Tag Archives: Boating

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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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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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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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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