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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% [...]

Spring has sprung, and with it comes farmer’s market season! Not only are our farmer’s markets a great way to stock up on fresh produce and goods, but it’s an opportunity to participate in our [...]

Hours of Operation: Everyone Welcome 9am to 9pm, Adults Only 9pm to 11pm The social distancing rule of 6 feet or 2 meters between parties is in effect at all times. The office will confirm on [...]

The Brant Wildlife Festival is returning for another season. The annual festival began in order to celebrate the Brant goose, which migrates from California and Mexico to Alaska and the Arctic [...]

How are you celebrating the spookiest day of the year? There are Halloween activities for the whole family happening in and around Parksville! Coombs Candy Walk: Located at the Coombs [...]

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 [...]

Mount Washington just north of Parksville is set to open for the season on Friday, December 7th, meaning ski and snowboard season kicks off in less than a month! Opening day will be celebrated [...]

Even though we’re just approaching Halloween, the beginning of November marks the beginning of craft fair season! Perfect for getting into the holiday spirit, craft fairs are the ideal place for [...]

Being on an island, getting to us isn’t quite as simple as hopping in your car for a quick road trip (unless you live here, that is). Taking the ferry is a common way to get to us, especially [...]