This was incredibly helpful and efficient. Short wait, as they were very busy and helpful to…read moreeveryone; searched all over for a Laundrymat open on Labor day for another visitor. Our hotel had no maps at all. The visitor center provided maps and then the lady proceeded to annotate everything we could ever want to do, including en route to Tofino. She recommended getting smoked salmon at the Thrifty Grocery; we stocked up there - great selection-- I wish i had gotten more salmon. She knew where out rental cottage was, what events to skip, and where to go hiking (we also saw bear). Thank you!

We went in the off-season and they didn't have any of the summer merchandise stocked yet (I was…read moreafter postcards). The woman at the desk was helpful but spoke down to me like I was a simple child who needed block-by-block instructions on how to get places (as she showed me on the map).

This is a visitor center and a the same time it is also a historical site. B and I came here to…read morecheck out inside. There are three floors in side. Not lots to see on each floor but it does contain a write up of what each item represent. Note it is free to go inside. The people at the visitor centers are really friendly.

My wife and I did the short hike from the parking lot to the suspension bridge. It was a fairly…read moresimple hike. We then went to the rocks close to the river. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that rocks were so uneven, and I fell and scrapped my knee and elbow. Tom at the information center had a first aid kit, and I was able to disinfect and bind my wounds.

We were going to do the Elk Falls via Millenium Trail but ended up doing the shorter Elk Falls Loop…read moreTrail. It's a nice hike, once you get past the construction for the salmon run, and the Elk Falls are cool. When the salmon run is completed the whole hike will be very nice.

Plain as they come BUT bonus star because it's a nice view to sit and drink your coffee at while…read morerelaxing. Would even consider it a good place to sit n read etc :)

This park is fairly close to downtown Nanaimo with its charming restaurants and bookstores and home…read moreto a beautiful waterfall. They gave a map of the area in the visitor center as the other reviewer kindly noted it had a duck pond, fountains, and a waterfall. On the snowy day that we were there we also noticed many sledding and a few intrepid photographers hoping to capture the perfect shot. The waterfall isn't tall but perfect in its nature setting and made our youngest quite happy to see its beauty.

Bowen park is a long park with the entrances mainly on Bowen. The park has a creek running through…read moreit as well as several ponds. The park is great for trail running or just walking around or taking photos. Through out the park has many informational landmarks about nanaimo.

Did the job on our coons but did not mention prices beforehand . . . his prices are HIGH so ensure…read moreyou get a quote.

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