Rathtrevor Beach Park in Parksville is one of the premier vacation destinations on Vancouver Island. Rathtrevor offers majestic old-growth woodland, beautiful ocean sunsets, and a wide, sandy beach with campsites nestled among the trees.

At low tide, the ocean recedes almost a kilometre, providing an ideal place for visitors of all ages to play in the sand and explore the shoreline. When the tide rolls in over sunbaked sand, the warmed water is perfect for swimming.

Rathtrevor is ideal for a relaxed family outing. Sit back and soak up the seaside atmosphere or take a walk through the wooded upland area of the park. All campsites are within a five-minute walk of the beach, which stretches for two kilometres. The park also features a large day-use and picnicking area.
Bird watching is another popular activity at Rathtrevor, particularly in the spring when large numbers of seabirds congregate for the annual herring spawn. During February, March, and April, this park is also one of Vancouver Island’s best spots for viewing migrating Brant geese.

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