Parksville

The City of Parksville is located on the sheltered waters of the east coast of Vancouver Island. It is well-known for its expansive sandy beaches backed by miles of established walking trails along Parksville Bay and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. A bustling tourist destination in the summer months, the city's best-known annual event is the sandcastle building contest, dubbed "Parksville Beachfest." It is the only World Championship Sand Sculpting official qualification event in Canada, so be prepared to be amazed as these sculptures are truly incredible works of imagination. Parksville offers a high-quality lifestyle for people of all ages.