Parksville was named one of CanadaB次元官网网址檚 Top 10 cities for retirement, according to an article by .

The cityB次元官网网址檚 mild year round climate, scenic golf courses and parks were noted, along with opportunities for boating, kayaking, and otherwise enjoying the Strait of Georgia.

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The executive director of the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce, Amir Tabatabaei, agrees the city is a great spot for retirement, and added itB次元官网网址檚 also a safe and inclusive community to raise a family, start a business and enjoy the areaB次元官网网址檚 world class nature.

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Parksville joined Victoria and the Okanagan Valley for B.C. locales named on , which also includes Calgary, Canmore, Alta., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., Ottawa, Quebec City, Fredericton and Halifax.

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