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Welcome to the Bathtub Racing Capital of the World!
Contestants in this race don't usually end up cleaner in the end.

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Nanaimo accommodations give the visitor an opportunity to explore this lively community on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 110 km (68 mi.) north of Victoria. A full range of leisure and recreational opportunities are available, including world-class diving, shopping, golf, cultural events, hiking/biking and kayaking.

The Hudsons Bay Company established a fort here in 1849 after coal was found in the area. The famous Bastion dates from 1853 and is the oldest Hudsons Bay Company fort preserved in Canada. The name 'Nanaimo' comes from the word "Snuneymuxw", the name of the Halkomelem First Nations people who reside in the area. While the coal industry has died out in the area, the forest industry and good port facilities have assisted Nanaimo to continue its economic growth as a diversified manufacturing and business centre.

Tourism is a major industry and each July the famous Bathtub Race takes place across Georgia Strait to English Bay in Vancouver. Newcastle Island is a provincial park located just across from Nanaimo and visitors can view prehistoric sandstone carvings in Petroglyph Park. The Nanaimo District Museum provides background on the area's history. Malaspina University College is located in Nanaimo. Nanaimo hotels include brand name properties as well as independent ones.

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Travelodge Nanaimo
Travelodge Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue N
Nanaimo
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Every guestroom at our Nanaimo hotel ensures your stay is as comfortable. Our three styles of rooms include: Standard, Deluxe, and Kitchen Suites. All of our guest rooms include free wireless internet, in-room coffee and tea, and tier 3 TV service. We are also pleased to offer a Deluxe Continental Breakfast in our new breakfast room. We are 2 minutes from the Departure Bay BC Ferry Terminal.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  0.95km
Airport:  15.3km
Days Inn Nanaimo
Days Inn Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S
Nanaimo
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Welcome to our Days Inn Harbourview located in the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Places such as Long Beach to the West, salmon fishing to the North, and the world famous Victoria City to the south are merely two hours away by driving. We can also be reached from Vancouver via a pleasant two-hour ferry ride, and if you are lucky, you can see whales traveling on your side.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  2km
Airport:  12km
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel
1 Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo
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The Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel is a centrally located downtown Nanaimo Hotel on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. This Vancouver Island Hotel boasts an excellent location adjacent to the seawall where guests can experience a vibrant waterfront just steps away with many charming boutiques, restaurants and Nanaimo parkland to enjoy.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  1.2km
Airport:  14.9km
Inn on Long Lake
Inn on Long Lake
4700 North Island Highway
Nanaimo
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Long Lake Inn is located in Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia Canada. Our luxurious deluxe suites include numerous amenities for the business traveller, honeymooners and eco tourists alike. With laundry facilities, high speed Internet access, an exercise room, sauna, hot tubs, and our buffet continental breakfast you are assured both a relaxing and memorable stay.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  8.7km
Airport:  24.9km
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church Street
Nanaimo
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We are located in downtown Nanaimo and offers easy access to the Harbour front Walkway for jogging, walking and biking as well as the Seaplane Terminal and ferries to Vancouver. Hotel guests will enjoy the view while dining in the hotel's Deep Blue restaurant overlooking the harbour.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  0.3km
Airport:  14.3km
Best Western Northgate Inn
Best Western Northgate Inn
6450 Metral Drive
Nanaimo
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Whether your stay is for business, pleasure or a little of both, The Best Western Northgate Inn, a centrally located Nanaimo Hotel is your ideal destination. Our hotel is within walking distance to shopping and amenities. Enjoy convenience and comfort while staying in Nanaimo. An enviable reputation for warmth and friendliness, complemented by a variety of business and recreational amenities.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  11.5km
Airport:  27.7km
Copper Kettle B & B
Copper Kettle B & B
465 Stewart Ave.
Nanaimo
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Delightful character home, just 5 minutes' drive from Nanaimo's Departure Bay Ferry. 15-minute walk along seawall to downtown for panoramic harbour views, fine dining, boutiques, galleries, theatre and museum. We offer 2 comfortable and well decorated spacious bedrooms with Queen size beds and en suite 3-piece shower bathroom. Serving a delectable full English or European Breakfast.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  1.6km
Airport:  15.6km
Mountainaire Campground and RV Park
Mountainaire Campground and RV Park
1092 Spruston Road
Nanaimo
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Nestled in the woods south of Nanaimo are 40 acres of family fun where you can sleep in the fresh air and awaken to the sounds of nature at the crack of dawn, or the crack of noon, whichever you prefer. Spend the day at the swimming hole swimming and diving or loaf by the pond with your fishing rod. Maybe a nap, then some beach volleyball, and finish the perfect day with dinner cooked over a fire.
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Downtown Nanaimo:  19.1km
Airport:  6.9km
A-Mays-Inn B&B B&B Nanaimo 2662 Lambert Rd
About the Sea B&B B&B Nanaimo 6385 Corfu Dr.
Amberwood on the River B&B B&B Nanaimo 1390 Spruston Road
Ann's Home Away From Home B&B Nanaimo 2597 Labieux Road
Apsley Avenue Lakeside Bed & Breakfast B&B Nanaimo 4018 Apsley Avenue
Arbutus Guest House at White Rapids Ranch Hotel Nanaimo 2700 White Rapids Road Request Info
B&B On The Green B&B Nanaimo 2471 Cosgrove Crescent
Barb's Lofty Perch B&B Nanaimo 5315 Williamson Road
Beach Estates B&B B&B Nanaimo 800 Beach Drive
Bluebird Motel Hotel Nanaimo 995 North Terminal
Bluemoon Oceanside Condos Long Term Nanaimo # 314/214-3600 Yellow Point Rd.
Bonsai B & B B&B Nanaimo 5340 Kenwill Drive
Brannen Lake Campsites RV/Camping Nanaimo 4220 Biggs Road
Buccaneer Inn Hotel Nanaimo 1577 Stewart Avenue
Casa Del Dream B&B Nanaimo 3500 Berton Road Request Info
Castaway Motel Hotel Nanaimo 205 Terminal Avenue Request Info
Coast Bastion Inn Hotel Nanaimo 11 Bastion Street Request Info

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