Category Archives: Things to Do

Searching for the the Monster in Cameron Lake

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Aidan

The Loch Ness Monster? Ogopogo? Who needs them when you’ve got your very own elusive creature living in a beautiful lake in your backyard? A team of monster hunters will return to Cameron Lake on Vancouver island next month to … Continue reading →

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Visit the 2010 VIEX: Country Roots & Cowboy Boots at the Beban Fairgrounds!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Courtenay

The Fair originally started over 100 years ago and continues now as an annual event to advance the education of agriculture and showcase local farmers and 4-H clubs, bringing agricultural awareness to our community. As farming changes and land becomes … Continue reading →

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Team Tourism tackles the Harbour City Half-Marathon!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Aidan

About the 8th Annual Harbour City Half-Marathon: The 2010 Harbour City Half Marathon will be held on the Sunday of the long weekend of September, Sunday September 5th. The race is adopting a brand new theme which holds some very … Continue reading →

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The Best Hiking In and Around Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Aidan

Looking to explore some of the great hikes in the Nanaimo area? The Island Adventurer blog has a great round-up of many of the most popular hikes in and around Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is a fantastic place to … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the BC Cultural Crawl

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Courtenay

Your self-guided exploration of super-cultural British Columbia begins here! Browse August-long events, such as music, theatre and dance performances, visual arts, festivals, museum and heritage exhibitions, culinary arts, community art walks and more. A self-guided tour of community-initiated events, Nanaimo’s … Continue reading →

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Tourism Nanaimo goes Grizzy Bear Watching with Tide Rip Tours!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Aidan

Thanks to Tide Rip Tours, Tourism Nanaimo was invited up to the small community of Telegraph Cove to experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity: Grizzy Bear Watching. Like Whale Watching, Grizzly Bear Watching is one of the most exciting tourist attractions on … Continue reading →

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Photos from Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta 2010!

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Aidan

For over two decades, the Nanaimo Silly Boat Regata has been one of the most fun-filled and highly anticipated events of the year. This year was no different. Teams from all over the Nanaimo area gathered together, built the silliest … Continue reading →

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2010 Dragon Boat Festival a huge success, Silly Boat Regatta right around the corner!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Amanda

Maffeo-Suttan Park was packed this weekend (July 9th-11th, 2010) with a ton of locals and visitors enjoying the 2010 Save-on-Foods Dragon Boat Festival. This year’s Dragon Boat Festival drew a record breaking 81 teams from Alberta down to Oregon. The … Continue reading →

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Prepare to be Amazed, a great video about Nanaimo

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Aidan

Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, Nanaimo’s an easy city to love. This video showcases some of the best aspects of our great city, and shows why it’s one of Vancouver Island’s most exciting and diverse travel destinations! 0

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2010 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival – July 9th-11th, 2010

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Aidan

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not head downtown on July 9th, 10th and 11th to take in the Dragon Boat Festival. Recognized as Nanaimo’s most spectacular summer festival, the 8th annual Save On Foods Nanaimo Dragon Boat … Continue reading →

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Tourism Nanaimo + Members Invade Newcastle Island!

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Aidan

Every month, Tourism Nanaimo hosts Tourism Tuesdays, a great event that invites all of our members to get together and enjoy everything our great city has to offer! This month, it was held on beautiful Newcastle Island, which lies just … Continue reading →

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Kayaking around Newcastle Island!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Aidan

Looking to take advantage of the beautiful summer weather, Amanda Evoy, Tourism Nanaimo’s Marketing and Communication Manager, seized the day and went kayaking around Newcastle Island, located right in Nanaimo Harbour! While kayaking, Amanda saw several Eagles, an endless array … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo is ‘Extremely Friendly’ say visitors!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Aidan

Thanks to a Letter to the Editor, from Robert and Joan Bath of Schertz, Texas, featured in the June 17th edition of the Nanaimo News Bulletin, we can get a taste of just what visitors think of our lovely city! … Continue reading →

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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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