Archive for May 2013
Cable Bay Trail
Cable bay at EveryTrail
Word to us was that Cable Bay was a popular trail, many local Nanaimoans frequent this trail. We decided to check it out. Trailhead: End of Nicola RD in Nanaimo My GPS wasn't working for the first 15 minutes so I don't have the exact stats, but even with a bit of playtime at the beach the whole adventure lasted about two hours. We didn't find a loop trail, we believe it is just one way there and back.
Word to us was that Cable Bay was a popular trail, many local Nanaimoans frequent this trail. We decided to check it out. Trailhead: End of Nicola RD in Nanaimo My GPS wasn't working for the first 15 minutes so I don't have the exact stats, but even with a bit of playtime at the beach the whole adventure lasted about two hours. We didn't find a loop trail, we believe it is just one way there and back.
Newcastle Island Trail
Newcastle Island at EveryTrail
To get to Newcastle Island you have to take a ferry, you can catch it at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. The Ferry costs a toonie and within Minutes you've reached Newcastle Island. Make sure you are aware of the return times, last thing you want to do is maroon yourself.
This walk was a great combination of Beach & Forest walk. There was a board that mentioned the wildlife that you see in the area, but we forgot to take a picture of it. Archer did however sniff out some kids smoking weed in the forest, they looked paranoid and guilty but we just chuckled to ourselves, waved at the kids and moved on.
The Island is close to Nanaimo, so you can watch the city. There is good signage, in all we walked 8K in two and half hours.
To get to Newcastle Island you have to take a ferry, you can catch it at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. The Ferry costs a toonie and within Minutes you've reached Newcastle Island. Make sure you are aware of the return times, last thing you want to do is maroon yourself.
This walk was a great combination of Beach & Forest walk. There was a board that mentioned the wildlife that you see in the area, but we forgot to take a picture of it. Archer did however sniff out some kids smoking weed in the forest, they looked paranoid and guilty but we just chuckled to ourselves, waved at the kids and moved on.
The Island is close to Nanaimo, so you can watch the city. There is good signage, in all we walked 8K in two and half hours.
