Parksville, A Holiday Destination For The Whole Family

Sand-Sculpting Competition

Parksvillle is a small town with a big heart.  There are family activities for the whole family, every month of the year.  Parksville is located on the east side of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.  It is located right on the sea.  The town is close to the Island Highway, so staying in Parksville gives you ready access to the rest of the island should you choose to explore.

Arbutus Grove Motel

There are accommodations in Parksville to suit all tastes and budgets, including hotels, motels, resorts, and bed and breakfasts.  A great beachfront choice is The Beach Club Resort.  It is Parksville’s most luxurious hotel, offering spectacular mountain or ocean views from all rooms and suites.  The Beach Club boasts a seaside pool, fitness center, and excellent restaurant.

Other good choices include the Parksville Beach Resort, the Park Sands Beach Resort, the Surfside RV Resort and the Skylite Motel.  If you are traveling with pets, the Skylite should be your destination as it is a pet-friendly facility with spacious rooms to accommodate, and welcome, your most fastidious pets.  The Ting-Na-Mars, Seaside Spa Resort will pamper your body and spirit after a busy day of sightseeing.  This is also a great place to dine.

As it is such an attractive tourist destination, Parksville offers Dining Facilities to suit all tastes.  Ole Mexicanos Cafe offers Mexican food spiced up at your request.  Try their margarita pie.  Joey’s offers family style dining in a friendly atmosphere along with their fish and chips, and salmon burgers.  Macluer House Restaurant is the place for seafood and their famous Wednesday curries.  This is just touching the surface.  In addition to other restaurants, pubs, sports bars, and lounges, Parksville has restaurants specializing in Japanese, French, German, and Chinese cuisine.

Parksville Beach

All year round Parksville offers a variety of activities for the whole family. Spend your days beach-combing or swimming in the warmest waters on the island.  Visit the Paradise Fun Park.  Hike, bike, or ride the nearby forest trails.  Go fishing, sailing, or kayaking.

Paradise Fun Park.

There is always something to see or do in and around Parksville.  The downtown area offers unique gift shops and specialty stores where you can browse for fashionable clothing and unusual gifts.  Here you will also find the Farmers Market, the theater under the stars, the kite festival, home and garden tours, the classic car show, craft fairs, wildlife festivals, and of course the internationally famous Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition that runs from July 16 through August 15.

There  With Parksville as your home base, you can explore the nearby areas as well.

For more information special events or what to do in and around Parksville, go to:

www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com