Oceanview Haven Parksville Guidebook
City/town information
A small town just a 15 minute drive from Oceanview Haven filled with small shops and restaurants, including the infamous Goats on a Roof.
112 locals recommend
Coombs
A small town just a 15 minute drive from Oceanview Haven filled with small shops and restaurants, including the infamous Goats on a Roof.
Beaches
Just a short 2-minute walk from Oceanview Haven, guests can access a private walk down to Rathtrevor Beach. You can choose to walk either on the shaded trails through the trees, or on the sandy beach! Rathtrevor Beach is also a perfect destination for paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, and more!
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdJust a short 2-minute walk from Oceanview Haven, guests can access a private walk down to Rathtrevor Beach. You can choose to walk either on the shaded trails through the trees, or on the sandy beach! Rathtrevor Beach is also a perfect destination for paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, and more!
Close to plenty of shops and restaurants, enjoy the 4km of sandy beach when the tide is out, and a paved walkway when the tide is in
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
Close to plenty of shops and restaurants, enjoy the 4km of sandy beach when the tide is out, and a paved walkway when the tide is in
Features a boardwalk, park and playground, outdoor gym, beach volleyball courts, and skateboard park located within Parksville Community Park. Also the home of the famous sandcastle building competition!
94 locals recommend
Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
193 Beachside DrFeatures a boardwalk, park and playground, outdoor gym, beach volleyball courts, and skateboard park located within Parksville Community Park. Also the home of the famous sandcastle building competition!
Food scene
An authentic Italian restaurant in Coombs with many delicious dishes including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
72 locals recommend
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyAn authentic Italian restaurant in Coombs with many delicious dishes including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
A healthy, and locally-sourced food restaurant that is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner, coffee, or a snack!
37 locals recommend
Realm Food Co.
180 Craig StA healthy, and locally-sourced food restaurant that is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner, coffee, or a snack!
Delicious Italian-style thin crust pizza - some of the best we've had, and definitely our favourite pizza in Parksville
20 locals recommend
Salt Pizzeria
897 Island Hwy WDelicious Italian-style thin crust pizza - some of the best we've had, and definitely our favourite pizza in Parksville
Delicious food with an Italian flare, including lots of seafood! Located right by Qualicum Beach.
41 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach Inn
2690 Island Hwy WDelicious food with an Italian flare, including lots of seafood! Located right by Qualicum Beach.
Sightseeing
Explore the 70 acres of woodland and gardens overlooking the Straight of Georgia and enjoy English tea at the house where several members of the Royal Family have stayed, including the Queen and Princess Diana
49 locals recommend
Milner Gardens & Woodland
2179 W Island Hwy WExplore the 70 acres of woodland and gardens overlooking the Straight of Georgia and enjoy English tea at the house where several members of the Royal Family have stayed, including the Queen and Princess Diana
For the adults
Spend a relaxing day at the spa while enjoying various treatments from head-to-toe, a dip in the mineral pool, or Endless Tapas dining
21 locals recommend
Grotto Spa At Tigh-Na-Mara
1155 Resort DrSpend a relaxing day at the spa while enjoying various treatments from head-to-toe, a dip in the mineral pool, or Endless Tapas dining
For the whole family
Mini golf park featuring laser tag bumper cars, an arcade, and ice cream - it's fun for the whole family!
37 locals recommend
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort DrMini golf park featuring laser tag bumper cars, an arcade, and ice cream - it's fun for the whole family!
Paradise Mini Golf and Fun Park
375 Island Hwy WMini golf, bumper boats, and fun for all ages
Learn about the history of Parksville and tour multiple heritage buildings including an old school, fire house, and post office
16 locals recommend
Parksville Museum
1245 Island Hwy ELearn about the history of Parksville and tour multiple heritage buildings including an old school, fire house, and post office
Local, sustainable, ethical farm with cheese tasting, a petting farm, and Canada's first milk on tap
19 locals recommend
Morningstar Farm
403 Lowrys RdLocal, sustainable, ethical farm with cheese tasting, a petting farm, and Canada's first milk on tap
Take a guided or private cave tour for ages 5+ to see and learn about crystal formations, ancient fossils, and even scale cave walls
102 locals recommend
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdTake a guided or private cave tour for ages 5+ to see and learn about crystal formations, ancient fossils, and even scale cave walls
Go Karts
1460 Springhill RdGo-karting, archery, and axe throwing for ages 8+