From tides to trails: These Vancouver Island resorts offer year-round bliss
Picture yourself on a beach soaking up sun, gathering around a firepit with friends or enjoying a family camping trip amidst postcard-perfect scenery. You can have it all— year-round—at two distinctive retreats owned by Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities. Oceanside in Saanichton and Rondalyn near Ladysmith are both located in the heart of captivating landscapes.
Whether you're drawn to the impressive beach at Oceanside or the wooded serenity surrounding Rondalyn, you can expect to enjoy unparalleled comfort, adventure, and the welcoming atmosphere that defines Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities.
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Escape to a waterfront paradise, at Oceanside in Saanichton, B.C.
Situated on stunning Vancouver Island, Parkbridge’s Oceanside resort welcomes guests with the allure of an expansive beach, lush forest trails, and abundant wildlife. Beyond its scenic beauty, the resort offers a sociable ambiance, inviting guests to gather around the communal fire pit or share time with loved ones at the resort cookhouse, complete with an extra-large barbecue. The dedication to guest comfort is evident in the meticulously maintained facilities, including laundromats, public washrooms, and spacious showers designed for wheelchair convenience. Emphasizing inclusivity, Oceanside proudly declares itself a pet-friendly haven, although certain restrictions do apply. Come indulge in a coastal retreat where the harmony of nature meets the warmth of hospitality, all thoughtfully crafted for your enjoyment.
Snowbirds consider this a popular destination due to its year-round appeal. Oceanside offers seasonal, monthly and overnight accommodations, and discounted rates are available for stays longer than 5 months (some condition apply). Monthly rates are available starting October 10 for any stay longer than 30 days.
Just stopping by for a night or two? Oceanside offers more than 79 spacious overnight RV sites with full service to meet your needs.
Whether your stay is for a few nights, a few weeks, or an entire month, Oceanside provides exceptional voyageur sites with convenient pull-in and -out access, comfortable living spaces, and a sense of privacy.
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Oceanside boasts several enticing onsite amenities, including:
- New in 2023 –multi-use sport court (suitable for badminton, pickle ball and other games) and shuffleboard
- Communal cookhouse with extra large barbeque, TV, complimentary coffee station, selection of both indoor and outdoor games
- Complimentary WiFi (for light usage)
- Vending machines
- Nature walks
- Communal propane fire pit
- Propane fire pit rentals (wood burning fires are not permitted on site)
- Play area
- Seasonal beach access
- Honeybee hive (behind beach house)
- 24-hour on-site laundry facilities
- Public washrooms (wheelchair accessible)
- Shower facilities (wheelchair accessible)
- Complimentary WiFi hotspot (for light usage)
- Cable and internet available directly from service providers (for stays of one month or longer)
- Dumping station (accessible to non-guests for a small fee)
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Nearby attractions:
Given its close proximity to Victoria, Saanichton is saturated with fun things to see and do, such as:
- Access to hiking/biking trails
- Bird watching
- Boating and kayaking
- Golf
- Horseback riding
- Whale watching tours
- Local winery tours
- Butchart Gardens (Brentwood Bay)
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens (Brentwood Bay)
- BC Aviation Museum (Sidney)
- Heritage Acres (Saanichton)
- Lochside Regional Trail System
- Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (Sidney)
- Panorama Leisure Centre (Saanichton)
- Sidney Spit Nature Park
- Fisherman's Wharf
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Your year-round sanctuary awaits at Rondalyn near Ladysmith, B.C.
Nestled in the woods between Nanaimo and Ladysmith, Parkbridge’s Rondalyn resort promises guests an idyllic get-away on the banks of the Haslam Creek. Offering a superb RV and camping experience, this retreat is a year-round happy place, mere minutes from essential services yet surrounded by nature. Rondalyn caters to both seasonal and overnight guests, providing full-service sites alongside charming rental cabins. Beyond the boundaries of the resort, a world of outdoor adventures awaits, from hiking and biking trails to fishing and swimming spots. Conveniently located for exploration, shopping, and accessing local attractions, Rondalyn invites travellers to discover why it stands as one of Vancouver Island's most extraordinary campground and RV resorts.
Snowbirds fall in love with Vancouver Island once they experience a winter here. Consider booking a seasonal stay, or renting an RV site on a monthly basis to enjoy Rondalyn in any time of year.
Just staying a few nights? There are both full- and partial-service RV sites available for overnight stays.
In addition to its RV and tent sites, Rondalyn provides cozy, family-friendly cabin rentals. Equipped with basic essentials like one double bed, bunk beds, and electricity, these cabins offer proximity to bathrooms and shower facilities. The built-on porches provide ample space for a travel barbecue or camp-stove.
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Onsite amenities:
Rondalyn has a wealth of amenities, such as:
- Clubhouse with 52' TV, cable and DVD
- Nine-hole golf course
- Heated pool – Summer months only
- Children's playground
- Basketball court
- Horseshoe pits
- Trout pond (catch and release)
- Haslam Creek (with spawning salmon in the fall)
- Road hockey
- Access to hiking trails and biking trails
- Laundromat
- Security gate
- Clean public washrooms
- Wheelchair accessible
- Shower facilities
- Vending machines
- WiFi available
- Cable
- Dumping station
- Off-leash dog park
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Nearby attractions:
Ladysmith is a vibrant community with many things to do in the area, including:
- Trans Canada Trail
- Mindy's Suspension Bridge
- Haslam Creek Swimming Hole
- WildPlay Element Park and Bungy Zone (Nanaimo)
- Chemainus murals
- Duncan Totem Poles
- Nanaimo casino
- Sealegs Kayaking Adventures (Ladysmith)
- HMCS Saskatchewan Artificial Reef (Diving at Nanaimo)
- The Nanaimo Bastion
- Gabriola Island
- Cottonwood Golf Course
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What RVers are saying about Oceanside and Rondalyn resorts:
“What a great camping experience. My family and our little Yorkie had a wonderful time. Love all the amenities, including a heated pool and 9-hole golf course. The facilities are always clean and grounds are very well maintained. A huge shout out to the staff, in particular Daryl. He is very well informed and always willing to help out. The park would not be the same without his presence. Great campground!!!!”
~ Izabella, Google reviewer, stayed at Rondalyn in Ladysmith, B.C.
“Rondalyn park is a beautiful campground. High-end, well-maintained, facilities are a 12 out of 10 no matter what the season is. Driving in and out with our 40-foot fifth wheel was easy. The staff has been simply outstanding, understanding and most importantly compromising with our request for the 2024 season. Everyone has their favourite sites, the staff will certainly work their best magic to get that favourable spot or one identical trying to fit your every detail.”
~ Derek, Google reviewer, stayed at Rondalyn in Ladysmith, B.C.
“I stayed at Oceanside at the end of August, 2022. I wish I could give 10 stars. The woman at the front counter was so friendly on the phone and in person. The sites are clean and well appointed. The facilities are clean, freshly painted or finished and the showers are beautiful. There is a gorgeous little trail going to the white sandy beach. The water is clean and the sites are very well-maintained. The culture on the resort is polite, friendly and private. I really enjoyed my time here. I especially enjoyed the public propane fireplace. It's warm and a nice place to sit and read.”
~ Ash, Google reviewer, stayed at Oceanside in Saanichton, B.C.
“Large, clean, handicapped-accessible bathroom/showers. On-site laundry facilities. Seasonal beach access. WiFi is available. Large sites with water, sewage and electricity. Stunning views of the ocean particularly at the “golden hour.” Eagles, hawks, osprey, grey and black squirrels, raccoons, black-tailed deer, purple finches, goldfinches, chickadees, red-winged blackbirds, cormorants, Great Blue Herons and on goes the list.”
~ Dorothy, Google reviewer, stayed at Oceanside in Saanichton, B.C.
Treat yourself this RV season: Book early for the best rates and secure a coveted spot at our Oceanside resort in Saanichton or the Rondalyn resort near Ladysmith
(Don’t forget to check out our other fabulous Parkbridge locations, and have the time of your life wherever you travel!)