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The City of Parksville, on Vancouver Island is located 150 km (94 mi.) north of the provincial capital of Victoria and 37 km (23 mi.) north of Nanaimo, B.C. The area is referred to as the "mid-island" area, due more to its proximity to populated areas than its geographical location. To the west of Parksville is Canada's rugged West Coast with the cities of Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino. These cities and towns offer excellent recreational facilities and spectacular scenery. North of Parksville are the towns of Qualicum Beach, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and Port Hardy. They provide services to the north island area and also provide excellent recreational facilities. Many of these towns, facilities and activities are within 2.5 hours of Parksville, with the majority being within an hour drive. Parksville is a 30 minute drive from the City of Nanaimo which offers shopping, theatres, ferries, airlines, and seaport. Further south is the City of Victoria, B.C.'s capital and major center of tourism and business.
The City of Parksville
The City of Parksville, on Vancouver Island is located 150 km (94 mi.) north of the provincial capital of Victoria and 37 km (23 mi.) north of Nanaimo, B.C. The area is referred to as the "mid-island" area, due more to its proximity to populated areas than its geographical location and locally is called the Oceanside area. Parksville is situated in a protected bay on the east coast of Vancouver Island and the warm ocean waters provide for a mild climate.
Vancouver Island is known for its temperate weather, spectacular scenery, quality agricultural products and wildlife, making it a world class destination for tourists and a paradise for residents. Parksville is renowned for their endless sand beaches in the heart of its community and is very popular for family vacations and Prairie Snowbirds. Did we mention the golf year ‘round?
The city of Parksville is 11,000 people with a service area of 44,000
and is expected to continue to grow at 2.5% annually
Parksville's main industries are tourism, retail, services, construction and light industry. Parksville like the other small communities that form Oceanside are retirement meccas, drawing people from around the world. This diverse group of well educated, active retirees contribute to very high levels of volunteerism, numerous cultural and entertainment opportunities and communities that are safe, well maintained and well serviced.
This community is exploding with resort developments and within five years is estimated to match Kelowna for the number of accommodation units. March 2007 and $140 million dollars in development are ‘on the books’ signaling another record year in development.
There are opportunities in the building trades, service and retail businesses related to new home construction or renovation, specialty or niche retailing geared for the 50 plus and the resort and in-migration markets offering unique, quality products and experiences. Tourism trends reflect peoples interests in experiences that are educational as well as entertaining and consideration could be given to adventure and eco-tourism businesses. There is a limited amount of industrial land with high interest in the quality light industrial park developed by the City of Parksville. Small industrial lots and warehouse spaces are available. Rental accommodation is virtually not available, seeming to indicate another business opportunity in this highly desirable community.