Hello, my name is Katie and I'm the caretaker here at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse! I've lived in Nanaimo my whole life, and I have travelled a bit as well. I like working at the Painted Turtle, always someone cool to chat with, and I meet really cool people on a daily basis! (Including my fiancé). When you visit Nanaimo, you have to check out:

• Newcastle Island
• go Kayaking
• definitely visit WildPlay
• and of course the Dinghy Dock pub!