Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 58 Outdoor, Sport & Wellness New Parent Walk & Talk NEW! Explore nature with other new parents in this walking group focused on social connection and nature-inspired wellbeing practices. Learn grounding, mindfulness and breathing exercises as you socialize and walk with your baby in a carrier or stroller. (Occurs every other Friday.) Instructor: Natalie Webber Fri, May 2-Jun 27 | 9:15-10:15 am | $80/5 | 137519 Bowen Park (near Kin Pool) Nature & Namaste Explore Nanaimo’s beautiful trails on a yoga hike. This combines trail walking and yoga breaks to improve cardiovascular health while experiencing the sights, sounds and scents of nature and focusing on cleansing breaths to clear the mind and release stress. Instructor: Laurah-Lee Christie Thu, Apr 10-May 1 | 9-10:30 am | $40/4 | 135489 Thu, May 22-Jun 26 | 9-10:30 am | $60/6 | 135494 Meet in Nanaimo Ice Centre Lobby Trailblazers Spending time in nature can help clear the mind, reduce stress and keep the body healthy. Come enjoy the fresh air and great company while completing a 5- to 7-kilometre hike with balance work, plus before and after the hike stretches. You must wear good walking/hiking shoes and be in good physical health Instructor: Laurah-Lee Christie Tue, Apr 8-29 | 9-10:30 am | $40/4 | 135482 Tue, May 20-Jun 24 | 9-10:30 am | $60/6 | 135485 Meet in Bowen Park Complex Lobby Evening Trekkers NEW! Enjoy your evening in the fresh air with good company while exploring hiking trails. Complete a 5- to 7-kilometre hike with balance work and a good stretch. Locations vary each week. Instructor: Laurah-Lee Christie Wed, Apr 9-30 | 6:30-8 pm | $40/4 | 135487 Wed, May 21-Jun 25 | 6:30-8 pm | $60/6 | 135488 Meet in Bowen Park Complex Lobby Wild Wednesdays - NEW! Family Adventure Join us on an outdoor family adventure to some of Nanaimo’s parks. Walks/hikes will range between 3 to 6 kilometres with some fun breaks in between to take in the scenery or stretch it out with a few easy yoga poses. Wed, Jul 9 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 135759 Westwood Lake Park - First Beach Wed, Jul 23 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 135810 Jack Point Park Wed, Aug 6 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 135811 Bowen Park Wed, Aug 20 | 6-7:30 pm | $5/1 | 135812 Linley Valley Park Intro to Fly Fishing Join our experienced instructors to learn about this sport, including water and dry land practice casting instruction. Wed, Apr 17-May 7 | 7-9 pm | $80/4 | 129003 Beban Park (last class at Westwood Lake) Intro Trail Running Is it true that trail runners have more fun? Join us and find out! You will run with an experienced leader that will cover trail running techniques, gear, hydration, navigation, safety and much more. Please wear good running/trail shoes and be in good physical health. Locations will vary. Instructor: Sarah Worden Sat, May 24-Jun 21 | 9-10:30 am | $55/5 | 137943 First Class: Westwood Lake First Beach Intro to Cold Water Therapy Bring your wellness journey to the next level. Cold water therapy can improve your circulation, deepen your sleep, spike your energy levels and reduce inflammation in your body. Join us to learn more about this practice and improve your own mental and physical well-being. Instructor: Gina Villares Sat, Apr 12 | 9-11 am | $12/1 | 138344 Kin Hut Activity Centre/Departure Bay Beach Stand Up Paddleboard Enjoy an invigorating paddle followed by a mini stretch session on Long Lake. No experience is necessary. Let us take care of the equipment and share our passion of paddle sports with you! Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club Sunrise Paddle Wed, Apr 30-Jun 18 | 5:45-7 am | $160/8 | 139390 Wed, Jul 9-Aug 27 | 5:45-7 am | $160/8 | 139391 Sunset Paddle Thu, May 1-Jun 19 | 7:45-9 pm | $160/8 | 139393 Thu, Jul 10-Aug 28 | 7:45-9 pm | $160/8 | 139394 Long Lake/Loudon Park Mother’s Day Zen Paddle NEW! Celebrate on the water with other women while enjoying fresh air, movement, active meditation and “you time”. Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club Sun, May 11 | 8-9:30 am | $35/1 | 140302 Long Lake/Loudon Park Mom & Me Paddle NEW! Gather your favourite kiddo(s) and head onto the water for some fun in either canoes or kayaks with other families. Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club Sun, May 11 | 10 am-12 pm | $50/1 | 140301 Long Lake/Loudon Park
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