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Parksville is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. As of the 2021 Census, Parksville's population was 13,642, representing a 9.5% increase over the 2016 Census. Parksville is well known for its large, sandy beaches at Parksville Bay and Craig Bay.
- February 15, 1986
- June 19, 1945
- Canada
- British Columbia
Parksville is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, the Island Rail Corridor, and a nearby airport. Parksville is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. As of the 2021 Census, Parksville's population was 13,642, representing a 9.5% increase over the 2016 Census.
May 25, 2008 · Parksville, BC, incorporated as a city in 1986, population 11 977 (2011c), 10 993 (2006c). The City of Parksville is located on the east coast of VANCOUVER ISLAND, 35 km northwest of NANAIMO. First known as Englishman's River, Parksville was renamed after a pioneer resident, Francis Parks.
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Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is a provincial park in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Located at the east end of the town, the 347-hectare park features a two-kilometre long stretch of sandy beach, a stand of old-growth Douglas fir trees and 250 vehicle-accessible and 25 walk-in camping spaces. [3]
- 347 ha (860 acres)
- 836,211 (in 2017-18)
- 20 April 1967
Parksville is a city in Central Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Informally considered a twin city with neighbouring Qualicum Beach , it's a popular vacation area in summer with a number of provincial parks, sandy beaches, and family fun parks.
Did you know? Parksville is home to 13,642 (2021 census) residents; the Oceanside region of Vancouver Island has a population of 31,054. Parksville encompasses 81.76 square kilometres of land. Summertime temperatures average 21°C to 24°C and even in January, temperatures are most likely to be above 0°C, averaging 3°C to 6°C.
The Parksville area has 18 kilometres of beaches and the warmest water on the east coast of Vancouver Island, making it an ideal place for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, and other water sports. It’s also a great place for birdwatching.
