| Measure | ParksvilleBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Parksville |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.2 |
| Safety | 6.8 |
| Affordability | 5.6 |
| Transportation | 5.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 3.1 |
| Things to do | 5.1 |
| Food & dining | 3.7 |
| Places to stay | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.5 |
| Scenic value | 9.5 |
| Family friendliness | 7.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 2.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.7 |
| Road-trip convenience | 8.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $118 |
| Mid-range | $177 |
| Luxury | $156 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 109 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,700 |
| Median home price | CA$850,000 |
| Population | 14K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Ferry Airport Camping RV-friendly |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | Road trips, Outdoors, Beaches |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: July to August with beach demand and Se… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.