Facts & Stats
Population: Approx 79,000
Climate:
Nanaimo has a moderate climate with over 1,800 hours of bright sunshine each year. During the summer, the average daily high is 21C (70F), and during the winter months daily temperatures normally remain above the freezing level.
Accommodation:
Nanaimo has a variety of accommodation options with over 845 rooms, not including B&B's or the new 65 room Ramada Hotel; view a list of hotels, B&B's, hostels, camp grounds and more...
Hospitality:
Nanaimo can offer everything from quick pick-up-on-the-way burger to a sit down-on-the-town full-course meal and pretty much everything in between. Flip through Nanaimo's Official 2007 Restaurant Guide
Meeting Facilities:
Nanaimo is outfitted with several meeting space options. From arena space to fully equipped meeting rooms, you can find a meeting space to suit the group's needs. The new 38,000 square feet Nanaimo Convention Centre is scheduled for completion in June 2008 with capacity for 650 people.
Golf Courses:
There are approximately 10 local courses in the Nanaimo area. Pitch and Putt to 18 holes with amazing views. Nanaimo is centrally located and a short drive to all Island courses. Click for a listing of courses in the local area...
Recreation Facilities:
Nanaimo has two pool facilities, three ice arenas, over 100 parks and trails and numerous fields and other sports facilities to enjoy. For more information or to book space visit Parks, Recreation & Culture or call 756-5200 for more information.
Sports teams:
Nanaimo has a strong sport presence with many enthusiastic fans following. Nanaimo's Junior "A" hockey team, The Clippers posts their game schedule at Nanaimo Clippers. Frank Crane arena is also home to the Nanaimo Junior A and Senior Timbermen Lacrosse Teams play. View their game schedules at www.jrtimbermen.com and www.nanaimotimbermen.com. Football fans can cheer on the 2006 National Champions, the Vancouver Island Raiders. You can view their game schedule at www.viraiders.ca.
Shopping Centres:
To view a list of local retail providers click here. Annually from October - December Nanaimo hosts a shopping festival offering unique shopping opportunities or enter to win a shopping spree visit Nanaimo Shopping Festival.
Museums:
Walk through the coal mining exhibit as if you were in the mine itself, see artifacts and hear stories from the Snuneymuwx First Nations dating back over 2000 years ago. Nanaimo is home to the Hudson Bay Fort still standing and during the summer you can view a real live cannon firing! The museum is moving to its new location and scheduled to re-open summer of 2008. Stay tuned at www.nanaimomuseum.ca for an official opening date.
Galleries:
Nanaimo's vibrant art & culture scene is apparent and helped Nanaimo achieve recognition as a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2008. Click here for a list of galleries, artisan studios and our upcoming plays and shows.
Parks, Trails, Beaches & Lakes:
Explore our Parks, Trails, Beaches and Lakes. View our Parks & Trails Brochure on line or request yours from Tourism Nanaimo.
Islands in the Harbour:
Protection Island:
Only a 10 minute ferry ride way and home of the famous floating pub, the Dinghy Dock. Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park is full of history and one of the most tranquil places to visit. Hike, picnic, camp and explore this vehicle free island for a trip back in time.Gabriola Island:
An artistic, organic and healing island, Gabriola entices all kinds for an extraordinary island experience. Only twenty minutes by ferry, Gabriola offers the most incredible collection of jewellery, pottery, glass works, organic edibles and much more.
