Parkside News  

News

• Let the sleep deprivation begin! (PDF) February 02, 2012
  "Is it really that time of year again already? You bet. It'€™s Christmas for cinephiles......"
• Great Escapes (PDF) January 29, 2012
  "Two-night getaway packages where the vacation starts with the journey there..."
• Putting gas in the past (PDF) January 20, 2012
  "Don't look now, but a new type of car is becoming more common on the streets of Greater Victoria...."
• Miss 604 on Parkside (PDF) August 30, 2011
  "The common areas are peaceful and warm with playful koi swimming through indoor and outdoor streams, plenty of plant-life, and a lounge area where residents and hotel guests can use courtesy iPads..."
• Refresh, renew, refocus (PDF) August 05, 2011
  "Three-day yoga retreat a workout for the body and soul..."
• Sleek amenities and first-rate pampering (PDF) June 23, 2011
  "Want to get away from Seattle, but unwilling to give up the feel of comfortable, high-rise living? Just a few hours away in the not-so-sleepy Victoria, BC -- Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa awaits..."
• Going for the green (PDF) June 01, 2011
  "Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa has been awarded the prestigious Energy & Environment Award from the Hotel Association of Canada..."
• Dreaming green (PDF) May 01, 2011
  "Hoteliers across the country are making bold moves in the enviro-friendly scene..."
• Victoria projects offer luxury living (PDF) March 12, 2011
  "Just one block from the Victoria Conference Centre and two blocks from the inner harbour and provincial legislature buildings, the area near the Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is rich in history and culture..."
• Hotel Style: Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa (PDF) March 10, 2011
  "Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa's home is designed, built and furnished with sustainable development in mind..."
• Florist's order: Wow Elton! (PDF) February 26, 2011
  "It is not unreasonable to assume that when Elton John goes on tour, having fresh flowers surrounding him are part of his expectations. His requirements to stay at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa included..."
• Green resort goes Platinum (PDF) February 22, 2011
  "Even the air smells different, fresher. There are no ozone-depleting compounds in this hotel's HVAC system. Windows are wide open and the flow-through air conditioning is all natural..."
• Parkside Resort centre of attention (PDF) February 19, 2011
  "Parkside Resort, the headquarters for Sir Elton John and entourage for three days this week, gathered another bit of distinction for its archives ..."
• Spa getaways on a budget near Vancouver (PDF) February 16, 2011
  "This new, all-suite hotel is centrally located in downtown Victoria near peaceful Beacon Hill Park..."
• Tre Fantastico Opens at the Parkside (PDF) February 14, 2011
  "Located at 810 Humbolt St. in the swank new Parkside building, TRE Fantastico’s décor compliments the posh neighborhood and nods to their community and environmentally conscious roots..."
• Fourth Fantastico opening (PDF) February 03, 2011
  "Ryan and Kristy Taylor are officially opening their fourth Caffe Fantastico -and most ambitious location to date -inside the Parkside Resort Hotel and Spa in the Humboldt Valley today..."
• Hummingbird 604 on Parkside (PDF) January 20, 2011
  "Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa in the capital city (Victoria, British Columbia) was simply spectacular, and the staff treated me like royalty. And not only me, EVERY guest..."
• Building it Green from the Ground Up (PDF) January 17, 2011
  "A new wave of resort developers are taking relaxation to the next level - offering guests a luxurious experience complete with a clean, green conscience..."
• Parkside an eco star (PDF) January 14, 2011
  "For a luxurious and eco-friendly getaway that isn't that far away, Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is an exceptional choice..."
• Fractional sales shape award-winning resort (PDF) January 12, 2011
  "An award-winning Victoria resort has found that fractional ownership remains a viable route to real estate sales in a slow market..."
• Mountain biking story told in ultra high-def premieres in Victoria (PDF) January 06, 2011
  "Life Cycles, produced by Rossland-based Stance Films, is a visually stunning history of mountain biking enhanced by Ultra High-Definition..."
• Easy to be green at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa (PDF) December 08, 2010
  "WOW… is what I whispered each time I entered the lobby of this gorgeous property during my recent stay. From the rooftop Club Lounge where I was awe-struck by the spectacular views and the relaxing ambience, to the gorgeous lobby where ‘green chic’ is felt the moment you walk through the front doors..."
• Green goes Platinum (PDF) December 01, 2010
  "One of Victoria's newest resorts has proven that green - done right - can be gorgeous. ..."
• New Victoria hotel puts sustainability first (PDF) November 05, 2010
  "We've all seen the notice posted in hotel bathrooms: "If you would like to reuse your towels to conserve resources, kindly hang them on the rack." But what if there was more that could be done..."
• Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa in Pursuit of LEED Platinum (PDF) November 04, 2010
  "When the Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification—its application is in the final stages—it will be one of just three lodging facilities in North America to earn the Platinum honor...."
• Fractional Residences (PDF) November 01, 2010
  "Since opening in 2009, Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa has won glowing reviews for providing a luxury oasis at the heart of British Columbia's charm-drenched island capital..."
• Green getaway (PDF) October 28, 2010
  "Oceanside residents with an environmental conscience don't have to spend their holidays sitting in a tent, chewing on granola anymore..."
• Development Moving Beyond Green (PDF) July 16, 2010
  "Today recycling and conserving water are just what's expected..."
• Parkside Victoria is on its way to becoming Canada's First LEED Platinum Certified Resort Hotel (PDF) July 10, 2010
  "The elegant residential resort of Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa on Vancouver Island..."
• Parkside Victoria Resort and Spa: all local and green to its roots (PDF) July 06, 2010
  "The fact that a new urban resort was built and opened in Victoria..."
• Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa Grand Opening (PDF) July 02, 2010
  "The official unveiling of Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa took place on Friday, June 25, 2010..."
• Parkside Victoria lures include a couple of firsts (PDF) June 29, 2010
  "The Victoria Film Festival was looking for a unique venue for this year’s opening gala..."
• Parkside Ready to Welcome Public (PDF) June 28, 2010
  "The Parkside Victoria Resort and Spa celebrated its grand opening yesterday ..."
• Green-friendly project sets first (PDF) June 26, 2010
  "The Victoria Film Festival was looking for a unique venue for this years opening gala..."
• Fractional ownership in the city centre (PDF) June 19, 2010
  "Parkside Victoria is Canada's first fractional ownership property in an urban setting ..."
• 14 Hotels in Victoria Have Now Been Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating (PDF) May 29, 2010
  "Currently 30 hotels in Victoria, BC are listed as environmentally friendly with iStayGreen.org..."
• Condo rentals put squeeze on Victoria hotels (PDF) May 07, 2010
  "Victoria developer heralds project as fractional-ownership and construction firsts..."
• Parkside Victoria: Canadas First LEED Platinum Resort (PDF) April 02, 2010
  "Green buildings in British Columbia gained a lot of recent attention from the Winter Olympics ..."
• Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa and Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership. (PDF) March 02, 2010
  "Sales of condominiums and other primary residential properties in British Columbia have been brisk for the past few months, but sales of recreational property are just beginning to recover in early 2010. Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa in Victoria, BC, recognizes that strategically aligning itself with a specialty real estate sales group will boost sales of its fractional interest real estate..."
• LEED Platinum Hotel (PDF) March 01, 2010
  "Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa, the new luxury resort hotel in Victoria..."
• Road Trip: Wildplay Element Park (PDF) March 01, 2010
  "Stay at The Parkside Victoria: You can book a radiance renewal facial ..."
• Coco lives at film gala (PDF) February 02, 2010
  "Festival patrons showcasing styles of the 1920s..."
• A celebration of cinema (PDF) January 31, 2010
  "Glitzy gala at new venue honours stars, directors and producers..."
• Kids' museum tests its wings in Victoria (PDF) January 13, 2010
  "Think of it as a sneak peek at what a children's museum could be..."
• Sneak peek reveals celebrity guests and features at the Victoria Film Festival (PDF) January 08, 2010
  "Who says artsy types don't have Olympic spirit? ..."
• The Victoria Film Festival begins (PDF) January 08, 2010
  "The Victoria Film Festival is pretty in pink again this year ..."
• Film Festival Opening Gala Reception (PDF) January 02, 2010
  "Please join us at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa at 810 Humboldt street for our Chanel-themed party..."
• Island Retreat (PDF) January 02, 2010
  "AquaTerre Spa is unveiled at the newly opened Parkside Victoria..."
• A new direction for sustainable living (PDF) December 16, 2009
  "The Hulbert Group completes condominium in Victoria targeted for LEED..."
• On the Parkside (PDF) December 15, 2009
  "While Victoria's historic architecture has long held appeal..."
• Parkside Resort & Spa - Review (PDF) December 02, 2009
  "I won a 2 night stay at this beautiful new posh resort called Parkside..."
• Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa - Vancouver Island's Most Sustainable Vacation Homes (PDF) November 11, 2009
  "Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa has completed construction ..."
• Crystal's rare plants have new garden (PDF) October 02, 2009
  "3,000-plus varieties of flora rooted just a block from their old home..."
• Crystal Garden plants find new Victoria home (PDF) September 02, 2009
  "Parkside project nears completion as market rallies..."
• Victoria resort is seeking LEED platinum certification (PDF) September 01, 2009
  "A new luxury resort hotel called the Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa has opened in Victoria..."
• Parkside Victoria Goes Green (PDF) June 06, 2009
  "Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is North America's first LEED Platinum resort..."
• Building Green and Going Great On Canada's West Coast (PDF) October 15, 2008
  "If you've ever visited coastal British Columbia, specifically Vancouver Island, you already know..."
• Eco-Luxury: Checking Carbon Footprint on High-End Products (PDF) March 15, 2008
  "On Vancouver Island in the southwestern corner of British Columbia, lifestyle is a word all residents..."
• Conversation Piece: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (PDF) January 15, 2008
  "If someone had told you 15 years ago that Vancouver Island would be home to some of the..."
• Looking to LEED (PDF) June 13, 2007
  "Because I believe that this approach is beneficial for everyone..."
• Contractor jumps through final hoop to get construction site fence approved (PDF) April 15, 2007
  "A Humboldt Valley construction site is now circled by a fence wrap with peek-a-boo holes for passersby..."
• Parkside Aims for Platinum (PDF) July 10, 2006
  "Victoria's Parkside resort is going for LEED Platinum status, not for marketing reasons..."
• Following the LEED - Saanich News (PDF) May 26, 2006
  "When it comes to calling cards for developers, there's nothing like the prospect of a LEED designation to..."