Great BGC Scavenger Hunt Week 1 - BGC Central Vancouver Island

Week 1: Explore and Discover

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week one:

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Thanks for joining us for the first week of The Great BGC Scavenger Hunt! This week is all about getting outside, discovering new places, and seeing Nanaimo with fresh eyes. Below, you can upload your photos for each challenge you completed. You don’t need to complete them all- just submit what you were able to do. We can’t wait to see where your adventures took you!

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1. Find the Blue Bench at Colliery Dam – 10 pts

Head to Colliery Dam Park and find the blue bench. Snap a photo of yourself sitting on it and take a moment to enjoy the view.

2. Take a Photo with a “Nanaimo” Sign – 15 pts

Where can you find a sign that says “Nanaimo”? Snap a photo of a sign displaying our city’s name. Bonus points if it’s a sign that no one else sends in!

3. Strike a Pose in Front of the Bastion – 10 pts

Visit the historic Nanaimo Bastion and strike a pose. Bonus points for creative costumes or silly faces!

4. Visit the Nanaimo Bar Trail – 20 pts

Did you know Nanaimo has its very own Nanaimo Bar Trail? Visit one of the stops (like Javawocky, Red’s Bakery, Mon Petit Choux, or Hearthstone Artisan Bakery) and snap a pic enjoying a treat! Bonus points if you try a twist on the classic—like a Nanaimo bar cheesecake or latte!

5. Trail Time! – 15 pts

Hit a local trail or nature path and snap a photo of something yellow along the way—bonus points if you spot wildlife or a scenic view! Not sure where to go? Try Bowen Park, Neck Point, or the trail around Westwood Lake.

6. Catch a Kayak or Seaplane in Action – 10 pts

Head to the Harbourfront Walkway and capture a photo of either a kayak paddling by or a seaplane taking off/landing. Nanaimo life in action!

7. Take a Photo of a Mural You’ve Never Noticed Before – 15 pts

Walk through downtown Nanaimo and keep your eyes peeled for a mural you haven’t noticed before. Snap a photo and tell us where you found it.

8. Find the Compass Mosaic at Swy-a-lana Lagoon – 10 pts

Walk along the path at Swy-a-lana Lagoon and find the compass mosaic embedded in the ground. Take a photo standing at the center and point north!

9. Visit the Totem Poles in Bowen Park – 15 pts

Take a stroll through Bowen Park and find the totem poles. Take a photo and share one interesting detail you noticed about the carvings.

10. Wildcard Challenge: “Where You Feel Most Nanaimo” – 20 pts

Take a photo in the place that feels most Nanaimo to you—whether it’s a coffee shop, trail, beach, or ball field. Tell us why you chose it in 1–2 sentences for bonus points.

Week 1: Explore and Discover

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week one:

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