Nanaimo is home to some of the most scenic and accessible walking trails on Vancouver Island. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or a local looking to rediscover familiar favourites, these Nanaimo walks offer an easy way to enjoy…
Nanaimo may be known for its waterfront walks, forest trails, and sunny summer days, but let’s be honest, this is Vancouver Island. Rainy afternoons, winter storms, smoky summer days, or the occasional “what do we do now?” moment are all…
You can find one of the most concentrated collections of rock art on Vancouver Island at Petroglyph Provincial Park. Visitors glimpse traditional carvings created more than 1,000 years ago at this small two-hectare Nanaimo park located in the Snuneymuxw First…
Just a 10-minute boat ride from downtown Nanaimo, Newcastle Island, known as Saysutshun to the Snuneymuxw First Nation, is one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips on Vancouver Island. This 363-hectare marine provincial park blends coastal forest trails,…
If you’re craving a quiet place to cool off on a warm day—and you’d rather avoid the busy crowds at popular swimming holes—let me introduce you to a riverside gem that feels like a secret escape. We recently explored a……
For unique sandstone formations, sea caves, and incredible ocean views, head to Jack Point and Biggs Park in Nanaimo. The trail has excellent views of the Nanaimo River estuary, downtown Nanaimo, Protection Island and Gabriola Island. And while exploring the…
Ammonite Falls and Benson Creek Falls are one and the same, and are located in Nanaimo’s Benson Creek Falls Regional Park. No matter what you call this waterfall, it’s a spectacular place to visit. For my family, Ammonite Falls is…
These hidden gems near Ammonite Falls are within the popular Benson Creek Regional Park. Let us show you where to view a giant Ammonite impression and a series of secret waterfalls that barely get any visitors. This is one Vancouver……
Tucked away just outside Nanaimo lies a beautiful natural sanctuary largely undiscovered by tourists. This unique coastal habitat is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including rare bird species and abundant marine life, making it a fantastic destination for……