Oceanside Region Travel Guide
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Welcome to Oceanside Region!
The warm waters of the Strait of Georgia meet with long stretches of sandy beach at the remarkable Oceanside Region of Vancouver Island. Located north of Nanaimo, south of Courtenay and east of Port Alberni, the area is comprised of several communities, including Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Deep Bay, French Creek, Nanoose Bay and Coombs. The Milner Gardens and Woodlands, located in Qualicum Beach, is a popular attraction among tourists of all walks of life — even Queen Elizabeth has paid a visit. The renowned Rathrevor Beach and Provincial Park boasts a sandy beach, a wooded camping area and an extensive network of wheelchair-accessible walking trails. The inland town of Coombs offers Butterfly World & Gardens, where visitors can stroll amongst thousands of free-flying exotic butterflies and relax near the scenic water garden. The region's most prominent festival, the Parksville Beachfest, runs the entire month of August and features a world-class sand-sculpting competition.
Tourist Attractions
Parrot lovers on Vancouver Island will want to check out the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs.
Hotels & Motels
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa is a 15-acre oceanside property comfortably nestled in Craig Bay, near Parksville, on the east coast of Vancouver Island.
Tour Operators
Experienced guide Don Graves will take guests to the fish rich waters of Port Alberni and Parksville for great fishing and wildlife watching.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Oceanside Region? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Parksville Quilt Festival Seasons by the Sea
May 18 to May 20 » Parksville Community and Conference Centre - Hammerfest
Jun 03 » Parksville - Father's Day Seaside Cruizers Car Show & Shine
Jun 15 to Jun 17 » Oceanside Region - Qualicum Beach Triathlon
Jun 24 » Oceanside Region - Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival
Jun 30 to Jul 02 » Qualicum Bay - Coombs Bluegrass Festival
Aug 02 to Aug 05 » Coombs Rodeo Grounds - Blast from the Past show and shine
Aug 04 » Coombs, BC - Kidfest at the Parksville Community Beach
Aug 19 » Parksville Community Beach
RV Park & Cottages
Riverbend Resort Parksville
These Vancouver Island cottages feature kitchens or kitchenettes, sun deck, cable TV and fireplaces!
Family Resort
Beach Acres Resort in Parksville, BC
Offering beachfront cottages and townhouses. The way life was meant to be!
