In April, Parksville, along with nearby Qualicum Beach, stages the Brant Festival, to celebrate the arrival of thousands of Brant Geese who over-winter in the region. For the hiker and camper, nearby Englishman River Falls Provincial Park has ancient petroglyphs, Indian rock carvings that testify to the Native heritage of the area. It's a short 30-minute drive. From Port Hardy, take the Island Highway to Mud Bay where you'll connect with the Inland Island Highway. Scheduled airline connections are out of Vancouver to the Nanaimo airport.
Railway has daily departures out of Victoria.
Check with your travel agent or airline for schedules.