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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.
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.
Distances to…
Downtown Nanaimo: 19.1km
Airport: 6.9km
The Living Forest is without question one of the finest RV Parks and Campgrounds on Vancouver Island. RV WEST magazine readers have voted it their favourite privately run RV park and campground! Centrally located in beautiful Nanaimo, the park is the perfect location to call home base while you explore all of the natural beauty of Vancouver Island.
Distances to…
Downtown Nanaimo: 5km
Airport: 10.4km
This Nanaimo bed and breakfast features an outdoor hot tub, indoor sauna and a daily home cooked breakfast. The rooms offer individual climate control and private bathroom facilities. Nanaimo, Departure Bay and garden views are available. A pool table and Free Wi-Fi is available for guests. On-site laundry facilities are also available.
Distances to…
Downtown Nanaimo: 7.6km
Airport: 22km
Relax in our fully furnished, newly renovated 2 bdr plus futon guest house on our 60 ac farm located 7 km south of Nanaimo. Take a tour, lend a hand or simply enjoy the sites and sounds of our country paradise from your sundeck. Enjoy farm fresh eggs for breakfast and bbq our naturally raised beef, pork or lamb. In season veggies, fruits and herbs available too. Fun and educational for children.
Arbutus Guest House at White Rapids Ranch
Nanaimo
2700 White Rapids Road
Welcome to Brannen Lake Campsites. The campsite is in a rustic setting located in a rolling farming country setting with the campsites in a pristine woodlot area.
Brannen Lake Campsites
Nanaimo
4220 Biggs Road
This beautiful home is a fusion of Japanese heritage and the northern European tastes featuring two beautiful rooms overlooking the waterfront. Located a block away from the Nanaimo ferry terminal in Departure Bay and close to all of the major transportation links and tours to locations in the mid-island area.
Pine and Picket B&B
Nanaimo
511 Drake Street
Our Nanaimo campground is next to Westwood Lake Park with safe swimming beaches and miles of well-maintained trails. The campgrounds have full services for tenting, RV sites, and rental cabins. We are 10 min from Departure Bay ferry, and only 20 min from Duke Point Ferry. Our facilities include showers, laundry facilities and sanitary hook ups.
Westwood Lake RV - Camping & Cabins
Nanaimo
380 Westwood Rd
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