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Get into a Merry Christmas mood at the Kris Kringle Craft Fair

October 26, 2017

It’s easy to get into the merry spirit of the Christmas season when the Kris Kringle Craft Market gets underway in Nanaimo. There are plenty of reasons why more than 12,000 people from around Vancouver Island head to Beban Park to attend the four-day event, held this year from Nov. 16 to 19. If the twinkling lights, festive décor and the smell of gingerbread don’t put you in the Christmas spirit, the buzz of dozens of activities each day surely will. More than 150 artisan vendors will be selling goods such as hand-crafted soaps, unique jewelry, wooden toys and woolen […]

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Art 360°: Nicholas May’s Top Spots in Nanaimo

October 13, 2017

We’ve been thrilled with just how many folks have been sharing their #Nanaimo360 with us, whether it’s through photography or stories. And we wanted to know what would happen if we asked an artist to share their Nanaimo 360 through their medium. Nicholas May, an extremely talented local artist, stepped up to the plate with his stunningly detailed pen and ink illustration. Below you’ll also find the inspiration behind Nick’s work. Enjoy! Ammonite Falls I moved away from Nanaimo at the start of high school. After high school, I went through what I refer to as my most formative years. […]

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The many colours of Nanaimo, through the lens of Jonah Ferguson

September 26, 2017

Hey travellers, @jonahswferguson here and I will be taking over the Tourism Nanaimo page for the next few days! I grew up in Nanaimo and chose to pursue photography as a way of sharing the beauty I was constantly coming across on my hikes around Nanaimo and Vancouver Island. This particular shot was captured as I was on my way out of town one morning, and caught this view out of the corner of my eye. Many of you will probably recognize this tree, and I have always thought it would make a great photo, but it wasn’t until this […]

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@ZoeyTPhotography’s Nanaimo 360°

September 13, 2017

As part of a recent guestagrammer series, Zoey shared her top Nanaimo spots with us. Hello folks I’m Zoey . While I now spend most of my time in Victoria, I was born and raised here in Nanaimo. I’m a Uvic student and a co-founder of the Uvic Photography Excursion Club. The outdoors have always been a huge part of my life and I’m pumped to share some of the lovely places my hometown has to offer. Ammonite Falls Definitely worth the short hike out to see these impressive falls. Not only do you get to enjoy an adrenaline-pumping, final climb […]

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Nanaimo Events This September

September 7, 2017

There’s plenty happening around town this month! It’s a month of live music and theatre, shopping and gaming. Here’s the list of Nanaimo events for the month of September: September 11: Nanaimo Bar Trail Run. This event starts at the Diana Krall Plaza at 9:30am. Cost is $15 September 15-16: Shakespeare By The Sea. Head down to the Pioneer Waterfront Plaza to see Hamlet in just 42 seconds! Tickets are $29 and be purchased through the Port Theatre. September 15-17: Nanaimo International Jazz Festival. Hailing from New Orleans, impressive jazz musicians will take the stage in Nanaimo! There are both […]

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A Primer On Nanaimo Bird Watching

September 6, 2017

Nanaimo is known for its natural beauty: the trails, waterfalls, and parks that are home to feathery friends of flight that watch from their perch. Local birder Spenser Smith shares his passion for birdwatching in Nanaimo, and highlights some great spots for you to check out. Can you tell us a bit about yourself, and your passion for birdwatching? I am a writer, editor and photographer in the fourth year of my creative writing and journalism BA at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Social media analytics excite me, and I sometimes spend hours reading restaurant reviews on TripAdvisor for entertainment. I […]

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6 #ExploreNanaimo Stops on Tiffany’s Nanaimo 360°

August 29, 2017

As part of our guestagrammer series, Instagram photographer Tiffany Szigety shared a few of her favourite spots in Nanaimo. Maffeo Sutton Park 5 years ago we first visited Nanaimo. We stayed downtown for a few days to explore the city. I have such distinct memories of walking through Maffeo Sutton Park and along the waterfront with my husband and pregnant with our first child. Little did I know then that we would move here 2 years later. This park holds such a special place in my heart. We walked the waterfront admiring all the boat and seaplane activity. The crabbers […]

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The play’s the thing – Shakespeare by the Sea and more in Nanaimo

August 17, 2017

More than 400 years after William Shakespeare penned a play, we still can’t get enough of the loveable Bard. It’s no wonder Will’s timeless wit, wisdom, tragedies and comedies keep people coming back every year for Nanaimo’s immensely popular festival, Shakespeare by the Sea. This year it will be held Sept. 15 -17. The seaside location at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza puts a Nanaimo spin on Shakespeare’s works, as does the Vancouver Island Shakespeare Arts Society (VISAS) interpretation on his plays. This year, VISAS will perform the tragedy, King Lear, along with an abridged version of The Complete Works of William […]

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The Authentic Nanaimo 360 Experience

August 15, 2017

When I’m travelling I want to experience everything the location has to offer by fully immersing myself in the history, culture, and day-to-day life of the locals. Just like anyone else, sometimes I forget to get in touch with the place I call home. But lucky for me, that place is Nanaimo. This city has everything anyone could wish for: lively marine ecosystem, diverse indigenous wildlife, and a trendy downtown urban sanctuary. When I feel like I’m losing touch with my hometown, I take advantage of the first opportunity I can to experience Nanaimo all over again. Day 1 Breakfast: […]

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Get your Fringe Festival on and explore the outer reaches of Nanaimo, too

August 9, 2017

Fringe Festivals happen all summer around the world – from the world’s largest event in Edinburgh, Scotland, to the delightfully unique one right here in Nanaimo. What is a fringe festival you may ask? It’s a kind of free-wheeling show brought to you by theatre troupes from around the world. They each bring their own combo of stage talents – actors, musicians, comedians and storytellers – to the masses in hilarious, and at times, absurd ways. There’s also plenty of opportunity for audience participation in the shows. Nanaimo’s 10-day festival happens Aug. 10-19, at three locations: Port Theatre, Vancouver Island […]

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