23 Crazy Fun Things to Do in Parksville and Qualicum Beach

Parksville was a sleepy little town in Canada then, with not much more than the goat-topped store in nearby Coombs and a couple of rustic resorts with cabins on the beach.

Photo: Horne Lake Caves

Now there are many more fun things to do in Parksville and neighboring Qualicum Beach. These picturesque beach towns in British Columbia are all grown-up!

Photo: Fairwinds Golf Club

Walk Rathtrevor Beach

A three mile-stretch of beachfront that’s famous for its warm shallow waters. When the tide rolls out, the ocean recedes more than half a mile, leaving sun-baked sand and warm tide pools in its wake.

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The large warm mineral pool with gentle waterfall is designed like a natural stone grotto, but with a high ceiling and windows.

Soak in the Grotto Spa

Photo: Tigh-Na-Mara Resort

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Enjoy endless tapas in your bathrobe

It makes for a very relaxed evening to go from soaking in the spa to showering to having dinner in your bathrobe with still-wet hair and no makeup!

Photo: Tigh-Na-Mara Resort

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Stroll the Parksville boardwalk

This 1,450-foot boardwalk offers easy access to Parksville’s downtown beaches and is a must-do for anyone visiting the area.

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Sample cheese at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

Watch the team of cheesemakers make artisan cheeses from milk from the farm’s dairy cows. The cheese tastings are free.

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Visit the Parksville Museum

The museum aims to preserve and promote the history of the city of Parksville and offers a window into the life of the area’s early settlers.

Photo: Parksville Museum

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