Paul’s Parksville Guidebook
Food Scene
The Masala Hut has great Indian cuisine! Some of the best coconut curry here on the island. I often order some to take home with me to Victoria!
Masalahut indian cuisine
144 Morison AvenueThe Masala Hut has great Indian cuisine! Some of the best coconut curry here on the island. I often order some to take home with me to Victoria!
Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
425 Stanford Ave ECheck out Parksville's local brewery!
Rod & Gun
163 Alberni HwyA personal favorite, the local pub!
Check out the Pacific Prime restaurant located in the Beach Club Resort. Waterfront patio where you can dine in a dome!
Regular seating also available with fire pit tables as well!
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Pacific Prime Restaurant at The Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside DrCheck out the Pacific Prime restaurant located in the Beach Club Resort. Waterfront patio where you can dine in a dome!
Regular seating also available with fire pit tables as well!
Awesome breakfast/lunch/brunch place. Don't be deceived when you walk by, the massive patio is hidden out back!
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Pacific Brimm Cafe and Catering
123 Craig StAwesome breakfast/lunch/brunch place. Don't be deceived when you walk by, the massive patio is hidden out back!
Local pub/eatery for casual dining and within walking distance!
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Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant
280 Island Hwy ELocal pub/eatery for casual dining and within walking distance!
Kalvas the Log House
180 Moilliet StreetFine dining steak and seafood!
One of my personal favorite patios in town, awesome beach views, good food and excellent cocktails!
The Bayside Restaurant & Lounge
240 Dogwood StreetOne of my personal favorite patios in town, awesome beach views, good food and excellent cocktails!
Activites
Check out Coombs Country Farm, they have goats on the roof! Also a very nice market with lots of little shops and artisanal goods. A 30 minute bike ride or 10 minute drive, its a popular Vancouver Island attraction
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Coombs Country Farm
2062 Alberni HighwayCheck out Coombs Country Farm, they have goats on the roof! Also a very nice market with lots of little shops and artisanal goods. A 30 minute bike ride or 10 minute drive, its a popular Vancouver Island attraction
If you love nature and big trees, Cathedral Grove is famous for its giant Douglas firs. The biggest trees in the grove are around 800 years old!
Roughly a 30 minute drive away
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Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4If you love nature and big trees, Cathedral Grove is famous for its giant Douglas firs. The biggest trees in the grove are around 800 years old!
Roughly a 30 minute drive away
If you don't mind the 1 hour drive, I recommend going and checking out Sproat lake. Its water is so clear you can see about 30 feet down!
P.s You'll pass right by Cathedral Grove on the way to the lake so stop and check that out as well!
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Sproat Lake Provincial Park Campsite
British Columbia 4If you don't mind the 1 hour drive, I recommend going and checking out Sproat lake. Its water is so clear you can see about 30 feet down!
P.s You'll pass right by Cathedral Grove on the way to the lake so stop and check that out as well!
Get some great graphic tees inspired by west coast living! Made in Cowichan Valley, Vancouver island back in 2015, its a great way to support local business. They've got something for everyone
Westcoastees Parksville
160 Corfield Street SouthGet some great graphic tees inspired by west coast living! Made in Cowichan Valley, Vancouver island back in 2015, its a great way to support local business. They've got something for everyone
Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course
469 Memorial AveMorningstar Golf Club
525 Lowrys RdIf you have kids (or you're an adventures adult) there's a large skatepark at the Parksville community park right down near the beach
Parksville Skatepark
If you have kids (or you're an adventures adult) there's a large skatepark at the Parksville community park right down near the beach
Mini golf! and more! Highly recommend this for young and old alike.
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Paradise Minigolf en pretpark
375 Island Hwy WMini golf! and more! Highly recommend this for young and old alike.
Fancy a spa day? Check out Grotto spa at Tigh-Na-Mara for one of the best spa experiences Vancouver Island has to offer.
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Grotto Spa At Tigh-Na-Mara
1155 Resort DrFancy a spa day? Check out Grotto spa at Tigh-Na-Mara for one of the best spa experiences Vancouver Island has to offer.
Sunset Lanes & Sports Lounge
678 Island Highway EastLocal 5 pin bowling alley
The jewel of Parksville! An awesome community park for everyone. In the summer check out the renown Parksville sand sculpture competition, volleyball courts, tennis courts, botanical tree area, kids waterpark, skatepark, food trucks/vendors, and live music!
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Parksville Community Park en Skate Park
193 Beachside DrThe jewel of Parksville! An awesome community park for everyone. In the summer check out the renown Parksville sand sculpture competition, volleyball courts, tennis courts, botanical tree area, kids waterpark, skatepark, food trucks/vendors, and live music!
Another fantastic island beach just a ten minute or 30 minute bike ride away
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Qualicum Beach
Another fantastic island beach just a ten minute or 30 minute bike ride away
Eagles - Owls- Black Bears - Hawks - Turtles - Ravens - Turkey Vultures- and more!
A non-profit, world class wildlife rehabilitation facility about ten minutes away in Errington. open daily from 9-430pm, $15 for adults, children 4-16 $6 and kids under 3 are free!
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North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdEagles - Owls- Black Bears - Hawks - Turtles - Ravens - Turkey Vultures- and more!
A non-profit, world class wildlife rehabilitation facility about ten minutes away in Errington. open daily from 9-430pm, $15 for adults, children 4-16 $6 and kids under 3 are free!