I rented a very decent Rocky Mountain 10 bike from Oceanside outfitters in July 2019. I rode down…read moreto French creek and took the passenger ferry to Lasqueti island which was fun in its own right ( about a 20 min ride from parksdale to the French creek marina). The ride around Lasqueti is very pleasant with a couple of beaches to stop at and relatively car free hilly dirt roads . There is a hotel /pub at fakes bay where the ferry lands You need a mountain bike or a hybrid or gravel bike with 32 mm plus tires . Suspension is useful for the sweeping corners that are gravel covered with washboard in some spots. I called Greg at Oceanside outfitters about one minute after closing to try and get a bike for the 9:45 ferry the next day. Greg kindly offered to open the store at 8:30 the next morning and I made the ferry with no problem. He also let me drop the bike off after shop closing time , at his beach rental spot. A really nice guy and I appreciate the above and beyond service and the great bike as well. Stefan

From the owner: Get outside and explore the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. Oceanside Outfitters Inc. rents…read morestand up paddle boards (SUPs), bikes and bike equipment at affordable rates. With our product rentals, we offer you the perfect way to enjoy the pristine waters of Vancouver Islands' east coast or explore the nearby parks, rivers and lakes.

An Excellent local watersports recreation asset. A knowledgeable and friendly crew as well as a…read more pleasure to do business with.

Stumbled onto the Wya Point Surf Shop Café while looking for public shower facilities on our last…read morecamping trip. Found clean showers and additionally good food and service. The menu is small, but well thought out with something for everyone from meat to vegetables. Always freshly prepared and tasty. The selection of hot sauces as condiments is the best we have seen so far. On our second visit we got a very exited regular (?) informing us about the home made doughnuts that we had to try, and they were just the best. Still warm, rolled in cinnamon sugar with a nice texture that you wont find at any TH. Do yourself a favour and check out the Wya Point, situated just after the turn off to Tofino.

When I'm in the area I look forward to visiting the SOS to stock up on cheap clothing and household…read moregoods. Downstairs are kitchen goods, toys, some furniture and great collectibles. Upstairs is clothing, with retro separated and lots of retro stuff. Excellent prices. The best part is it's a charity and an active part of the Parksville community, all the money goes to local outreach programs and they aren't associated with any church. Best thrift shop on the island.

My mom goes here regularly, and always raves about the stuff she finds - lots of great stuff,…read morebarely used, and for next to nothing. Things are well organized and sorted, which is a bonus. She has taken me here more than once, and I have always found something. Make sure you have some time to spare when you make the trip here, because the place is huge. Not to mention it's a great charity to support. So if you don't need anything, consider donating something you no longer need to the store/organization.

This place has all the best surfing gear and the staff are so friendly. There's a few surf shops…read morein town but this is the best one of them all by far. Easy to find on your way into Tofino.

Super easy to rent boards and wet suits, especially during COVID. Staff were all wearing masks but…read moredidnt make you feel like you had the plague (unlike another surf shop in the area) when we turned up. Filled out our forms outside, got our wet suits and as we came back to the car, the staff had already strapped the boards on. Such efficiency!!