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TAKE 5 heads up this popular annual event that brings together activities with fun in mind. It’s time to grab your sunscreen and your beach towel because the “HomeTown Tourist” Weekend is the perfect time to play tourist in your own backyard! HomeTown Tourist Weekend is on June 20-21, 2026. Make sure you visit our website and follow our Facebook event for the latest updates. We can’t wait for HomeTown Tourist Weekend to begin!

NEW this year, we are running a draw sponsored by Nanaimo Airport! We will be highlighting a curated list of favourite walks, wildlife viewing, beaches, arts, heritage, best places to boat, fishing holes, attractions and activities, and specialty shopping.

We encourage you to visit as many of these places as you can throughout the Father’s Day Weekend! Post photos of these places with the hashtag #iamtaking5 and/or emailing them to us directly at

Each post will be eligible for an entry into a contest to win one of five $100 gift certificates that can be applied to any business featured in the June issue of TAKE 5.