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Canadian Culture
This category covers experiences that have unique topography or other features or experiences that sets Nanaimo apart and the local's affinity for these places define generations of people who built this country into our home.
The Swy-A-Lana Lagoon is a picturesque place to absorb sights and sounds of an ocean side park. It is in the heart of the Muffeo Sutton harbourside park. Enjoy beautiful roses, friendly mutts, and the sea air. The lagoon is one of the most unique waterfront features ever seen in a city harbour. The tidal water comes in and is warmed by the sun. The waters are refreshed daily. Clean water ocean swimming at its best!
The walk to the harbour is lovely too, when transversing through Bowen Park, alongside the spectacular Millstream River.
Trip plan: Set out by going east (to the right) down Townsite Road. Take the first right - Girven Avenue, and go down to where it turns into Riverside Drive. Follow Riverside Drive to the park entrance. Once in the park, head left (east) and follow the trail alongside the river. Eventually, you will hit Wall Street which borders the east side of the park. Follow Wall St south to Comox Road. Turn left on Comox and follow it to Muffeo Sutton Park. You may want to pick up refreshments at the Tim Horton's on the corner of Comox and Terminal Ave.
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Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Fishing Pier
The Swy-A-Lana Lagoon is a picturesque place to absorb sights and sounds of an ocean side park. It is in the heart of the Muffeo Sutton harbourside park. Enjoy beautiful roses, friendly mutts, and the sea air. The lagoon is one of the most unique waterfront features ever seen in a city harbour. The tidal water comes in and is warmed by the sun. The waters are refreshed daily. Clean water ocean swimming at its best!
The walk to the harbour is lovely too, when transversing through Bowen Park, alongside the spectacular Millstream River.
Trip plan: Set out by going east (to the right) down Townsite Road. Take the first right - Girven Avenue, and go down to where it turns into Riverside Drive. Follow Riverside Drive to the park entrance. Once in the park, head left (east) and follow the trail alongside the river. Eventually, you will hit Wall Street which borders the east side of the park. Follow Wall St south to Comox Road. Turn left on Comox and follow it to Muffeo Sutton Park. You may want to pick up refreshments at the Tim Horton's on the corner of Comox and Terminal Ave.
This is a gem of a park. Just a pleasant 40 min walk. Want to take in the summery day sunbathing? Bring your swimsuit and a good book for lazing on the sandy, sunny beaches. Want to catch a tasty treat for dinner? Bring your fishing rod and a bucket of cookies to pass the time. Then you may like to jog around the 5.5 km scenic trail.
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Westwood Lake
This is a gem of a park. Just a pleasant 40 min walk. Want to take in the summery day sunbathing? Bring your swimsuit and a good book for lazing on the sandy, sunny beaches. Want to catch a tasty treat for dinner? Bring your fishing rod and a bucket of cookies to pass the time. Then you may like to jog around the 5.5 km scenic trail.
Just a 15 min. walk brings you far away from civilization. The river streams spectacularly over countless picturesque features. Its wilderness backdrop will make you feel you've landed in a rugged far off uninhabited corner of Canada. Early spring, look for beautiful dog-toothed lilies and skunk cabbage. In late spring, find the eye-popping rhododendron garden in full bloom. (To walk, access Bowen Park through the back entrance - go east on Townsite to Girven, turn right, & go south to Riverside Dr and walk along til you reach the foot bridge).
Millstone River
Just a 15 min. walk brings you far away from civilization. The river streams spectacularly over countless picturesque features. Its wilderness backdrop will make you feel you've landed in a rugged far off uninhabited corner of Canada. Early spring, look for beautiful dog-toothed lilies and skunk cabbage. In late spring, find the eye-popping rhododendron garden in full bloom. (To walk, access Bowen Park through the back entrance - go east on Townsite to Girven, turn right, & go south to Riverside Dr and walk along til you reach the foot bridge).
Pack up a picnic lunch and bring some cash for the foot ferry- man to take you away. Newcastle Island also known as "Saysutshun" offers a spa-like peaceful setting where people historically flocked for rejuvenation. The highlight is the white sandy beach at Kanaka Bay, where you can soak up the imperative minerals of the ocean.
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Newcastle Island
Pack up a picnic lunch and bring some cash for the foot ferry- man to take you away. Newcastle Island also known as "Saysutshun" offers a spa-like peaceful setting where people historically flocked for rejuvenation. The highlight is the white sandy beach at Kanaka Bay, where you can soak up the imperative minerals of the ocean.
This is an outdoor heated pool with scheduled public swim times. A traditional summer pasttime within a 20 min walk, in the heart of Bowen Park. (To walk, access Bowen Park through the back entrance - go east on Townsite to Girven, turn right, & go south to Riverside Dr and walk along til you reach the foot bridge).
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Bowen Park
500 Bowen RdThis is an outdoor heated pool with scheduled public swim times. A traditional summer pasttime within a 20 min walk, in the heart of Bowen Park. (To walk, access Bowen Park through the back entrance - go east on Townsite to Girven, turn right, & go south to Riverside Dr and walk along til you reach the foot bridge).
FRISBEE GOLF - This is a great way to wile away the afternoon with a fun family favourite. Just a 20 min. walk to Hole#1 at Bowen Park. (To walk, access Bowen Park through the back entrance - go east on Townsite to Girven, turn right, & go south to Riverside Dr and walk along til you reach the foot bridge).
Bowen Park Sports Field
87705 Bowen RdFRISBEE GOLF - This is a great way to wile away the afternoon with a fun family favourite. Just a 20 min. walk to Hole#1 at Bowen Park. (To walk, access Bowen Park through the back entrance - go east on Townsite to Girven, turn right, & go south to Riverside Dr and walk along til you reach the foot bridge).