Winter Activities in Nanaimo

Beat the cold: stay warm and entertained with these winter activities in Nanaimo While we’re certainly not heralded as snow destination, the Harbour City gets its fair share of cold …

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

More than 400 years after William Shakespeare penned a play, we still can’t get enough of the loveable Bard. It’s…

Sip & Savour Nanaimo’s Farmers’ Markets

[feat-img] Nanaimo is a community rich in the homegrown: from handmade beverages (we are home to four craft breweries and…

Sarah Etoile Shares Saysutshun – 7 Images of Newcastle Island

All words and images by Sarah Etoile. ʔukᵂaqiłs Sarah. Diitiidʔaaʔaqsp. I’m a First Nations photographer, steward and storyteller based on…

Come to Nanaimo for a Slice of Canadian Coastal History

Nanaimo may be known as ‘The Harbour City’, but it could just as easily be known as ‘The City of…

Haunted Nanaimo

Boo! It’s Halloween!  To help get you in the spirit, we rounded up some “allegedly” true stories of Nanaimo’s haunted…

Morning Star Bison Ranch, Where the Buffalo Roam

If you are looking for an exciting activity close to Nanaimo, gather your friends and buckle up for a train…

Shopping for Art in Nanaimo!

Hey y’all! I’ve been looking to fill my house with some art, local art to be specific. I love supporting…

Nanaimo Souvenir Shopping: Postcards, Art, Wood Carvings, and More!

Whether you are on vacation and are looking for some nice souvenirs, or if you’re a local looking for some…

Children’s Shopping in Downtown Nanaimo

Hey y’all! I have a couple of nieces and nephews I needed to do some shopping for, well I didn’t…