The Bayside Resort.
Sheltered ocean paddling on Parksville Bay, with calm beginner-friendly tidal flats, views toward Qualicum Beach and the Strait of Georgia, and resort amenities close to the station.
Bayside at a glance
From the resort to the locker
Start at the current station address: 240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC.
Use the resort lot when day-guest parking is available and keep your phone ready for the Paddler App.
Follow the covered pedestrian path from the parking side toward the waterfront.
The upper hotel path gives you the best orientation before heading down toward the station.
Continue along the waterfront path; the locker should become visible before the final turn.
Recognize the PaddlePoint locker, then use your Paddler App booking when your rental starts.
What to bring
Your day bag
Water bottle, reef-safe sunscreen, a dry change, sandals or water shoes, hat, sunglasses and a waterproof phone case.
Rental gear
All paddle equipment and safety gear are included unless your booking says otherwise.
Ready before you arrive
Use the same account for booking, pickup, return and support. Your confirmation email and station QR code can reopen your booking if needed.
Complete the waiver when available before your rental begins.
Arrive about 15 minutes early. Open pickup starts at your booked start time.
Review wind, tide, daylight and comfort level. Onshore wind can add chop.
Keep 100 m from seals, give shoreline birds space, avoid dragging gear through eelgrass and pack out waste.
Collect gear, close the assigned door and tap I have it in the Paddler App.
Return every item, close the assigned door, tap Returned and closed, then End Session.
What you will see at Parksville
Use the locker number shown in the Paddler App. The Paddler Guide explains the pickup steps if you need them.
Collect paddle, PFD / life jacket and any included gear from your assigned locker area. Do not take neighbouring equipment.
The water is close, but keep the board lifted on gravel and concrete.
Come back about 15 minutes before your booking end time, return the gear to your locker area, close the assigned door and tap Returned and closed.
Use the rinse and quick check before Returned and closed. Then End Session to close your rental.
Parksville water context
Parksville is beginner-friendly in calm conditions, but tide, wind and daylight still matter. Morning and mid-to-high tide are usually easier.
Plan here. Manage the rental in the app.
Parksville local details
Use this page for address, parking, walk path, launch context and station support.
Common rental steps
Use the Paddler Guide for pickup, carrying gear, water basics, return and issue reporting.
Book, pay, pick up and return
The Paddler App shows live availability, final price before payment, waiver, payment and your booking code before you arrive. Book online. Pick up at the station. Paddle nearby. Return to the same locker. End your rental in the app.