Local government elections in British Columbia are held every four years. The City of Parksville municipal Council is made up of a Mayor and six Councillors, each to be elected for a four-year term.
The election for the City of Parksville is set for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm at the Jensen Centre and Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Advance voting will be held on Wednesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm at the Jensen Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East.
Detailed information for voters and for candidates running for council is available on this site. Let’s Talk Parksville provides key dates for voters and candidates, frequently asked questions, ways to vote, who can vote, and more. Information will be updated as it becomes available. We hope you will spend some time reviewing this site to familiarize yourself with the City of Parksville’s local government election. Please refer questions about the election to the Chief Election Officer at election-official@parksville.ca.
Local government elections in British Columbia are held every four years. The City of Parksville municipal Council is made up of a Mayor and six Councillors, each to be elected for a four-year term.
The election for the City of Parksville is set for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm at the Jensen Centre and Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Advance voting will be held on Wednesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm at the Jensen Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East.
Detailed information for voters and for candidates running for council is available on this site. Let’s Talk Parksville provides key dates for voters and candidates, frequently asked questions, ways to vote, who can vote, and more. Information will be updated as it becomes available. We hope you will spend some time reviewing this site to familiarize yourself with the City of Parksville’s local government election. Please refer questions about the election to the Chief Election Officer at election-official@parksville.ca.
Interesting in running for office in this year's municipal election? The City of Parksville will host information sessions for those interested in running for Mayor or Councillor. Sessions are geared to potential candidates and campaign workers; however, anyone interested is welcome to join a session.
Information sessions will be held in the Forum, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre (100 Jensen Avenue East) as follows:
Tuesday, July 14, from 10.30 to noon
Wednesday, September 2, from 1.30 to 3 pm
These sessions will cover the information prospective candidates need to know about the upcoming election, includingContinue reading
Interesting in running for office in this year's municipal election? The City of Parksville will host information sessions for those interested in running for Mayor or Councillor. Sessions are geared to potential candidates and campaign workers; however, anyone interested is welcome to join a session.
Information sessions will be held in the Forum, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre (100 Jensen Avenue East) as follows:
Tuesday, July 14, from 10.30 to noon
Wednesday, September 2, from 1.30 to 3 pm
These sessions will cover the information prospective candidates need to know about the upcoming election, including the Municipal Elections Act, responsibilities of elected officials, expected time commitment and compensation, election sign regulations, required forms and documents, key dates, and more. Staff will be available to answer questions. We encourage prospective candidates to RSVP to election-official@parksville.ca.
Nomination Filing Period
The nomination filing period runs from 9 am on Tuesday, September 1 to 4 pm on Friday, September 11. Nomination packages will not be accepted prior to 9 am on September 1 or after 4 pm on September 11. Appointments are recommended.
Nomination packageswill be available from the City’s administration offices during regular office hours (8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) from 9 am on Friday, July 24 to 4 pm on Friday, September 11.
The municipal election will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to elect one Mayor, six Councillors, and two School Board Trustees (Electoral Area G).
Detailed information including key dates and information for voters and for candidates running for Council is available on Let’s Talk Parksville, through a direct link, also accessible from the City’s website. Please refer questions about the election to the Chief Election Officer at election-official@parksville.ca
Local government elections in British Columbia are held every four years. The City of Parksville municipal Council is made up of a Mayor and six Councillors, each to be elected for a four-year term.
Theelection for the City of Parksville is set for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm at the Jensen Centre and Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Advance voting will be held on Wednesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm at the Jensen Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East.
Local government elections in British Columbia are held every four years. The City of Parksville municipal Council is made up of a Mayor and six Councillors, each to be elected for a four-year term.
Theelection for the City of Parksville is set for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm at the Jensen Centre and Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Advance voting will be held on Wednesday, October 7 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm at the Jensen Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East.
Detailed information including key dates and information for voters and for candidates running for Council is available on Let’s Talk Parksville, through a direct link, also accessible from the City’s website.
We hope you will spend some time reviewing our election site on Let’s Talk Parksville to familiarize yourself with the City of Parksville’s local government election. Please refer questions about the election to the Chief Election Officer at election-official@parksville.ca
For more information: Deb Tardiff, Manager of Communications communications@parksville.ca
