The Oceanside Village Resort in Parksville is truly a magical place. From the minute you walk inside your cottage you're transported to a world where luxury blends with natural harmony. Choose from a one or two bedroom cottage professionally designed with a touch of elegance.

Enjoy a weekend of rejuvenation or choose two or more weekdays to revive your inner spirit. On cool, crisp nights snuggle up beside the gas fireplace with a favourite book. Relax on your private patio and enjoy the fall colours of the mature trees that surround your cottage. Start your day with a workout in our fully equipped fitness facility and finish with a swim in our large pool and hot tub.

The resort's relaxed village feeling is enhanced with the addition of several onsite services. Stroll over to the Sakura Japanese Tea/Coffee house for Japanese teas, homemade treats and specialty coffee made from locally grown, organic beans. Pop into the Beach House Boutique for clothing and handcrafted gifts from numerous local artisans for the loved ones you left at home. Then after a day walking on the beach or exploring local sites, pamper yourself with a visit to the Tranquil Moments Salon and Day Spa.

Oceanside Village Resort is your perfect getaway for year-round recreation and relaxation. Once you enter our world of peace and quiet, you may not want to go home again. Start planning your fall getaway to Oceanside Village Resort now.

October is Customer Appreciation Month at Tranquil Moments Salon and Day Spa. Plan to come for a week, as there is a different special every day!

Plus enjoy their specials every day during the month of October.
50% off all teeth whitening treatments (Mon - Sat)
40% off selected Dermatological Skincare

And don't forget to check out the 20 - 75% discounts on selected retail products!

Time flies here in Paradise. Halloween is just around the corner, closely followed by the holiday season. Why not prepare early this year? You have three opportunities to avoid the stress of last-minute gift shopping and find some unique handmade pieces created by local crafters and artists.

Start with the first annual Island Arts Expo on November 14-15 at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. This event will include an art show and sale featuring the works of around 25 of Vancouver Island's best artists, as well as guest speakers, workshops and tutorials; art appraisals; entertainment; a juried student art show for Island high school students; door prizes and plenty of good food. Admission is by donation. Click Here for more information.

The next great shopping opportunity happens at the Coombs Country Craft Fair at the Coombs Fairgrounds on November 22, from 10am to 4pm. You'll find loads of lovingly hand made pottery, jewellery and other delights. Treat yourself to lunch or snacks while you're there.

The sixteenth annual Kris Kringle Craft Market will be held on November 26 to 29 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. This Christmas extravaganza will feature over 120 exhibitors, $5,000 in door prizes and lots of good food and mulled wine. You'll find everything from beauty products and chocolates to glassware, pottery, jewellery and toys. Click Here for more information.