Festivals & Waterfalls

Festivals & Falls Itinerary for Parksville Qualicum Beach

1. Parksville Beach Festival
   Held over 5 weeks during July and August, Beachfest includes a free Summer Concert Series, an artisan market, buskers, and Parksville's premiere event on the beach: The Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition.
   
   
2. Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
   2245 Errington Rd, Errington
   Explore three kilometres of trails that weave through the old-growth trees and offer payoff views of the upper and lower falls.
   
   
3. Rock the Park Music Festival
   Parksville Community Park
   This three-day music festival, sponsored by Mid Island Co-op celebrates old time rock and roll, classic rock and more.
   
   
4. Rosewall Creek Falls
   BC-19A, Fanny Bay
   Rosewall Creek Falls has two waterfalls accessible by two separate trails. Access to the falls is through Rosewall Creek Provincial Park, which is situated between Bowser and Fanny Bay.
   
   
5. Brant Wildlife Festival
   Held in April, the Brant Wildlife Festival celebrates nature, particularly the return of the Brant geese as they rest on beaches midway between their wintering areas and nesting grounds. More than 25 events are held across the region with activities including wildlife viewing, river walks, nature carving and art.
   
   
6. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
   4001 Alberni Hwy, Qualicum Beach
   Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park is a beautiful place for a hike with an incredible payoff - the loop trail, accessible from the day-use area, provides stunning views of the upper and lower falls.
   
   
7. Nile Creek Waterfall
   BC-19, Qualicum Beach
   One of the most picturesque waterfalls on Vancouver Island can be found at Nile Creek. The hike from the mouth of the river to the falls is long but definitely worth the trek.

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