Guidebook for Parksville
Drinks & Nightlife
A short walk from the cottage, this Britsh Pub is a great place to have a drink with an ocean view.
Well behaved children are welcome, and there are picnic tables outside so the kids can run around while you're enjoying one of the pub's beers on tap.
Dinner reservations are recommended.
32 locals recommend
Black Goose Inn
1051 Resort DrA short walk from the cottage, this Britsh Pub is a great place to have a drink with an ocean view.
Well behaved children are welcome, and there are picnic tables outside so the kids can run around while you're enjoying one of the pub's beers on tap.
Dinner reservations are recommended.
Excellent happy hour with appetizer specials and live music on some nights. Tables by the window have a beautiful view of the water.
Check out their website http://smokenwater.com for details.
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
1600 Stroulger RdExcellent happy hour with appetizer specials and live music on some nights. Tables by the window have a beautiful view of the water.
Check out their website http://smokenwater.com for details.
Essentials
Lovely lounge with a fireplace for cooler nights. The resort also has a spa, and restaurant and is a short walk from the cottage.
18 locals recommend
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
1155 Resort DrLovely lounge with a fireplace for cooler nights. The resort also has a spa, and restaurant and is a short walk from the cottage.
This is an excellent gym a short distance from the cottage. Drop in and short term passes are available.
Jim's Gym
1222 Industrial WayThis is an excellent gym a short distance from the cottage. Drop in and short term passes are available.
Thrifty Foods
280 Island Hwy EExcellent grocery store with good meat department.
Save-On-Foods
818 Island Hwy WExcellent full service grocery store with competitive prices.
•15 hours per day (7:30 am to 10:30 pm), 7 days per week, 365 days per year
•Immediate assessment and treatment for conditions that require same-day treatment
•Assessment and stabilization for transfer to hospital, if needed
•The Centre will be able to care for approximately 75% of patients who might typically visit an Emergency Department and not need to be admitted.
Oceanside Health Centre
489 Alberni Hwy•15 hours per day (7:30 am to 10:30 pm), 7 days per week, 365 days per year
•Immediate assessment and treatment for conditions that require same-day treatment
•Assessment and stabilization for transfer to hospital, if needed
•The Centre will be able to care for approximately 75% of patients who might typically visit an Emergency Department and not need to be admitted.
The hospital is at least 30 minutes from the cottage, so if needed, call 911.
17 locals recommend
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
1200 Dufferin CrescentThe hospital is at least 30 minutes from the cottage, so if needed, call 911.
Food Scene
Beautiful restaurant just outside of Parksville in charming Coombs. The thin crust wood fired pizza is magnifico!
72 locals recommend
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyBeautiful restaurant just outside of Parksville in charming Coombs. The thin crust wood fired pizza is magnifico!
Serious Coffee Parksville
Island Highway EastA short walk to a friendly and cozy coffee shop.
One of our favourite ocean side restaurants! Delicious brunch and lunch menus and if you like Caesars - you've got to try one!
74 locals recommend
Bridgemans Bistro
740 Handy RdOne of our favourite ocean side restaurants! Delicious brunch and lunch menus and if you like Caesars - you've got to try one!
Fabulous place to have lunch, buy an ice cream cone or shop in a wonderful market. The goats on the roof are fun to watch and the kids are sure to enjoy their visit!
112 locals recommend
Coombs
Fabulous place to have lunch, buy an ice cream cone or shop in a wonderful market. The goats on the roof are fun to watch and the kids are sure to enjoy their visit!
French Creek Marine Pub
1025 Lee RdEat where the locals and fisherman come for fish and chips!
Great place to have coffee and the most delicious scones ever made!
13 locals recommend
Pacific Brimm Cafe and Catering
123 Craig StGreat place to have coffee and the most delicious scones ever made!
Fabulous British pub on beautiful grounds. Convenient to Nanaimo Airport.
95 locals recommend
The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdFabulous British pub on beautiful grounds. Convenient to Nanaimo Airport.
Fabulous bakery and excellent burgers!
Nothing fancy, and they don't serve alcohol, but it's a great spot.
7 locals recommend
Trees Restaurant & Bakery
1385 Alberni HwyFabulous bakery and excellent burgers!
Nothing fancy, and they don't serve alcohol, but it's a great spot.
Open for breakfast and brunch only, this cafe serves great coffee and wonderful food!
7 locals recommend
Bread & Honey Food Co
162 Harrison AveOpen for breakfast and brunch only, this cafe serves great coffee and wonderful food!
There is a reason you will often find people lined up the door to this fabulous bakery and cafe. Well worth stopping by for lunch or to pick up some treats to take back to the cottage!
37 locals recommend
Old Town Bakery
510 1st AveThere is a reason you will often find people lined up the door to this fabulous bakery and cafe. Well worth stopping by for lunch or to pick up some treats to take back to the cottage!
This bakery is well worth the drive if you want to have a great cup of coffee and a treat or sandwich from the bakery. All goods are baked in the shop which also has a fabulous selection of chocolates, ice cream, oils and vinegars.
It's located on 5th Street - right in the heart of wonderful shops with everything from high end clothes, shoes, home decor and gifts.
25 locals recommend
Hot Chocolates
368 5th StThis bakery is well worth the drive if you want to have a great cup of coffee and a treat or sandwich from the bakery. All goods are baked in the shop which also has a fabulous selection of chocolates, ice cream, oils and vinegars.
It's located on 5th Street - right in the heart of wonderful shops with everything from high end clothes, shoes, home decor and gifts.
If you want a special place for a special dinner --- this comes highly recommended.
Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel & Villas
292 Crescent Rd EIf you want a special place for a special dinner --- this comes highly recommended.
Great Vietnamese food close to the resort! Try the lamb curry and wontons!
17 locals recommend
Mekong River Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine
625 Island Hwy EGreat Vietnamese food close to the resort! Try the lamb curry and wontons!
Everything Else
Ferry terminal to Tsawwassen ferry terminal near Delta, BC
16 locals recommend
Duke Point Ferry Terminal station
400 Duke Point HwyFerry terminal to Tsawwassen ferry terminal near Delta, BC
Entertainment & Activities
A stone's throw from the cottage and fun for all ages!
37 locals recommend
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort DrA stone's throw from the cottage and fun for all ages!
Excellent golf course that has hosted high profile tournaments.
21 locals recommend
Morningstar Golf Club
525 Lowrys RdExcellent golf course that has hosted high profile tournaments.
If you want to catch the latest movies, the theatre is just 25 minutes away.
29 locals recommend
Cineplex Entertainment
4750 Rutherford RdIf you want to catch the latest movies, the theatre is just 25 minutes away.
Great place to take the kids to see farm animals! Lovely little store to buy cheeses and other goodies.
52 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
403 Lowrys RdGreat place to take the kids to see farm animals! Lovely little store to buy cheeses and other goodies.
Brigadoon Golf Course
359 Martindale RdEasy par 3 golf course close to the resort.
For rainy days! Great swimming pool with aquasize classes. Children's swim pool, sauna and hot tub.
14 locals recommend
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
737 Jones StFor rainy days! Great swimming pool with aquasize classes. Children's swim pool, sauna and hot tub.
Shopping
French Creek Seafood Ltd
1097 Lee RdGreat place to buy fresh seafood right off the boats!
Costco Wholesale
6700 Island Hwy NA quick 20 minute trip to Costco in Nanaimo.
Smithford's
164 W 2nd AveLovely shop with souvenirs, clothes, art and furniture.
Gorgeous hand blown glass art. You can view the pieces being made before your eyes. Warning - not a great place to take little children!
9 locals recommend
Robert Held Art Glass
708 Island Hwy EGorgeous hand blown glass art. You can view the pieces being made before your eyes. Warning - not a great place to take little children!
Demxx Deconstruction Inc
1688 Alberni HwyFor those who love poking around and finding deals and DIY ideas!
Sightseeing
Cowichan Bay
A beautiful and fun seaside village.
Tofino is famous for winter storm watching when the waves are wild and you can see Surfers tackle the waves year round. Whale watching is also a highlight when visiting the area.
104 locals recommend
Tofino
Tofino is famous for winter storm watching when the waves are wild and you can see Surfers tackle the waves year round. Whale watching is also a highlight when visiting the area.
Maquinna Marine Provincial Park
A wonderful spot to enjoy hot springs and a hike.
Beautiful grounds and check the website http://filbergfestival.com/ to see dates for when the famous festival is held each summer.
28 locals recommend
Filberg Park
61 Filberg RdBeautiful grounds and check the website http://filbergfestival.com/ to see dates for when the famous festival is held each summer.
Interesting museum with very reasonable entrance fee. Excellent gift shop, too!
49 locals recommend
Nanaimo Museum
100 Museum WayInteresting museum with very reasonable entrance fee. Excellent gift shop, too!
Check out the Nanaimo Bar Trail http://www.tourismnanaimo.com/nanaimo-bar-trail to sample all types of treats!
49 locals recommend
Nanaimo
Check out the Nanaimo Bar Trail http://www.tourismnanaimo.com/nanaimo-bar-trail to sample all types of treats!