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exploring Horne Lake Caves
This beach community (pop. 7,800) is generally quieter than Parksville, but it shares the
same endless sands of Georgia Strait and attracts the same droves of beachgoers, sun wor-
shippers, anglers, and golfers on summer vacation. You can stay on Highway 19 (by-
passing Parksville) and take the Memorial Avenue exit to reach the heart of the town, but
a more scenic option is to continue along the old coastal highway through Parksville. This
route is lined with motels, resorts, and RV parks. The attractive downtown area, locally
known as “the Village,” is away from the beach area up Memorial Avenue.
