WHAT to See & Do In NANAIMO, BC

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  • We visited the city of Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island where we took in some of the best things to do there. Nanaimo is a port city and has many parks and hiking trails along its coast, but we found the best views overlooking the city at the top of Mt. Benson. To fuel our climb we made a detour to the Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith, just 20 minutes south of Nanaimo for the best cinnamon buns on Vancouver Island. They were so delicious and definitely worth the wait in line. Jay also got in the water to snorkel at Neck Point, and we went paddle boarding at the Cedar boat launch and beach with friends who recently moved to Nanaimo. Our friends share why they moved here and we are so happy for them.
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  • @paulknowles8469
    @paulknowles8469 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We frequent the Nanaimo area to visit family. There is no shortage of hikes and beautiful scenery, which the video made evident! The added feature of hiking is the slowing of the aging process!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure is! We were passed by a small group of older folks with a dog who made the steep incline look easy! Not to mention the trail runners who can complete the entire ascent in about 30 minutes!

    • @paulknowles8469
      @paulknowles8469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HomeARoam Trail runners are a completely different breed!

  • @robinstickle9171
    @robinstickle9171 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Max and I watched together and he really enjoyed the underwater footage. Especially the purple starfish.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! More to come in future videos 🐟🐳

  • @greghunt5896
    @greghunt5896 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow what a beautiful place to visit and quite possibly to live, cant choose just one nice thing about Nanaimo, I loved the whole video awesome

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Greg! Yes it's a great place to visit and live. Perfectly located on the island for visiting other parts, too!

  • @carolnavan4137
    @carolnavan4137 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mmmmm cinnamon buns........breakfast of champions! Great video.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally the breakfast of choice for getting us up that mountain. They were absolutely delicious 😋

  • @kentostrowercha3646
    @kentostrowercha3646 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The island is great just $$$ to take the travel trailer there. Nice job guys.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes unfortunately the ferry can be pricey for oversized vehicles. We were able to get a super saver deal and save 50% by traveling at off-peak times.

  • @VanlifeMidlifeRocks
    @VanlifeMidlifeRocks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As Nanaimo residents, we can affirm you did our city proud. Great video and great job on Benson... that is a tough climb!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it! Yes, Benson was tough, but the cinnamon buns got us to the top 😋

  • @jchai1343
    @jchai1343 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the best video you have made so far by far!! You showed more scenery and the new camera was awesome!! Too bad you did not go for a walk in Amonite falls beautiful and nice trail!The bird is a raven ! They make a lot of funny noises ,you must go to Ladysmith and try their bakery unreal blackberry cinnamon buns ,tortilla pie yum yum

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Reasons to come back again! The lineup at the bakery was out the door when we arrived at 9:30 (they opened at 8) and they were nearly sold out of cinnamon buns when we got to the counter. The blackberry one sounds amazing!

  • @mauricegagnon4654
    @mauricegagnon4654 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always enjoying your videos, great content and looking forward to my trip next spring. Thanks

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonderful! Trip planning is one of the fun parts of travel. Happy trails!

  • @AFKDays
    @AFKDays ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a great hike! Nice view! Thanks for sharing!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was definitely a good workout! So wild that people trail run it 🏃‍♀️

  • @allitm4642
    @allitm4642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video!! Keep up the great work 🙏👍🏼

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! 🙏

  • @TilFurtherNotice
    @TilFurtherNotice ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! So fun to revisit Nanaimo through your Lens! You did much more than us when we visited! I guess we will have to go back. The bars! Ahh so good! Maybe you can make some with the recipe and share that with us too 😉🤗

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good idea! Tiny kitchen baking episode maybe 🤔 The first couple of times we'd been there we didn't know there was so much to do. So glad to have had a local with us who knows all the great spots to check out!

  • @dougb100
    @dougb100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember years ago driving to the top of Mt Benson in a 4x4, at that time there was a fire look out tower with a worker stationed there. He kept a visitor log book for visitors to sign!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's cool. We crossed an old 4x4 road on our way to the top. That must have been the trail you rode up!

  • @martinchrist6745
    @martinchrist6745 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bird sound was a Raven. They make a wide variety of sounds including a water drop imitation

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for helping identify the bird sound! Lol, a Watercooler sound in the middle of a forest would be hilarious. Such interesting birds.

  • @ChrisAndEmilie
    @ChrisAndEmilie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The footage from your snorkelling trip is amazing! We had no idea there was such interesting things to see in the water this far north. Also, we could use a Nanaimo bar recipe :-)

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah there are lots of cool creatures in the waters here. You just have to be brave enough to face the cold water! We got you covered on the Nanaimo bar recipe. 😉

  • @PentaxLife
    @PentaxLife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well for me it was that cinnamon bun with the raisins and the Underwater footage.
    Best Nanaimo bar was at Pirate chips Restaurant downtown she was in dragon's denWith the deep fried bars.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds amazing! Deep fried Nanaimo bar sounds tasty!

  • @sandraatkinson3409
    @sandraatkinson3409 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a Nanaimo gal , so thank you so much for this video !There are lots of awesome walks here . That bird you heard was a Raven
    . I'm just wondering if you are from the Island ? Take care and enjoy God's nature. Thanks again !

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Thanks for helping identify the bird call. Their vocal range is so incredible!
      We are not from the island, but we have lived there and love visiting when we can.

  • @countroshculla
    @countroshculla ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahahaha I love Mel's Fe=male tee. Awesome!

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Girl power! 🌼

  • @locopixel463
    @locopixel463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ha ha, Raven, parrot of the north.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, we've never heard them called parrots of the north before, but it seems to be a fitting name 😆

  • @celestemichon1038
    @celestemichon1038 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ravens and crows can imitate sounds so they trick people just so you know

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, their vocal range is so fascinating!

  • @gregwallace5043
    @gregwallace5043 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Round Island Decourcey Chain

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We've heard about this island, but sadly there is no ferry, and we don't have a boat. Maybe one day we'll get to go check it out.

  • @waynemerlo7448
    @waynemerlo7448 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nanaimo is so beautiful but always seems to get painting in a negative light. Jealousy maybe? The media love to smear Nanaimo.

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a great little city. . Maybe not as sexy as Victoria or Tofino, but an authentic west coast community.

    • @waynemerlo7448
      @waynemerlo7448 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HomeARoam I find Victoria and Tofino to be phony overrated and overpriced tourist traps. Nanaimo is surrounded by natural beauty that beats both of them.

  • @thewishmastur
    @thewishmastur 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not to bust your bubble, but it looks boring

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Consider our bubble burst 😜

  • @leonardpriestley6822
    @leonardpriestley6822 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How could you not check out the local meth scene?

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We didn't notice anything out of the ordinary on our visit. All cities have their issues, and we didn't think Nanaimo was any worse off.

  • @joenika9993
    @joenika9993 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wtf is a sea star !!!! Lol😂😂did you go to a school lol

    • @HomeARoam
      @HomeARoam  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤷‍♂️ I thought it was a fairly common term? www.google.com/search?q=sea+star