Clue #1:
South of Nanaimo on Sundays you'll find,
Rows of vendors of every kind.
Fresh baking, veggies, crafts, and cheer —
One of our best markets is here!
Clue #2:
Carved in stone from long ago,
Stories the ancient rocks still show.
Beside the highway near the bay,
Find the petroglyphs etched in gray.
Clue #3:
In Ladysmith by the harbour side,
Where art and ocean views collide.
Paintings and sculptures fill the hall —
Find the gallery by the waterfront wall.
Clue #4:
Books and stories line the shelves,
A quiet place to lose yourselves.
Near the north end shops you'll find—
A cozy library to unwind.
Clue #5:
Helmets on and wheels that spin,
Concrete ramps invite you in.
In Harewood where skaters play —
Find the park where boards glide away.
Clue #6:
A small passenger boat sets off across the bay,
To a tiny island where trails invite you to stay.
From Nanaimo’s harbour take the ride —
Find the dock where the small ferry glides.
Clue #7:
Chocolate, custard, coconut delight,
A famous treat that locals prize.
Across the city cafés share —
Follow the Nanaimo Bar Trail there.
Clue #8:
On Nanaimo’s north side trails await,
Through forest paths and marshland gate.
Boardwalks cross the quiet glen —
Find Linley Valley and wander in.
Clue #9:
In Parksville near the ocean shore,
Historic homes and stories galore.
Step back in time and take a look —
At the heritage park by Craig’s old nook.
Clue #10:
In forest, park, or trail nearby,
Look for a tree that scrapes the sky.
Stand beneath its towering crown —
The tallest tree you can track down.
