Nanaimo

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Discover The Summer Side of Nanaimo, British Columbia

Saturday, June 5th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Unique finds to sailing the local waters, it’s all here in pretty Nanaimo, British Columbia!

Come Sail With Me, Across the Seas

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

BC Ferries opened their brand new Vacation Centre in downtown Vancouver this May. Drop by to discover some extraordinary getaways that combine ferry travel with outstanding resorts and adventure in British Columbia.

Springtime and Mussels Served Fresh on Vancouver Island, YUM!

Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Spring on the west coast…tulips and daffodils adorn gardens, and rejuvenation is on the minds of winter weary souls. Check out a spring tune-up at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa to recharge and renew.

Win a two night stay at Tigh-na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort!

Sunday, December 20th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Read More for more details and to enter online.

Deadline for Entries: January 2, 2010

Get pickled

Monday, May 11th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Whether the sun is shining or cloud cover hangs low, there’s nothing quite as unique as a trip through Nanaimo harbour on a pickle boat.

The Harbour Ferry boats, affectionately referred to as pickle

Fabulous fishing

Monday, May 11th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

If you’ve never gone fly fishing, maybe it’s time to pick up a rod and licence.

Few activities are more relaxing than getting out on a lake or stream and enjoying the outdoors.

There are more than

Aerial Adventure

Monday, May 11th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

I am standing about 20 metres above the ground, my feet on a thin wire running from one tree to another far in the distance.

As I step forward on the wire, I leave the safety of the wooden platform f

History on tour

Monday, May 11th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Gazing up at the worn white walls of the Bastion on Front Street, its hard to believe that this 156-year-old building was once home to prisoners, coal miners and now serves as a museum to history love

Silly Season

Monday, May 11th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Summer in Nanaimo means silly boats. People start gearing up well in advance of July’s Silly Boat Regatta, the major fundraiser for the Child Development Centre.

A light-hearted sport, silly boats co

Tubbin’ town

Monday, May 11th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Nanaimo is sometimes known as the Harbour City and sometimes known as the Hub City, but it’s always known as the capital of bathtub racing and the Marine Festival.

The community has hosted the Great