Table of contents
Overview
3About Parksville, BC
Parksville is about 37 km north of Nanaimo on Highway 19, the main route up Vancouver Island, with Highway 19A running along the coast through Qualicum Beach and Nanoose Bay if you want the slower scenic drive. Locals bounce between Coombs, Errington, and Qualicum Beach on quick day trips, while Port Alberni means a 51 km haul over the hump on Highway 4. EV chargers are easy to find along Highway 19 near Nanaimo. Don't miss the annual sandcastle competition at Community Park every July, one of the longest-running events of its kind anywhere.
Where is Parksville, BC on the map?
Parksville, BC is in Canada, at 49.315, -124.312 - about 8 km east of Coombs, BC.
How far is Parksville, BC from where I am?
Use your device location to see the distance to Parksville, BC, how long the drive takes, and directions from where you are.
Along the way
Weather in Parksville, BC
- Precip: 0.0 mm
- Wind: 10 km/h
- Precip: 0.0 mm
- Wind: 9 km/h
Forecast for
Book
2Find hotels in Parksville, BC
Rent a car near Parksville, BC
Play
Play a pub crawl round in Parksville, BC
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Parksville, BC. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
Explore
2Popular destinations close by
Nearby essentials
What is the closest airport to Parksville, BC?
The closest airport to Parksville, BC is Qualicum Beach Airport, 10 km (about 15 min by car). Other airports nearby: Nanaimo Airport.