Local Attractions

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Address: 1240 Rath Rd, Parksville
Sandy beaches and walking trails
7 minute drive from the Condo, or
25 minute walk along the beach in Craig Bay

Madrona Point

Address: 1347 Madrona Dr, Nanoose Bay
Walking distance 1.5 km from the condo
Beautiful ocean view. You can sometimes spot sea lions, seals, starfish and other sea life. If you're lucky you'll see whales in the distance.

See if there are whales nearby using Facebook page: Nanoose Whale Watching

Top Bridge Park (Englishman River)

175 Allsbrook Rd, Parksville
9 minute drive from the condo
A popular spot with a suspension bridge, river swimming holes, rock ledges, and hiking trails.
*Note, there are no washrooms here

Englishman River Fall Provincial Park

2243 Errington Road
23 minute drive from the condo.
Waterfalls and trails through old growth forest

Ocean Eco Ventures

Whale Watching
Address: 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville
Website: oceanecoventures.com/parksville/
Local: 1 (250) 748-3800
Toll-Free: 1 (866) 748-5333

MacMillan Provincial Park - Cathedral Grove

Old growth forest - trails on both side of hwy
Hwy 4, Port Alberni
27 min drive from condo

Other Local Attractions/Drive Distances (approx times)

  • Port Alberni - 48 min from condo
  • Tofino - 2hr 34 min drive from condo
  • Ucluelet - 2hr 15 min drive from condo
  • Bamfield - 2hr 34 min drive from condo
  • Victoria - 1hr 49 min drive from condo
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive from condo
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 39 min drive from condo
  • Nanaimo Airport - 38 min drive from condo