Tourism Nanaimo is here to guide you to everything that this great city has to offer, from its oceanfront scenery and stunning mountain views, to the charming downtown area. Whether you're looking for local eateries, outdoor adventures, or a guide to the arts scene, you'll find extensive resources inside to make your trip planning easier.
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With 3 theatres, 4 art galleries, the Nanaimo Museum, Vancouver Island Conference Centre and numerous entertainment venues, there is always something happening in downtown Nanaimo.
Submit your downtown event to the DNBIA events calendar or search for activities that fit your mood.
The DNBIA reserves the right to publish only those events that occur within the downtown BIA areas.
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The Green Store is a organic & natural health food store. With a twist.
All of our food products are discounted items, available for short periods of time, some never to be seen again. And the...
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The Modern Cafe is one of Nanaimo's landmark restaurants. Located in the heart of Downtown Nanaimo, Modern Cafe is famous for its Nanaimo Bar Martinis, Home-Made Burgers, and the Tuna Sushi...
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Upcoming Events
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May 19 6:00pm
HerART Finale Showcase on May 19th at the Nanaimo Centre Stage features art and performance works created by women and girls in free workshops developed and led by local artists.
The Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society created the program for women and girls in our community who rarely have...
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May 19 7:00pm
Come on down to ACMe to experience The Cameron Wigmore Trio: a jazz featuring Cameron Wigmore on tenor sax.
ACMe is located at 14 Commercial St, Nanaimo. There is no cover charge for this event, but we recommend reservations. Music starts at 7pm and ends at 10pm
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May 20 12:00pm
Headed downtown for the Empire Day Parade? Bring your family and friends for a hotdog lunch from 12-2pm on St Paul's Anglican Church's front lawn for a fun-filled, noisy parade watching occasion.
The hotdog sale is an annual fundraising event to help support the Community Lunch...
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May 20 1:00pm
The 145th Annual Nanaimo Empire Days Parade is happening May 20th, 2012 at 1pm. Organized and put on by the Nanaimo Lion's Club, the Parade is sure to be an exciting event! The parade will follow its traditional route beginning at Victoria Cres, along Commercial St and Front St.,...
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May 22 All day
The Nanaimo Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists is excited and proud to announce their Spring Juried Show, hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery downtown at 150 Commercial Street. It will run from May 22 through June 12th and the Opening and Awards Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 26,...
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May 22 7:30pm
The Port Theatre presents the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TYSO) Tuesday May 22 at 7:30pm. The TYSO is a high-level orchestral training programme for talented musicians 22 and under. With a commitment to performance excellence, the TYSO is regarded as one of Canada's leading...
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