Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 58 Adult Outdoor & Sport Sunrise & Sunset (SUP) NEW! Stand Up Paddling 15+ Years Start your day on the water with a beautiful sunrise and an invigorating paddle followed by a mini stretch session on Long Lake. Simply roll out of bed and come as you are... no experience necessary. Let us take care of the equipment and share our passion of paddle sports with you! Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club Wed, Apr 10-May 1 | 6:15-7:30 am | $80/4 | 117113 Wed, Apr 10-May 1 | 7:15-8:30 pm | $80/4 | 117116 Wed, May 8-29 | 6-7:15 am | $80/4 | 117114 Wed, May 8-29 | 7:45-9 pm | $80/4 | 117118 Wed, Jun 5-26 | 5:45-7 am | $80/4 | 117115 Wed, Jun 5-26 | 8-9:15 pm | $80/4 | 117119 Long Lake/Loudon Park Blue Space - Happy Place NEW! 15+ Years Experience a variety of canoes and kayaks offered by the local club. Paddle individually and experience your zen or as part of a crew and feel the excitement of paddling as a unified team. Find your happy place on the water with us as you learn new skills, meet new friends and embark on a new hobby and sport. Leave the training up to us, and come try out the diversity of paddle sports. No experience or equipment is necessary. Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club Tue, May 7-Jun 25 | 6-7:15 am | $120/8 | 117120 Wed, May 8-Jun 26 | 6:15-7:30 pm | $120/8 | 117121 Long Lake/Loudon Park Intro to Cold Water Therapy Bring your wellness journey to the next level. Cold water therapy can improve your circulation, deepen your sleep, spike your energy levels and reduce inflammation in your body. Join us to learn more about this practice and improve your own mental and physical well-being. Each participant will receive a towel. We will have a warm beverage after each class. Instructor: Gina Villares Sat, Apr 6-May 4 | 9-10 am | $40/4 | 116481 Kin Hut Activity Centre Standing &Walking Qigong NEW! Qigong is a moving meditation based on the ancient theory that the intentionally guided flow of energy through the body holistically restores vitality and regulates the functions of the mind, body and breath. Standing and walking Qigong will help to reduce stress, anxiety and increase muscular stability. Instructor: Monika Lux Mon, Apr 1-Jun 24 | 6-7 pm | $143/13 | 116293 Beban Park Social Centre Thu, Jul 4-Aug 29 | 10-11 am | $99/9 | 116503 Bowen Park (outside) Sitting Qigong NEW! Seated Qigong is great for rehabilitation after an injury, for people who are wheelchair-bound and for those with chronic conditions (like fibromyalgia, arthritis etc.). By moving blood and oxygen to nourish the organs and tissues, Qigong helps to calm the mind, relieve emotional stress and reduce mental anxiety. Instructor: Monika Lux Thu, Apr 4-Jun 27 | 6-7 pm | $132/12 | 116295 Beban Park Social Centre Trailblazers The Nanaimo area is packed with amazing hiking trails! Spending time in nature can help clear the mind, reduce stress and keep the body healthy. Come enjoy the fresh air and great company while completing a 5- to 7-kilometre hike with balance work, plus before and after the hike stretches. You must wear good walking/hiking shoes and be in good physical health Instructor: Laurah-Lee Christie Tue, Apr 9-May 14 | 9-10:30 am | $57/6 | 115973 Meet at Bowen Park Complex Tue, May 21-Jun 25 | 9-10:30 am | $57/6 | 115974 Meet at Nanaimo Ice Centre Lobby Tue, Jul 9-Aug 13 | 9-10:30 am | $57/6 | 118579 Meet at Colliery Dam Park Teens Welcome If you see a program you would like to participate in outside of the Youth Section, give us a call to find out how you can participate!