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Bungy
Jumping:

P.O. Box 309, Station A, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada
V9R 5L3
Ph: 1-800-668-7771 1-250-753-JUMP (5867) or 1-250-716-RUSH (7874)
Fax: 1-250-755-1196
Website: http://www.bungyzone.com
E- mail
North America's first legal Bungy bridge, Experience the
ultimate high - 140 feet that is !!
- 100% custom designed for Bungy Jumping! over 120,000 jumps to date, A zip
line extends in a deep arc along the canyon where participants reach speeds
up to 100 km/h, The most terrifying ride in North America. Speeds up to 140
km/h, Better tandem - try two - IT'S a lot faster!, Dive straight down from
140 feet only to be returned 1/2 to 3/4 that height to fall again and again
in the classic BUNGY style of jumping. Shuttle from Nanaimo available.
Climbing
Romper Room Indoor Rock Climbing Center
4385 B. Boban Drive, Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 5V9
1-877-751-7625
Ph: (250) 751-7625 Fx: (250) 751-7618
Website: http://www.climbromperroom.com/
e- mail
- Over 7000 sq feet of Canada's coolest climbing surface. Challenging aretes,
bouldering cave, with a balcony overlooking the climbing area. Intro &
advanced climbing available.
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Many
other activities
- 6 public horseshoe pitches at Bowen Park. Tennis can be played at Beban
Park & Bowen Park.
- Squash is available at Nanaimo Squash Club www.nanaimosquash.com
- Ice skating at two ice arenas as well as curling. Rollerblading is on the
Parkway Trail, the trail at Beban Park and the E & N trail along the Old
Island Highway.
- If Bowling is your sport, you can enjoy in either Brechin Lanes for 5 pin
or Evergreen for 10 pin.
- Horse and Carriage rides are offered every Friday from the Old City Quarter
to the waterfront. (weather permitting).
- The Great Canadian Casino at 620 Terminal Ave, offers adults hours of entertainment.
Try your luck at the slot machines, mini baccarat, back jack, roulette, red
dog. http://www.greatcanadiancasino.com/nanaimo.html

- Doumont Road Trails off Mount Benson: http://www.pacificrimbicycle.com/images/dumont-map.jpg
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Westwood Ridge -
This trail is located within the city of Nanaimo. This ride combines
the smooth-rolling surface of Westwood Lake Trail.
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Hammerfest Race Course - Parksville,
B.C. 20 minutes from Nanaimo, 6.7 miles in a loop. Very Challenging expert
level.
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Parkway Trail: This backbone trail
of Nanaimo links Aulds Road in the north to Chase River in the South. 20
km paved, tree lined corridor provides a recreational playground where cyclists
and pedestrians can move safely throughout the community away from vehicular
traffic.
- Family Riverbend Cavern Tour: Learn about the fascinating
geology and history of these amazing caverns. Starting with a 25 minute hike
to the entrance along the Karst Trail. While exploring the larger and easier
passages of Riverbend Cave, visitors are treated to beautiful crystal formations
and ancient fossils. There are no crawls or tight passages involved in this
tour. Travel in the cave is on natural rocky floors and can be slippery. Tours
not recommended for children under 5 or those with mobility problems.
HIKING
Tracks Outdoor Adventures:
2130 Akenhead Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9X 1T9
1-877-898-8732
Ph: (250) 754-8732 Fx: (250) 754-8975
e-mail
- Discover Vancouver Island on foot with Tracks Outdoor Adventures. All inclusive
day hiking tours through old growth forests, rugged shorelines, and prestine
wilderness trails.
Horne
Lake Caves

Box 3531 Stn. Main Courtenay, B.C. V9N 6Z8
INFO: (250) 757-8687 RESERVATIONS: (250) 248-7829 FAX LINE: (250) 339-0555
e-mail
http://www.hornelake.com/caves.htm
http://www.coastalbc.com/cave/st33a.htm
- The caves are located 60 km north of Nanaimo, 55km south of Courtenay off
the Island Highway 19 or 19A. Turn at the Provincial Park signs at the Horne
Lake Exit (Exit #75) and follow the signs for 12 km along the gravel road.
Drive with headlights on and WATCH OUT FOR LOGGING TRUCKS!
Horseback
Riding

*Arbutus Meadows
Scenic Horseback Rides
1515 Island Highway, R.R.#1, Nanoose Bay, B.C. V0R 2R0
Ph: (250) 468-2345 Fx: 468-2310
- Explore Vancouver Island's forested trails on well mannered horses with
experienced congenial out-riders. Ride for one or two hours. 15 minutes North
of Nanaimo. Also an immense new indoor arena at Arbutus Meadows.
*R&W Ranch
7745 Superior Road, Lantzville, B.C.
Ph: (250) 390-1998
Website: http://www.showpen.com/rwranch
e-mail
- Start with leisurely trail rides through forest and mountain country of
the foothills in Lantzville.. The rides range from 1 hour and up.
- We also offer day packages and overnight rides on request. Take advantage
of the shuttle service we provide for visitors to and from our Ranch who contact
us from local hotels or resorts. Carriage rides available through Stepping
Out Carriages (250)390-4013
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