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The 2011 Nanaimo ‘Passport to your City’ is just around the corner!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Aidan

I’ll admit it. I’m excited. Why? The 2011 Nanaimo Passport to your City will be here by the end of the month! Last year, with the help of five amazing people from Leadership BC, Tourism Nanaimo created Explore Nanaimo – … Continue reading →

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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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Fit & Fun & Free!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Lesley Lorenz

2011 began with crisp, clear weather – and beckoned many of us out for the first hike of the season. Hiking is a wonderful way to exercise, enjoy the fresh air and our beautiful island environment. It is also the … Continue reading →

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Home for the Holidays — Holiday ideas in Nanaimo!

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Lesley Lorenz

“Bah Humbug,” muttered Mark. He shovelled the last bit of snow off the porch steps of Beban House, and watched a bunny hop across the powdery white blanket that covered the Tourism front garden. “We better not have to cancel … Continue reading →

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Operation Red Nose is back in 2010!

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Lesley Lorenz

You Would Even Say It Glows… Operation Red Nose will be guiding us safely through the holidays again this year, thanks to the volunteers who give their time and energy to a wonderful cause. Not only do the dedicated drivers … 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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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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Nanaimo Needs You! City of Nanaimo Seeks Art Proposals

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Aidan

From Nanaimo News Bulletin: The City of Nanaimo is seeking large and small-scale public art for Maffeo Sutton Park. Artists interested in creating a piece for the downtown park are asked to submit proposals to the City of Nanaimo by … Continue reading →

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Christmas comes early at Vancouver Island University with the 16th Annual Festival of Trees

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Aidan

From the Nanaimo News Bulletin: The 16th annual event, which raises money for student scholarships, awards and bursaries, begins Friday (Nov. 19) with a luncheon and ends Nov. 27. The university cafeteria has turned into a winter wonderland, with more … Continue reading →

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Yellow Point and Cedar Country Christmas Tour — November 18 to 21

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Lesley Lorenz

November is the perfect time to traipse amongst fallen leaves, take a Sunday drive through a beautiful pastoral scene, and hunt for unique gifts for the coming holidays. The Yellow Point and Cedar Country Christmas Tour offers a delight-filled trip … Continue reading →

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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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The Globe and Mail Features Nanaimo!

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Aidan

It seems like everytime we blink, someone else has discovered our wonderful waterfront city. This time around, Kerry Gold of The Globe and Mail newspaper has a wonderful article about Nanaimo and the wonderful opportunity it’s providing for residents of … Continue reading →

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Shhh – I have a secret to share (A Halloween Tale!)

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Lesley Lorenz

Shhh – I have a secret to share The daytime people have all gone home, and I have a little time to myself before the night people arrive. The Daytimers call me Slater – not what I would have picked … 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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