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On Saturday, April 30, 2011, Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa extended this year's nationwide celebration of our planet by partnering with local businesses and organizations for our 2nd annual Earth Expo & Farmer's Market.

The event was fun and educational (and tasty!) for kids and adults alike, offering a glimpse into some of the creative ways Victoria is initiating eco-friendly practices.

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.

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 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.

Shaw TV Lifestyles Specialist Karen Elgersma revisits Canada's greenest resort to explore the latest updates, which include a complimentary iPad Bar for guests and owners, as well scenes from the first ever film premiere hosted in Parkside's HD movie theatre.

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.

Here's a sneak peak at our brand new Info Centre at Parkside!

The Parkside Info Centre is located on the ground floor across from AquaTerre Spa, and is set to open sometime this month.

Without giving away too much before it opens, you can look forward to finding out about the history of Victoria and the location of Parkside, as well as information about the building itself and Aviawest's other resort properties.

Oh, and did we mention we've got an iPad bar there too?

Stay tuned to find out more!

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa played belle of the ball at the Canadian Home Builders' Association CARE Awards Gala on Friday (Sept. 24), sweeping the ceremony with five awards including the top honour CARE Development Project of the Year!

Parkside (Ocean Place Holdings Ltd.), along with partner Interior Design Group, also took home awards for Best Commercial Project, Best Commercial Interior, Best Project Website and the Award for Outdoor Environmental Achievement.

Chief Development Officer Andy Pearson made five trips to the stage with Interior Design Group President Lana MacRae, surrounded by loud applause from the packed Crystal Ballroom at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.