
Filming in Parksville
Located on the sheltered east coast of Vancouver Island, Parksville and the Oceanside region of Vancouver Island offer many spectacular film locations, a temperate climate, natural environment and developed amenities.
From feature films to independent productions, television series to commercials, the City of Parksville encourages and supports the film industry and would be pleased to host your project.
Filming on City Owned Properties in Parksville
Filming conducted on City property requires a permit and business license from the City of Parksville. Guidelines for filming in Parksville, the permit application process and building permit application process are available here:
As well as many well-kept neighbourhoods, recreational facilities and beautiful parks, Parksville's top film locations include:
- Parksville Community Park and Parksville Beach
Englishman River Provincial Park and Englishman River Falls
Parksville Museum
Parksville Train Station
St Anne's Church and Cemetery
Paradise Mini Golf
Top Bridge Park and Trails
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Parksville Downtown
Little Mountain
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The Oceanside region hosts over 140 annual events and festivals which appeal to residents and visitors. Parksville hosts many community events and festivities such as Canada Day celebrations (largest on Vancouver Island), the Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition, KidFest, Oceanside Overdrive Cruise and Car Show, Brant Wildlife Festival and the Parksville Kitefest.
Tax Credit Opportunities
The federal and provincial governments offer tax credit opportunities. Information is available on the CreativeBC website.
If you would like more information about filming in the Parksville area, please contact:
By phone: By email: |
Debbie Tardiff, Communications communications@parksville.ca |
250 954-3073 |
For location inquires elsewhere on Vancouver Island please contact:
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Creative BC
604 660-2732
www.creativebc.com
info@bcfilmcommission.com
Vancouver Island North Film Commission
250 287-2772
www.infilm.ca
film.commission@infilm.ca
Greater Victoria Film Commission
250 356-3976
www.filmvictoria.com
admin@filmvictoria.com

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