Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Assoc.

Learn more about the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association on Vancouver island, British Columbia serving the communities from Nanoose Bay to Deep Bay and inland to Cathedral Grove.

Mission, Vision, Purpose

Mission: Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism shall successfully market the region externally to strengthen economic viability for the members and the communities we serve.

Vision: To promote and enhance Parksville Qualicum Beach as a world-renowned all season tourism destination.

Purpose: To enhance and protect the PQB experience.

About Us

The Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association is the destination marketing organization (also known as a convention and visitors bureau) for the Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Lighthouse Country, and Arrowsmith Coombs Country region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

an empty stone path runs along the water and lush greenery in Parksville Qualicum Beach
Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association

The Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association is a non-profit, tourism industry-lead organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing accommodations, attractions, local business, and municipal governments. Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). DMAP is an internationally recognized independent accreditation program developed by the Washington, DC based Destinations International. In earning the DMAP accreditation, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) communicate to their community, buyers and potential visitors that their DMO has attained a significant measure of excellence.

“ Our vision is to promote and enhance Parksville Qualicum Beach as a world renowned, all season tourism destination. ”

Location

Mailing Address:
Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association
PO Box 239
Parksville, BC V9P 2G4
Canada
Street / Courier Address*:
Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association
107 - 425 Stanford Avenue East
Parksville, BC V9P 1V9

Canada

*Please note that Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism does not operate a Visitor Centre at this location. Click here for Visitor Centres in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

Telephone: 250-248-6300 | Fax: 250-248-6308 | Toll-Free: 1-888-799-3222

Parksville Qualicum Beach Staff

Blain Sepos

Executive Director

250-248-6300 ext. 5
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Sian Mazey

Administration Coordinator

250-248-6300 ext. 2
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Tara Ryder, Chair

General Manager, Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort

Parksville

250-248-4674 Ext. 2001

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Lisa McCormick, Vice-Chair

General Manager, Beach Club Resort

Parksville

250-947-2103

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Karim Mohammadi, Treasurer

General Manager, Coast Parksville Hotel

Parksville

250-248-2334

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Pat Jiggins, Past Chair

Owner, Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club

Parksville, Qualicum Beach

250-752-9727 ext. 112

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Travis Busch, Director

Head Professional, Fairwinds Golf Club

Nanoose Bay

250-468-7666

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Chelsea Enns, Director

Owner, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

Parksville

250-954-3931

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Sandy Herle, Director

Owner, Close To You Ladies Fashion and Lingerie

Parksville

250-248-3781

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Matt Hill, Director

General Manager, Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company

Parksville

250-248-8921

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Jim Hykaway, Director

General Manager, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Parksville

250-248-1856

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Irina Ciumac, Director

Appointment - Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce

Manager, Qualicum Beach Inn

Qualicum Beach

250-752-6914

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Meghan Walker, Director

Appointment - Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce

Royal LePage Parksville - Qualicum Beach

250-248-4321

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Chief Michael Recalma, Non-Voting Director

Qualicum First Nation

Kim Burden, Non-Voting Director

Chief Executive Officer, Snaw-Naw-As Nanoose Economic Development

250-951-6420

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Joel Grenz, Non-Voting Director

Councillor, City of Parksville

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Bob Rogers, Non-Voting Director

RDN Director

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Petronella Vander Valk, Non-Voting Director

Councillor, Town of Qualicum Beach

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Teresa Cooper, Non-Voting Director

Executive Director, Parksville Downtown Business Association

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Jared Shaw, Non-Voting Director

CAO, Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce

250-752-0960

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Amir Tabatabaei, Non-Voting Director

Executive Director, Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce

250-248-3613

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Joanne McArthur, Non-Voting Director

Appointment, Lighthouse Country Business Association

778-424-2012

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