Contact Us

Here’s how to get in touch with the people and resources in Nanaimo that can help you research and report on your stories, quickly, efficiently and accurately. Destination Nanaimo is pleased to assist out-of-town travel media with their story assignments. Tourism Nanaimo provides media and member support to the local Nanaimo community.

Out-of-town travel media, please contact:

• Chelsea Barr

• Communications Clerk
• Destination Nanaimo
• 455 Wallace Street
• Nanaimo, BC
• V9R 5J6
• Tel: (250) 755-4505
• Toll Free: 1-888-810-3388
• Fax: (250) 755-4404
• chelsea.barr@nanaimo.ca

Chelsea grew up on Vancouver Island and moved to Nanaimo in 1999 to attend Malaspina University-College. Since graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Tourism Management she has made a home in Nanaimo and has had several creative jobs in the tourism industry. Some of her previous roles include wedding planner, tour guide and catering coordinator. Her experience and passion lies in event and conference planning and is thrilled to be working closely with the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. In her position her planning skills come in handy as she creates, delivers and hosts unique familiarization tours. Other services she can provide include fact checking, providing photos, itinerary planning and personalized tour guide. She has always been an ambassador for Nanaimo and loves to promote this fabulous city.

Local Nanaimo media, please contact: