Aviawest Update Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
A Grand Opening for Parkside Victoria
The downtown Victoria resort, which offers fractional real estate ownership, had a remarkable first year of operation, accepting laurels from a number of environmental and development industry groups. Parkside was awarded 5 Green Keys from the Green Key Global Eco-Rating Program – again, the highest – in September. The award recognizes hotels that exemplify the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility throughout all areas of operations.
Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa
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viawest operates and manages six resort destinations in British Columbia, including its newest project, Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa. Aviawest owners have access to more than 4,500 vacation destinations around the world through the RCI Points global network. It’s an exciting time at Aviawest, filled with a number of firsts:
Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa Parkside, which held its grand opening in June 2010, is quickly becoming known as Canada’s greenest resort for its push to become the country’s first resort-hotel to gain LEED® Platinum certification – the highest achievable.
Just days prior, Parkside swept the Canadian Home Builders’ Association CARE Awards, receiving five awards including the top honour Development Project of the Year. Recognition has not been restricted to Canada. Earlier in the year, the American Resort Development Association awarded Parkside two golds at its annual gala in Las Vegas, Nevada. The competition was stiff in both categories, which included Disney Vacation Club, Inc., MSI Design/Walt Disney Imagineering, Hilton and Marriott.
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa Aviawest’s founding resort near Parksville continues to be a favourite destination for seaside getaways. A limited number of suites still remain in the newest 200-block of guest suites, finished in 2007. Featuring modern designer furnishings, gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, private patios or balconies and flat-panel LCD televisions, these suites complement the existing first-class dining, spa, fitness and lounge facilities on site.
Water’s Edge Resort at Pacific Rim The Ucluelet, BC resort increased its online presence in 2010 after the launch of its WatersEdgeResort.ca and presence on various social media channels. Aviawest increased management of the resort formerly known as Tauca Lea Resort in 2009 after adding 60 vacation homes to its rental pool. Based near the rugged wilderness of Pacific Rim National Park, Water’s Edge caters to adventurers and sanctuary-seekers alike.
Parkside is also becoming a popular venue for festivals, art shows, weddings and community events. The Victoria Film Festival chose Parkside to host its 2010 opening gala in January. And in March, the resort hosted its second art exhibition, Parkside Paints the Summer, featuring paintings by local artists. Parkside plans to start hosting art shows regularly. Water’s Edge Resort at Pacific Rim
There’s never been a better time to own and vacation with Aviawest.
To find out more about Aviawest and its portfolio of resorts, go to www.Aviawest.com