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Tourism Nanaimo

Where business meets creativity and nature

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, an engaging workshop, or an unforgettable trade show, Nanaimo offers a setting that transcends the conventional, inspiring creativity and connection. Choose from a range of venues including our premier conference center, equipped with the latest technology to cater to all your professional needs. Beyond walls, our city’s natural landscapes—from ocean views to mountain backdrops—offer the perfect escape to refresh minds and inspire new ideas. Enhance Your Event with Local Flair : Infuse your gathering with a touch of Nanaimo by incorporating local arts, cuisine, and entertainment. From farm-to-table catering to performances by local musicians, enhance your event with experiences that reflect the city’s vibrant and diverse cultural scene.

Distance from airport

  • Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

    9.32 mi. from city center

  • Victoria International Airport

    80.16 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Wildplay Adventures

Recreation
15 km away
Discover your own “tall tale”! Along the Nanaimo River, our 17-acre Park is home to an array of scenery and fun.
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Saysutshun Island Interpretive Tours

Park
Traditionally known as Saysutshun by the Snuneymuxw People, this marine provincial park is accessible only by foot passenger ferry or personal boat, or kayak. The seasonal foot passenger ferry departs every 30 minutes from the dock at Maffeo Sutton Park for the short 10 minute ride to the Island. Private boats can visit year-round at the docks or tie up to one of Mark Bay’s many a mooring buoy.
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3 Historical Walking Tours in Nanaimo

Historical landmark
0 km away
THREE SHORT TOURS TELL NANAIMO’S HISTORIC TALES Hear the echoes of the old railway and mine whistles, where the sounds of coal miners’ hobnailed boots still reverberate through time. Step back to where history’s ghosts roam, from ancient First Nations village sites to the last wooden Hudson’s Bay Company bastion still standing in North America.
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Winter Activities in Nanaimo

Recreation
Beat the cold: stay warm and entertained with these winter activities in Nanaimo While we’re certainly not heralded as snow destination, the Harbour City gets its fair share of cold weather. Luckily, there is an abundance of winter activities in Nanaimo to keep you busy and entertained during the more dreary months.
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Mountain Biking in Nanaimo

Recreation
Welcome to the gnarly side of Nanaimo, where mountain bikers come to play. Whether your tires are new or the rubber’s a little worn and well-dusted, the Nanaimo mountain biking scene is sure to thrill. Race through miles of wicked trails, boardwalks, and jumps. Carve your own destiny and free your inner wild. Bring your own bike & gear or stop by a local outfitter and get yourself trail-ready.
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Whale Watching Tour

Recreation
5 minutes away
Ever wondered what it’s like to see whales blowing and skimming across the ocean waters? Head out with Vancouver Island Whale Watch on a tour and keep your eyes peeled for orca, humpback, and other marine mammals!
#5-90 Front St
Nanaimo, CA V9R 5H7
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Golf Courses

Recreation
Nanaimo golf courses are welcoming and picturesque, set against the breathtaking beauty of Vancouver Island’s forests, mountains, and ocean. With three executive courses—including a casual pitch and putt— and two enjoyable 18 hole courses, Nanaimo has a golf course for everyone.
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Nanaimo Bar Trail

Shopping
5 minutes away
Take a sweet self-guided adventure through the streets of Nanaimo & Region! Stretching the region from Lantzville in the north to Cedar in the south and now including a stop on Gabriola Island, The Nanaimo Bar Trail takes you to experience the many deliciously creative interpretations of our famous treat. Stop by the Visitor Centres or any of the participating locations and pick up a Nanaimo Bar Trail Brochure so you can map out your route along the 39 stops.
407 Fitzwilliam St. (Old City Quarter)
Nanaimo, CA
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Convention Centers

  • Vancouver Island Conference Centre

    Located in Nanaimo's historic downtown and one block from a spectacular harbourfront, the Vancouver Island Conference Centre offers 38,000 square feet of flexible function spaces and will accommodate meetings, conferences and events .

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Additional Information

Nanaimo is a city on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, located on the traditional territories of Snuneymuxw Nation and peoples. We acknowledge their ancestral connection to this land and honour these relationships through continued work and collaboration. There are amazing opportunities to connect with the land and stories of these lands throughout the city, and certainly when visiting Saysutshun Island. Nanaimo is place where we encourage you to come as you are, and be prepared to be surprised by what the city has to offer. Nanaimo is a place where you can bungee jump, race bathtubs, vintage shop, paddle, hike and enjoy Canada’s only floating pub. Full of all things unusual/unique in the best way possible, Nanaimo sits at the intersection of urban and nature, old and new. Whatever floats your boat, we’re here for!

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