Parksville Cottage .com
~ Enjoy Vancouver Island in winter, spring, summer or fall ~
situated for numerous activites and excursions,
with something for
everyone.
While vacationing at
the cottage, take advantage of the local sights, where you can . . .
Hike, Picnic, and Birdwatch in Rathtrevor Park (150+ species recorded)
Visit Cathedral Grove, a picturesque 60 minute drive west, at MacMillan Park
Explore the caves at Horne Lake Cave Provincial Park (a 20 minute drive )
Ski and Snowboard at Mt. Washington, Vancouver Island's newest ski resort
Take the kids to Paradise Mini-Golf and Fun Park
Sea Kayak with any of several companies
Enjoy the renown Parksville Beach Festival and Sand Castle Competition
Mountain bike at Top Ridge bike park, only minutes away on the Englishman River
View the famed murals of Chemainus, a 45 minute drive south
Visit Victoria, the "City of Gardens", a 2 hour drive south
Explore the west coast of the island, and easy day trip from Parksville. Long Beach, Uculet and Tofino offer wild beaches, surfing and beautiful ferry rides to outter islands.
Vancouver, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, is a 90 minute ferry ride away
