Parksville is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 23 miles north of Nanaimo, on Highway 19 or 89 miles north of Victoria. The area is also serviced by bus and rail.
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Parksville – Is known for its outstanding waterfront. On low tide days, the water recedes for hundreds of meters, leaving the hard sand exposed for beachcombing and sandcastle building. The Annual Sandcastle Competition draws sand castle builders from around the world. The water, warmed over the hot sands as the tide comes in, makes for wonderful swimming. The water, however, is not just for swimming; fishers come from all around for exciting salt-water and fresh-water fishing to places near Nanaimo real estate.
Nature lovers will thrill to the arrival of thousands of Brant geese in April (Brant Festival) and the ecological reserve for wild rhododendrons at Rhododendron Lake. History buffs will be enthralled with the historic St. Anne's Church, the History Museum and the petroglyphs along Englishman River.
Whether it is camping, hiking, fishing, playing on the beach or exploring the natural wonders of the area, Parksville has something to offer everyone.
Population: 7,320.
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Access: Parksville is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 23 miles north of Nanaimo, on Highway 19 or 89 miles north of Victoria. The area is also serviced by bus and rail.
Recreation Facilities & Activies: golf courses, swimming, fishing, hiking, boating, photography, camping, exploring
Local Attractions: Heritage Museum, Englishman River Falls, Little Qualicum Falls, MacMillan Provincial Park, Rhododendron Lake, St. Anne's Historic Anglican Church, Rathtrevor Provincial Park
April - Brant Festival, Spring Golf Fest
June - Golf Tournament
July - Sandcastle Competition
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