Newcastle Island is a hidden gem and, despite it’s proximity to downtown Nanaimo, many people in Oceanside have never been to it. On Saturday, September 13, 2014 the Northwest Bay PROBUS group set out to explore the island on its third hike of the season. Our numbers were smaller than previously (just six plus two dogs); but…
Haslam Trail to Timberland Lake is an easy hike, about 3-4 km to a warm water lake that is good swimming and lunch and back on the same route. Meet at Nanoose Place parking lot at 8:30 to arrange car pools. The drive is about 1/2 hour to the Cassidy Airport area. Be sure to wear good hiking boots, hat, sunscreen,…
We had such a good time last year that our Out and About group are planning another walk around Westwood Lake. It will be on Tuesday, August 19th followed by a wonderful lunch at the Westwood Lake Bistro at 12.30. The trail, approximately 6 km, is a pleasant, (mostly) flat walk around the lake but with one…
Walking club members enjoyed the mostly shaded walk on a warm July day around Westwood Lake. The trail is 5.51 km, relatively flat and well groomed and follows the contours of the water. Expecting half the number that actually came, the delighted, but understaffed and slightly frazzled owner of the Westwood Lake Bistro did…