This winter season in Nanaimo has been snowier than usual, although locals and tourists alike knew how to make the best of the 'white stuff'!  A stroll down by the scenic waterfront boulevard looked like this: Some folks decided try their luck on the slopes of Mount Washington, a ski-hill just north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.  Mount Washington is easily accessible from the Painted Turtle Guesthouse, as there is a shuttle bus that runs 7 days a week direct from Nanaimo to the mountain.  Thirty dollars ($30) includes a round-trip fare, and reservations should be made at least one day in advance. Here is Verena, one of our front-desk staff, enjoying the slopes on her day off!