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2011 Nanaimo Guides Now Available!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Aidan

The 2011 Nanaimo guides have arrived! Every year, we produce two publications that serve as your guide to Nanaimo. Whether you’re looking for a place to eat, a bed to lay your head on, a hike through nature or a … Continue reading →

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Discover the culinary delights of Downtown Nanaimo!

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Aidan

Kiera-Anne’s at it again! As someone who loves to eat, cook, discover, sample and savour any and all food, Nanaimo wouldn’t normally be the first city that comes to mind as a culinary mecca. What I was recently very pleased … Continue reading →

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Visit Nanaimo with Kiera-Anne and Miss 604, bloggers extraordinaire!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Aidan

Kiera-Anne and Miss 604 recently joined Chelsea Barr of Destination Nanaimo for a fun-filled tour of our Harbour City! Not surprisingly, they loved it! Here’s a bit of what Kiera-Anne had to say of her visit: For far too long, … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo’s first snowfall of the season!

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Aidan

We might live in Canada, but snow is an uncommon site in sunny Nanaimo! To celebrate, I went to my backyard and took a photo of lovely Mount Benson all blanketed in snow. And, on my way into work, a … Continue reading →

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Sweetlife discovers Island Time while visiting Nanaimo!

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Aidan

Just shy of 90,000 friendly residents, Nanaimo sits on an edge of Vancouver Island, just a mere hour and a half drive from Victoria. As a city girl like myself would expect, life here is quieter and slower (despite new … Continue reading →

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Sunrise in Nanaimo!

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Aidan

Photograph © Aidan Moher, 2010 Woke up to a lovely sunrise, what a wonderful way to start the day! 0

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150-year-old Nanaimo Bastion gets a Facelift

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Aidan

Nanaimo’s Bastion was originally 157 years ago. Even in 2010, it still stands as an iconic landmark in downtown Nanaimo. Jessica Kirby wrote a wonderful article about the Bastion and what its well-deserved renovation means for the city. It stands … Continue reading →

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Kiwi Cove Lodge featured on the cover of British Columbia Magazine!

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Aidan

The Fall issue of British Columbia Magazine is out on news stands and it’s a special one! The cover story is a highlight of various speciality farms throughout BC and “explore[s] the rise of exotic crops in the province, with … Continue reading →

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There’s an App for That! Explore Vancouver Island with your iPhone

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Aidan

For the tech-savvy out there, Jamie Moore, a Nanaimo-area travel writer, has created an iPhone App (application) all about the great travel and adventure opportunities on Vancouver Island. And, of course, Nanaimo is front-and-center! /A\ Channel News has all the … Continue reading →

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Keira-Anne profiles Gabriola Island and loves it!

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Aidan

Nanaimo is full of wonderful day trip opportunities and Gabriola Island is one of absolute best. Just a quick ferry ride from Nanaimo Harbour, Gabriola Island is home to laid-back artists, beautiful beaches, bustling cafes and friendly people. Kiera-Anne, a … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Season hits Nanaimo Harbour!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Courtenay

Last Saturday’s weather was not the most agreeable for tourists in Nanaimo but thankfully the rain did not discourage droves of cruise ship passengers to disembark and take in many of the city’s highlights. If you were in Nanaimo, you … Continue reading →

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Just another evening in Nanaimo

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Aidan

Photograph © Aidan Moher, 2010 Taken on Ruxton Island, just a quick boat ride from Gabriola Island, Nanaimo Harbour and Ladysmith. We’ll never get tired of sunsets like this! 1

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Playing Wild at WildPlay Element Park

Posted on September 16, 2010 by King Cummings

It was the jump of a lifetime, a hundred and fifty foot heart-stopping drop to the river. I held Olivia in preparation for a tandem jump, and our pulses were racing, beating like a jungle drum between us. The attendant … 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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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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