The Grotto Spa

The Grotto Spa, offers signature treatments and services. Treatments include body wraps, massages, scrubs, pedicures, manicures and facials with a focus on West Coast natural ingredients. Guests of the spa also receive access to the Grotto Mineral Pool, a natural stone grotto,2,500 square foot warm water pool, infused with natural minerals and trace elements which detoxify and rejuvenate.

Pool House & Fitness Centre

The pool house offers guests indoor swimming, a whirlpool, sauna, and beautifully appointed locker rooms. The fitness centre has award-winning Precor Cardio Theatre Exercise Equipment, weight machines, free weights.

Ocean Swimming

Parksville is known for its sandy beaches and the warmest ocean waters in Canada. Tigh-Na-Mara is situated on three kilometers of sandy, tidal flat beach, meaning the tide goes out approximately one kilometer, leaving behind small pools that heat up in the sun. When the tide comes in, these pools mix with the cooler ocean and can be as warm as 75-80 degrees F or 25C.

Mountain Bikes

Rent a bike for the afternoon and explore some of the breathtaking scenery of our area. Ride through Rathtrevor Provincial Park or through Top Bridge Trails and enjoy a swim in the river before heading back. Rentals are available by the hour, 1/2 day, and all day. We also have children's bikes and helmets.

Sports

The Resort has a tennis court, basketball hoop, a ping-pong table, a volleyball court and two horseshoe pits. We provide the equipment - you provide the competition.

Laundry

We have several coin-operated laundry facilities conveniently located throughout the property.

Kids at Tigh Na Mara

Installed in June 2008, our new playground is fun for the whole family. With slides and swings the Tigh-Na-Mara playground offers hours of enjoyment.

The Resort also offers families the most extensive summer, spring break and Christmas recreation programs on Vancouver Island, with activities for every age group.

Pines Boutique and Gift Shop

Offering a wide selection of items, including personal sundries, snacks, ice cream and other treats for kids of all ages. The shop carries a range of clothing for adults and children, gift items, bath essentials and boast one of the biggest and best selection of Teddy Bears on the Island.