Parksville Beach Festival

Trip Information

Join us as we head North of Nanaimo to the community of Qualicum Beach where we will explore their year-round Farmers Market and downtown core. Qualicum Beach is known for their amazing sandy beachs, picture postcard views, world class biking & hiking trails and of course - their small-town charm! After lunch, we will head to the Parksville Beach Festival to view the only competition in Canada designated as a qualifying event for the World Championship of Sand Sculpting. The beach itself offers a beautiful view with its long sandy beaches and eastern exposure; this is an ideal spot to fend a few hours! We will be sure to pack our beach bag for entertainment! 

What to wear:

• Appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and for walking
• A hat

What to bring:

• Face mask (optional - not required, but recommended)
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen 
• Snacks & lunch ( or money to buy food, snacks)
• Beach Blanket/towel
• Umbrella (in case it rains)
• A backpack to carry all your items
• Camera

Meeting Location: 

VIU Building 255, Main Lobby (second floor) at 9:15 am

Trip Includes:

Round-trip Transportation , Qualicum Beach Farmers Market, Admission to Sandcastle Competition at Parksville Community Beach & Free Time

Policies, Health & Safety

We have an ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and quality of our trips, with trained and responsible student leaders, staff and community partners. Before you sign-up, please check out our policies & procedures for more information about how to prepare for a trip, as well as our cancellation policy.

How to Sign Up

Our activities are available to all current VIU Students. Sign up with us in person, next to the Front Reception Desk in the "Glassroom" on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm – 1:30pm in Building 255 - Second Floor.

You will need to have your:

1. Student card,
2. Proof of medical insurance (BC Care Card or Guard.me Insurance Policy)
3. Payment (cash is currently the only method of payment for activities)

Waiver Form

Please read our general waiver form for VIU group activities in the attachment section below. All participants are required to read and sign the waiver before the start of the trip. We will provide a paper copy for you to read through again and sign the morning of the trip.

Contact

Kelsey Moon – Activity Program Coordinator
Kelsey.moon@viu.ca
250-753-3245 x 2228