Mid Island Historic Path – your one day adventure!
Have you ever wondered about some of the history and culture of Vancouver Island. In this one-day excursion you could immerse yourself in the history of mid Vancouver Island, specifically Nanaimo and Parksille, as well as see some amazing natural beauty.
Places
The Bastion
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo’s Bastion is the last remaining wooden Hudson’s Bay Company bastion in N. America.
Parksville Museum
Parksville, British Columbia
Parksville Museum: Bringing history to life! Est. 1983-Scenic Grounds & Heritage Build
McMillan House
Parksville, British Columbia
Built in 1885 in Errington, BC, this 3 bedroom log house was considered a mansion!
Road Map
Nanaimo, British Columbia to Parksville, British Columbia
Popular VisitLists
Familiar landmarks: heritage lighthouses in Canada
Victoria, British Columbia to 4 places
Stories about Canadian heritage lighthouses, their keepers and families.
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Atlantic Canada’s Hidden Histories
Shelburne, Nova Scotia to Fredericton, New Brunswick 40 places
geocaches that demonstrate the rich, diverse histories of Atlantic Canada.
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Black Islanders
Cardigan, Prince Edward Island to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 4 places
The surprising Black history of Prince Edward Island.
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50 Great Saves: The Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act
Duncan, British Columbia to McAdam, New Brunswick 10 places
In 1990, the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act came into effect after years of lobbying with the help of the National Trust for Canada. The act has granted over 150 railway stations federal legal protection across the country including the Duncan train station in Duncan, BC and the McAdam Railway Station in McAdam, New Brunswick.
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