Little Adventurers on Vancouver Island

A fun and interactive way to explore Parksville for kids and adults is by grabbing our book and heading off to explore the many beautiful locations we have created an interactive scavenger hunt for. Be sure to stop at one of our favourite farms, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks to grab some snacks. One of our favourite playgrounds is the Parksville Community Park which has one of the biggest playgrounds on the island, tennis and pickle ball courts as well as a skatepark and an incredible beach to explore.

Nanoose Bay is a hidden gem of the island. It has incredible hiking, not to mention parks that bring you around lakes and to the Pacific Ocean for some breathtaking views. Did you know that Nanoose Bay has a mountain bike park, plus loads of great bike trails? Grab our book, check out the trails and be sure to tag us in your adventures. We love to hit up Nanoose Bay Cafe for a post-ride snack and yes they have a kids menu. So your little riders can have their chicken strips while you enjoy something from their big kids menu.

Looking for beach adventures? Look no further. Qualicum has an incredible beach that will soon have a new and improved walkway which will be accessible and great for the littles who like to skate and ride. Fun fact, the 4 Poles page in our adventure book is now actually 3 Poles and many years ago Qualicum Beach actually had a pier. You can take a peek at some history of the town at the local Museum. This not only has a scavenger hunt from our book but often has events for all ages, be sure to check them out.

It is not all just goats on the roof you know! Coombs and Errington are full of adventures for the whole family. Kids will be pumped to hit up Butterfly World and the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre as they are both very unique experiences to explore animals and insects up close. Both of these locations are included in Book 3 where they have curated scavenger hunts and colouring pages to engage the whole family in an adventure like no other!

Lantzville is full of incredible parks and you wouldn't even know it! Not to mention it has a mountain bike skills park! This park is great for all levels and offers accessible features that can prepare you for the trail. It has great flow between berms and has different levels of bridges and ladders. This spot is great to satisfy all the little risk-takers in your group! Grab our book, and head out to Lantzville for some adventures! Be sure to tag us in all your epic shredding photos.

Ashley and her little adventurer Claire have been working hard, or playing hard we should say at creating book 4. They have been checking out waterfalls, scouting out the best parks and even going on long hikes to ensure you and your families have the most epic adventures this coming Spring! We look forward to sharing more details with you soon. Head over to our Instagram to follow along with us on our Nanaimo adventures.