Parksville

Parksville, is a beautiful, save and family friendly beach community with a population of about 12,000, Conveniently located just 15 minutes north of Nanaimo, right next to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and its very own community beach park including a beautiful wooden boardwalk, beach volleyball, baseball, football and a lovely kids playground, the town offers a variety of activities to its residents and visitors.

Parksville hosts some great family friendly festivals throughout the year, including:

- The Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition

- Canada Day parade, celebrations and fireworks

- The Parksville Beach Festival

- The Summer by the Sea Market

Through its central location, Parksville is a great hub for day trips to Victoria, Tofino, Nanaimo, Comox, Strathcona Provincial Park, Cathedral Grove and many other amazing Island destinations

Schools in Parksville:

- Oceanside Elementary School (980 Wright Road, Parksville)

- Winchelsea Elementary School (140 Renz Road, Parksville)

- Ballenas Secondary School (135 Pym Street, Parksville)

- Springwood Elementary School (450 Despard Ave, Parksville)

- Bright Star Montessori (330 Craig Street, Parksville)

Churches in Parksville:

- Knox United Church (345 Pym Street, Parksville)

- Arbutus Grove Church (170 West Hirst Ave, Parksville)

- Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church (550 Pym St, Parksville)

- Our Savior Lutheran Church (795 Island Hwy West, Parksville)

- St. Edmunds Anglican Church (407 Wembley Road, Parksville)