Temporary Closure of Beaches to Dogs
Beaches within the Parksville Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area (PQBWMA) will be temporarily closed to dogs to the annual Brant geese migration. Rathtrevor Beach will be closed to dogs from February 15 to April 30. Parksville Bay Beach and Qualicum Beach from March 1 to April 30.
More InfoCan’t Miss Food Trucks in PQB
What’s better than the flourishing food scene in Parksville Qualicum Beach? A food scene on wheels!
Whether you're looking for a family-friendly meal, tasty treats to satisfy your sweet tooth, healthy vegan options, or a quick bite to hit the spot, here are a variety local food trucks to add to your dining itinerary.
Parksville Qualicum Beach Food Trucks
- ALA Cart Hot Dogs - You don't have to travel far to get a taste of the East Coast — choose your toppings and enjoy a New York Style dog right here in Parksville Qualicum Beach
- Auntie Annie’s - Grab an ice cream cone from the world’s cutest trailer also known as “Tubby”
- Bees Knees - Satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh mini donuts, slushies, and cold treats to go from Bees Knees
- Cafe CRAVE - This local food truck carries all the sinful sweets you crave — from muffins to cookies, hot chocolate to hot coffee, grab a bite and leave satisfied
- The Cone Zone - Head down to the Parksville boardwalk and enjoy your favourite flavours from Island Farms, Chapmans and Foothills Creamery on a delicious waffle cone.
- Country Kusina - A Filipino/Canadian fusion food truck serving finger-licking meals full of flavour and a style all their own
- The Dragon Bowl - For a healthy alternative to the typical fried food you might find at a food truck, stop by The Dragon Bowl for fresh, nutritious ingredients like kale, carrots, beets and tofu
- Farm to Fire - Offering mouth-watering pizzas made from local ingredients fresh from a wood fire oven
- Hosier's Firetruck Grill - One of the most unique food trucks around, Hosier's is serving delicious meals out of a converted fire engine
- JPEats Firehouse Kitchen & Grill - Sourcing the quality Ingredients from Vancouver Island vendors and growers, you’ll definitely want to taste the sizzle of a slow smoked Lunch & Munch menu item (our vote is for the 100% Montreal Smoked Meat Beef Brisket)
- Knockananna Grill - Find this family owned food truck all over Qualicum Beach featuring a nod to their Irish heritage in menu items like the Limerick Burger, Fidden Cheesesteak and Chicken Goujons
- Rolling Cones - Beat the heat and enjoy hard scooped ice cream, homemade milkshakes, cappuccino and more
- Up Beet Eats - Soups, baked goods, breakfast and more — you can find this food truck at throughout the area at local farmers markets, breweries, private events and more
Food Trucks at Parksville's Community Park and Summer By the Sea Street Market
Visit Craig Street in Parksville every Tuesday evening from June to August between 6pm and 9pm for the vibrant Summer by the Street Market organized by Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce. Here you will find a huge variety of food trucks offering international and Canadian food options, locally grown produce and something exquisite for every palate.
Additionally, you will experience a variety of locally owned and operated Food Truck options alternating daily at Parksville’s Community Park throughout July and August. With trucks operating throughout the day, whether you prefer brunch, lunch or dinner, rest assured, you will never go hungry!
