Outdoor Activities and Suggestions
Local Activities
Known by locals as ‘the bungy zone’ there is bungy jumping, high ropes, and more. Even if you’re not interested in jumping yourself, it’s worth the stop while driving by to watch some people jump.
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WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdKnown by locals as ‘the bungy zone’ there is bungy jumping, high ropes, and more. Even if you’re not interested in jumping yourself, it’s worth the stop while driving by to watch some people jump.
The Nanaimo Tourism Centre is Great ! They will happily give you more tips and point you in the right direction.
Tourism Nanaimo Visitor Centre
101 Northfield RdThe Nanaimo Tourism Centre is Great ! They will happily give you more tips and point you in the right direction.
Morrell Sanctuary
787 Nanaimo Lakes RdA nice forested area to walk around.
Kayak rental place at the bottom of the hill. We recommend grabbing some kayaks, exploring the islands, then taking a break at the dingy dock pub! Call in advance to reserve, or be prepared to wait (millers pub is next door if there’s a wait).
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Coastal Expression
1840 Stewart AveKayak rental place at the bottom of the hill. We recommend grabbing some kayaks, exploring the islands, then taking a break at the dingy dock pub! Call in advance to reserve, or be prepared to wait (millers pub is next door if there’s a wait).
The starting place for mount Benson hikes, look for the big parking lot and follow the signs! Be sure to bring water and snacks, and let someone know you are hiking Benson (if going alone).
Witchcraft Lake
2765 Benson View RdThe starting place for mount Benson hikes, look for the big parking lot and follow the signs! Be sure to bring water and snacks, and let someone know you are hiking Benson (if going alone).
Local beach around the corner from our house. Easy swim spot when the tide is in, and nice beach strolling when it is out.
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Departure Bay
Local beach around the corner from our house. Easy swim spot when the tide is in, and nice beach strolling when it is out.
Good for hiking around.
Insider tip : To the left when you enter the parking lot there are ‘fairy houses’ in the forest, a fun activity for kids.
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Parque Neck Point
1055 Morningside DrGood for hiking around.
Insider tip : To the left when you enter the parking lot there are ‘fairy houses’ in the forest, a fun activity for kids.
Depending on what you are looking for, this could be a great activity.
It is a nice local lake where you could go swimming, but the main attraction is the trail that goes around the lake. There are a couple different paths that make it shorter or longer, but generally around 6KM, which is good for walking or running.
There is one hill if you start to the left, but other than that it is quite flat.
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Westwood Lake
Depending on what you are looking for, this could be a great activity.
It is a nice local lake where you could go swimming, but the main attraction is the trail that goes around the lake. There are a couple different paths that make it shorter or longer, but generally around 6KM, which is good for walking or running.
There is one hill if you start to the left, but other than that it is quite flat.
Nanaimo River is a local favourite as well. This could be dangerous at some sport, so be sure to ask us, or the tourism centre where to go, and what to look out for.
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Nanaimo River
Nanaimo River is a local favourite as well. This could be dangerous at some sport, so be sure to ask us, or the tourism centre where to go, and what to look out for.
A short ferry ride from Nanaimo, this is a great option for a day trip. Gabriola has a laid-back charm to it. One thing it is known for is its art galleries, beaches, and local shops.
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Gabriola Island
A short ferry ride from Nanaimo, this is a great option for a day trip. Gabriola has a laid-back charm to it. One thing it is known for is its art galleries, beaches, and local shops.