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Nanaimo ( / nəˈnaɪmoʊ / nə-NY-moh) is a city of about 100,000 on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada.
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. Whatever floats your boat, we’re here for!
Top Things to Do in Nanaimo, British Columbia: See Tripadvisor's 37,804 traveller reviews and photos of Nanaimo tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Nanaimo.
Jul 8, 2024 · Nanaimo is the second largest city on Vancouver Island. This coastal town is an off-the-beaten-path getaway that is among the best places to visit in British Columbia. What’s great is you don’t have to travel far from Vancouver to find the slow-paced island life.
Jul 12, 2024 · 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.
Feb 8, 2022 · Centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a beautiful city next to the Salish Sea and facing the Coastal Mountains of mainland British Columbia. Anchored by the lovely harbour, which is home to seaplanes, boat tours, walking trails, and more, this seaside city is a great place to experience the charm of ...
Nanaimo is a prime stopover for pleasure boaters on regional excursions through the Discovery Passage, the Gulf Islands and the San Juans. Boaters who moor here receive Tourism Nanaimo’s Come Ashore package of city information and special deals. Explore the Cedar Yellow Point Artisan Trail.
Discover the history of Nanaimo with a visit to one of our museums. 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.
Nanaimo, British Columbia Raises the Bar Sitting along the water’s edge, and dotted with grand ferries along its shoreline, it only takes one visit to see why Nanaimo is called “The Harbour City.”
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 click away. What will you uncover in Nanaimo?
