Our Story
We are located in the heart of Oceanside, on the sheltered east coast of Vancouver Island. Parksville is an active community of retirees and families with young children who have chosen to live in Parksville for the quality of life and natural environment. With the 2016 census, Parksville's population is 12,514.
The community is made up of long-time residents and new residents with a diversity of backgrounds. Parksville offers residents and visitors spectacular mountain vistas as well as an abundant supply of recreational opportunities with magnificent sandy beaches and BC's most popular provincial park, Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, as well as four other provincial parks within a fifteen minute drive. The City of Parksville is part of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve; a UNESCO recognized area, dedicated in part to providing models of sustainable development. We are a City which boasts the most moderate, year-round climate in Canada and adventures wait in any season, from walks on the beach to mountain biking, fishing, camping and year-round golf. We offer fine restaurants and a variety of accommodations. We are known for our hospitality; visitors returned, often making Parksville their home. businesses in our region.