Forum: Nanaimo Outdoors Forum

Hello, I've recently moved back to Nanaimo - and for once it looks like we will be here for the long term! I was wondering if there were any beer or rec leagues around - I tried searching, but all I found were posts on these forums from around 6 years+ ago so was hoping for some updated...

Anyone have any information on this abandoned gold mine? If you look around Mt Decosmos in google maps you'll see it. Since it's such a beautiful weekend this weekend, might convince my gf to take the Jeep up there to see if we can't find some gold! Check these googled links to find out more info:...

I've gone plenty of times in other areas, but don't know the sweet spots of Nanaimo quite yet. Any tips other than the 'crab dock'?? We like to get out in the canoe and make it into a bit of an adventure! ...

This just out in today's paper....a shame to lose the swimming holes but perhaps a necessary solution?

Hi, I am looking for a active fun walking or hiking club in the Nanaimo and area. Any suggestions?

I've gotten really interested in obscure waterfalls and rather unknown (but semi-maintained) trails recently... I was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions of places around Nanaimo (between Duncan and Courtenay) I've been to the "unmarked" falls at colliery dam; ammonite falls, and...

Howdy group members and guests.....I was wondering if you all have ever seen many any old school car bodies in the woods around Nanaimo area, say from the 30's 40's or 50's......I found "Christine" a 58' hulk just off Biggs Rd near the BMX or Motorcrass track.....I notice that she is being used as...

Last night, there was another person hit by a car in Vancouver. The video shows two female joggers wearing dark clothes and some sort of reflective material. This serves as a reminder to be as safe as possible when outside. And, since this is the outdoor forum, I figured this would be the best...

Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you know of any free dog get togethers in the south end? I live by the liquor depot on nicol street, and unfortunately there's not a dog park or off leash area within walking distance. I usually take mine out to play in the school close to home (Always respectful...

Kerala is known to have some of the best beaches, sanctuaries, backwater, landscapes etc. These places are often visited by tourists from around the world. One of the exotic backwater sites in Kerala is Alappuzha or Alleppey, which is also known as the ‘Venice of the East’. It is one of the main...

Hello all, This is my first post, just registered. I have been living in the Nanaimo area for a little while now and am looking for some nice Logging roads to cruise on. I drive a stock 92' 4runner on stock 31" tires, I like taking my truck to good lookout spots (I'm not looking for places to...

I was planning on hiking to the top of Mount Benson But I have no buddy to go up there with. Im afraid of going up there alone case of getting lost up there are running into a bear are mountain cat are something I have been up to some of the lower areas of the mountain like westwood ridges...

WildPlay Element Parks is holding a photo and video shoot for Bungy Jump, Zip Lines, and Primal Swing Elements (on Saturday, September 29th). Senior-age (or senior-looking) models (men and women 55+) are needed. More shoot and Element details are available at: http://www.wildplay.com/modelsearch...

Hi guys, is there an area nearby where I can find clean, plentiful oysters and mussels? I used to go to nanoose bay but was (rudely, with legal threats) informed that the area is all privately owned and I may not fish there. I'm not looking for seriously large quantities, just for personal...

A friend and I have written a movie we plan on shooting next month. It's kind of a survival film. We have everything except one location! We're looking for a row of buildings in the wilderness. I'm thinking summer camp, old logging or mining camp etc. Preferably abandoned but I'll try just about...

Hi Towards the end of June, we discovered a hummingbird nest in our Asian Pear tree. Here are some photos. The little one is just over two weeks old and they leave the nest after about three weeks. Hope you enjoy them.

I am trying to help a friend find the perfect spot for a wedding. It can be anywhere from Ladysmith north to Parksville. Requirements Not Overdone (like Pipers) Ocean Beach Not a lot of other people Easy to get to for people with mobility issues must have at least room for 80-100...

Wow, I was just reading the witchcraft thread and am just learning about geocaching now. Are there any members here that participate in this?? Are there many caches around Nanaimo?? Please share your stories. This looks like a ton of fun. I really need to get me a GPS though. Tell me more about...

My friend on Bayshore DR. just off Hammond Bay SWEARS they saw a "black and white peacock with pink legs" wandering in their backyard. I of course laughed at that and said there were no Peacocks on the Island (except maybe at the petting zoo in Victoria). Can anyone corroborate this?:confused:

Can anyone provide the historical background (e.g. years of operation, land ownership, etc) regarding the Green Mountain Ski Hill southwest of Nanaimo?