If you stay at the Pacific Shores Resort and Spa, you have absolutely got to enjoy the huge Jacuzzi in the middle of the wonderful garden.
It's good to visit the long and nice beaches of Parksville. Even in the autumn you can enjoy them for a healthy walk.
Quick Tips:
Good Greek Restaurant in Parksville (Sorry but I don't remember the name) with a real Greek chef.
In the night you can go to Nanaimo (30 km) and enjoy the nightlife (restaurants, bars and disco).
Pacific Shores is in a strategic position as in a day you can travel to Tofino, in the west coast of Vancouver Island. Tofino is a fisher village, full of surfers even in November! Moreover from Parksville you are 2 hours driving from Victoria, so you can have a dive into the Euro-American culture visiting the capital of British Columbia
Best Way To Get Around:
The best thing is to rent a car and travel around the Island. If you are in Vancouver City I suggest you take the ferry to Victoria so you can enjoy a beautiful landscape. See the killer whales close to your ship!!