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Nanaimo is a place where you can bungee jump, race bathtubs, vintage shop, paddle, hike and enjoy Canada’s only floating pub. Full of all things unusual/unique in the best way possible, Nanaimo sits at the intersection of urban and nature, old and new.
Nanaimo ( / nəˈnaɪmoʊ / nə-NY-moh) is a city of about 100,000 on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada.
Feb 8, 2022 · What to Do in Nanaimo and Area. Go Whale Watching. Snorkel with Seals. Take a Sightseeing Flight along the Sunshine Coast. Learn the History at Nanaimo Museum and the Bastion. Eat a Nanaimo Bar. Take the Ferry to Newcastle Island. Enjoy Nature at Pipers Lagoon Park. See the Vancouver Island Military Museum.
Apr 17, 2024 · Nanaimo is a beautiful coastal city on Vancouver Island! Nanaimo is home to about 105,000 people. It’s located on the east coast of Vancouver Island and is a 2-hour ferry ride from Vancouver or about a 1.5-hour drive north of the province’s capital city of Victoria.
Welcome to Nanaimo, the Harbour City. Nanaimo is a vibrant urban centre found on the east side of beautiful Vancouver Island where an abundance of recreation and cultural opportunities exist giving residents a lifestyle second to none for living, working and playing.
Immerse yourself in Nanaimo’s indigenous history and culture and explore the city’s coal mining past with a walk through a replica coal mine shaft at Nanaimo Museum. Or uncover Nanaimo’s proud military history at the Vancouver Island Military Museum .
Nov 7, 2023 · Situated on the scenic Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a charming seaside city that boasts one of the longest shorelines in Canada. With a backdrop of mountains, the city offers travelers breathtaking landscapes, a vibrant culture, and diverse activities.
Rich in First Nations and industrial-age history, this downtown marine park caters to families with its beaches, playground, geocache treasures, hiking and bike trails, and a well-equipped campground. Plus, you can learn more about the island’s important connections to the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
Stand tall after climbing 1,000 meters to the peak of Mount Benson, take on heart-pounding challenges with adventure courses, bungee jumping and zip-lining through the tree-tops. Nanaimo offers activities that resonate with its fiercely independent spirit and rich, layered character. Your adventure in a city that refuses to be defined is just a ...
Nanaimo is a hub city for the island, as such it provides good access to a number of locations on the island. Ladysmith, along the Trans-Canada Highway to the southeast, is a picturesque tourist town. It is about a 3-hour drive to Tofino and Long Beach Unit of Pacific Rim National Park. North of Nanaimo is Campbell River, Telegraph Cove and ...
