Category Archives: Driving Adventures

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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