Nanaimo River Kayaking
TIPS
if you’re considering wintering on the Island.
Use auxiliary electric heaters instead of propane (drier and more affordable)
Skirt the RV- warmer floors, less energy use
Wrap water line with heat tape and plug it in on the few days when the temperature drops below freezing
Rent a larger propane tank
Get vent ‘pillows’ to prevent heat loss through roof vents
Keep cupboard doors cracked to prevent any mould (heat needs to get inside)
Invest in layered clothing with a waterproof shell, and waterproof walking/ hiking shoes
Salmon run kayaking
Facebook, and photo editing. Where else can you ski (with an ocean view!) and golf on
the same day? On the Island you can choose to visit Mt. Washington for winter activities (a training site for our 2010 Olympic team). But for the most part, winter doesn’t come to your door. We have many Snowbirds who come back year aſter year, and the wide range of activities and sense of community are the common thread. Affordability is part of the attraction too- low off season
rates! Tough each park will approach fees differently, the bottom line costs are roughly $425-$500/month from October thru April, for a full service site, aſter heating costs and Provincial taxes are factored in. Tat typically includes a cable TV service. Internet will likely incur additional cost. Is it a tropical Island? Hardly. But if you have an RV and
aren’t punching a time clock, it can be a very satisfying and affordable place to discover. Tis winter, don’t hibernate, activate!
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