Few treats in life are so delicious and so Canadian as the Nanaimo bar. We all have B.C. to thank for the creation that's named after a coastal city on Vancouver Island. However, there's actually a Nanaimo Bar Trail in B.C. and they've been keeping it a secret for too long. Hit the streets of Nanaimo hungry and eat your way along the secret trail. It works like a self-guided choose-your-own-treat adventure and there are 39 stops. While the butter tart is king in Ontario and Alberta's got a hidden hot chocolate trail, B.C. boasts the humble Nanaimo bar. Your classic Nanaimo bar has three layers: the cool and creamy chocolate top layer, the comforting vanilla custard middle layer, and the chocolatey, coconut graham crumb base. Whether you want to taste the finest classic versions of the Canadian delicacy or you're looking for a wild ride, there are so many options. Plus, it's not just one dessert. It's extended to basically everything. There are Nanaimo bar lattes, spring rolls, cocktails, deep-fried Nanaimo bars, and more. They've even got organic, vegan, raw and gluten-free Nanaimo bars on the trail. It's easy to zip over to Nanaimo from Vancouver. It's about a two-hour ferry ride away. You can make a weekend of it or pop over for a day trip. View this post on Instagram A Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo 😜 treat yo self #letsgetshreddy A post shared by Sophie Heinlein (@shreddysophh) on Nov 2, 2019 at 6:11pm PDT If you take your dessert as seriously as we do, then you won't want to forget to pick up the trail's brochure. It's available at any Visitor Centre or location that's joining in the fun. The brochure is the simplest way to map out your adventures. View this post on Instagram TBT to eating Nanaimo bars in Nanaimo, BC. 🇨🇦❤️ I’m happy to confirm that it was the best Nanaimo bar I’ve ever had. #tbt A post shared by Jellybeaneats (Alex) 🇨🇦 (@jellybeaneats) on Aug 23, 2018 at 3:27pm PDT The craze isn't limited to just desserts, though. For example, at the House of Kiyo Salon & Spa, you can get a Nanaimo Bar Pedicure. Plus, there's the museum where you can see the Nanaimo Bar History Exhibit. To find out more info on the Nanaimo Bar Trail and plan your epic dessert-fueled adventure, check out their website for more details. Nanaimo Bar Trail Price: Free When: Year-round Address: Nanaimo & the surrounding region, BC Why You Need To Go: If you're obsessed with Nanaimo bars, then you have to make a trip to eat your way along the secret Nanaimo Bar Trail. View this post on Instagram Was honoured to take @jimgordontv & crew on the #nanaimobartrail while in #nanaimo filming 😎 A post shared by Nanaimo Bar Trail (@nanaimobartrail) on Dec 1, 2016 at 12:22am PST Website
