The Parksville area has a ton of fantastic events throughout the year, with Beach Festival being the perfect summer event. Lasting nearly the entire month of August (Aug 7 - 30), there is something for the whole family to enjoy.

The Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition kicks off the festival with 23 hours of sculpting over three days. Gates open to the public to view the masterpieces on Saturday, August 8. The sculptures remain in place for three weeks following the competition.

Check out Kidfest on Sunday, August 16th. A day geared towards family fun on Parksville Beach. Musical entertainment, sandcastle building, juggling acts, clowns, roving entertainers, numerous interactive activities for kids of all ages.

Not to mention Quality Foods Fireworks on the evening of Saturday, August 15th, on the waterfront!

Full details at www.parksvillebeachfest.ca

Adjacent to Rathtrevor is the very popular Riptide Lagoon Adventure Mini Golf, which offers two courses that will challenge your budding golf stars. Enjoy the beautiful landscaping as you play either 18 or 36 holes, and then treat the gang to ice cream at the club house.

Also nearby is Parksville Community Beach, a great public beach park that is always buzzing with fun activities for all ages. There's the beach, a children's water park with slides, ladders and swings, a skateboard park, tennis courts and a concession stand, as well as plenty of picnic tables and benches where you can enjoy the view of the water and the mountains of the mainland.

Oceanside provides endless opportunities for outdoor fun with the family. These are just three attractions that are all practically at your doorstep when you stay at Oceanside Village Resort.

The long hot sunny days of summer are here - so what are your vacation plans? Don't have any? Thinking of sticking around home this year instead? Well, think again. Oceanside Village Resort in Parksville is the perfect way to spend your family vacation starting at only $190 per night. There will be plenty of room for everyone, as you can choose cottages from one bedroom to two bedrooms with a loft depending on the size of your clan. Cottages range from 864 to 1109 square feet and are fully equipped with everything you need, including a great kitchen with a full size fridge and dishwasher so you can stretch the budget by eating in. And you don't have to give up the grill; each cottage comes with a BBQ and deck. With only a minimum two-night stay requirement, you can customize your stay to fit your schedule and budget.

For those of you travelling from the mainland, as an added bonus, BC Ferries is offering mid-week sailing discounts until September 3. Full details at www.bcferries.com.

At Oceanside Village resort we work hard to make your vacation special, including having playpens and high chairs available for rent plus pet friendly cottages so you can bring the entire family including Fido.

Once you step out of your cottage an entire world of activity is waiting for you. We're located in the scenic Parksville area, with Rathtrevor Beach Park only a short walk away. Or enjoy Oceanside Village Resort's indoor swimming pool, which is large enough for the kids to have fun while more serious swimmers are doing laps. And for those more diehard fitness buffs who can't really relax without a workout, just adjacent to the pool is a fitness room equipped with treadmills and a cross trainer. Of course, nothing says total relaxation like a soak in the hot tub at the end of a perfect day.

To book your summer fun call 1-877-248-8961 today and the staff at Oceanside Village Resort will take care of the rest.