Explore our neck of the woods & find great flavours, festivals & fun!

GETTING AROUND

Bus:
BC Transit - Public Transit: Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo
Tofino Bus - Daily service from Vancouver and Victoria to all  
                      major Vancouver Island points
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Taxi:
Oceanside Taxi  - (250) 954-8294
Alliance Taxi (250) 954-5567 
​The Island Chauffeur - (250) 954-9694

Ferries:
BC Ferries - Vancouver Island & the Mainland
Lasqueti Island Ferry​
Protection Island Ferry
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Air:
​Nanaimo Airport - YCD
Comox Valley Airport - YQQ
Seair Seaplanes - Nanaimo @ Departure Bay
Harbour Air Seaplanes - Downtown Nanaimo 

ATTRACTIONS & TOURS

Beachwalk Guesthouse is located right beside 5 km of forest and beach trails in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Rathtrevor Beach has long tide pools making it ideal for skim boarding and the beach's sheltered waters are perfect for stand up paddle boarding (SUP). 

Parksville and area offers many attractions & recreation activities. The guesthouse is  close to many hiking, cycling and mountain bike trails, golf courses, water sports activities, fishing charters & tours and other leisure activities.

FOOD & DRINK


​Hungry after all that fun? There are a number of local farms and seasonal markets offering fresh produce, meats, seafood, artisan cheeses and other products often with a focus on organic and local. Many excellent restaurants feature fresh, local seafood and other tasty eats. 

EVENTS & FESTIVALS


​There are thriving arts and music and theatre scenes in the Parksville area. Take time to explore the countless artisan studios and artist galleries or sit back and enjoy live theatre and live music offered throughout the year at various venues and festivals.