Activities

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 [...]

The Old Country Market started as a roadside fruit stand in 1973, providing fresh produce to travelers heading to the west coast of Vancouver Island. Over the years it has evolved into a landmark [...]

Ocean Trails is located on a scenic bluff above and just steps away from the world-renowned Rathtrevor Beach. At 5 kilometers long and almost a kilometer wide stretch of sandy beach, Rathtrevor [...]

Today is World Oceans Day! World Oceans Day is a celebration of our world’s largest life source. Covering over 70% of our planet, our oceans support every organism on earth. They produce over 50% [...]

With lush flora and fauna, gently rolling hills, and mild temperatures Parksville is a golfer’s dream. Ocean Trails Resort is located within a half-hour away from a variety of golf courses. The [...]

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 [...]