holidays

We’ve passed Blue Monday in January but winter’s greys (or maybe even whites with the recent cold snap!) are going to be around for a little longer. We think that we might just have the cure for [...]

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 [...]

There’s nothing like the Pacific Northwest in the fall- from the colours of the trees to the crisp blue sky, the cooler temperatures do nothing to dampen the beauty of the outdoors! Fall can be a [...]

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 [...]

July 1st is always a fun day of activity, and here in Parksville we take the celebrations seriously. Despite being a smaller town on Vancouver Island, our Canada Day festivities are some of the [...]

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 [...]

Visiting Little Qualicum Cheeseworks is one of the top things to do while in Parksville. Not only are they the first dairy farm in British Columbia to be certified by the SPCA, but 100% of their [...]