What's on, this week.

Picks for the week of July 2 — 7 worth showing up for out of 21 total.
  1. Fri Jul 3 · 12:00 AM

    Parksville Car & Bike Show Weekend

    Parksville Community Park
  2. Fri Jul 3 · 4:30 PM

    Extreme Eatz 10 Year Anniversary Party

    The Shack Taphouse
  3. Sat Jul 4 · 10:00 AM

    Summer Artisan Market

    Knox United Church
  4. Sat Jul 4 · 10:00 AM

    Artisans by the Sea

    Pacific Shores
  5. Sat Jul 4 · 10:00 AM

    Make Your Own Sea Glass Necklace

    Evenflow Studio
  6. Sat Jul 4 · 10:15 AM

    Free Outdoor Yoga at Fairwinds Wellness Club

    Fairwinds Wellness Club
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Things to do, all year.

Beaches, trails, rainy-day picks — the stuff that doesn't have a date on it.
Beach

Qualicum Beach Foreshore

A west-facing pebbled shore that lights up at sunset. Westwood-style benches the length of the waterfront, a heritage seawall promenade, and a bandstand that hosts free concerts on summer Sundays.
Trail

Cathedral Grove (MacMillan Provincial Park)

Old-growth Douglas firs on a flat 800 m boardwalk loop, 35 minutes inland from Parksville. Some trees are 800 years old and 80+ metres tall. Best visited mid-week to dodge the tour buses.
Beach

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Three kilometres of sand flats and long shallow shorelines that warm up at low tide — one of the warmest swimming beaches on Vancouver Island. Camping, picnic shelters, and one of the longest off-leash dog beaches on the coast.
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Where to eat, where to drink.

Locals' picks — the new spot, the institution, the patio with the view.

Pacific Prime

Restaurant Parksville

Treetop Tapas & Grill

Restaurant Parksville

Lefty's Fresh Food (Parksville)

Restaurant Parksville

Old Country Market — Food Hall

Food Coombs
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Coming this weekend.

11 events Saturday and Sunday — here are the highlights.
  1. Sat Jul 4 · 10:00 AM

    Summer Artisan Market

    Knox United Church
  2. Sat Jul 4 · 10:00 AM

    Artisans by the Sea

    Pacific Shores
  3. Sat Jul 4 · 10:00 AM

    Make Your Own Sea Glass Necklace

    Evenflow Studio
  4. Sat Jul 4 · 10:15 AM

    Free Outdoor Yoga at Fairwinds Wellness Club

    Fairwinds Wellness Club
  1. Sat Jul 4 · 11:00 AM

    Exhibit "Viva Canada Featuring Joan Larson"

    McMillan Arts Centre
  2. Sat Jul 4 · 1:00 PM

    Parksville Beer Festival 2026

    Parksville Outdoor Theatre
  3. Sat Jul 4 · 1:00 PM

    St. Andrews Lodge Grand Re-Opening

    Saahtlam Park
  4. Sat Jul 4 · 2:00 PM

    Make Your Own Spinner Ring

    Evenflow Studios
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