Parksville Visitor Centre

10/29/2026

Our students in rural areas are on the roadside waiting for buses often before 8 am. Great reminders for these darker fall mornings.

🚸 School drop-off and pick-up reminder!

With darker mornings, rainy days and reduced visibility, a friendly reminder to slow down and stay alert, especially in school parking lots.

🚗 Slow right down.Aim for 10–15 km/h in parking lots (or slower if needed), and always follow posted speed limits. Little feet can appear out of nowhere!

👀 Keep kids close. Please don't leave children unattended in parking lots. Make sure they're safely on the sidewalk or school grounds before driving away.

❤️ Safety over schedules. Better to arrive a few minutes late than risk someone getting hurt rushing to class.

A little extra patience goes a long way.

Let's look out for all our kids!

10/29/2026

BC LOCALS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!
It’s time for an Adventure!

Rain or shine, it’s a steady 8°C underground at Horne Lake Caves, making it one of Vancouver Island’s most underrated cold-season adventures. Bring your friends, the family, or your adventure-loving partner for unforgettable guided exploration of some wild and beautiful caves and SAVE 20% on eligible cave tours just for being a BC resident!

🪨 Use code: BCPROMO20

📅 Valid through March 1, 2027

🔗 Book your adventure at www.hornelake.com

Tag someone you’d take underground with you! 👇

Caving

10/29/2026

Join us!

Lunch plans? Make them count! 🥗💡

Join us at the Parksville Chamber for our upcoming Lunch & Learn. A casual, interactive hour where you can bring your lunch, connect with fellow community members, and gain practical insights.

This month, we are thrilled to welcome Rachel McBryan RD, Registered Dietitian from Wise Eats Nutrition! Rachel will be diving into the truth behind popular nutrition myths and fad diets, helping you separate trend from fact so you can make confident, informed choices for your health.

🗓️ When: November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Parksville Chamber/Visitor Centre Boardroom

🎟️ Details & Registration: https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/lunch-and-learn-nov-5

Pack your lunch, bring your questions, and take a mid-day break with us! 🌟

10/28/2026

Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for a $500 donation for their charity!
https://conta.cc/4yMJTcm

Email from Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce Espresso your Gratitude is back! Do you know a volunteer who has gone above and beyond this past year who should be recognized? Nominate them today

10/28/2026

Book now for early bird pricing!

✨ Save the Date for the Holiday Event of the Season! ✨

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 19th! Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Holiday Dinner & Chamber Auction, hosted at The Beach Club Resort

Indulge in a delicious holiday dinner, reconnect with local businesses and community leaders, and get ready to bid on exclusive auction packages just in time for the holiday season!

🎁Stay tuned for more details.

10/28/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at the Spooktacular Treat Trail map with the participating businesses listed! You can pick up your copy of the map at the Memorial Plaza (the Haunted Cemetery) on Halloween Night from 3-5pm! Boo you there! 👻🎃🍬
The Beach Club Resort
Bosleys in Parksville
Bumblebaby Boutique
Crafty’s Crystals
Craig Street Creamery
Curve Appeal Consignment
Extreme Eatery
Parksville Home Hardware
Island Cleaning Supplies
Island Traders Parksville
The Kit and Kaboodle Trading Company
Mooi Hair Group
Mystic Lotus
Navacord - BC
Pemberton Holmes Parksville
Pharmasave Parksville
Rcubed
Round The World Imports
Sea & Summit Bookshop
Shades of Green Eco Store + Refillery
Soak Lifestyle Boutique
Stedmans V&S Parksville
Urban Edge Hair Group
Serenity Healthcare Services Ltd.

10/22/2026

🎉 The Career Centre is celebrating 50 years—and we want to hear your story!

🎁 PRIZE SPOTLIGHT: PACKAGE 5

Our Oceanside Getaway 4, valued at $735, includes:

🛏️ A one-night stay at Best Western Signature Collection Hotel Feng
🎁 $485 in local gift cards from:

🍽️ Brazen Poppy Bakery Café
🍽️ Extreme Eatz Restaurants Inc.
🍽️ Moments Hospitality
🎣 Pacific Net & Twine Ltd.
🛍️ Qualicum Beach Pharmasave
🍽️ Ricky’s Parksville
🛍️ Society of Organized Services

Our Your Stories – Our Legacy contest invites community members to share how the Career Centre has been part of their employment or workplace journey.

Perhaps we helped you find work, return to school, learn a new skill, explore a different career direction, hire an employee or develop your team. Whatever your experience, we would love to hear about it.

Every eligible story submitted is a chance to win one of 10 amazing prize packages valued at more than $8,000!

Share your story at https://careercentre.org/50Years/

Contest closes November 26, 2026.

10/22/2026

Island Self Storage, is the Lions FREE Family Skate featured sponsor at Oceanside Place Arena, Parksville, on Sunday, October 25th, 12 PM to 1:30 PM.... Free admission, free skates, free helmets and free skate aids for those that need them

10/22/2026

To help our business community and residents make an informed vote in the upcoming provincial election, the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce has launched a dedicated Provincial Election Information Page.

✨Our Provincial Election Resource Page is LIVE!

To help our business community and residents make an informed vote in the upcoming provincial election, the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce has launched a dedicated Provincial Election Information Page.

Head over to our website to watch exclusive video interviews with Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates Stephanie Higginson (BC NDP) and Charlene Smylie for Ladysmith-Oceanside (BC Green Party), hosted by our Executive Director, Dr. Omar Karim.

Dr. Karim had a phone call with Kris McNichol but, due to the short timeline leading to the election, an interview was unable to be coordinated at this time. He asks that residents reach out directly to him with questions at [email protected]

Learn where the candidates stand on key issues impacting our local economy, business growth, and community development before casting your ballot!

👉 Watch the interviews and explore candidate insights here: https://www.parksvillechamber.com/advocacy/provincial-elections

Have questions? Send us a message