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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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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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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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Join Tourism Nanaimo for FREE Nanaimo Bars!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Aidan

Join Tourism Nanaimo n Thursday, June 3rd from 10am – 4pm, for our second annual “Nanaimo Bar Open House” at the Port of Nanaimo Centre Kiosk (located in the bottom floor of the Vancouver Island Conference Centre). If haven’t yet … 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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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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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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The Ghosts of Beban House

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Aidan

Beban House has a reputation as a haunted house. It has been featured on Creepy Canada and several paranormal societies have investigated the odd events that have happened here.  Around Easter time in 2009 the Tourism Nanaimo staff at Beban … Continue reading →

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