PARKSVILLE & QUALICUM BEACH, BC | Visiting Beaches + Provincial Parks on Vancouver Island
Come join us for a rainy travel day on Vancouver Island, BC as we continue our road trip to Parksville and Qualicum Beach to visit Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and Englishman River Falls Provincial Park.
After a quick stop at Qualicum Beach, we drove towards Rathtrevor Beach, which is a provincial park located in the east end of Parksville. This spot is known for its wide sandy beaches - especially during low tide when the water recedes almost a kilometre from shore! It was pretty cool to see.
And now: bunnies! Just as we were leaving the park we spotted what we thought was one lone black rabbit looking out of place, but as we rounded the corner, we discovered it was a whole colony! They were very cute.
Then it was onwards to Englishman River Regional Park where we went in search of the two waterfalls. Well, I’m not sure we took the right trail since we never did find them, but who can complain about wandering the wrong way in a forest when you’re surrounded by towering cedars, Douglas firs, and ferns all around.
After a wet and rainy day of exploring we built up a big appetite so we ended up frying up some cod in butter and serving it with sweet potatoes and carrots along with some delicious wine from Chile.
We hope you enjoyed our BC road trip episode to Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Stay tuned as we have three more episodes from our Vancouver Island, BC series left with adventures from Campbell River, Nanaimo and Victoria coming your way.
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Come join us for an epic road trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada where partner with Trover to cover the island from the south all the way up to the north. Unlike most Vancouver Island road trips and travel series which focus on the triangle of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Tofino, we branch off and visit lesser-known places such as Gold River, Port Alice and Malcolm Island just to name a few.
Our trip to Vancouver Island starts off with a flight from Toronto to Vancouver, followed by the shortest flight of our lives from Vancouver to Victoria. From Victoria, we head to our base of Mount Washington in the central part of the island, where highlights include spotting black bears, hiking in Mount Washington and visiting vineyards in Comox.
Our journey then continues to Gold River, Sam's hometown, where we board the Uchuck III en route to Friendly Cove. We also go to nearby Campbell River where we walk along a beautiful fishing dock, tour a hatchery and come across a black bear, and hike in Elk Falls which was our favourite hike on this entire journey.
Heading to northern Vancouver Island, we base ourselves in Port Alice and visit the nearby towns of Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove. For separate day trips, we take the ferry to Malcolm Island where we visit the former Finnish Community of Sointula and take another ferry to Alert Bay where we have the opportunity to appreciate First Nations totem poles, artwork and museums.
Our Vancouver Island road trip concludes with visits to Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria. Overall, it was one of the best road trips we've ever done focusing mostly on nature, outdoor adventure, wildlife spotting and visiting off-the-beaten-path villages and communities that have a lot to offer but aren't that well known.
If you are thinking of doing a Canada road trip, Vancouver Island should be at the top of your list. For more information and tips on all the places we visited on Vancouver Island, you can check out this Trover list:
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Parksville Museum Tour #3- History of the areas Post Offices
Parksville Museum Tour - History of the areas Post Offices, Qualicum, French Creek, Coombs, Nanoose, Errington, etc
Discover Parksville
Parksville on Vancouver Island has been described as Canada's Riviera. The endless beaches, old growth forests and a wide array of activities make it a perfect vacation spot.
Happy Trout Lodge in Parksville located on Vancouver Island
Meet Markus from Happy Trout Lodge located in Parksville, B.C.
Markus has 8 ponds on his 5 acres of land where he grows and sells his trout. Have you seen him at the farmers markets with his famous fish on a stick?
Happy Trout Lodge goes to
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
Parksville Museum Market
Cedar Farmers Market
Stop by and sell hello at the farmers market
Markus also sells his products at Quality Foods and Country Grocer.
In July 2015 he will be opening up his property to allow u-fishing in his pond! It is great for kids to teach them how to fish.
Oceanside Village Resort - Canada VP E Parksville
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Located just 5 minutesТ walk from Rathtrevor Beach, this Parksville resort features a swimming pool. Each cottage offers a fully equipped kitchen. Vancouver Island University is 5 minutesТ drive away.
A TV with a DVD player and a CD player are featured in the cottages at Oceanside Village Resort. Living rooms offer large windows with vaulted pine ceilings and kitchens include an oven, stove-top, microwave and refrigerator. For added convenience each cottage features a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
Tranquil Moments day spa and Sakura Japanese Tea House are located on site at Parksville Oceanside Village Resort. Guests can enjoy a hair treatment or a massage at the spa or sample SakuraТs sushi and afternoon snacks.
An on-site fitness centre complete with treadmills and cross-training equipment is offered at Oceanside Village Resort. A business centre with fax and photocopying services and child watching services are also available.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is 3 minutesТ drive away. Craig Heritage Park & Museum is 15 minutesТ walk from these cottages. 1080 Resort Drive, V9P 2E3 Parksville, Canada
Breathtaking Waterfalls of Parksville & Qualicum Beach
After taking the advice of a local, I toured Englishman River Falls Provincial Park. The falls are wonderfully wide and you get right up close to them. I then toured Little Qualicum Falls with Coastal Revelations Tours and these falls certainly aren't little - they're spectacular! And great for the family, too!
Parksville Parks & Beaches - Perfect for Snowbirds - Oceanside Accomodation
The Sutherland Place Vacation Home - Parksville Parks & Beaches.
Nearby is Rathtrevor Provincial Park, featuring many hectares of old growth forest, kilometres of trails, soaring bald eagles, and many other varieties of wildlife. The park includes stunning Rathtrevor Beach -- one of the very best beaches in Canada, featuring kilometres of gold sand dotted with shallow tide pools, warm and safe ocean swimming, abundant bird life, sea shells and other sea life, and extraordinary beachcombing opportunities.
Parksville Qualicum Beach
Parksville Glass Artist Robert Held - Shaw TV Nanaimo
Glass artist Robert Held called it quits after 39 years and sold off all of his equipment, packed his bags and moved to Parksville to retire. But the quiet life wasn't for him. He's back at it again with a new studio in Oceanside.
Paradise Adventure Mini-Golf, Parksville BC
Come play with Jay & Christine at Parksville's Paradise Adventure Mini-Golf & R.V. Park! Two fun filled mini-golf courses to play, along with bumper boats, games and arcade area to win prizes! Inside you can get food as you browse the gift shop or simply relax on the outside patio watching your friends and family soak up the sun!
Parksville Homeless Riots Spread to Nanaimo - CANADA BREAKING NEWS
Welcome to breaking Global 7 News for September the 20th, 2,018. I'm Gerry Brockman.
Parksville Homeless Riots Spread to Nanaimo.
Fear Grows as Parksville Homeless Riots Spread to Nanaimo, Vancouver Island's second largest city. What started as a small uprising of the homeless in the sleepy seaside resort town of Parksville, has grown into widespread crime and rioting with significant property damage in Nanaimo as a result.
Nanaimo is a city and ferry port on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. At its heart, the Nanaimo Museum displays exhibits on the city’s industries and indigenous peoples. Near the Harbourfront Walkway, the Bastion is an 1853 wooden tower with cannon firings in summer.
We'll be back after this short break with more on this breaking story from Global 7 News. I'm Gerry Brockman.
Historic Tour #1 Walter Ford House - Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism
Please enjoy this video as part of the 10 location Parksville Qualicum Beach Historic Tour. For more information visit local tourism office or Musuem for a brochure and more information.
Oceanside Village Resort - Parksville Hotels, Canada
Oceanside Village Resort 3 Stars hotel in Parksville, Canada Within US Travel Directory This property is 8 minutes walk from the beach. Located just 15 minutes’ walk from Rathtrevor Beach, this Parksville resort features a swimming pool. Each cottage offers a fully equipped kitchen. Vancouver Island University is 5 minutes’ drive away.A TV with a DVD player and a CD player are featured in the cottages at Oceanside Village Resort. Living rooms offer large windows with vaulted pine ceilings and kitchens include an oven, stove-top, microwave and refrigerator. For added convenience each cottage features a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
Tranquil Moments Day Spa, Aglow Salon and Taste Café & Bistro are located on site at Parksville Oceanside Village Resort.
Guests can enjoy a hair treatment or a massage at the spa or sample Taste Bistro’s afternoon snacks.
An on-site fitness centre complete with treadmills and cross-training equipment is offeredat OceansideVillage Resort.
A business centrewithfaxand photocopying services and child watching services are also available.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is 3 minutes’ drive away.
Craig Heritage Park & Museum is 15 minutes’ walk from these cottages.
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PARKSEILLE - Things to Do | British Columbia, Canada | Vancouver Island, BC
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Background music: Putumayo Music - Acoustic Arabia
Things to Do in Parksville
• Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
• Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
• Craig Heritage Park
• MacMillan (Cathedral Grove) Provincial Park
• Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
• Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park
• Little Qualicum Falls
• Englishman River Falls
• Sunset Bowling Lanes
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
• Paradise Fun Park
• Parksville Museum
• Mooberry Winery Paradise Mini Golf
• Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
• World Parrot Refuge
• North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
• Milner Gardens & Woodlands
• Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours
• Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
• Adventuress Sea Kayaking
• Coombs Country Market
• Englishman River Estuary
Aug 29th, 2015 BC Storm - Parksville
Time lapse of a large wind and rain storm rolling in. First major fall storm. Shot with GoPro Hero 3 Black.
Saint Anne's Anglican Church in Parksville British Columbia 360° Street Walk on the Vancouver Island
Saint Anne's Anglican Church in Parksville British Columbia is a 125 year-old (as of 2019) Historic Parksville church. According to the sign it is Vancouver Island's oldest surviving log church. The gravestones honour many new settlers who helped in the constructions of this church.
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Historic Tour #8 Rod & Gun - myPQB.ca - Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism
Parksville Qualicum Beach Historical Tour - The Rod & Gun is the 8th stop on the historical tour. Please go to myPQB.ca/historic tour for more information about the tour. By visiting these historic sites, you will discover the stories and events that shaped our communities.
Big BC Map - BC's Natural History
Video from the Big BC Map, formerly located in the Royal BC Museum lobby.
Cathedral Grove Trail
Stunning Cathedral Grove forest. It's so hard to take a pic that does this place justice.
Cathedral Grove - MacMillan Provincial Park is located at the top end of Cameron Lake, only minutes from Qualicum Beach and Parksville on Highway 4 just beyond Coombs. Cathedral Grove is a BC Provincial Park preserving a section of lush old-growth forest that is unique to Vancouver Island.
Plan to spend a few hours wandering Cathedral Grove's trail system and gazing up at 800 year-old giant Douglas Fir trees. Cathedral Grove gives the visitor a sense of what Vancouver Island and the west coast looked like before the arrival of European settlers.