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
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
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
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
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Walking the beaches
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Exploring Horne Lake Caves
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
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, 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