Parkside Victoria Travel Blog

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa was featured in the Calgary Herald on March 11, 2011 as one of the best accommodation options for a luxurious winter escape for Alberta residents.

Parkside was mentioned along with the Bear Mountain Resort and the Oak Bay Beach Hotel as one of the better-known destinations for a luxurious winter escape in Victoria.

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is featured in this month's issue of Style at Home Magazine! 

Parkside's lobby, atrium, spa, pool, bathrooms and suites are all featured, as well as our environmental initiatives.

Author Catherine Gray describes the mood at Parkside as "peaceful and calm in an environment that feels harmonious with nature."

Read the whole article here to find out what else Style at Home loves about Parkside!

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa has been awarded the Energy & Environment Award from the Hotel Association of Canada.

The award, which was one of only four presented at the prestigious 2010 Hall of Fame Awards for Excellence in Toronto on March 7, 2011, recognizes Canadian lodging properties that have developed a culture towards integrating environmental management practices that improve everyday operations and the bottom line, while maintaining quality service and meeting guest expectations.

“Care for the environment has been a core value for Aviawest since the early 1990's, simply because it's the right thing to do,” said Parkside's developer, Avaiwest Resort Group CEO Jim Pearson. “It's satisfying to see those commitments recognized by industry peers and national organizations."

Parkside is a sustainable resort leading Canada in innovative green resort hotel development and design built to LEED® Platinum Certification Standards, the highest rating. Parkside was recently awarded a 5 Green Key rating with the Green Key Global Eco-Rating Program, a rating system designed to recognize the commitment of hotels, motels and resorts to improving their environmental performance. 

Parkside has been all over the news recently!

On February 16, 2011, Parkside was mentioned as one of the best places to go for a DIY spa getaway in Vancouver's Georgia Straight. 

"With a heated tile floor, a shower, and a stand-alone soaker tub, this bathroom is pure bliss. Suites feature an electric fireplace, so once you pluck yourself out of the tub, you can relax with a glass of wine in the living room. A full kitchen means you never have to face the outside world until you check out; bringing your own food saves money too, " writes Carolyn Ali.

Parkside recently hosted a very special guest...

Visit http://www.cheknews.ca/ and click on "Elton Says Goodbye, Feb 16"

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa was recently featured in the January/February issue of Spa Canada Magazine! 

The article, "Building it Green From the Ground Up!", highlights Parkside's green initiatives and achievements. 

You can find the article on Spa Canada Magazine's website.

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa was chosen by Cheryl MacKinnon, editor of GetawayBC.com, as one of the Top 10 places for a getaway in British Columbia for 2010!

"WOW… is what I whispered each time I entered the lobby of this gorgeous property during my recent stay.

There are so many exciting ways to experience Parkside and beautiful Victoria—and we're excited to announce that we've created a set of custom packages to help our guests have the best Victoria vacation possible!

Want to enjoy downtown Victoria's fabulous pub and restaurant scene without the worry? 

From November 15 onward, Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is offering a special nightly rate for those who wish to "Take the Elevator Home" after a night on the town. 

Parkside is in the news—again!

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa was recently featured in Green Lodging News, the accommodation industry's leading environmental news source.