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City in British Columbia, Canada
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Parksville is a city in Central Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Informally considered a twin city with neighbouring Qualicum Beach, it's a popular vacation area in summer with a number of provincial parks, sandy beaches, and family fun parks.
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Morningstar Farm
Small working farm that produces and sells about 12 varieties of cheese. There’s a gift shop with samples so you can try before you buy. It also includes a tasting counter for the MooBerry Winery associated with the farm that makes blackberry wine. Visitors are free to walk around most of the buildings, take a look at the animals (cows, horses, rabbits, a donkey), watch the cows get milked, relax at the cafe or take a walk on the trail (about 30 minutes) that provides views of Mt. Arrowsmith.
Annual sand sculpture contest and festivities.
Popular family attraction with two attractive mini golf courses, bumper boats and a giant shoe that can't be missed from the highway. There's also a concession stand and gift shop.
Large park with access to Parksville Beach and the 0.5-km boardwalk. Close to the beach is a kids playground and waterpark, as well as a skatepark. There are also sports fields and tennis courts.
Very popular park and beach. The sandy beach stretches for 2 km and the water is quite shallow so it tends to be warmer. There’s also hiking in the forest, campsites and the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House that has information displays, snacks, gift shop and special events during the summer.
Traditional British cuisine with 'Order at the Bar' service.
Fresh seafood and premium steaks.
Local chain (the other located in Qualicum Beach) that does breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast options include pancakes, toast, granola and a variety of egg dishes. Lunch covers sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizza. Dinner options include pizza and a variety of meat, fish and pasta dishes. Portion sizes are good and both locations have small patios.
Craft brewery features a 20-seat tasting room and store. Features tasting flights, growler fills, bottle sales and tours through the facility.
Historic pub restaurant since 1898.
Old-style roadside motel that has been renovated. All rooms come with microwaves and fridges, high speed internet and LCD TVs, and some rooms have full kitchens. Reviewers indicate the rooms are a bit small but the motel is excellent value for what you get.
Located right on the beachfront in pretty grounds with fantastic views across the ocean. Choose from standard or oceanfront rooms, or an executive suite, all of which are spacious and comfortable with private balconies and large windows. The resort has an indoor pool and hot tub as well as a large fitness room and squash courts.
Beautiful ocean front resort next to famous Rathtrevor Park and a mile of warm sandy beach. Accommodations are 2 bedroom cottages or townhomes and duplex cottages 50 feet from the beach. All accommodations have full kitchens, fireplaces and ground level access. Plenty of parking and space for the children to room. 7 golf courses nearby.
All oceanviews on Rathtrevor Beach. Large beach front 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse units with full kitchen, in-suite laundry, fireplace, walk-out patio and bbq.
Situated on 4 acres of oceanfront property overlooking Rathtrevor Beach. The resort consists of one and two bedroom oceanfront or poolside condominium units. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace and large balcony either overlooking the ocean or pool.
Bright, modern, one, two and three bedroom vacation condominiums with fully equipped kitchen, in-suite laundry, fireplace, and private deck. The facility offers a year round hot-tub, seasonal outdoor pool, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, group BBQ and recreation area, basketball and many treed and grassy areas to sit and enjoy your stay. The property is pet free and non-smoking.
Motel is situated adjacent to Paradise Adventure Mini-Golf and Paradise RV Park. Suites and modified kitchens (small fridge, microwave, sink & counter area) are available at reasonable rates.
Spread out in a studio, spacious 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suite, or waterfront villa.
Spaced amongst 22 forested and oceanview acres of West Coast forest, the 192 accommodation units all offer immediate access to private outdoor space and are connected exclusively by open-air corridors, stairs and ramps. Access to 3 km of sandy beach, local trails or in the comfort of your unit.
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