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This celebration of wildlife is dedicated to the Black Brant geese that take a rest stop along the shore around Parksville and Qualicum Beach, on their way to Alaska from California and Mexico. Thousands of other waterbirds, seals, eagles and sea lions are also attracted to the area during this time by the spawning Pacific herring. The festival celebrates the increased wildlife activity through a series of events, including eco-tours, bird counts, nature photography and wildlife tours.
Address: . Parksville and Qualicum Beach BC
 Send an Email  1 604 924-9771
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This annual competition is over a decade old, and brings together mountain bike enthusiasts each May. The fast and technically advanced bikers wheel over cross-country terrain at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park. Sponsored by the Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club.
Address: Englishman River Falls Provincial Parksville
Send an Email 1 250 248-4020
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Jun 28 to Aug 31
Bard to Broadway Theatre Society presents a summer season of four high calibre live theatre productions. Music, laughter, romance and intrigue will fill their Mainstage Tent Theatre, in the heart of beautiful Qualicum Beach. Season passes are available. Tickets can be purchased from the B2B box office in Qualicum Beach, and at the Visitor Information Centre in Parksville.
Address: Parksville Civic Centre Parksville BC
Send an Email 1 250 752-6813
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Aug 05 to Aug 09, Aug 11 to Aug 15, Aug 18 to Aug 22
Goalie summer hockey camp this August in Parksville. Goalie hockey school for goaltenders and coaches, with its own DVD series. Register online or by telephone.
- Oceanside Place Address: Highway 19A and Church Road, between Parksville and Qualicum Beach BC
Send an Email
1 800 661-2280
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Aug 08 to Aug 10
Every summer, Parksville hosts the Canadian Open Sand Sculpture Competition, attracting artists from the region, the nation and other destinations. Solo or team contestants are given 14 hours to craft their masterpiece made of sand. The event is held during the month-long Parksville Beach Fest. Participants must register prior to the festival.
The 2007 exhibit will be up until Sept. 3, 2007.
Address: Parksville Community Beach Parksville
Send an Email 1 250 248-4819
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Aug 08 to Aug 10
Held a few weeks each August, this celebration focuses on the glories of sand. View master sand works, some made of 10 tons of the grainy material, at the Canadian Open Sand Castle Competition. Other events include a classic car show, beach volleyball and croquet tournaments, and stage presentations.
Address: The Beach Parksville BC
Send an Email 1 250 248-4819
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Aug 17
Yeah kids! This fun festival features children's sandcastle competition, entertainment and games. Adults are welcome too. Held annually for one day in August.
1 250 248-3252
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Volleybash
Aug 30 to Aug 31
This exciting annual event has the honour of being the largest of its kind in British Columbia. Amateur, expert and recreational volleyball players are invited to join the games, which are capped off with tonnes of prizes and giveaways.
Send an Email
1 604 291-2007
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