Parksville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in British Columbia, Canada
About Parksville
Service sector and resource processing jobs make up the largest part of the Parksville economy. The three largest types of occupations in Parksville are the service industry; the construction industry; and the business, financial, and administration industries. These are the largest sectors of the city's economy largely due to the summer tourism industry, and a large influx of retirees moving into the area. There is also a fair amount of fishing and forestry in the surrounding areas of Parksville. There is an industrial park in the south-east section of the city, which includes many small tradesman shops. The Spanish were the first Europeans to explore the area in 1791. In Spanish maps, the Englishman River is called "Rio de Grullas," (River of Cranes, i.e. herons) while French Creek is na
Top Attractions in Parksville
Explore the best things to see and do in Parksville:
- ★Little Qualicum Cheeseworks & MooBerry Winery
- ★Paradise Mini Golf and Fun Park
- ★Parksville Beach Festival
- ★Parksville Community Park & Beach
- ★Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Where to Eat in Parksville
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Black Goose Inn
- 🍴Chameleons
- 🍴Kalvas The Log House Restaurant
- 🍴Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurants
Where to Stay in Parksville
- 🏨Arbutus Grove Motel
- 🏨Bayside Oceanfront Resort
- 🏨Beach Acres Resort
- 🏨Beach Club Resort
- 🏨Madrona Beach Resort
- 🏨Ocean Sands Resort
Parksville Travel Guide Sections
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