Guidebook for Parksville
Food Scene
Realm Food Co.
180 Craig StGreat organic, gluten free & delicious food!
Amrikko's Indian Grill
487 Island Hwy EExcellent Indian Food!!
Excellent Italian food. Beautiful patio to enjoy a special meal. Located behind the famous Coombs Market (Goats of the Roof place).
72 locals recommend
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyExcellent Italian food. Beautiful patio to enjoy a special meal. Located behind the famous Coombs Market (Goats of the Roof place).
Great for families - wide variety of menu items. Good for breakfast too. Right next door to Thrifty Foods grocery store.
21 locals recommend
Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant
280 Island Hwy EGreat for families - wide variety of menu items. Good for breakfast too. Right next door to Thrifty Foods grocery store.
Sushi Ichi
541 E Island Hwy EGreat sushi!
Award-winning coffee roasters and cafe in quaint Qualicum. Just a 20 minute drive from your cottage.
21 locals recommend
French Press Coffee Roasters
694 Primrose StAward-winning coffee roasters and cafe in quaint Qualicum. Just a 20 minute drive from your cottage.
Just a 10-15 minute walk from your cottage. Large cafe with outdoor seating area. Very popular.
12 locals recommend
Serious Coffee Parksville
Island Highway EastJust a 10-15 minute walk from your cottage. Large cafe with outdoor seating area. Very popular.
Pacific Prime Restaurant at The Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside DrKalvas the Log House
180 Moilliet StreetCedars Restaurant & Lounge
1155 Resort DrDrinks & Nightlife
It's right across the street (at Beach Acres Resort)!! Incredible view. Great outdoor seating, tasty food and you can even bring your pooch!
32 locals recommend
Black Goose Inn
1051 Resort DrIt's right across the street (at Beach Acres Resort)!! Incredible view. Great outdoor seating, tasty food and you can even bring your pooch!
Very popular brewpub for the beer connoisseur. Great ambience and energy.
35 locals recommend
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
425 Stanford Ave EVery popular brewpub for the beer connoisseur. Great ambience and energy.
Rod & Gun
163 Alberni HwyLocal historic pub with live music.
Parks & Nature
Notch Hill Park
Powder Point RoadGreat work out and incredible views of Nanoose Bay!
Beautiful beach & walking areas just a short drive or walk from your cottage.
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdBeautiful beach & walking areas just a short drive or walk from your cottage.
Great kids' playground and safe beach. This is where the summer Sandcastle Competition takes place July 13 - August 19, 2018. Learn more about the Parksville Beach Festival here: https://www.parksvillebeachfest.ca/2018-competition-schedule
94 locals recommend
Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
193 Beachside DrGreat kids' playground and safe beach. This is where the summer Sandcastle Competition takes place July 13 - August 19, 2018. Learn more about the Parksville Beach Festival here: https://www.parksvillebeachfest.ca/2018-competition-schedule
Great place to learn about local wildlife and preservation.
43 locals recommend
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdGreat place to learn about local wildlife and preservation.
Stunning views of the falls and lovely, relaxing walk. Accessible for all ability levels.
118 locals recommend
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni HwyStunning views of the falls and lovely, relaxing walk. Accessible for all ability levels.
Previously called Cathedral Grove. Stunning old growth forest; on the way to Tofino.
41 locals recommend
MacMillan Provincial Park
452 Alberni HighwayPreviously called Cathedral Grove. Stunning old growth forest; on the way to Tofino.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadBeautiful falls and lovely walks
Great place to walk your dog or yourselves! Lovely forested area along the Englishman River. Nice and cool in the heat of the summer.
17 locals recommend
Top Bridge Park.Mountain Bike Park,
Great place to walk your dog or yourselves! Lovely forested area along the Englishman River. Nice and cool in the heat of the summer.
Sightseeing
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadBeautiful hike!
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyUnique shopping and goats on the roof!
Arts & Culture
Parksville Museum
1245 Island Hwy EJust a short walk from the cottage.
A variety of exhibits. Visual and performing arts presentations.
24 locals recommend
The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
122 Fern Rd WA variety of exhibits. Visual and performing arts presentations.
McMillan Arts Centre
133 McMillan StLocal artists' exhibits.
Shopping
Lucky Loonies Dollar Store
5-102 Island Hwy EGreat place to pick up extra kids items for the beach.
Bosley's by Pet Valu
280 East Island Hwy WGreat Pet Store.
Quaint town with unique boutiques and stores to check out including Smithford's.
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
Quaint town with unique boutiques and stores to check out including Smithford's.
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
280 Island Hwy ECoyotes Coffee & Tea
1499 Huntley RdFresh roasted, organic coffee & teas, a short walk from your cottage.
Naked Naturals Whole Foods Ltd
142 Alberni HwyGreat health food store.
Quality Foods Parksville
371 Alberni HighwayReasonably priced groceries
World-class spa. I strongly recommend experiencing TreeTop Tapas after your exquisite spa treatment.
21 locals recommend
Grotto Spa At Tigh-Na-Mara
1155 Resort DrWorld-class spa. I strongly recommend experiencing TreeTop Tapas after your exquisite spa treatment.
Kiyo Salon & Boutique
120 Alberni HwyExcellent hair salon. Chantelle is amazing!
Namaskar Yoga Studio
10-102 Island Hwy EVery popular yoga studio.