Situated on Vancouver Island, Parksville is a destination city with enough to keep the whole family entertained. Best known for the sandy beaches of Parksville and Craig bays, it hosts an annual sand-castle building competition in the summer – the Parksville Beachfest has been going on since 1982 and is a World Championship Sand Sculpting qualifying event! Sites to see in the city include Craig Heritage Park and Rathtrevor Beach Community Park; or alternatively, enjoy bowling and mini-golf, and Pacific rainforest and river estuary tours. Near the city, browse the Coombs country market, visit the World Parrot Refuge or explore the Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park.