Nanaimo

About the Area

Nanaimo BC Canada: Known as 'The Harbour City' full of marine influences shaped by an active artistic community. Centrally located along the rugged coastline on the inside east coast of Vancouver Island looking out over Protection and Newcastle Islands pass the Strait of Georgia at Gabriola Island. The heart of Nanaimo is built along the waterfront boosting it's many marinas, ocean front nautical appeal complimented by the heavy artistic influences like the Port Theatre, Nanaimo's District Museum, Art Gallery and the Bastion-North America's last remaining fort of it's kind. It is said Nanaimo has the largest percentage of shopping stores per capita on Vancouver Island. The many malls including the islands largest mall and the unique shopping boutiques conjures up a variety of shopping experiences. The vast artistic environment make the days full of exploration and filled with new experiences. The marine setting, the harbours and the locals give Nanaimo a welcomed unique feel and experience. Every year Nanaimo hosts the 'World Famous Bathtub Races' during the summer. Come and enjoy the beauty in Nanaimo and the outlying scenic areas with drives like Cedar Road, Departure Bay Road, Hammond Bay Road and Jingle Pot Road.