Guidebook for Parksville
Food Scene
Eat Fresh Urban Market
164 Bagshaw StGreat local coffee, deli and unique groceries.
Farmhouse Cafe
291 Island Hwy EDiner for wonderful all-day breakfast about 3 min walk away!
Great dinner spot for eclectic flare and meeting with friends.
21 locals recommend
Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant
280 Island Hwy EGreat dinner spot for eclectic flare and meeting with friends.
White Elephant Thai
144 Weld StWonderful Thai flavours and a more intimate setting
Our favourite café for running into local people, and enjoying amazing baking.
13 locals recommend
Pacific Brimm Cafe and Catering
123 Craig StOur favourite café for running into local people, and enjoying amazing baking.
Drinks & Nightlife
100 year old pub (est. 1898), a classic mainstay with a wide cross-section of patrons. Live music, a great daytime patio and nice food menu.
18 locals recommend
Rod & Gun
163 Alberni Hwy100 year old pub (est. 1898), a classic mainstay with a wide cross-section of patrons. Live music, a great daytime patio and nice food menu.
Entertainment & Activities
World-class spa, with a grotto, sweeping panoramic ocean views, and fine dining.
18 locals recommend
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
1155 Resort DrWorld-class spa, with a grotto, sweeping panoramic ocean views, and fine dining.
Essentials
Quality Foods Parksville
371 Alberni HighwayThrifty Foods
280 Island Hwy EBC Liquor Stores sell to private liquor stores, so they will always be cheaper, and often with a larger selection!
BC Liquor Stores
319b Island Hwy EBC Liquor Stores sell to private liquor stores, so they will always be cheaper, and often with a larger selection!
Arts & Culture
Robert Held Art Glass
708 Island Hwy ELocal glassblower!
Sightseeing
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni Hwy