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Inside Background
History 
The first Europeans to explore Vancouver Island were the Spanish, under Juan de...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
Tourist Board Info 
The official Tourism BC Visitor Information Centre in Nanaimo is located at...
Last edited: 17 August 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Nanaimo is located fairly far to the north, being around the 49th parallel...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Nanaimo is located on the east coast of  Vancouver Island, across the 21-mile...
Last edited: 09 September 2006
Getting Around 
Transit The Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Transit together operate...
Last edited: 14 December 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Nanaimo is quite famous for the annual Nanaimo Marine Festival, which features...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Museums & Attractions 
One of the oldest surviving buildings in Nanaimo is the Nanaimo Bastion , which...
Last edited: 09 September 2006
Shopping 
Nanaimo is one of the best places to shop on Vancouver Island, as most locals...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Sports & Activities 
Nanaimo is one of the best places to SCUBA dive on the West Coast.  Various...
Last edited: 28 July 2008
Best day trip from Nanaimo 
 head down to Salt Spring Island,everything you need to know...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Family Friendly Nanaimo 
Nanaimo is known as a family friendly city.  Whether you are just visiting for...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
Nightlife 
There are many ways to entertain yourself in Nanaimo at night. As Vancouver...
Last edited: 09 September 2006
The Performing Arts 
Nanaimo is home to one of the oldest community bands in the country. The...
Last edited: 09 September 2006
Welcome Organic Fanatics 
Organic Fanatics in Nanaimo – Summer  Season, 2008   Markets are sprouting up...
Last edited: 29 April 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Black Bear Pub Ltd 
The Black Bear is an English-style pub located in North Nanaimo. Definitely one...
Last edited: 06 September 2009
Cassidy Inn Restaurant 
The Cassidy Inn Restaurant has just re-opened after being empty for way too...
Last edited: 27 October 2008
Penny's Palapa 
This cute little floating restaurant, right on the water in the marina, serves...
Last edited: 15 October 2009
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: 21 July 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: 27 May 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: 26 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: 21 November 2009
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: 21 December 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: 20 January 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: 08 December 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
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