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Parksville weather essentials

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May
61°F 16°C
44°F 6°C
2 in 5 cm
Jun
67°F 19°C
50°F 10°C
2 in 4 cm
Jul
73°F 22°C
54°F 12°C
1 in 2 cm
Aug
74°F 23°C
53°F 11°C
1 in 3 cm
Sep
67°F 19°C
47°F 8°C
2 in 4 cm
Oct
56°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
4 in 10 cm
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Adventuress Sea Kayaking
Ollie #1 of 9 attractions in Parksville
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: Come paddle with Adventuress! The scenery is spectacular here with mountain vistas, old growth rainforests, expansive wilderness and our amazing...... more » Owner description: Come paddle with Adventuress! The scenery is spectacular here with mountain vistas, old growth rainforests, expansive wilderness and our amazing wildlife. What better way to see all of this than to paddle the shores of beautiful Vancouver Island in a kayak. Rentals, lessons, tours, open year round, no experience necessary. Tours start as low as $49/person and include instruction, kayak and gear. Double kayaks available to paddle with a friend or a younger family member. Jan Kretz, the owner, is a certified kayak guide and Paddle Canada instructor. She teaches introductory lessons in kayaking as well as an in-depth seamanship & trip planning course and has a passion for paddling. « less
Attraction type  Tours
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Coastal Essence Day Spa
Ollie #2 of 9 attractions in Parksville
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Coastal Essence Day Spa is Parksville, BC's newest spa. Located on the beautiful Morningstar Golf Course in the heart of Parksville. This peaceful...... more » Owner description: Coastal Essence Day Spa is Parksville, BC's newest spa. Located on the beautiful Morningstar Golf Course in the heart of Parksville. This peaceful escape offers nurturing spa treatments in a tranquil exclusive environment. Coastal Essence uses all natural and certified organic products in all of its treatments. Connecting your mind, body and soul as one. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
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Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Ollie #3 of 9 attractions in Parksville
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
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Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
Ollie #4 of 9 attractions in Parksville
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park straddles the scenic Little Qualicum River, west of Parksville, where impressive waterfalls cascade and plummet...... more » Owner description: Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park straddles the scenic Little Qualicum River, west of Parksville, where impressive waterfalls cascade and plummet down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forest setting. Perhaps the most magnificent park on Vancouver Island, Little Qualicum Falls incorporates the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake, adjacent to MacMillan Provincial Park and the awesome Cathedral Grove Rainforest. Cameron Lake is bordered by steep mountains: Mt. Wesley to the north and Mt. Arrowsmith to the south. « less
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  10.4 miles from city center
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Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
Ollie #5 of 9 attractions in Parksville
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: Nestled in the shadow of Mt. Arrowsmith, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and Mooberry Winery, located on Morningstar Farm, produce a selection of...... more » Owner description: Nestled in the shadow of Mt. Arrowsmith, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and Mooberry Winery, located on Morningstar Farm, produce a selection of world-class cheeses and fruit wines to delight the senses!Come and visit our heritage dairy farm - take a self-guided tour (complete with map), watch the Cheese makers in action, chat with the wine maker and sample the different varieties of award-winning cheeses and wines we create. Stay for a picnic, watch the milking daily at 4pm, and you just can't leave without visiting all the animals - cows & calves (of course!), sheep, goats, pigs, horses, bunnies and 'Carl' the llama! « less
Attraction type  Farms
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara
Ollie #6 of 9 attractions in Parksville
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Paradise Fun Park
Ollie #7 of 9 attractions in Parksville
3.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: 2 World Class 18 Hole Mini Golf Courses with spectacular fantasy scenes, lush colorful flowers, waterfalls & fountains. Castle Amusement Centre,...... more » Owner description: 2 World Class 18 Hole Mini Golf Courses with spectacular fantasy scenes, lush colorful flowers, waterfalls & fountains. Castle Amusement Centre, Bumper Boats, Ice-Cream Parlour, Gift Shop & Snack Bar, Waterfront RV Park with full hook-ups. Paradise is the place to go for Fun. We are situated overlooking beautiful, sandy Parksville Beach. Fun For the Entire Family! « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Riptide Lagoon
Ollie #8 of 9 attractions in Parksville
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Wilde and Sparrow
Ollie #9 of 9 attractions in Parksville
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
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