2026 Spring and Summer Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 73 Dining Out! Discover some local cuisine! Meals are not included; walker accessible. BISTRO 1948 IN LADYSMITH Thu, Apr 2 | 3:30-8:30 pm | $35/1 | 161884 BOLD KNIGHT IN NANAIMO Thu, Apr 16 | 4-8 pm | $35/1 | 161930 BARE BONES FISH & CHIPS IN PORT ALBERNI Thu, Apr 30 | 3-8 pm | $35/1 | 161944 FINAL APPROACH IN QUALICUM BEACH Thu, May 14 | 3:30-8:30 pm | $35/1 | 161956 GENOA BAY IN DUNCAN Sat, May 2 | 3-8 pm | $35/1 | 161964 GIOVANNI’S RISTORANTE IN QUALICUM BEACH Thu, Jun 4 | 3:30-8:30 pm | $35/1 | 161957 DINGHY DOCK PUB ON PROTECTION ISLAND Sun, Jun 7 | 3-8 pm | $35/1 | 161963 THE LAKEHOUSE IN SHAWNIGAN LAKE Sun, Jun 21 | 3-8 pm | $45/1 | 161961 OLIVER’S LOUNGE AND GRILL IN COWICHAN BAY Thu, Jul 16 | 3-8 pm | $35/1 | 161965 KALVAS LOG HOUSE IN PARKSVILLE Thu, Jul 30 | 2-8 pm | $35/1 | 161966 RUSTED RAKE IN NANOOSE BAY Thu, Aug 6 | 3:30-8:30 pm | $35/1 | 161977 CUCKOO’S IN COOMBS Thu, Aug 27 | 3-8 pm | $35/1 | 161982 Meet at Bowen Park Thrift Shop Hop - Campbell River Discover new treasures in the area’s thrift shops. Sun, Apr 12 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $45/1 | 160451 Tue, May 12 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $45/1 | 160454 Fri, Jun 12 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $45/1 | 160455 Sun, Jul 12 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $45/1 | 160456 Wed, Aug 12 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $45/1 | 160457 Meet at Bowen Park Sidney by the Sea Learn about the different sea creatures that live in the Salish Sea at the Shaw Discovery Centre (not included). Take a walk along the waterfront and check out the local shops. This program is self-guided and walker accessible. Fri, Apr 10 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160475 (163018??) Sun, May 10 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160489 Wed, Jun 10 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160490 Fri, Jul 10 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160492 Mon, Aug 10 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160493 Meet at Bowen Park Victoria Spend the day shopping, dining or strolling through a museum. It’s your choice; it’s your day! Tue, Apr 14 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160395 Fri, May 15 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160438 Mon, Jun 15 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160439 Tue, Jul 14 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160440 Sat, Aug 15 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $65/1 | 160441 Meet at Bowen Park Tofino and Ucluelet 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 lighthouse and take in the Wild Pacific Trail. Mon, Apr 20 | 8 am-8 pm | $85/1 | 160442 Sat, May 23 | 8 am-8 pm | $85/1 | 160443 Sat, Jun 20 | 8 am-8 pm | $85/1 | 160444 Mon, Jul 20 | 8 am-8 pm | $85/1 | 160445 Thu, Aug 20 | 8 am-8 pm | $85/1 | 160446 Meet at Bowen Park Coastal Black Creek Tulip Festival Take in the side variety of tulips and daffodils and then visit the baby barnyard animals and the hay bale maze. Sat, Apr 4 | 8 am-6 pm | $95/1 | 160603 Meet at Bowen Park Harrison Tulip Festival Harrison Tulip Festival, lunch at Harrison Hot Springs at the Black Forest and Schnitzel House. Wed, Apr 22 | 7:30 am-8:30 pm | $195/1 | 160609 Meet at Bowen Park Quadra Island We will visit the museum, lighthouse and Rebecca Spit and stop for dinner on the way home. Wed, May 27 | 7 am-9 pm | $125/1 | 160598 Meet at Bowen Park Bamfield: Frances Barkley We will sail down the Alberni Channel to Bamfield. On the way, we will make stops at different camps and cottages delivering supply along the way. Tue, Jun 2 | 6 am-7 pm | $195/1 | 163558 Meet at Bowen Park Salt Spring Island Market We will spend time in Ganges at the Saturday Market and Salt Spring Island Cheeseworks. Sat, Jun 6 | 8 am-6 pm | $125/1 | 163704 Meet at Bowen Park Galiano Island We will spend time exploring and then have lunch at Hummingbird Pub. Wed, Jul 8 | 7 am-10 pm | $155/1 | 160594 Meet at Bowen Park Lasquetti Island See a very little talked about lighthouse. Lunch is at the pub, followed by a walk to the market. Sat, Jul 18 | 8 am-7 pm | $95/1 | 163561 Meet at Bowen Park Nootka Island This is the homeland of the Mowachaht band and the landing site of Captain Cook. The beach is beautiful and pristine and the grey whales might be there at the beach! Wed, Jul 22 | 6 am-10 pm | $255/1 | 163557 Meet at Bowen Park Elk Falls & Campbell River Discover beautiful Elk Falls! We will stop for lunch at Browns by the Bay floating restaurant. Wed, Jul 29 | 8 am-5 pm | $85/1 | 163538 Meet at Bowen Park Filberg Festival Spend the day discovering this popular local festival with over 100 vendors and food trucks. Sat, Aug 1 | 8 am-5 pm | $95/1 | 160602 Meet at Bowen Park Mt. Washintgon Paradise Meadows Join us for a beautiful walk through Paradise Meadows and a chairlift ride to the top of Mount Washington. Mon, Aug 17 | 8 am-5:30 pm | $85/1 | 163556 Meet at Bowen Park Butchart Garden Fireworks Let’s go enjoy the garden and fireworks! Bring a lunch or eat at the Blue Poppy Restaurant. Make sure you bring a lawn chair. Sat, Aug 29 | 2-11:30 pm | $115/1 | 160612 Meet at Bowen Park See the 60+ 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! Meals are not included, and some trips have extra fees to cover ferry or admission costs.

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