Mount Benson Elementary School

Walk or Bike to School

Walking or biking is good for you, good for the environment, good for your community and is free.
Walking/biking is faster than driving for many families due to the parks and trail system in our neighbourhood.

Check the Walking Routes you would like to show

Avonlea Dr (1400 meters / 21 minutes*)
Joanna Dr (760 meters / 12 minutes*)
Goldfinch Cresc & Camcrest Dr (1090 meters / 16 minutes*)
Verte & Elmwood (680 meters / 10 minutes*)
Wild Dove Rd & Tamara Dr ( 1450 meters / 22 minutes*)
Loudon Park ( 700 meters / 10 minutes*)
Wellington Library ( 1350 meters / 20 minutes*)
Beban Pool ( 2850 meters / 43 minutes*)
Pleasant Valley From Next Door to School ( 3300 meters / 50 minutes*)

*Walking times estimated at a speed of 4km/hr, or a slow/moderate walk.
Research shows 4km/hr is optimal pace for low intensity exercise for boys aged 9-11.
(src: Maffeis, C. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, January 2005; vol 90: pp 231-236.)
Actual walking times may be less as adults walk faster than children at 4.8km/hr to 5.6km/hr.
Site Map
Mount Benson Elementary School
4355 Jingle Pot Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 5P4, Canada - (250) 758-1536