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Activities There are so many great things to do in this part of the world! Some things to do during your stay: We take our sandcastles seriously in this part of the world and a day spent at Rathtrevor refining your building skills is a day well spent. Industrious beach lovers can also take up clamdigging and beachcombing on the sandy shores. At low tide, tidal pools provide hours of entertainment but in summertime don't miss the beach at high tide when the shallow water is warm and perfect for swimming. Tubing down the river is a quintessential Vancouver Island activity and Riverbend is the perfect location for taking the plunge. Enthusiasts can launch their vessels from the shores of the Englishman River and lazily float back to the resort. Remember your sunscreen! Those who love to hike and explore will be pleased to find networks of trails that lead along the river, down to the ocean, or through the forests to other parks. Local guides and tours are also available to help you discover the natural beauty of this area. Some great park trails to check out nearby are: Cathedral Grove, Englishman River Falls, and Little Qualicum Falls. With some of the best salmon and halibut fishing in the world right here, serious fishermen and women can charter a boat to have an experienced guide lead them to the best fishing spots. Your vacation on Englishman river is the perfect opportunity to learn the art of fly tying or to just cast a line for fun. A short walk up the river from the resort will take you to some great fishing holes. Golfing enthusiasts will love the fine selection of beautifully designed golf courses ranging from nine hole to PGA calibre. Those who prefer their golf on a smaller scale will also be thrilled to find some of the best mini golf courses anywhere - right here. Ask us about the greenfee discounts for Riverbend guests at Pheasant Glen in Qualicum Beach and Fairwinds Golf Course in Nanoose Bay. Sea kayaking and river kayaking tours will take you off the beaten track to see some of the more remote attractions this area has to offer - go for a few hours, take in a sunset, or pack up and take a three day tour. Calm ocean waters are perfect for novice and intermediate kayakers and local guides can provide equipment, leadership and the experience of a lifetime. With one of the healthiest marine environments in the world, Parksville is a great place for divers to discover everything from little treasures like sea anenomes and urchins to giant octopi, wolf eels, and the gentle six gill shark. All of our guests have a free membership at the Fitness Connection while staying at Riverbend. A ten minute walk from the resort, this 10,000 square foot facility has free wieghts, stairmasters, lifecycles, cross trainers, treadmills, rowing machines and stationary bikes. The gym also features saunas, a juice bar, yoga and tae kwon do classes, a tanning salon, and personal fitness training. Cowboys and Cowgirls can get saddled up and take to one of the many trails in the area. Try a three hour ride or go for an entire day, an unique way to explore the island. It's just a two and a half hour drive over the mountains from Riverbend to the most western coast of Canada. A world class surfing, whale watching and storm watching destination - this is where Vancouver Island keeps the big ocean. This fresh produce market is located at the entrance to the Riverbend Resort. Open for business during the summer months beginning mid-June, the market sells deliciously fresh local produce, fruit and berries grown right next door at Cormie Farm. This market is a great place to pick up fresh local produce, shop, have lunch or grab an ice cream. Just take highway 4a going north and look for the goats on the roof.
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