Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park (Parksville)
Rathtrevor Beach
A shallow sandy beach in Parksville that exposes nearly a kilometre of sand flats at low tide. In summer, it is Vancouver Island's most popular family beach.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park lies southeast of Parksville. It has about 2 kilometres of sandy shoreline with a very gentle seabed. At low tide, nearly 1 kilometre of sand flats and tide pools are exposed, where you can collect shells and watch hermit crabs. At high tide the seawater warms in the sun, making it ideal for children to paddle. The park has a large campground, forest trails and picnic areas. In spring, from March to April, herring spawning brings seabirds and sea lions. The community beach in Parksville town is also popular and hosts a sandcastle festival in summer. It is about 35 kilometres from Nanaimo.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
- Milner Gardens & Woodland
- Coombs Old Country Market
- Neck Point Park
- Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
- Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Provincial Park
- Nanaimo Harbourfront Walkway
- Nanaimo Bastion