Parksville, Canada Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The approach to Parksville from the south is promising, taking you through lovely wooded dunes, with lanes striking off eastwards to hidden beaches and a half-dozen secluded campsites . Four kilometres on is the best of the beaches, stretched along 2km of Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park . In summer this area is madness – there's more beach action here than just about anywhere in the country – and if you want to lay claim to some of the park's camping space (summer $18.50, winter $8) expect to start queuing first thing in the morning or take advantage of the provincial park reservations service. … more »