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Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism
Learn more about the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association on Vancouver island, British Columbia serving the communities from Nanoose Bay to Deep Bay and inland to Cathedral Grove.
Mission, Vision, Purpose
Mission: Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism shall successfully market the region externally to strengthen economic viability for the members and the communities we serve.
Vision: To promote and enhance Parksville Qualicum Beach as a world-renowned all season tourism destination.
Purpose: To enhance and protect the PQB experience.
About Us
The Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association is the destination marketing organization (also known as a convention and visitors bureau) for the Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Lighthouse Country, and Arrowsmith Coombs Country region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association is a non-profit, tourism industry-lead organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing accommodations, attractions, local business, and municipal governments. Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). DMAP is an internationally recognized independent accreditation program developed by the Washington, DC based Destinations International. In earning the DMAP accreditation, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) communicate to their community, buyers and potential visitors that their DMO has attained a significant measure of excellence.
“ Our vision is to promote and enhance Parksville Qualicum Beach as a world renowned, all season tourism destination. ”
Location
Mailing Address:
Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association
PO Box 239
Parksville, BC V9P 2G4
Canada
Street / Courier Address*:
Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association
107 - 425 Stanford Avenue East
Parksville, BC V9P 1V9
Canada
*Please note that Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism does not operate a Visitor Centre at this location. Click here for Visitor Centres in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
Telephone: 250-248-6300 | Toll-Free: 1-888-799-3222
Parksville Qualicum Beach Staff
Blain Sepos
250–248-6300 ext. 5
Sian Mazey
250–248-6300 ext. 2
Lisa McCormick, Chair
Karim Mohammadi, Vice Chair
Chelsea Enns, Treasurer
Pat Jiggins, Past Chair
Travis Busch, Director
Eli Brennan, Director
Teara Fraser, Director
Matt Hill, Director
Jim Hykaway, Director
Julie Park, Director
Irina Ciumac, Director
Appointment - Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
Manager, Qualicum Beach Inn
Qualicum Beach
250-752-6914
Meghan Walker, Director
Appointment - Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce
Royal LePage Parksville - Qualicum Beach
250-248-4321
Chief Michael Recalma, Non-Voting Director
Qualicum First Nation
Kim Burden, Non-Voting Director
Joel Grenz, Non-Voting Director
Councillor, City of Parksville
Leanne Salter, Non-Voting Director
RDN Director
Petronella Vander Valk, Non-Voting Director
Councillor, Town of Qualicum Beach
Teresa Cooper, Non-Voting Director
Executive Director, Parksville Downtown Business Association
Joanne McArthur, Non-Voting Director
Throughout 2023 Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association (PQBTA) and Destination Think created a destination development strategy for the region.
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