Parksville: Canada's Retirement Capital Boasts Warm Beaches

Nestled on Vancouver Island's east coast along the Strait of Georgia, Parksville earns its nickname as Canada's retirement capital with the nation's highest concentration of seniors per capita-46% of residents aged 65 and over. This vibrant little city charms with a mild Mediterranean climate that invites year-round beach strolls on sandy shores like those shared with neighboring Qualicum Beach.