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Travel: Nearby Parksville
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This town of 12,000 on the Strait of Georgia, on Vancouver Island's east shoreline, has 1.6 km long sandy beach.
The town is close to the Englishman and Little Qualicum rivers, with scenic waterfalls, and the area has many
recreational lakes, trails and rivers.
There is an 8 km (5 mile) stretch of almost-white sand from Rathtrevor Bay (with its provincial park) north past
the mouth of the Englishman River and around Parksville Bay, giving this area the feel of a Canadian Riviera.
This town has 750 hotel rooms and 300 campsites.
You can travel along the east coast of Vancouver Island on Highway 19A, the Oceanside Route, much more leisurely
than Highway 19. This route extends from Parksville all the way to Campbell River.
You can exit from highway 19 at Exit #46, about 20 minutes north of Nanaimo.
Official site: www.city.parksville.bc.ca chamber:
www.chamber.parskville.bc.ca
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Attractions
Community Park
Home to Lion's Venture Playground and Waterpark, a curling rink, skateboard park, volleyball and tennis courts and a BMX track.
Craig Heritage Park and Museum
1245 E Island Highway
250-248-3613
This collection of historical buildings reflects pioneer life over a century ago. See a church, a log house, a fire station, a turn of the century schoolhouse and two post offices. Allow 30 minutes. Open June - Labour Day daily 9 am to 5 pm. Admission by donation.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Near Erington
This park has 2 spectacular waterfalls in the middle of the forest, with a crystal clear pool below the lower falls, perfect for swimming. In the fall, the parks is perfect for watching spawning salmon.
Hamilton Swamp
Coombs Rd, via Highway 19 and 4
This is part of 100 acre (20,000 hectare) commercial forest land, and offers nature trails and bird watching during daylight hours.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
At the mouth of the Englishman River
This family-oriented park has nature displays, interpretive walks, sandy beaches with sandstone formations, and forested campsites.
Top Bridge Regional Park
5 km up the Englishman River, on the Regional Trail
Popular park for mountain biking, popular with rider locally and from around the world, riding on purpose-built trails deep in the forest.
Annual Events
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Brant Wild life Festival | Early April | Celebration of return migration of 20,000 Brant geese, with art, photography and festival 250-752-9171
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Oceanside Rhododendron Festival | mid May | Wosops, displays and truss show, including private garden tours. Milner Gardens
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Coombs Rodeo Bull-a-Rama | Early June | 2 days of bull action, with BCBRA barrel racing, with a final on Sunday. BBQ dinner, dance and live entertainment. Coombs Rodeo Grounds 250-248-1009
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Coombs Triathlon | End June | Swim , bike, and run in teams or individuals. This race is gear to first timers.
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Summer by the Sea | July - Augest | Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 9 pm, enjoy live entertainment as you shop in Parksville's Craig Street stores and market..
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St Mark's Fair | Late July | St. Mark's Fair is one of the Island's oldest and largest markets with over 130 vendors selling quality local crafts, antiques, collectibles, rare and used books, jewellry and linens. The "New To You" womens' clothing, and the flowers, jams and preserves at the "Country Market" attract many of the 10,000 visitors. The white elephant tables have something for everyone and the hamburgers are a gourmet delight. The hundreds of home baked pies go quickly, so be early! There's entertainment, a petting zoo and face painting for all ages. The Fair is a partnership with St. Stephen's Church and the Qualicum Beach Curling Club. All profits from the Fair are returned to the community through support for local Seniors' homes and projects at our public schools. Fair Registration package will be available at the end of March. Since 1972.
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Coombs Rodeo | Late July | Western fun for everyone, with your favourite rodeo events, dances and more. Coombs Rodeo Grounds. 250-248-1009
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Parksville Beach Festival and Canadian Open Sandcastle Competition | Early August | Sculptures from competition stay up until end of August. Family entertainment most evenings. Parksville Community Beach. 250-248-3613
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World Croquet Championship | late August |
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Coombs Country Bluegrass Festival | End-July-start-Aug | Coonbs Rodeo Grounds 250-248-1009
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French Creek Fishing Festival | Early August | Family event for all ages, including a kids dockside fishing derby. Daily fishing competitions for salmon and bottomfish. French Creek Marina
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Annual Kidfest | mid-Aug | Clowns, entertainment, face painting, storytellers for the family. Parksville Beach. 250-248-3252
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Volleybash | End Aug | Largest beach volleyball competition in BC, with lots of prizes Amateur, Recreational and Pro events.
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Midsummer Nights Parade | Late Aug | Downtown Coombs, starting at the Rodeo Grounds, with entertainment, contests and food for the family. 250-248-1009
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