Ride your bike
Bike Lockers
Secured, covered containers are available for bike storage and accessories. Rental is on a first-come first-serve basis (renewable yearly if space available). Please contact the Campus Store, Building 305 for more information on availability.
Pricing -- subject to change--please contact the Campus Store to verify
- $75 per year (September to August 15)
- $25 per semester (September to December) (January to April) (May to August)
- $50 deposit on all rentals
Where to Park
Bike stands are provided near many buildings. Bike parking map
Showers are available in B190, B250 (3rd and 4th floor), B255 (2nd floor), B356 (first floor), and B360 (washrooms facing Jardin des Quatorze)
You're encouraged to use high quality locks and to remove and take seats/helmets/other accessories with you. Bikes may not be taken into buildings or left locked up to the University building, to shrubs or trees, or fixtures (eg handrails, lamp posts, signage, etc).
Where to Ride
Nanaimo has lots of great bike routes that help make riding safe and scenic! Check out this link to help plan your route!
Take a bus
Public transit is a great way to get around Nanaimo. Let someone else do the driving while you listen to music, study, check emails, finish that last minute assignment...
- Bus pass information - Students , Staff
- Transit maps - Nanaimo, Parksville , Cowichan Valley
- Go by bike and bus! Most busses have bike racks so you can be driven to ride!
Carpool
Carpooling may be a good option for you! Even a day or two a week makes a difference. Who's in your neighbourhood that may like to share?
- Tips for carpooling
- Various services for carpools and rideshares in Nanaimo.
Walk
Walking is a great way to get to where you're going as well as an opportunity to take in amazing scenery, get to know your neighbourhood, unwind at the end of the day, get some outside time... So many good reasons! Live close? Try walking a day or two a week!