Evergreen Acres Guidebook

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Evergreen Acres Guidebook

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Welcome to Parksville - aptly named, this vacation destination on the West Coast is full of fun for the whole crew! Check out the beautiful beaches, great family-friendly parks, cute downtown core, and peaceful walking trails
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Parksville
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Welcome to Parksville - aptly named, this vacation destination on the West Coast is full of fun for the whole crew! Check out the beautiful beaches, great family-friendly parks, cute downtown core, and peaceful walking trails

Beaches

Wonderful family-friendly park with a recently updated playground, splash park and sheltered beach. The tide goes out for over 500m which gives plenty of spaces for little ones to play in the sand. Beach volleyball courts, a boardwalk, public bathrooms and FOOD TRUCKS make this the place to spend the day!
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파크스빌 커뮤니티 공원과 스케이트 공원
193 Beachside Dr
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Wonderful family-friendly park with a recently updated playground, splash park and sheltered beach. The tide goes out for over 500m which gives plenty of spaces for little ones to play in the sand. Beach volleyball courts, a boardwalk, public bathrooms and FOOD TRUCKS make this the place to spend the day!
Amazing beach with miles of sand so you can pick your own little spot of paradise. When the tide goes out, you have 5+ hours to enjoy this large sandy beach. Keep your eyes open for crabs, sand dollars, funky seaweed and little mussels squirting up through the sand. Also has lots of nice trails, picnic tables and public bathrooms
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레쓰트레보 비치 주립공원
1240 Rath Rd
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Amazing beach with miles of sand so you can pick your own little spot of paradise. When the tide goes out, you have 5+ hours to enjoy this large sandy beach. Keep your eyes open for crabs, sand dollars, funky seaweed and little mussels squirting up through the sand. Also has lots of nice trails, picnic tables and public bathrooms
Worth the short trip to see this more rocky beach as it has it's own vibe. Qualicum Beach is a quaint little town about 10-15 min drive away. Walk the sidewalk that runs adjacent to the beach or enjoy a walk in the low tide.
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퀄리컴 비치
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Worth the short trip to see this more rocky beach as it has it's own vibe. Qualicum Beach is a quaint little town about 10-15 min drive away. Walk the sidewalk that runs adjacent to the beach or enjoy a walk in the low tide.
Amazingly picturesque lake that is crystal clear and very calm. A popular swimming or paddle boarding destination. Small sandy/rocky beach. LIMITED PARKING come early!!
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Cameron Lake
35 Alberni Hwy
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Amazingly picturesque lake that is crystal clear and very calm. A popular swimming or paddle boarding destination. Small sandy/rocky beach. LIMITED PARKING come early!!

Things to Do

You guessed it - this destination offers the chance to see actual goats - on a roof. The roof of this market has a grassy layer for the goats to wander. A fun sight to see! Lots of little food markets here including fresh fruit and ice cream. Also nearby antique stores.
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올드 컨트리 마켓 - 지붕 위의 염소
2326 Alberni Hwy
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You guessed it - this destination offers the chance to see actual goats - on a roof. The roof of this market has a grassy layer for the goats to wander. A fun sight to see! Lots of little food markets here including fresh fruit and ice cream. Also nearby antique stores.
https://www.butterflyworldcoombs.com/ Open in the summertime, this is a fun adventure for butterfly lovers
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Butterfly World Coombs
1080 Winchester Rd
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https://www.butterflyworldcoombs.com/ Open in the summertime, this is a fun adventure for butterfly lovers
Get up close & personal with cute friendly animals. A must for the kids, this petting zoo is a blast. Goats, rabbits, ponies, ducks, pigs and everything in between.
Hamilton Hobby Farm
2679 Alberni Hwy
Get up close & personal with cute friendly animals. A must for the kids, this petting zoo is a blast. Goats, rabbits, ponies, ducks, pigs and everything in between.
Rent a paddle board and enjoy the ocean!
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Dragonfly Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
2831 Island Hwy W
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Rent a paddle board and enjoy the ocean!
Locally run yoga studio to bring out your inner zen
Namaskar Yoga Studio
10-102 Island Hwy E
Locally run yoga studio to bring out your inner zen
Less than 5 min drive away!
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Brigadoon Golf Course
359 Martindale Rd
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Less than 5 min drive away!
Fun for the whole family - but especially kids or kids at heart!
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Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf
1000 Resort Dr
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Fun for the whole family - but especially kids or kids at heart!
Another family fun activity!
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파라다이스 미니 골프 & 펀 파크
375 Island Hwy W
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Another family fun activity!
Picturesque hiking trails amid the lush West Coast Rainforest
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잉글리쉬맨 강 폭포 주립 공원
2245 Errington Road
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Picturesque hiking trails amid the lush West Coast Rainforest

Places to Go

Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provincial Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here visitors can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, majestic pillars untouched by the modern world – some more than 800 years old. Trails on either side of the highway lead visitors through the mighty stands of this coastal forest. On the south side you will find the largest Douglas firs – one measuring more than 9 metres in circumference. On the northern side of the road you’ll find groves of ancient Western red cedar standing sentry over nearby Cameron Lake.
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대성당 그로브
British Columbia 4
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Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provincial Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here visitors can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, majestic pillars untouched by the modern world – some more than 800 years old. Trails on either side of the highway lead visitors through the mighty stands of this coastal forest. On the south side you will find the largest Douglas firs – one measuring more than 9 metres in circumference. On the northern side of the road you’ll find groves of ancient Western red cedar standing sentry over nearby Cameron Lake.

Shops

Great grocery store stocked with lots of local products. Centrally located in downtown near the Community Park
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Thrifty Foods
280 Island Hwy E
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Great grocery store stocked with lots of local products. Centrally located in downtown near the Community Park
Huge thrift store with all the local deals
SOS Thrift Shop
188 West Hirst Avenue
Huge thrift store with all the local deals

Food scene

Local coffee chain that roasts their own beans here on Vancouver Island.
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Serious Coffee Parksville
Island Highway East
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Local coffee chain that roasts their own beans here on Vancouver Island.
Traditional British Pub near the beach. A British friend recently commented this served the best fish & chips in Canada...
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Black Goose Inn
1051 Resort Dr
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Traditional British Pub near the beach. A British friend recently commented this served the best fish & chips in Canada...
AMAZING food. That is all. Make sure to order in advance as they often sell out
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Realm Food Co.
180 Craig St
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AMAZING food. That is all. Make sure to order in advance as they often sell out
Don't let this low-key place fool you - delicious Indian Food!
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Amrikko's Indian Grill
487 Island Hwy E
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Don't let this low-key place fool you - delicious Indian Food!
Delicious coffee, baked goods in this little gem
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French Press Coffee Roasters
694 Primrose St
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Delicious coffee, baked goods in this little gem
Local coffee hot spot - roasts their own beans right in Parksville!
Pacific Coastal Roast
135 Weld Street
Local coffee hot spot - roasts their own beans right in Parksville!
Paths among old-growth Douglas fir forest, plus a rhododendron garden & traditional tea room.
The Camellia Tea Room at Milner Gardens & Woodland
2179 Island Highway West
Paths among old-growth Douglas fir forest, plus a rhododendron garden & traditional tea room.
Unfussy Vietnamese restaurant offering classic staples from BBQ to pho noodles to spring rolls.
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Mekong River Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine
625 Island Hwy E
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Unfussy Vietnamese restaurant offering classic staples from BBQ to pho noodles to spring rolls.

Sightseeing

Drive or hike up this little mountain for some amazing views!
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Little Mountain Lookout
908 Little Mountain Rd
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Drive or hike up this little mountain for some amazing views!