Author Archives: Aidan

Winner of the 2010 ‘Passport to your City’ Staycation Package!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Aidan

Congratulations to Lindsay Widsten, winner of the 2010 Tourism Nanaimo ‘Passport to your City’ Staycation! The Package includes: A one night stay at the Coast Bastion Inn A one night stay at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse Dinner for four at … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo Featured on Two Great Blogs!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Aidan

Nanaimo was recently mentioned on a travel blog called Travelling Mamas. This group travel blog concept was created by travel writer Shannon Hurst Lane to inspire women to get out there and explore the world — whether that means vacations … Continue reading →

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Tourism Nanaimo visits the 6th Annual Floating Boat & Marine Show!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Aidan

Morgan, one of our summer students, was on hand at the Tourism Nanaimo booth! What a beautiful day! The Vancouver Island Floating Boat & Marine Show is always a fun event, and this year was no different. You couldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Join Tourism Nanaimo for FREE Nanaimo Bars!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Aidan

Join Tourism Nanaimo n Thursday, June 3rd from 10am – 4pm, for our second annual “Nanaimo Bar Open House” at the Port of Nanaimo Centre Kiosk (located in the bottom floor of the Vancouver Island Conference Centre). If haven’t yet … Continue reading →

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Have you got your Passport?

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Aidan

Have you picked up a Passport to your City yet? If so, you’re already enjoying all the great discounts and deals offered by over 40 Nanaimo-area businesses and attractions! If you haven’t, what are you waiting for! You’ve got just … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Day at Nanaimo Harbour

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Aidan

We love Nanaimo for many reasons, photos like this are just one of those: © Aidan Moher, 2010 Do you have any great photos of Nanaimo? If so, send them to aidan@tourismnanaimo.com and it might appear on the Harbour City … Continue reading →

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Celebrate ‘Tourism Week’ with Tourism Nanaimo!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Aidan

Tourism Nanaimo Presents “TOURISM WEEK” in the Harbour City! May 31 – June 6, 2010   Don’t forget to check out these amazing events all happening next week in Nanaimo: Tourism Nanaimo is proud to bring you Stuart Ellis-Myers, aka: … Continue reading →

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West Coast Adventures profiles Nanaimo, BC!

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Aidan

West Coast Adventures is a television program that showcases the best the west coast of North America has to offer. It didn’t take them long to find Nanaimo, and they loved what the Harbour City has to offer! As part … Continue reading →

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Tourism Nanaimo’s ‘Passport to your City’ contest!

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Aidan

Get ready to explore your city! Tourism Nanaimo has teamed with Leadership BC and businesses throughout Nanaimo to bring you fantastic discounts and exciting opportunities. We open the doors for you to explore what’s in your own backyard, right here … Continue reading →

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Tourism Nanaimo’s New Website!

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Aidan

Welcome to the new home of Tourism Nanaimo on the web! If you’ve visited us before, you’ll notice that everything looks different (and better if you ask us!), If you’re new to the site, we hope you like what you … Continue reading →

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The Ghosts of Beban House

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Aidan

Beban House has a reputation as a haunted house. It has been featured on Creepy Canada and several paranormal societies have investigated the odd events that have happened here.  Around Easter time in 2009 the Tourism Nanaimo staff at Beban … Continue reading →

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Be a Tourist in your Own Town

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Aidan

With an increasing desire to watch your budget and stay closer to home, planning to get away can be a challenge. There is a travel alternative that’s easy on both time and money: Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. … Continue reading →

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Tourism Nanaimo takes a Trip to Ammonite Falls

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Aidan

Last year, Amanda took a trip to Ammonite falls, one of Nanaimo’s best destinations for hikers of all levels, and brought a camera along. Here’s the result! Ammonite Falls is located on the outskirts of Nanaimo, just off of Jingle … Continue reading →

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Day Trip ideas in the Nanaimo Area

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Aidan

If you’re looking for day trip ideas around the Nanaimo area for yourself or visitors, check out these YouTube video tours and photo tours of some of our favourites-courtesy of the Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV. Each one is … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching in Nanaimo!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Aidan

Everyone knows that Vancouver Island is known as a premier destination for whale watching, but who thought we’d see a pod in our own Nanaimo Harbour? These photos were taken by Graeme Ellis, an employee at the Pacific Biological Station, … Continue reading →

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