Blog Posts - Nanaimo

view of Nanaimo from the ocean

The Best Restaurants in Nanaimo!

Located on the stunning coastline of Vancouver Island you’ll find Nanaimo, one of Canada’s hidden gems for dining! As the second largest city on Vancouver Island, behind Victoria, Nanaimo has
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The Best Breakfast in Nanaimo

Nestled on the breathtaking shores of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a charming city known for its rich history, stunning views, and vibrant culinary scene. Whether you’re exploring downtown Nanaimo, savoring
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aerial views of nanaimo bc from the foothills

Things to do in Nanaimo

There’s no doubt that Vancouver Island, British Columbia is one of the most stunning places to visit in Canada. Surrounded by the ocean and easily accessible by air or sea, Vancouver Island is filled with quaint towns and vibrant city centres surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
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Your Guide to a Happy Halloween on Vancouver Island

With the oncoming fall, there is a lot to look forward to while visiting Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The incredibly mild climate here means that most fall days are filled with sunny skies and crisp evenings, you can go on a hike and check out the changing leaves, the weather is still warm enough to enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding and farmers markets are overflowing with produce.
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canadian flag on a BC ferry travelling to Vancouver Island

Moving to Vancouver Island

Everyone who visits Vancouver Island, is wowed by the beauty of the Island. With charming towns and gorgeous cities, stunning forests, wildlife, culture and adventure, Vancouver Island is a special
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Get the Scoop on the Best Ice Cream on Vancouver Island!

When the time comes to cool off, there is one way to beat the summer heat no matter where you are staying on Vancouver Island: ice cream! And not your run-of-the-mill, chain restaurant ice cream. No, here on Vancouver Island, we have some incredible, locally owned and operated ice cream shops that are churning out incredible, unique and delicious flavours of our favourite icy confection.
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