Parksville

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Home with vinyl exterior material, street for 3 493 Pioneer Cres, Parksville British Columbia V9P1V1
2 days on market
$629,000
3 493 Pioneer Cres , Parksville
Condo221383 sq ft
Listed by Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Pkvl)
Unknown for 408 Craig St, Parksville British Columbia V9P1L4
3 days on market
$549,900
408 Craig St , Parksville
Detached422602 sq ft
Listed by Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (PK)
Unknown for 1340 Gabriola Dr, Parksville British Columbia V9P2X8
3 days on market
$898,000
1340 Gabriola Dr , Parksville
Condo332972 sq ft
Listed by Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (PK)
Unknown for 776 Hirst Ave, Parksville British Columbia V9P2L5
5 days on market
$2,195,000
776 Hirst Ave , Parksville
Detached566883 sq ft
Listed by Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (QU)
Home with vinyl exterior material, street for 496 Hampstead St S, Parksville British Columbia V9P0G5
7 days on market
$987,000
496 Hampstead St S , Parksville
Condo642522 sq ft
Listed by RE/MAX First Realty (PK)
Living room with furniture, unknown for 303 363 Morison Ave, Parksville British Columbia V9P1P4
9 days on market
$399,000
303 363 Morison Ave , Parksville
Condo311119 sq ft
Listed by Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Home with vinyl exterior material, street for 499 Belson St, Parksville British Columbia V9P1B8
9 days on market
$1,170,000
499 Belson St , Parksville
Detached321788 sq ft
Listed by Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (PK)
Patio, mountain view for 6 1051 Resort Dr, Parksville British Columbia V9P2E4
11 days on market
$729,000
6 1051 Resort Dr , Parksville
Condo21506 sq ft
Listed by Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (PK)
A pic from exterior of the house or condo, cottage for D352 200 Corfield St, Parksville British Columbia V9P2H5
16 days on market
$329,500
D352 200 Corfield St , Parksville
Detached22569 sq ft
Listed by Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty (QU)
A pic from exterior of the house or condo, the front or back of building for 120 Finholm St #52, Out of Area British Columbia V9P 1J5
17 days on market
$425,000
120 Finholm St #52, Out of Area
Condo21800-899 sq ft
Listed by TIMES REALTY GROUP INC.

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Population & demographics

Total population

12,856

Population age (%)

0-19 (13%)20-34 (10%)35-49 (13%)50-64 (21%)65+ (43%)

Household

Average household income

$95,713

Household composition (%)

Single person (36%)Multi person (3%)Single Family (60%)

Owners / Renters (%)

Owners (72%)Renters (28%)

Mother Tongue (%)

English (92%)Others (4%)German (2%)French (1%)

Why live in Parksville?

Parksville is situated on the eastern shores of Vancouver Island, on the beautiful Strait of Georgia. Boasting both mountains and ocean, living in Parksville means being surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty at all times. You will also fall in love with the many sandy beaches that the area is known for, especially Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, which features a two-kilometre stretch of beach, an old growth Douglas fir forest, and a number of camping and other day-use facilities. Beyond Parksville’s beaches and landscape, the area is relatively affordable, has a moderate climate, and allows residents to live relaxed and calming lifestyles.

Quality and diversity of education in Parksville

The Qualicum School District, or BC School District No. 69, is responsible for running public secondary and elementary schools in Parksville and the surrounding areas. There are a total of eight elementary schools and two secondary schools in the region, including a French Immersion high school in Parksville, École Ballenas Secondary School. After graduating from high school, residents will have several post-secondary options available to them. For instance, they can take advantage of the programs offered by Vancouver Island University (VIU) at the Parksville-Qualicum Centre. Meanwhile, VIU’s main campus is located just 30 minutes south in Nanaimo, and another hour and a half past that are the many colleges and universities that the island’s largest city of Victoria has to offer, including the University of Victoria, Camosun College, Royal Roads University, Vancouver Island School of Art, and Pearson College UWC.

Most populous cities in Parksville

The main neighbourhoods in and around Parksville include Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, Lighthouse Country, French Creek, and Arrowsmith Coombs Country.

Quality of infrastructure for Parksville

Parksville is served by BC Transit, which provides local bus services throughout the region. The Island Link Bus and Vancouver Island Connector also offer regional bus services on Vancouver Island, allowing Parksville residents to travel to Nanaimo, Victoria, Tofino, Campbell River, and more. The mainland of BC can be easily accessed via Nanaimo’s ferry terminal, where BC Ferries operates a route directly to Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver. For medical attention, Oceanside Health Centre is in downtown Parksville, though Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is also nearby.

Safety and security for Parksville

The Oceanside detachment of the Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) is responsible for securing Parksville and the surrounding areas. That said, crime rates are low, as is the risk of a natural disaster. In any kind of emergency, emergency services can be accessed by calling 9-1-1.

Parksville property market

The Parksville housing market is in demand and yet, it remains relatively affordable as far as cities on Vancouver Island go. Due to the diverse population that lives here, you will find property types like bungalows, apartments, condos, detached homes, townhouses, and semi-detached homes in Parksville.

Standard of living in Parksville

The standard of living in Parksville is excellent. This is largely due to the low cost of living, in addition to the moderate climate, year-round recreational activities, scenic beauty, and impressive healthcare, education, and public transit infrastructure that exists here. There is also a strong sense of community in Parksville that cannot be easily replicated. Whether you’re looking to find a close-knit retirement community or a family-friendly neighbourhood filled with fun attractions, you will find that in Parksville. The area even hosts all kinds of events throughout the year, like the Vancouver Island Tribute Festival, the Parksville Beach Festival Summer Concert Series, Qualicum Beach Family Day, the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market, Coombs Bluegrass Festival, and the Harvest of Music Festival.

Something wonderful about Parksville

As mentioned previously, one of Parksville’s biggest attractions is its many sandy beaches, the most prominent being Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. A few fun facts about Rathtrevor Beach include that at low tide, the ocean recedes as much as one kilometre, leaving behind all kinds of sand bars and tide pools. The beach is also home to all kinds of wildlife, including Brant Geese. In fact, Rathtrevor Beach is one of the best spots to view these migrating geese, which arrive between February and April every year.

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