Summer 2023

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Located on the Eastern shore of Vancouver Island, Parksville, BC remains a growing beachside community with cultural events and outdoor activities. Parksville and Qualicum Beach are the perfect destinations for a relaxing Vancouver Island vacation this August.

Here are some nearby events to check out in between lounging by the ocean:

2023 QF Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition - Parksville Beach Festival - July 17 - August 20, 2023 - (July 17th open to public to view)

|Come and see Parksville's premier event, where master sand sculptors will compete to qualify for the World Championship of Sand Sculpting. Sculptors from all over the world travel to participate in this exceptional competition. With only 30 hours over four days, these sculptors will imagine and build the most creative displays. Be sure to check out their remarkable creations before their sculptures are washed away...

Qualicum Beach Farmers Market

Choose fresh, choose local and buy your produce at the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market! Pick out fruit and veggies for your beach picnic from vendors who provide some tender loving care to their goods. These vendors are happy to chat about their farming methods and offer cooking tips, and they can share the agricultural history of mid-Island production.

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