RDN Golden Shoe

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The RDN is excited to send you out on the Golden Shoe Hunt again in 2024. Explore both regional and community parks in the RDN from March 29 through to May 3. Each week a shoe is hidden and a clue to its location is released. Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoes will be posted weekly starting April 7. Sign up to this page to receive clues directly to your inbox each week!

  • Please do not touch the shoe, but do take a photo and post on social media with the hashtag #goldenshoehunt2024 or tell us your hunt adventure to be entered into the draw for prizes.
  • Place a pin on our interactive map to show us where you found the shoe or if you are having trouble finding it. You can even upload a photo!
  • You must register on this page in the top right corner, to submit and be entered into our prize draws. Prizes will be drawn and winners notified by May 17th.
  • Once registered or subscribed, you will also receive the weekly clue directly via email so you do not have to remember to check back regularly.

Check here under Updates each week and/or follow us on RDN Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the weekly clue.

Search and find out more about RDN Parks and Trails at rdn.bc.ca/parks.

We hope adventurers of all ages keep safe while enjoying the hunt.


The RDN is excited to send you out on the Golden Shoe Hunt again in 2024. Explore both regional and community parks in the RDN from March 29 through to May 3. Each week a shoe is hidden and a clue to its location is released. Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoes will be posted weekly starting April 7. Sign up to this page to receive clues directly to your inbox each week!

  • Please do not touch the shoe, but do take a photo and post on social media with the hashtag #goldenshoehunt2024 or tell us your hunt adventure to be entered into the draw for prizes.
  • Place a pin on our interactive map to show us where you found the shoe or if you are having trouble finding it. You can even upload a photo!
  • You must register on this page in the top right corner, to submit and be entered into our prize draws. Prizes will be drawn and winners notified by May 17th.
  • Once registered or subscribed, you will also receive the weekly clue directly via email so you do not have to remember to check back regularly.

Check here under Updates each week and/or follow us on RDN Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the weekly clue.

Search and find out more about RDN Parks and Trails at rdn.bc.ca/parks.

We hope adventurers of all ages keep safe while enjoying the hunt.


  • May 16 See you next year!

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    The Golden Shoe Hunt has concluded for 2024, and the shoes are being collected. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the 18th annual Golden Shoe Hunt another successful one. This year we had over 100 entries into the draws, and even more people out every week looking for the elusive Golden Shoe! We hope that you found some new parks or trails and look forward to seeing you out "hunting" again next year.

    Winners of the three prize packs will be contacted directly.


  • May 2, 2024 Clue #6

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    The final shoe is hidden is a special spot

    On an island that is nice to get to whether cool or hot.

    Take the ferry then move on to the “Galleries”

    Where the shoe will be found near the fence under the trees.

    *This shoe requires more time and travel to get to. If you cannot make it out to find this shoe in person but know where it is please put a pin on the map or send us an email at cfinnie@rdn.bc.ca to let us know and you’ll be entered into the draw!

    Don’t forget to tag us with the #goldenshoehunt2024 hashtag on social media or visit this site to win prizes and brag!

  • April 25, 2024 Clue #5

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    At this park you will find in the RDN north

    You can bike, climb, play or go back and forth.

    It’s also near a regional trail;

    There’s something for everyone, without fail.

  • April 18, 2024 Clue #4

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    The fourth shoe

    is hidden in a park with history too!

    Extend yourself to this little-known community gem

    that features artifacts from mining past.

    The machines here are like the mine entrance

    and were built to last and last.


    This one is a tough one! For further picture clues, see our Instagram page @RDNanaimo

  • April 11, 2024 Clue #3

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    This location has seen its' share of shoes over the years

    along with lots of children and cheers.

    In this community park named after a very Canadian tree

    under a cedar is where the shoe will be.


    We heard your feedback and made this clue a little harder. Good luck and happy hunting!

  • April 5, 2024 Clue #2

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    The second shoe of 2024 has been hidden! Find the shoe, take a picture and tell us about it and/or put a pin on the map to be entered into our draw for a prize bundle.

    This community park has pickleball galore.

    But did you know it also has a whole lot more?

    New washrooms, a hoop, tennis and a field

    Offer a very rewarding recreational yield.


    Look for the shoe afar, it’s easy to see

    Away from it all is where it will be.


  • March 29, 2024 Clue #1

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    March 28 - the first shoe of 2024 has been hidden! Find the shoe, take a picture and tell us about it and/or put a pin on the map to be entered into our draw for a prize bundle.


    This park is “Tops” with you.

    Find the shoe and take a long walk too.

    With a river, bridge and lots of trails

    This park has everything, without any fails.

    The river and bridge is there to view

    From behind a rock where you'll find the shoe.


    Happy Golden Shoe hunting! Please make sure that you leave the shoe where you see it, for others to find.

  • Golden Shoe Hunt 2024

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    We are busy planning for the 'Hunt again for 2024. Sign up for updates or check back here on March 29th to see the first clue. We hope to take you to some new parks and to explore some new trails this year!

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Page last updated: 16 May 2024, 08:33 AM