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    Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

    839 Reviews
    #2 of 14 things to do in Parksville
    Nature & Parks
    Rathtrevor Rd, Parksville, British Columbia V9P 1T2, Canada
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    “Very scenic”

    Really good walking trails the washrooms are open year-round beautiful views of the ocean and the... read more

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    larry7prince
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    Parksville, Canada
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    “First time, not the last time!”

    We went camping here for the first time over the August long weekend. We loved it! The campground... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Rebecca L
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    Victoria, Canada
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    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Very scenic

    Really good walking trails the washrooms are open year-round beautiful views of the ocean and the mainland abundant wildlife everywhere

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank larry7prince
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    First time, not the last time!

    We went camping here for the first time over the August long weekend. We loved it! The campground is so well maintained and there is tons to do! The kids really loved biking and scooting around the circle and playing on the awesome playgrounds. We...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Rebecca L
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Nature

    A beautiful park with magnificent trees. Easy trails to walk and nice beachfront. Lots of black bunnies about. Good parking and bathrooms.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Kayuo
    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    Summer or winter, a great place to experience the west coast ocean

    Spent many days here, staying at Downtime Abbey in one of the rental accommodation. The beach is sandy but with enough on it to make it interesting for the whole family. No dogs allowed on this beach, which is good for the wildlife seen here....More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank vekel
    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    A beautiful beach

    I have enjoyed visiting Rathtrevor beach many times. I did again today, such a beautiful day, a beautiful beach.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank 510iank
    Reviewed November 6, 2018 via mobile
    Perfect walking trails for all ages

    This is one of our favourite group walking places. There are varied routes you can take for any length of time and abilities. A favourite for baby strollers, joggers and walkers of all ages. You can take the well maintained routes along the beach and...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank 133HappyCamper2018
    Reviewed November 2, 2018
    It's nicer than Tofino and with a lot less rain!

    There really is no point delving into an in-depth review of this park. All that is necessary to say is: IT IS THE NICEST BEACH ON THE WEST COAST OF CANADA. PERIOD. Everything about this park is not just perfect but beyond perfect. It has...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank metaungulate
    Reviewed October 27, 2018 via mobile
    Easy stroll along the beautiful ocean

    This is a lovely park right along a wide sand beach on the ocean. It’s one of the few places you can walk so far out on the beach while the tide is out. After you’ve explored the beach, you can continue walking along a...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank marilynkatherine
    Reviewed October 23, 2018
    Nice beach with good views

    Walked here from Oceanside Village Resort, about 20 minutes down a wide tree lined road. Very nice beach, plenty of seating and car park if you've driven. Only negative couldn't see any facilities such as a café, tea bar or WC's. Highlight the number of...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank TheGuv-and-Bolli
    Reviewed October 22, 2018
    Beautiful Park

    We were a bit put off by all the "no dog" signs but once you are into the park, the signs disappear.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank hwieler
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    JessicaD1029
    October 9, 2018|
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    May 3, 2018|
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    Response from NGBUNK | Reviewed this property |
    No hook ups. Just a beautiful place to visit. There are a handful of other privately owed sites in the Parksville area that offer hook ups. They also offer a much higher per night price. Book this site early as it will sell... More
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    March 23, 2018|
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    Response from jowE787KI | Reviewed this property |
    Previous contributor had the answer. Information on all BC parks can be found at env.gov.bc ca.
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