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Mount Washington, just north of Parksville is set to open for the season on Friday, December 10th, meaning ski and snowboard season kicks off in just over a month! Opening day will be celebrated [...]

Vancouver Island offers the unique experience of being able to walk the beach in the morning and ski in the afternoon. This rings true when staying in Parksville! At Ocean Trails Resort we are [...]

Still wondering what to do for summer vacation? We have limited availability left in July and August! With Rathtrevor Beach just steps away, an on-site pool and volleyball court, BBQ area, [...]

Need to walk off the holidays a bit? While the turkey dinners are delicious, the frequent eating and down time around the holidays can leaving you feeling exhausted. Here at Ocean Trails we have [...]

We are very excited to announce some big improvements heading to us here at Ocean Trails. Our beloved pool and hot tub will be replaced with an all new aquatic centre ready for next spring! Not [...]

Vancouver Island is rich with history, and some of it sits right here in Parksville. The Rod & Gun was established in 1898 as a hotel when our town had a population of just a few hundred [...]

The Brant Wildlife Festival taking place through March and April offers a variety of outdoor activities. On March 24th and 25th it provides the unique opportunity to participate in the [...]

Easter is a great opportunity for a family getaway, and we at Ocean Trails would love to have you. Choose between a 1 or 2 bedroom condo and enjoy having a full kitchen, bathroom, and access to [...]

The time between the holidays and the warmer weather of spring can drag on. We’ve created a Winter Special to shake those cold-weather blues and remind you just how nice winter can be on the West [...]

While much better known than Spider Lake and Illusion Lake – and sharing the same highway turnoff – we still consider Horne Lake to be Off the Beaten Path. Yes, Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park [...]