Beautiful green forests, sparkling blue waters and sandy brown beaches await you
High season in Parksville Qualicum Beach begins the minute schools close down for the summer holidays and stretches right through to Labour Day. Great news – there’s plenty of room for every last member of the family in the beautiful forest green, ocean blue and sandy brown natural spaces.
Our vibrant communities are geared up for business and buzzing with activity. Everyone here remains laid back and friendly in keeping with our reputation as one of Canada’s most relaxing summer destinations.
After a carefree day on the beach, the golf course, or in nature, visitors can enjoy a full slate of summer diversions and pleasures. Theatre troupes stage first-rate musicals, comedies and dramas. Art and photography exhibits are plentiful. Street and farmers markets make it easy to find local food and crafts.
Parksville’s Canada Day kicks off the summer in grand style, and for much of July and August, the Parksville Beach Festival draws big crowds – wowed by the genuinely spectacular works of art created for the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition.