Double Dee's Cafe - Nanaimo
Double Dee's Cafe
Description
Discover the allure of Sayshutshun Island, where visitors can camp, birdwatch, kayak, and soak up nature's wonders while enjoying delicious concession food. Familiarize yourself with the island's haunted history and supernatural tales for an added thrill. Enjoy a variety of activities like hiking, swimming in the pristine beaches, and exploring the surrounding trails. Although some facilities could use improvement, the overall experience is a delightful escape just a short ferry ride from downtown Nanaimo. Perfect for families, couples, and solo adventurers seeking a unique island getaway.
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Amazing views, easy hikes, soo much to do and see here on the island. Clean, fun…truly magical!
We had stay at Newcastle Island Marine park for more than a week. Great place, super for families and kids. Great trails to explore the island, nice beaches, playground, etc. One thing which needs improvement are bathrooms and showers, plus the little bistro/cafe needs most definitely attention and work... kind of missed opportunity, but overall we'll be back. Highly recommend.
This was my first time camping on an island with trees. I'm from Nunavut and we don't have any trees. The island is beautiful! I saw an eagle flying, I had to cover the little puppy so it doesn't take it for its next meal . Me, coming from Nunavut, I wasn't expecting to go camping to a place with cell phone service, running water, garbage bins, outhouses, let alone a place to take shower (for loonies). This place has all of that! Lol The Concession is a nice little place to get some food, drinks, and merch. The beer is nice Not very many options, but I didn't even think they'd have beer available. It was a nice surprise. I had remembered to bring everything on the face of this Earth to this Island, but coffee. And the Concession had run out of coffee for a couple days, too, so I just had to drink my tea to get caffinated. Overall, the food was good, coffee was ... I wouldn't know, view was beautiful, ferry was small and cute, weather was hot, water was cold, the experience was great. I had so much fun! P.S. I found a sand dollar! It was my first time seeing a sand dollar. Lol
What a gem! It’s beautiful! The cute little ferry ride that is dog friendly and the 10km perimeter trail is spectacular! A lake is also hidden on the island and camping is allowed, also trails throughout the island.
Amazing trip to this hidden gem! Our kids rode bikes and adults on foot. Stunning ocean and forest views. Easily toured in 1.5 hours with lots of stops for kids aged 6 to 11.
