Parksville travel guide
Parksville Tourism | Parksville Guide
You're Going to Love Parksville
With a population of 21,150, Parksville is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Parksville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Parksville
Where to Eat in Parksville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bayside Restaurant and Lounge (240 Dogwood St) and The Beach Club Resort Restaurant & Lounge (181 Beachside Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Parksville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parksville in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Parksville, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Parksville
Plane
Although Parksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 27 miles from Parksville.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Parksville, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Parksville to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Parksville is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 54 miles from Parksville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parksville, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Parksville takes 195 miles and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 miles.
Airlines serving Parksville
Where to stay in popular areas of Parksville
Most booked hotels in Parksville
Renting a car in Parksville
Renting a car in Parksville costs $43 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Parksville.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Parksville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parksville, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.