Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 64 Victoria NEW! Spend the day shopping, dining, strolling through a museum, meeting up with friends/family, gambling or catching an IMAX show. Mon, Apr 15 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 115730 Thu, Apr 25 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 115731 Wed, May 15 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 116514 Sat, May 25 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 116516 Sat, Jun 15 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 116535 Tue, Jun 25 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 116536 Mon, Jul 15 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 115617 Thu, Jul 25 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 115619 Thu, Aug 15 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 115677 Sun, Aug 25 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 115678 Meet at Bowen Park Harrison Tulip Festival NEW! The Harrison tulip festival is located on a 109-acre farm. Visitors are invited to meander through pathways adorned with 7 million tulips. Lunch will be at the Black Forest Steak and Schnitzel House in Harrison Hotsprings. Fee includes entry into the festival and ferry for BC seniors, ($35 extra for non BC Seniors). This is a walk-friendly trip. Tue, Apr 16 | 7:30 am-8:30 pm | $185/1 | 115801 Meet at Bowen Park Ucluelet & Tofino NEW! Spend time at the beach eating lunch (pack your own or go into Tofino for lunch and do some shopping). We will go to Ucluelet to the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse and take in the rugged coastal view of theWild Pacific Trail. Bring your camera as the photo opportunities are endless! Sat, Apr 20 | 8 am-8 pm | $65/1 | 115798 Mon, May 20 | 8 am-8 pm | $65/1 | 116517 Thu, Jun 20 | 8 am-8 pm | $65/1 | 116538 Sat, Jul 20 | 8 am-8 pm | $65/1 | 115622 Meet at Bowen Park Sidney by the Sea & NEW! Saanich Peninsula Learn about the different sea creatures that live in the Salish Sea at the Shaw Discovery Centre (not included in price). Take a walk along the waterfront and check out the local shops. Lunch will be at a restaurant of your choice, or feel free to bring your own. Meals and admission are not included in fee. This trip is walker-friendly. Fri, May 10 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 116511 Fri, Jun 14 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 116534 Wed, Jul 10 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 115612 Sat, Aug 10 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $50/1 | 115669 Meet at Bowen Park Milner Gardens NEW! The rhodos will be blooming, and it is time to enjoy the spring flowers! Join Janie for high tea in the garden and in the restaurant. Fee includes admission into Milner Gardens. Tue, May 21 | 9 am-5 pm | $50/1 | 116519 Meet at Bowen Park Denman & Horby Island NEW! See Tribune Bay, Ford Cove, Helliwell Park, and Whale Bay. We will stop at the downtown Hornby Coop and then back to Denman Island to visit some artisans and Hornby Island EstateWinery. We will stop for lunch at the Seabreeze Lodge, or feel free to pack your own lunch. This trip is walker- friendly. Wed, Jun 5 | 8 am-6:30 pm | $115/1 | 116531 Meet at Bowen Park Mt. Washington NEW! The view from the top is breathtaking! Paradise Meadow consists of mountain meadows and lakes where theWhisky Jacks and Steller Jays will come looking for peanuts. The Paradise Meadow walk is 2.5 km. Tue, Jun 18 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $95/1 | 116537 Meet at Bowen Park Sea to Sky Gondola & NEW! Britannia Mine The first thrill is the ride to the summit where you will have access to a wide array of outdoor experiences, including the different interpretive loop walking trails with viewing platforms and more. We then head off to the Britannia Mine to experience the underground mine train and panning for real gold. Experience the thunder of the historic mill with their newest attraction “BOOM.” Price includes ferry, gondola and mine tour fees. This trip is walker-friendly; however, there are stairs at the mine. Sat, Jun 29 | 7:30 am-8 pm | $275/1 | 116550 Meet at Bowen Park Galiano Island NEW! We will have lunch at the Hummingbird Pub, take the beautiful drive up the Island to the north end and stop at some beautiful spots and artisans along the way. We will also enjoy Bluffs Park overlooking the coast of Vancouver Island.This trip is walker-friendly. Mon, Jul 8 | 7:30 am-10 pm | $125/1 | 115613 Meet at Bowen Park Comox & Cumberland Wine Tour NEW! Let’s tour 3 vineyards in Comox and Cumberland! The price includes wine tastings. Please note this trip is for 19 years and older. Thu, Jul 18 | 9:30 am-5:30 pm | $115/1 | 115616 Meet at Bowen Park Buchart Gardens & Fireworks NEW! We will arrive to explore the gardens and take in the fireworks display. Bring a lunch or eat at the Blue Poppy Restaurant. This trip may include a boat trip in the Todd Inlet (ferry fees not included). Remember to bring your camera and a lawn chair to sit on. Admission to the garden is included. This is a walk-friendly trip. Sat, Jul 27 | 2-11:30 pm | $85/1 | 115626 Sat, Aug 31 | 2-11:30 pm | $85 | 115694 Meet at Bowen Park Quadra Island NEW! Visit the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre Museum on beautiful Quadra Island. We will stop for lunch at the Harriot Bay Lodge, visit the Cape Mudge Lighthouse and then go to Rebecca Spit for a stroll on the beach before going to the Herriot Bay Resort. On the way home, hunger will kick in so we will stop for dinner in Campbell River. This trip is walker-friendly. Wed, Jul 31 | 7:30 am-8 pm | $115/1 | 115627 Meet at Bowen Park Filberg Festival & Sea Fest NEW! Experience the Filberg Festival at the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox. Wander through the grounds surrounded by beautiful gardens, rustic buildings and a magnificent view of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Mountain Range. Price includes admission to the festival.This trip is walker-friendly. Sat, Aug 3 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $75/1 | 115658 Meet at Bowen Park See the Harbour City Seniors Newsletters for more trip options. Meals are not included, and some trips have extra fees to cover ferry or admission costs. TRIPS with JANIE’S BUS Relax...and let Janie do the driving! These trips are for all ages. Great for yourself or bring the family along! Meal are not included, and some trips have extra fees to cover ferry or admission costs.

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