't fail to offer more than the wonderful sandy beaches that it is so famous for. The city has other natural beauties such as waterfalls like Englishman River Falls and Little Qualicum Falls. You can also enjoy great parks in Parksville like the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, and Top Bridge Community Park. As for the entertainment, Parksville provides various options such as Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf, an amusement center, Bowling & Sports Lounge, GroundZero Acoustic Lounge, a live music venue, and many fantastic restaurants and pubs.


Gardens, Parks, and Natural Green Attractions in Parksville

  • Blue Back Community Park
  • Park Place Community Park
  • Moorecroft Regional Park
  • Claudet Community Park
  • Englishman River Regional Park
  • Top Bridge Parking
  • RDN Top Bridge Trail Parking Area Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
  • Parksville Community Park
  • Parksville Wetlands Trail
  • Foster Park
  • The Shrubbers
  • Cultivate Garden & Gift
  • Ken-Dor Garden Centre
  • Milner Gardens & Woodland - Vancouver Island University
Parksville gardens

Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, and Water-based Activities in Parksville

Museums and Art Galleries in Parksville

  • Seaside Nature Park - Faye Smith Memorial museum
  • Qualicum Beach Museum= Gardener’s Cottage
  • French Creek E&N Railroad Trestle
  • Funbugz Gallery and Gifts
  • Parksville Museum
  • Island Exposures Art Gallery
  • Monk's Beach Art Studio
  • Blue Heron Steel Studio
  • Creekside Studio & Gallery
  • Coastal Carvings Gallery
  • Arts Afire Gallery
  • Sgaan Naay Gallery
  • Oceanside Art Gallery
  • Uptown Framing
  • The Old School House Arts Centre
  • Stone Cottage Gallery
  • McMillan Arts Centre

Entertainment in Parksville

Festivals and Events in Parksville

  • Parksville Lions International Kite Festival
  • Hi Neighbour Days
  • Kidfest & Childrens Sandcastle Competition
  • Quality Foods Festival of Lights
  • Parksville Museum Railway Days
  • Milner Gardens & Woodland Spring Schedule
  • Oceanside Garden Show
  • Parksville Gem & Mineral show
  • North Island Wildlife Recovery Eagle Release
  • Milner Gardens & Woodland Spring Plant Sale
  • Weddings for Wildlife
  • Craft Beer & Spirits Festival
  • Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival
  • Parksville Museum Friday Market
  • Knox Fall Fair
  • Magical Nights of Light
  • Oceanside 10K Race
  • Parksville Beach Festival Summer Concert Series
  • Jazz, Tea & Cheesecake
  • Jazz in the Garden
  • Mid-Island Hot Rod Classic Car Event
  • Art & Photography in the Garden
  • BeDazzled Parksville Quilt Show
  • Studio Tour San Pareil / Parksville

Nightlife and Entertainment in Parksville

  • Lantzville Village Pub
  • Black Goose Inn
  • Bowling & Sports Lounge
  • Rod & Gun pub

Free Attractions in Parksville

  • Swimming and sunbathing at lakes, rivers, and beaches
  • Hiking all around the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
  • Watching the wildlife
  • Hiking the Parksville Wetlands Trail
  • Walking the beaches
  • Exploring Horne Lake Caves

Services in Parksville

Public Transportation in Parksville

Public transportation in Parksville includes buses and taxis on land and ferries such as BC Ferries and C-Force Marine Ltd on water.


Vanislander

Where to Stay in Parksville

Parksville has all sorts of accommodation with a wide range of prices, from simple guesthouses to luxury hotels. Of course, if you want to be close to everything the city offers, then pick somewhere downtown.

Hotels:

The Bayside Resort
The Beach Club Resort - Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
Coast Parksville Hotel
Both downtown
The Bayside Resort
Ocean Trails Resort
Ocean Sands Resort Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Hostels:

Travelodge by Wyndham
Sandcastle Inn
Skylite Motel
Arbutus Grove Motel

Guesthouses:

Tanglewood Beach House
Morning-Glory Guest House
Beachwalk Guesthouse
Potter's View Guesthouse B&B


Shopping in Parksville

If you plan to visit Parksville and want to buy gifts or clothes, take a look at these shops, they are some of the best shops in Parksville.
Coast & Cottage, Shades Of Green, Mystic Lotus, SOS Thrift Shop, Wilde And Sparrow, Refresh Clothing, Close To You Ladies Fashion & Lingerie

Food and Beverage Services in Parksville

Restaurant and Café in Parksville

It's hard to pick just one place out of many good restaurants and cafes in Parksville. Most of them are around Island Highway West.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Boston Pizza, Mekong River Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine, Brazen Poppy Bakery Restaurant, Sushi Ichi, Papa's Burgers, Lefty's Fresh Food – Parksville, Dosirak restaurant, Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki, Lan Vietnamese Express, Poppa's Pizzeria, Masalahut Indian cuisine, Aioli Seafood Restaurant's, Chameleons, British Bobby Restaurant, Cedars Restaurant & Lounge, Bradley's on Jensen, Pacific Coastal Roast, Coyotes Coffee & Tea, Taste Cafe & Bistro

Parksville Restaurants and Cafes

Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, Pubs, and Bars in Parksville

Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery and Bespoke Spirits House are the Parksville's distilleries; the former is southwest, and the latter is downtown.
Here is a list of breweries and wineries around Parksville:
LoveShack Libations, Fern + Cedar Brewing Company, The Blind Pig Home-brew Supplies, Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company, Millstone Estate Winery, Chateau Wolff Estate Winery, and Vineyard, Wine Kitz Metral Place Mall, Hopfingers U-Brew & Winemaking, Oceanside Wine Works, The Winery, Qualicum Village Winery.

Health and Wellness in Parksville

Sport and Wellness Centers and Spas Parksville

Sport and Wellness Centers, Spas, and Recreational Therapy in Parksville

  • Bowling & Sports Lounge
  • Parksville Lawn Bowling Club
  • Springwood Park Sports Fields
  • Wholesome Fitness
  • Bodyworks Fitness for Women
  • Bodyworks Fitness
  • Aurora Wellness Centre
  • AquaTerre Spa
  • Elegance Sculpting AquaTerre Spa
  • Ocean Blue Day Spa
  • Grotto Spa At Tigh-Na-Mara
  • Stonewater SPA Parksville
  • Health First Massage Therapy
  • Koru Healing Arts
  • Cheryl Schmidt Registered Massage Therapist
  • Parksville Massage Therapy
  • Foundations Complementary Health Centre

What you Can Expect to Do Near Parksville

Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Nanaimo Diving

Nanaimo Diving

Nanaimo Yacht Club Whale Watching

Nanaimo Yacht Club Whale Watching

Protection Island Ferry Whale Watching

Protection Island Ferry Whale Watching

Nanaimo Whale Watching

Nanaimo Whale Watching

Camping in Deep Bay RV Park

Camping in Deep Bay RV Park

Camping in Ford's Cove Marina

Camping in Ford's Cove Marina

Camping in Qualicum Bay Resort

Camping in Qualicum Bay Resort

Camping in Lighthouse RV Park and Campground

Camping in Lighthouse RV Park and Campground

Camping in Bradsdadsland Campsite

Camping in Bradsdadsland Campsite

Nanaimo Kayaking and Canoeing

Nanaimo Kayaking and Canoeing

China Creek Diving

China Creek Diving

Yeo Islands Diving

Yeo Islands Diving

Wall Beach Diving

Wall Beach Diving

The Jib Diving

The Jib Diving

What you Can Expect to See Near Parksville

Parksville

Parksville

Colliery Dam Park

Colliery Dam Park

Maffeo Sutton Park

Maffeo Sutton Park

Nanaimo River

Nanaimo River

Beaufort Park

Beaufort Park

Pipers Lagoon Park

Pipers Lagoon Park

Bowen Park

Bowen Park

Nanoose Bay

Nanoose Bay

Chinese Memorial Gardens Park

Chinese Memorial Gardens Park

Neck Point Park

Neck Point Park

Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach

Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park

Westwood Lake Park

Westwood Lake Park

Wall Beach

Wall Beach

Parksville Beaches

Parksville Beaches

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