The Bayside Resort, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is located on Vancouver Island, near many local attractions and points of interest, including Parksville Beach, Oceanside Place arena, Butterfly World & Gardens and Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. Guests of this Parksville hotel are offered an abundance of amenities, including free coffee, free local calls and high-speed Internet access. The Bayside Resort, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member offers business travelers just what they have been looking for, including meeting rooms for up to 200 people, first-class catering and resort facilities with a full range of activities, all in a spectacular waterfront setting. Access to copy and fax services is also available. All spacious guest rooms come equipped with premium cable television, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Some rooms have balconies and free weekday newspaper. Nonsmoking and handicap accessible rooms are available.