{"id":426,"date":"2017-10-18T17:33:04","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T00:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ocean-trails.com\/?page_id=426"},"modified":"2023-05-27T12:19:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-27T19:19:02","slug":"attractions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean-trails.com\/activities-in-parksville\/attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Parksville Activities & Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” el_class=”fullwidth-padding”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1508369289338{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Parksville Activities and Attractions” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:45px|text_align:center|color:%2300c9e7|line_height:45px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1508373083945{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 45px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#9e9e9e”][vc_custom_heading text=”Things to Do In Parksville BC” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1508373091436{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}”][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1508373105934{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Vancouver Island\u2019s spectacular shoreline, stunning coastal mountain vistas, and verdant, emerald forests all add up to one of Canada\u2019s absolute finest year-round recreation destinations. The unmatched natural beauty and agreeable, temperate weather of our region attracts thousands and thousands of happy visitors throughout the year, with many returning time after time.<\/p>\n

Whatever the season, there\u2019s plenty to see and do on your Parksville vacation. Whether you\u2019re looking for adventure, sightseeing, or leisure activities, there is something for everyone close by our beautiful resort.<\/p>\n

Share a tandem kayak along world famous Rathtrevor Beach with a friend and explore the coastline. Plumb the hidden depths of ancient caves. Stop and enjoy the wildflowers in an alpine meadow, or cast a line for wild Pacific salmon. Tread among the primeval giants of an ancient forest, or study a teeming tidal pool. Truly, there are a multitude of delights to be had here.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1509411090904{padding-top: 82px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}” el_class=”three-photo-rows”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1508195636236{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2637″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d”][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1508373123747{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Explore Rathtrevor Beach<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1508195578547{padding-right: 7.5px !important;padding-left: 7.5px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2638″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d”][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1508373132719{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Murals in Chemainus<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1508195642393{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2639″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d”][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1508373150240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Visit Englishman River Falls<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1509411137792{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}” el_class=”fullwidth-padding”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1507851507913{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1629226408298{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]For art lovers, this region offers one of the highest concentrations of artists and craftspeople in Canada. Shops, galleries, and boutiques throughout the area feature unique art treasures and an assortment of amazing gifts.<\/p>\n

With its convenient central Vancouver Island location, Ocean Trails\u2019 resort is\u00a0your<\/em>\u00a0home-base for exploration, discovery, necessary relaxation, and unforgettable adventure.<\/p>\n

To the west<\/em>, you can enjoy whale watching and the breathtaking surf of the Pacific.
\nTo the south<\/em>\u00a0are the world famous murals of Chemainus.
\nTo the north<\/em>\u00a0are Vancouver Island\u2019s ski resorts; as well as Denman and Hornby Islands, two of the colourful Northern Gulf Islands.
\nNo less<\/em>\u00a0than seven provincial parks are located within just miles from our doorstep.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” parallax=”content-moving-fade” parallax_image=”395″ css=”.vc_custom_1508368824449{padding-top: 150px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;}”][vc_column el_class=”fullwidth-padding”][vc_custom_heading text=”Start making Parksville memories” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28px|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Libre%20Baskerville%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic” css=”.vc_custom_1508368603101{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” el_class=”textshadow”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”60″ accent_color=”#000000″][vc_column_text align=”center” el_class=”textshadow fullwidth-padding” css=”.vc_custom_1509411160708{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Treat yourself to a getaway to Ocean Trails Resort, just steps from world class Rathtrevor Beach.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” url=”https:\/\/app.thebookingbutton.com\/properties\/oceantrailsdirect” target=”_blank” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″ margin_right=”0″ el_class=”hvr-grow” bg_color=”#f1910f” btn_hover_bg=”#054e72″]Book Now[\/mk_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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