The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
Last time you were in Parksville, did you visit the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre? Located in Errington, just a ten-minute drive from Ocean Trails Resort, the recovery center is a [...]
Last time you were in Parksville, did you visit the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre? Located in Errington, just a ten-minute drive from Ocean Trails Resort, the recovery center is a [...]
So summer’s come and gone. So what? There are plenty of reasons to still come for a staycation at Ocean Trails Resort. We are lucky in Parksville that our fall days are often sunny and mild, with [...]
Why not shop local during your stay at Ocean Trails holiday season? From December 12-15, 2019 head to Nanaimo North Town Centre for the Vancouver Island Winter Market. Featuring over 200 vendors, [...]
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 [...]
Unlike other destinations in Canada where fall is a quick transition time between summer and winter, it’s a season to be enjoyed here on the west coast. The mornings may be crisp but warm [...]
Did you know that Canada was named one of the top ten happiest countries in the world? The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network published the 2019 World Happiness Report earlier this year [...]
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, [...]
School days are numbered, the days are long, and temperatures are rising, meaning summer is just about here! Here in Parksville, summer also means our famous Beach Festival. This year’s sand [...]
February was an unusually cold month on Vancouver Island but thankfully spring appears to be around the corner, and what better way to welcome it than with the Brant Wildlife Festival! For those [...]
Whale watching is a great way to see our coastline as well as other neighbouring islands. And now in addition to spotting resident orcas, dolphins have been seen among the whales! It might seem [...]