Up in the Trees

Press Room

Gallery, Awards, Press Releases and Media Coverage

Welcome to WildPlay's media room. Here you can find  all the latest news on what's happening at WildPlay as well as background  information about the Park and activities. If you need any further information  or would like to arrange a media visit please contact our .

Media Centre

Visit the WildPlay Media Centre hosted by our partners at Tartan Public Relations for up to date media kit contents including backgrounder, fact sheets and images.

Awards

BBB Vancouver Island’s 2010 Torch Awards

Arts & Recreation Award

Recognized WildPlay’s exemplary commitment to honest and ethical business practices and consumer service excellence.

Tourism Vancouver Island’s 2008 Tourism Excellence Awards

Raising the Bar Award
Recognized WildPlay’s efforts to diversify a tourism product, capture the attention of travelers and contribute to enhancing the appeal of Vancouver Island as an outdoor adventure destination.

Nanaimo Economic Development Group’s  2008 Leading EDG Awards

Positive Image – Business Award
Recognized WildPlay’s contributions to enhancing Nanaimo’s image and reputation with tourists, as well as enhancing Nanaimo’s reputation as a
desirable, livable small city for residents.

Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce 2007 Sterling Awards

Business Excellence - Tourism
Recognized WildPlay’s efforts to promote tourism and its dedication to strengthening Nanaimo’s economic base through tourism.

2010 Press Releases

May 5 WildPlay comes to Maple Ridge
March 5 WildPlay's Naked Bungy Sets New Records
February 17 Bungee Jumpers Bare All

2009 Press Releases

November 4 WildPlay West Shore Victoria Now Open for Adventure
October 1 WildPlay Victoria presales offer prizes, future discounts
August 24 The West Shore Gets Wild with Monkido!
July 1 Name the ZOOM Zip Lines Contest
June 26 WildPlay Whistler Offers Sneak Preview at Introductory Rates
June 23 WildPlay Named Finalist for Dell Small Business Award
April 24 WildPlay Element Parks Expands into Whistler
January 19 Bungee Jumpers “Let It All Hang Out” in Support of Schizophrenia
January 15 WildPlay Nanaimo Matches BC Ferries Winter Discount

2008 Press Releases

October 30 WildPlay Element Parks earns accolades for innovation, business practices
October 8 WildPlay Element Parks is looking for a few good organizations
April 28 Bungy Challengers Jump to Support MS
April 21 Vancouver Island's New "4-Play" Package

 

WildPlay in the Media (Print)

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WildPlay in the Media (TV & Movies)

Activities at WildPlay Element Parks Nanaimo have been featured here:

  • 2009: Island 30 (CHEK TV) episode aired Jan 23, 2009
  • 2008: Hyundai Commercial
  • 2007: Living Together (CityTV series, shot out of Vancouver)
  • 2007: Shattered (dramatic film)
  • 2007: The Adrenaline Project (YTV show)
  • 2007: The Tom Harris Chevrolet Locker Room (ShawTV series, shot out of Nanaimo)
  • 2006: Crash Test Mommies
  • 2006: The Tom Harris Chevrolet Locker Room (ShawTV series, shot out of Nanaimo)