Nanaimo Scavenger Hunt: Nanaimo's Beauty, Art, and History
Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in Nanaimo, the Harbour City! Explore Downtown and it's iconic landmarks like the Bastion and Maffeo Sutton Park. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and uncover hidden gems in this interactive walking tour. It's flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Nanaimo. This top rated Nanaimo Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.51 miles and has 7 stops.
4.8 (18 reviews)
Activity Info: Nanaimo's Beauty, Art, and History
Nanaimo, known as the Harbour City, is a vibrant Vancouver Island destination with rich history and stunning Departure Bay views. On your hunt, explore Nanaimo City Hall, the Bastion Landmark, and Frank James Ney's statue while solving missions. This adventure is ideal for locals craving new discoveries or visitors seeking unique experiences.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Nanaimo Museum
The façade of Nanaimo Museum invites exploration of Harbour City's tales. Capture creative photos and exchange fun facts about local traditions during your scavenger hunt stop here.
Frank James Ney
Meet the bronze Frank Ney, Nanaimo's pirate mayor and mascot of the Bathtub Racing Capital. This statue is a fun photo spot on your scavenger hunt adventure, capturing the city's playful spirit.
Vancouver Island Military Museum
Outside the Military Museum, discover vintage vehicles and military accents that honor Island service. This site is perfect for themed missions and snapshots with your squad during the hunt.
Nanaimo City Hall
Nanaimo City Hall stands as an architectural gem on your walking tour. Engage in trivia about it's heritage status while appreciating it's striking exterior—a must-see landmark on your hunt.
HMCS Saskatchewan Mural
Discover the HMCS Saskatchewan mural, a vibrant tribute to military history. This colorful stop is a highlight on your scavenger hunt, offering teams a chance to dive into Nanaimo's West Coast heritage.
Maffeo Sutton Park
Explore Maffeo Sutton Park, where outdoor activities and team challenges await. The Lions Pavilion is a local favorite, making it an ideal spot for your scavenger hunt missions.
CNHS
Pause at the CNHS marker to crack riddles about Nanaimo's coal-fueled past. This quiet spot offers a glimpse into history and is perfect for team photos on your scavenger hunt.
How the Nanaimo Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and dive into the Nanaimo Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles and complete photo challenges across Downtown. Earn points as you explore iconic spots like the HMCS Saskatchewan Mural. Compete on our city-wide leaderboard while discovering Nanaimo's hidden gems—all at your own pace.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 51 Mark Bate Ln, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6, Canada
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.44 KM (1.51 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Nanaimo Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly competition? The Nanaimo Scavenger Hunt invites you to tackle interactive challenges at spots like Vancouver Island Military Museum. Work together to solve trivia and complete photo missions for a chance to top our leaderboard—bragging rights await those who conquer this exciting adventure!
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Reviews for Nanaimo Scavenger Hunt: Nanaimo's Beauty, Art, and History
The ScavengerHunt.com app made exploring downtown so easy. Loved uncovering local art near CNHS and Maffeo Sutton Park. Great thing to do in Hub City!
Lucas Stewart
This scavenger hunt is a great way to see points of interest in Nanaimo. We explored Vancouver Island Military Museum and had a blast solving clues.
Sophia Bennett
What a fantastic walking tour of the Downtown area! The challenges were fun, especially around City Hall and the HMCS Saskatchewan mural. Highly recommend!
Ethan Reid
Had an unforgettable date in the Harbor City with this scavenger hunt! Solving puzzles at Nanaimo Museum and enjoying Maffeo Sutton Park was amazing!
Chloe Anderson
Exploring Nanaimo with ScavengerHunt.com was a blast! We loved the riddles and discovering hidden gems like Frank James Ney and CNHS. Perfect for families!
Liam Morris
A great way to see the Harbour City as tourists. The app from ScavengerHunt.com made exploring places such as CNHS interactive and exciting.
Sophie Davis
This scavenger hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity! Walking around places like Maffeo Sutton Park really showed me how vibrant downtown Nanaimo is.
Liam Garcia
The Downtown Hunt was family-friendly and engaging. My kids loved discovering spots like the Vancouver Island Military Museum. A perfect day out.
Ava Miller
This scavenger hunt in Nanaimo is an amazing date idea. We uncovered local history and admired the Frank James Ney statue along our fun journey.
Emma Johnson
I had a blast exploring Nanaimo's downtown on the ScavengerHunt.com adventure. Solving riddles by the HMCS Saskatchewan Mural was such a thrill.
Lucas Thompson
The hunt around Nanaimo Museum was captivating. A great thing to do while visiting this charming city known for it's rich history and culture!
David Lee
A fun way to see all Downtown spots. The walking tour led us through Nanaimo City Hall and other landmarks we never knew existed before!
Sarah Wilson
Exploring Downtown was fantastic! We loved the mix of history at the Vancouver Island Military Museum and art like the HMCS Saskatchewan Mural.
Mike Brown
This was an awesome date idea in Nanaimo! Solving riddles near the Frank James Ney statue made our day memorable - highly recommended.
Emily Smith
I had a blast exploring Nanaimo's hidden gems. The scavenger hunt around CNHS and Maffeo Sutton Park was the perfect adventure for our family.
Alex Johnson
As tourists, this was a fantastic way to see points of interest! The interactive app made downtown Nanaimo's history come alive beautifully.
Jake Robinson
Exploring Nanaimo City Hall and Maffeo Sutton Park on this scavenger adventure showed us hidden gems in the heart of Hub City.
Lucas Morrison
The scavenger hunt was family-friendly and full of surprises. My kids loved discovering historic gems like the Nanaimo Museum.
Diana Clarkson
For our date, we chose the downtown walking tour. Solving riddles together at Frank James Ney made for an engaging and romantic outing.
Ryan Edwards
What a delightful way to explore Downtown Nanaimo! The puzzles at CNHS and the murals were fun challenges. A must for city explorers.
Heather Barnes
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