Bayside Oceanfront Resort (Ascend Hotel Collection)
Reception only: they do not hold ceremonies out of respect for other guests. No outside food or alcohol and no corkage, but the resort handles liquor licensing and SOCAN fees.
All-inclusive. Includes catering and bar. Doesn’t include tables & chairs and coordinator.
The music
Music and bar wrap by 12 a.m. Last call 11:45 p.m.; the bar closes and music finishes at midnight.
The room
Up to 100 guests. The Tidal Ballroom is 2,150 sq ft; confirm guest capacity with the resort.
Getting there
Walkable from downtown Parksville.
The money
$6,000 — 2026 reception package: exclusive use of the Tidal Ballroom for 3 days, 2 nights for the couple, bartender, linens and sound system. Buffet is extra at $75, $95 or $125 per person; $2,000 refundable deposit, plus tax and 18% gratuity. Rates change by season, so confirm with the venue.
The setting
Waterfront & Resorts in Parksville, Parksville & Qualicum.
Catering
In-house only.
Bar
Venue bar.
Stay
Oceanfront rooms and room blocks on site.
Where it is
240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC
Price checked for the 2026 season. Prices change by season, so confirm with the venue. Report a change →
Sources: venue rate sheet (PDF), canadianweddingphotographers.com · venue website