Evergreen Acres Guidebook
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Welcome to Parksville - aptly named, this vacation destination on the West Coast is full of fun for the whole crew!
Check out the beautiful beaches, great family-friendly parks, cute downtown core, and peaceful walking trails
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Parksville
Welcome to Parksville - aptly named, this vacation destination on the West Coast is full of fun for the whole crew!
Check out the beautiful beaches, great family-friendly parks, cute downtown core, and peaceful walking trails
Beaches
Wonderful family-friendly park with a recently updated playground, splash park and sheltered beach. The tide goes out for over 500m which gives plenty of spaces for little ones to play in the sand.
Beach volleyball courts, a boardwalk, public bathrooms and FOOD TRUCKS make this the place to spend the day!
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Parque Comunitario y Skate Park de Parksville
193 Beachside DrWonderful family-friendly park with a recently updated playground, splash park and sheltered beach. The tide goes out for over 500m which gives plenty of spaces for little ones to play in the sand.
Beach volleyball courts, a boardwalk, public bathrooms and FOOD TRUCKS make this the place to spend the day!
Amazing beach with miles of sand so you can pick your own little spot of paradise. When the tide goes out, you have 5+ hours to enjoy this large sandy beach. Keep your eyes open for crabs, sand dollars, funky seaweed and little mussels squirting up through the sand.
Also has lots of nice trails, picnic tables and public bathrooms
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Parque Provincial de la Playa Rathtrevor
1240 Rath RdAmazing beach with miles of sand so you can pick your own little spot of paradise. When the tide goes out, you have 5+ hours to enjoy this large sandy beach. Keep your eyes open for crabs, sand dollars, funky seaweed and little mussels squirting up through the sand.
Also has lots of nice trails, picnic tables and public bathrooms
Worth the short trip to see this more rocky beach as it has it's own vibe. Qualicum Beach is a quaint little town about 10-15 min drive away. Walk the sidewalk that runs adjacent to the beach or enjoy a walk in the low tide.
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Qualicum Beach
Worth the short trip to see this more rocky beach as it has it's own vibe. Qualicum Beach is a quaint little town about 10-15 min drive away. Walk the sidewalk that runs adjacent to the beach or enjoy a walk in the low tide.
Amazingly picturesque lake that is crystal clear and very calm. A popular swimming or paddle boarding destination. Small sandy/rocky beach.
LIMITED PARKING come early!!
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Cameron Lake
35 Alberni HwyAmazingly picturesque lake that is crystal clear and very calm. A popular swimming or paddle boarding destination. Small sandy/rocky beach.
LIMITED PARKING come early!!
Things to Do
You guessed it - this destination offers the chance to see actual goats - on a roof. The roof of this market has a grassy layer for the goats to wander. A fun sight to see! Lots of little food markets here including fresh fruit and ice cream. Also nearby antique stores.
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Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyYou guessed it - this destination offers the chance to see actual goats - on a roof. The roof of this market has a grassy layer for the goats to wander. A fun sight to see! Lots of little food markets here including fresh fruit and ice cream. Also nearby antique stores.
https://www.butterflyworldcoombs.com/
Open in the summertime, this is a fun adventure for butterfly lovers
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Butterfly World Coombs
1080 Winchester Rdhttps://www.butterflyworldcoombs.com/
Open in the summertime, this is a fun adventure for butterfly lovers
Get up close & personal with cute friendly animals. A must for the kids, this petting zoo is a blast. Goats, rabbits, ponies, ducks, pigs and everything in between.
Hamilton Hobby Farm
2679 Alberni HwyGet up close & personal with cute friendly animals. A must for the kids, this petting zoo is a blast. Goats, rabbits, ponies, ducks, pigs and everything in between.
Rent a paddle board and enjoy the ocean!
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Dragonfly Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
2831 Island Hwy WRent a paddle board and enjoy the ocean!
Namaskar Yoga Studio
10-102 Island Hwy ELocally run yoga studio to bring out your inner zen
Brigadoon Golf Course
359 Martindale RdLess than 5 min drive away!
Fun for the whole family - but especially kids or kids at heart!
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Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort DrFun for the whole family - but especially kids or kids at heart!
Another family fun activity!
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Paradise Mini Golf y Fun Park
375 Island Hwy WAnother family fun activity!
Picturesque hiking trails amid the lush West Coast Rainforest
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Parque Provincial de las Cataratas del Río Englishman
2245 Errington RoadPicturesque hiking trails amid the lush West Coast Rainforest
Places to Go
Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provincial Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here visitors can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, majestic pillars untouched by the modern world – some more than 800 years old.
Trails on either side of the highway lead visitors through the mighty stands of this coastal forest. On the south side you will find the largest Douglas firs – one measuring more than 9 metres in circumference. On the northern side of the road you’ll find groves of ancient Western red cedar standing sentry over nearby Cameron Lake.
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Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provincial Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here visitors can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, majestic pillars untouched by the modern world – some more than 800 years old.
Trails on either side of the highway lead visitors through the mighty stands of this coastal forest. On the south side you will find the largest Douglas firs – one measuring more than 9 metres in circumference. On the northern side of the road you’ll find groves of ancient Western red cedar standing sentry over nearby Cameron Lake.
Shops
Great grocery store stocked with lots of local products. Centrally located in downtown near the Community Park
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Thrifty Foods
280 Island Hwy EGreat grocery store stocked with lots of local products. Centrally located in downtown near the Community Park
SOS Thrift Shop
188 West Hirst AvenueHuge thrift store with all the local deals
Food scene
Local coffee chain that roasts their own beans here on Vancouver Island.
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Serious Coffee Parksville
Island Highway EastLocal coffee chain that roasts their own beans here on Vancouver Island.
Traditional British Pub near the beach. A British friend recently commented this served the best fish & chips in Canada...
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Black Goose Inn
1051 Resort DrTraditional British Pub near the beach. A British friend recently commented this served the best fish & chips in Canada...
AMAZING food. That is all. Make sure to order in advance as they often sell out
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Realm Food Co.
180 Craig StAMAZING food. That is all. Make sure to order in advance as they often sell out
Don't let this low-key place fool you - delicious Indian Food!
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Amrikko's Indian Grill
487 Island Hwy EDon't let this low-key place fool you - delicious Indian Food!
Delicious coffee, baked goods in this little gem
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French Press Coffee Roasters
694 Primrose StDelicious coffee, baked goods in this little gem
Pacific Coastal Roast
135 Weld StreetLocal coffee hot spot - roasts their own beans right in Parksville!
Paths among old-growth Douglas fir forest, plus a rhododendron garden & traditional tea room.
The Camellia Tea Room at Milner Gardens & Woodland
2179 Island Highway WestPaths among old-growth Douglas fir forest, plus a rhododendron garden & traditional tea room.
Unfussy Vietnamese restaurant offering classic staples from BBQ to pho noodles to spring rolls.
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Mekong River Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine
625 Island Hwy EUnfussy Vietnamese restaurant offering classic staples from BBQ to pho noodles to spring rolls.
Sightseeing
Drive or hike up this little mountain for some amazing views!
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Little Mountain Lookout
908 Little Mountain RdDrive or hike up this little mountain for some amazing views!