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Tourism Information

Nanaimo is among British Columbia's most liveable cities, having a favorable balance of lifestyle, employment and investment opportunities.

Centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 111 km north of Victoria, Nanaimo is the regional service centre for mid and north Vancouver Island.

This growing community enjoys a skilled and educated labour force, an impressive infrastructure network and many nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

Nanaimo is an excellent place to live, work and do business. All this in the friendliest climate in Canada, surrounded by some of the most beautiful wilderness in Canada.

Tourism Nanaimo
Things to do and places to eat in Nanaimo and the surrounding area. 

Nanaimo Regional Transit System
Schedules and alerts for Nanaimo's bus system.

BC Ferries
Ferry schedules from Nanaimo to Vancouver and Gabriola Island.

Last updated: August 9, 2017

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