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Until further notice, all open burning, including campfires, and fireworks are banned in the City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach, and the surrounding fire protection areas.

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2026 MARS Mother’s Day Garden Tour

May 9, 2026-10 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The second weekend in May is the annual MARS Mother’s Day Garden Tour, where the public gets to peek into the finest gardens in the Qualicum Beach / Parksville area!

Each year, our intrepid team seeks out unique and outstanding gardens within easy driving distance of Parksville and Qualicum Beach. (If Mom’s a garden enthusiast, a MARS Garden Tour ticket makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift!)

In addition to their natural beauty, many gardens will also feature artists, floral art creations and Master Gardeners to answer your questions.

This is a self-guided tour — with your ticket, you can visit the gardens in any order you choose, and tour them at your own pace.

Location: Multiple gardens in Qualicum Beach/Parksville
Date: Saturday May 9/26 and Sunday May 10/26
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days
Price: $20 – Tickets go on sale in mid April 2026

2026 MARS Mother’s Day Garden Tour781 Hemsworth Rd
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1R1
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Multiple gardens in Qualicum Beach/Parksville 781 Hemsworth Rd Qualicum Beach, V9K 1R1

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$20
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Parksville, BC V9P 2G4

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