Are your grandkids coming to Nanaimo for the holiday season? There are TONS of kid friendly activities to try! Take them on the Nanaimo Bar Trail and literally taste Nanaimo! Originating in the 1950’s, Nanaimo Bars are sweet dessert bars made with a brownie and coconut bottom with vanilla custard topped with a thin layer of dark chocolate. Something the grandkids are sure to love! And for the grandparents, try a Nanaimo Bar Martini or a Nanaimo Bar Latte! Pick up your Nanaimo Bar Trail brochure at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse. After getting the kids all sugar happy, and maybe before returning them to their parents, take them to Maffeo Sutton Park on Nanaimo’s beautiful waterfront. The Harbourside Playdock is a great place for the kids to play. A little too cold? Jumpin Jiminy’s is place to go. With a HUGE indoor playground, and a place for the grandparents to relax and unwind with a hot drink and a decadent desert! Need a place for the family to stay on their holiday trip? Let us at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse host your family! Our lounge and dining area are great for the family to get together to plan activities, stay in for a meal, or relax by our fireplace. We have family rooms and classic rooms. Book now! Favourite Christmas Accommodation