Calm water. Great paddle.
Warm, sheltered water. Wide tidal flats that ease you in. Views across Parksville Bay toward Qualicum Beach. This is where a lot of people fall in love with paddling.
The Bayside at a glance
From the resort to the locker
Start at the current location address: 240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC.
Use the resort parking lot when day-guest parking is available and keep your phone ready with our Web App.
Follow the covered pedestrian path from the parking side toward the waterfront.
Continue along the waterfront path passing the outdoor pool; the locker should become visible before the final turn.
The upper hotel walk gives you the best orientation before heading down toward the locker station.
Find the locker when you arrive. When your rental starts, open the app — everything from there is in your hands.
What to bring
Your day bag
Water, sunscreen, dry change, sandals, hat, sunglasses, and a charged phone.
Rental gear
Everything you need for your paddle — already included.
Everything is ready before you get there.
Book, pick up, return, and get support — all from your Paddlepoint account.
The waiver is a one-time step — complete it before your first unlock and you’re good to go.
Arrive a little early — open pickup activates right at your booked start time.
Check wind, tide, daylight, and your comfort level before you launch. Onshore wind can add chop — worth knowing before you’re on the water.
Seals, herons and shorebirds share the bay. Give them space – 100 m from seals, slow and quiet near nesting birds. It is part of the experience.
Grab your gear, close the door, and tap ‘I have it’ in the app. That’s your session started.
Return every item, close the assigned door, tap ‘Returned and closed’, then hit ‘End Session’ — your rental is done
What you will see at the Bayside Parksville BC
Check the app for your locker number.
Collect your paddle, PFD, and included gear from your assigned locker.
Almost at the water — lift the board over gravel and concrete. Don’t drag it.
Give yourself 15 minutes before your booking ends. Gear back in the locker, door closed, tap ‘Returned and closed’. Done.
Rinse off. Leave it clean for the next paddler.
What the weather is like at Parksville.
The sweet spot is a calm morning at mid-to-high tide. Less wind, more water, and an easier put-in.
Stay close to shore, turn back before you feel tired and keep the your energy for a safe return .
A clear sky doesn’t tell the whole story — watch the gusts, the chop, and the tide changes.
Stand at the beach for a minute. If it feels above your ability, wait it out.
Plan on our website. Manage your adventure on the web app.
The Bayside local details
Use this page for address, parking, walk path, launch context and station support.
How it works ?
The Paddler’s Guide is a step by step flow of information to help you understand the full process for pickup, carrying gear, Paddle basics, return and issue reporting.
Book, pay, paddle and return
The App handles the booking — booking, pickup, return and close. You handle the paddle.