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Race through downtown Nanaimo with an app-driven zombie scavenger hunt that combines city history, waterfront views, and timed challenges. This one-hour self-guided game is ideal for groups wanting active, family-friendly fun with a local twist.
Race through downtown Nanaimo with an app-driven zombie scavenger hunt that combines city history, waterfront views, and timed challenges. This one-hour self-guided game is ideal for groups wanting active, family-friendly fun with a local twist.
The harbour wind pushes across the boardwalk as your team opens the app and the game begins: a digital map, a list of survival items, and a remote host nudging you by chat. You cut through the Old City Quarter, eyes scanning storefronts and benches for the next clue, while gulls eye your progress and the water tugs at the shoreline like a challenger daring you to linger.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Nanaimo, British Columbia
The harbour wind pushes across the boardwalk as your team opens the app and the game begins: a digital map, a list of survival items, and a remote host nudging you by chat. You cut through the Old City Quarter, eyes scanning storefronts and benches for the next clue, while gulls eye your progress and the water tugs at the shoreline like a challenger daring you to linger.
Nanaimo sits on southern Vancouver Island within the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and carries a layered history — from Indigenous stewardship to 19th-century coal ports and the timber-and-ferry growth that shaped the waterfront you walk today. Geologically, the city’s shoreline reflects glacial and marine action; drifted sands and rocky outcrops give way to wharves and reminiscences of industry. The scavenger hunt threads through streets that host public art, small galleries, and cafés, so the game doubles as a quick cultural tour of town life and local flavors.
Practically, this is a one-hour, self-guided walking challenge driven by smartphone interaction. Expect mostly paved surfaces, short blocks, and urban foot traffic. Teams earn points for found items and themed challenges; a remote host monitors progress and can assist. Bring a charged phone, comfortable shoes, and a sense of play. Plan around tide and transit if you want to explore nearby neck points or take a post-game ferry to Newcastle Island.
For groups, it’s a fast-paced way to see downtown Nanaimo with a competitive twist — ideal for families, friends, or corporate teams wanting an accessible outdoor adventure with a local spin.
Yes, the activity uses a mobile app to present tasks and record points; download and test it before you start.
Yes — the route is family-friendly; younger children should be supervised and some challenges may need adult assistance.
The game is designed to be played through downtown and waterfront areas, but you can choose your route within the city limits where safe and legal.
Service animals are permitted; for pets, follow local leash laws and be mindful of busy streets and crowds.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The harbour wind pushes across the boardwalk as your team opens the app and the game begins: a digital map, a list of survival items, and a remote host nudging you by chat. You cut through the Old City Quarter, eyes scanning storefronts and benches for the next clue, while gulls eye your progress and the water tugs at the shoreline like a challenger daring you to linger.
The harbour wind pushes across the boardwalk as your team opens the app and the game begins: a digital map, a list of survival items, and a remote host nudging you by chat. You cut through the Old City Quarter, eyes scanning storefronts and benches for the next clue, while gulls eye your progress and the water tugs at the shoreline like a challenger daring you to linger.
Nanaimo sits on southern Vancouver Island within the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and carries a layered history — from Indigenous stewardship to 19th-century coal ports and the timber-and-ferry growth that shaped the waterfront you walk today. Geologically, the city’s shoreline reflects glacial and marine action; drifted sands and rocky outcrops give way to wharves and reminiscences of industry. The scavenger hunt threads through streets that host public art, small galleries, and cafés, so the game doubles as a quick cultural tour of town life and local flavors.
Practically, this is a one-hour, self-guided walking challenge driven by smartphone interaction. Expect mostly paved surfaces, short blocks, and urban foot traffic. Teams earn points for found items and themed challenges; a remote host monitors progress and can assist. Bring a charged phone, comfortable shoes, and a sense of play. Plan around tide and transit if you want to explore nearby neck points or take a post-game ferry to Newcastle Island.
For groups, it’s a fast-paced way to see downtown Nanaimo with a competitive twist — ideal for families, friends, or corporate teams wanting an accessible outdoor adventure with a local spin.