About Oceanside Initiatives 

Oceanside Initiatives is a partnership of municipalities and organizations in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and the Regional District of Nanaimo's Electoral Areas E (Nanoose Bay), F (Coombs, Hilliers, Errington), G (French Creek, Dashwood, Englishman River), and H (Shaw Hill, Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay, Bowser).

Oceanside Initiatives is dedicated to increasing the number of businesses in the central-Vancouver Island region, from Nanoose in the south to Bowser in the north. 

Vision 

Oceanside Initiatives is committed to supporting an economic culture that facilitates and promotes innovation, inspires creativity, and harnesses potential, with respect for the environment, and the diversity and values of our communities.

Oceanside Initiatives Partners 

• City of Parksville
• Town of Qualicum Beach
• Parksville-Qualicum Beach Tourism Association
• Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce
• Parkville Downtown Business Association
• Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Regional District of Nanaimo
• School District 69
• Vancouver Island University
• Nanoose First Nation
• Qualicum First Nation 

Contact Us 

For more information about Oceanside Initiatives, contact: 

Corry Hostetter
Economic Development Coordinator, Project Manager
Oceanside Initiatives, Parksville/Qualicum Beach
P: (250) 905-0400 ext 206
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Photo Credits

Some of the photographs used on this website have been provided by:

• Artez Photography
• BC Ferries
• City of Parksville
• Destination BC
• Encore Communications
• Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association
• Picture BC
• Town of Qualicum Beach