Vancouver Island Spring Walks

Challenge yourself with a week of trekking Nanaimo, Tofino and Victoria with local walking enthusiasts. Hosted in partnership with the Bastion City Wanderers, the Nanaimo chapter of Volksport BC, this program is an inexpensive way to get fit and meet new friends. From the westcoast beaches of Tofino to the quaint and culturally significant communities of Ladysmith and Chemainus, visit local parks and trails and see many of the beautiful sites that Southern Vancouver Island has to offer.

Start Location:	Nanaimo
End Location:	Nanaimo
Accomodations:	Haward Johnson, Nanaimo, and the Grenport Hotel, Port Alberni For those people not taking the bus tour who wish to drive themselves to each site, a block of rooms has been set aside for the Bastion City Wanders. Please reserve your rooms directly with the hotels. The Howard Johnston is $68 + taxes and the Greenport Hotel is $69 + taxes.
Required Equipment:	Comfortable walking shoes.
Required Skills:	None
Required Documents:	Passport AND photo ID and birth certificate (proof of citizenship) required for entry into Canada and reentry into the USA.
Required Inoculations:
Packing List:	Bring comfortable walking shoes, sleeveless tops for warm days, light wind & rainproof jacket & sweater for cool nights and incase of wind or rain during trip. Bring sun screen, a hat, sun glasses & camera. Be prepared for rain in the case the weather turns.
Luggage Limits:	Please pack carefully as you are expected to handle your own luggage. We suggest that you use luggage with wheels. Laundry facilities located in or close to our hotels are available to refresh clothing and minimize bulky luggage.

Handicapped Rooms :	Not available.
Ground Floor Rooms:	Available upon request.
Elevators:	Yes.
Walking Distances:	Hiking distances up to 5 kilometers per day. Cycling distances up to 50 kilometers per day.
Elevation:	Sea level.

Below is the general walking schedule. Specific details may vary slighty in the case of unforeseen events.