Adventure Activities
Get a rush on your next vacation with exciting nearby skiing, mountain biking and caving opportunities. Every age group and every fitness and skill level will love the natural beauty that accompanies these exciting local activities.
Ocean Ecoventures
Whales, wildlife, waterfalls, tidal rapids and so much more! Ocean Ecoventures offers daily whale and marine wildlife adventures departing right from Parksville. With a range of tours from two to eight hours, you’ll have plenty of chances to see whales, porpoises, sea lions, seals, black bears, bald eagles, and more!
Adventuress Sea Kayaking
Let Adventuress take you on a kayaking adventure guaranteed to thrill you. From quiet day paddles to to exciting multi-day adventures, Adventuress has the tour for you. Paddle with the Orca whales, gaze in awe at 1000 year old cedars, savour the last moments of a sunset on a white shelled beach, hike in the ancient rainforests. All of these adventures are awaiting you near the Beach Club Resort.
CAVING at HORNE LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK
Located 20 minutes north of The Beach Club Resort, Horne Lake Provincial Park features an incredible caving opportunity for first time cavers and expert spelunkers. Explore the underground wonders of the park in self-guided and guided tours as you view unique crystal formations and ancient fossils.
49 North Helicopters Tours
Located just over an hour away from the hotel in Campbell River, 49 North Helicopters offer sightseeing tours of Vancouver Island with some tours packages including glacier viewing. For the summer adventurer, heli-fishing offers unique half an full day excursions to find the perfect place to cast your line in the Campbell River area. In the winter, hit the slopes with heli-skiing with backcountry touring in the island alps.
MOUNT WASHINGTON ALPINE RESORT
Experience the year round excitement of Mount Washington Alpine Resort, located 45 minutes north of The Beach Club Resort. In winter, enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snow tubing.
In summer, enjoy the Mile High Chairlift ride, access downhill mountain biking trails, discover scenic hiking trails, or try mini golf, disc golf and the bungee trampoline.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Parksville is home to a wide variety of mountain biking trails. Visit Top Bridge Park, or test your skills on the Hammerfest competitive courses in the area. From amateur to professional, there are many trails to choose from.
WILDPLAY ELEMENT PARKS
Nestled in spectacular natural settings, WildPlay Element Parks outdoor activities entertain and challenge guests both young and old. Climbing from tree-to-tree brings out the monkey at heart – while leaping off a 150’ foot bungy bridge and zipping through the sky at up to 100km/hour thrills even the bravest adventure-seekers. Let us take the “bored” out of boardroom. WildPlay’s elements are the perfect addition for any team-building program!
Skydive Vancouver Island
If it's your first jump or 100th, Skydive Vancouver Island can create the experience that you will remember for a lifetime. There is nothing like jumping over the ocean. The views are spectacular and it will be an experience that you will never forget. Located next to Parksville in Qualicum Beach.
Alberni VALLEY ADVENTURES ASSOCIATION
Alberni Valley Adventures Association is an eco-outdoor-adventure tourism operator offering world class hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, bird watching, scuba diving,gliding, geo-caching, dragon boating, canoeing, horseback riding, river tubing, bouldering, radical-running, mountain climbing, water skiing, knee boarding, scuba diving, kite boarding, windsurfing and the newest adventure; zip-lining.
