Guidebook for Parksville
Entertainment & Activities
1051 Resort Dr
1051 Resort DriveRiptide mini-golf and ice cream parlor
Rathtrevor Beach Path
Rathtrevor Beach PathHuge sandy beach, great for huge sand castles
Essentials
Coombs
A fun place to shop and do your grocery.
Quality Foods Parksville
371 Alberni HighwayClosest grocery store.
Thrifty Foods
280 Island Hwy EGrocery store with specialty items.
The butcher will prepare the cut of meat you want. Sells local fruits and vegetables in the summer.
18 locals recommend
Eat Fresh Urban Market
164 Bagshaw StThe butcher will prepare the cut of meat you want. Sells local fruits and vegetables in the summer.
Sightseeing
Daynes Park
5957 Parkwood DrOld growth forest! Some trees are 800 years old.
Crystal clear water, amazing caves & spectacular scenery make Horne Lake
102 locals recommend
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
3905 Horne Lake Caves RdCrystal clear water, amazing caves & spectacular scenery make Horne Lake
Milner Gardens & Woodland
2179 W Island Hwy WBeautiful gardens!
Rescue exotic birds. If you like birds and want to help the association it is a place to see.
43 locals recommend
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdRescue exotic birds. If you like birds and want to help the association it is a place to see.
Small but beautiful! Tons of butterflies flying around during the hatching season, turtles, orchids, amphibians and more.
32 locals recommend
Butterfly World Coombs
1080 Winchester RdSmall but beautiful! Tons of butterflies flying around during the hatching season, turtles, orchids, amphibians and more.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadTwo stunning river falls.
A nice family trail that takes you from the cottage to the Englishman River. Note: Stay on the trail as some parts are privately own. Great family trail.
7 locals recommend
Top Bridge
Top BridgeA nice family trail that takes you from the cottage to the Englishman River. Note: Stay on the trail as some parts are privately own. Great family trail.
Great for the family! Has a petting zoo, berry wine tasting, great cheese on sale!
52 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
403 Lowrys RdGreat for the family! Has a petting zoo, berry wine tasting, great cheese on sale!
Everything Else
RBC Royal Bank
152 Alberni HwyBanking
Shoppers Drug Mart
140 Island Hwy EClosest pharmacy and personal items
Fairwinds Golf Club
3730 Fairwinds DrExcellent golf course, well designed, beautiful surroundings
Nice staff, excellent services, spa of the Oceanside Village Resort, reasonable pricing.
Tranquil Moments Salon and Day Spa
1080 Resort DrNice staff, excellent services, spa of the Oceanside Village Resort, reasonable pricing.
Oceanside Taxi
250-954-8294
The Grotto, top notch spa at the Tigh-Na-Mara Resort is 2 minutes away from the cottage. Reserve in advance during high peak season.
Tigh-Na-Mara
The Grotto, top notch spa at the Tigh-Na-Mara Resort is 2 minutes away from the cottage. Reserve in advance during high peak season.
Miles Automotive
1002A Herring Gull WayStore your boat, car, RV for $5.00 a day. Situated 5 minutes from the cottage
Food Scene
Nice restaurant with view of the Parksville Bay. Nice terrace, great on a hot summer day! reservations recommended.
9 locals recommend
Pacific Prime Restaurant at The Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside DrNice restaurant with view of the Parksville Bay. Nice terrace, great on a hot summer day! reservations recommended.
Riso Foods
7217 Lantzville RdGreat food, wine and atmosphere! Reservations recommended
One or two blocks down Resort Drive towards town. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 1180 Resort Drive
Taste Cafe & Bistro
1080 Resort DriveOne or two blocks down Resort Drive towards town. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 1180 Resort Drive
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyWorth every penny! Great ambiance and decor!
Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant
280 Island Hwy EFunky decor, great food.
Parks & Nature
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath Rd