Daytrips in and around Chemainus
on Vancouver Island
- MILL TOURS at CATALYST PAPER in Crofton: largest producer of
newsprint and groundwood specialty papers in western North America,
and global leader in the production of sawdust-based pulp.
June through August
Monday - Friday at 1:30 pm Tours take about 90 mins.
Reservations recommended 246-6006
Age restrictions: minimum age of children - 9 years & must be accompanied by adult
Clothing: no shorts or skirts, no high heels, sandals, clogs, or open-toed shoes allowed. This is a 90 minute tour which involves walking 1 mile, and up 4 flights of stairs.
Tour Centre is open Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4pm except during tour hours.
- TOTEM TOURS
- Duncan, free guided walking tour.
- July - August, Monday - Saturday: every hour 10 am - 3 pm
- May, June & September: 10 am - 2 pm
- Tours begin in from of the Train Station (130 Canada Ave)
- PACIFIC NORTHWEST RAPTORS : Birds of Prey Centre- flying demonstrations, guided tours, falconry courses (Duncan)
- WINERY TOURS- see information about wineries here
- Summer Entertainment in the Bandshell- Chemainus: check the events calendar for your entertainment guide
- MUSEUMS: see listing here f or locations, open times, etc
- THEATRES: see listing here and calendar for specific theatre plays and musicals
- LADYMITH HARBOUR TOURS: on the historic Maritimer a former deep sea lifeboat. June 2-24 Sat & Sun 2 pm
June 30-Sept 3, daily: 10:30 am & 2 pm
Sept 8 - 30, Sat& Sun. 2 pm.
Weather permitting - LADYSMITH TRANSFER BEACH - CONCERTS in the PARK : in the amphitheatre, Sunday evenings 6 - 8 pm Check the calendar for specifics.
- BIRDING TOURS THROUGH CHEMAINUS - Thursday and Saturday mornings, 8 am-
call 246-2855 for details.
Daytripping from Chemainus to coastal regions, north or south regions is easy. Via Rail's E&N dayliner train stops at Chemainus everyday in each direction.
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