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  Nanaimo, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the seat of the Nanaimo Regional District.
Nanaimo is home to the Nanaimo Clippers, a Junior hockey club in the British Columbia Hockey League, Vancouver Island Raiders, a Junior football team, the Nanaimo Timbermen, a Senior Mens lacrosse team in the Western Lacrosse League, and rock band Frine and the Tinas.
Nanaimo is also known for its bathtub race during the annual marine festival, and for firing a cannon (blank) on the parapet next to the Bastion, (a bastion or fort), everyday at noon and for special events.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nanaimo,_British_Columbia   (750 words)

  
 Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Regional District of Nanaimo is a regional local government located on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The Regional District of Nanaimo was incorporated on August 24, 1967.
It includes the cities of Nanaimo and Parksville, the town of Qualicum Beach and the district of Lantzville as well as the unincorporated communities of Cedar, Extension, South Wellington, East Wellington, Gabriola Island, Mudge Island, Nanoose Bay, Errington, Coombs, Dashwood, Qualicum Bay, Bowser and Deep Bay.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Regional_District_of_Nanaimo,_British_Columbia   (332 words)

  
 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Incorporated in 1874, Nanaimo is the third oldest city in British Columbia and the second largest on Vancouver Island, located on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, 70 miles (112 km) north of Victoria.
Nanaimo Airport is located just 15 minutes south of downtown and serves an average of 20 flights daily between Nanaimo and Vancouver, Abbotsford and Langley.
Nanaimo is an ideal base for boaters wishing to explore the scenic Gulf Islands and surrounding areas.
www.nanaimobritishcolumbia.com   (1401 words)

  
 Nanaimo Airport, YCD, Cassidy, Nanaimo, BC, Vancouver Island, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Nanaimo Airport, located centrally on scenic Vancouver Island, is a thriving and modern air transportation gateway that offers an extensive range of amenities to the travelling public and the aviation industry...
The Nanaimo Air Terminal, constructed in 1991, is a modern air passenger facility supporting a broad range of services and amenities including scheduled and charter airlines, car rental agencies, ground transportation companies and a restaurant.
The Nanaimo Air Terminal handles an average of 120,000 passengers and an estimated 650 tonnes of air cargo and freight annually.
www.nanaimo-airport.com   (284 words)

  
 Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo, known as the Harbour City, is Vancouver Island's second largest city.
The discovery of coal in 1851, lured miners to the area and Nanaimo was incorporated in 1874 making it the third oldest city in BC.
A spectacular sight awaits the visitor in November to April when the waters around Nanaimo are teeming with sea lions and sea birds feeding on the spawning herring.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/island/cities/nanaimo.htm   (619 words)

  
 Nanaimo A, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nanaimo A is a regional district electoral area in the Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
The RDA is located on Vancouver Island on the Stuart Channel southeast of Nanaimo.
North: Nanaimo, Nanaimo River 2, Nanaimo River 3, Nanaimo River 4
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nanaimo_A,_British_Columbia   (104 words)

  
 Nanaimo British Columbia Tourism Information
Nanaimo's name is derived from the Coast Salish word "Snuneymuxw", which means 'great and mighty people.' White settlers adapted the word to Nanaimo.
By 1938 Nanaimo's mining industry was replaced by logging as the major industry in the region, and a pulp and paper mill was constructed near Duke Point.
Nanaimo is one of the transfer points as there is easy access to Nanaimo from Vancouver via BC Ferries.
tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca /nanaimo   (839 words)

  
 The Magic, Tozan Kiln, Tozan Cultural Society, Nanaimo, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Built by British Columbia Potters, working under the direction of Master Potter Yukio Yamamoto of Himeji City, Japan, and in cooperation with Malaspina Univesity College, the Tozan Cultural Society, and the Nanaimo Arts Council.
Yukio Yamamoto and his wife and son came to Nanaimo in early 1995 to help with the building, and the whole enterprise came to the point of the incredibly exciting first firing and celebration in the fall of 1995.
Potters from all over British Columbia, and occasionally from other parts of the world, come to fire their pieces and help in the process.
www.mala.bc.ca /~tozankiln/magic.htm   (1430 words)

  
 Nanaimo Nanaimo, British Columbia (Cities)
An important deep sea port, Nanaimo's harbor is always a hub of activity; good fishing for salmon, cod and red snapper.
Nanaimo's big day is the third Sunday in July, the date for the 30-mile Bathtub Race.
Formerly run across the Strait of Georgia, the race now begins and ends in Nanaimo and attracted 8000 to 10000 happy spectators in 1997.
www.ohwy.com /bc/n/nanaimo.htm   (209 words)

  
 NANAIMO GOLF CLUB
Nanaimo Golf Club’s majestic course is located on a ridge above Departure Bay in Nanaimo, BC where tall evergreens, willow and maple trees frame picture perfect views of the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands.
At 6,700 yards from its championship tees, the course is a test for low handicap golfers who must produce long straight drives to reach the greens in regulation.
Yet Nanaimo’s four sets of tees on each hole allow middle and high handicap players to find a level of play suited to their game.
www.nanaimogolfclub.ca   (264 words)

  
 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Mediations Lawyer, Mediator Harold Saunders Profile
He is available to act as mediator anywhere on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
Saunders is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, and the British Columbia Mediator Roster Society.
He has been a Director of the Nanaimo Lions Club and the Nanaimo Flying Club and is currently a member of the Nanaimo Yacht Club.
www.haroldsaunders.com /profile.html   (277 words)

  
 Nanaimo hotels - motels - resorts - b & b's - fishing - golf - Nanaimo British Columbia Accommodations and Outdoor ...
Nanaimo hotels - motels - resorts - b and b's - fishing - golf - Nanaimo British Columbia Accommodations and Outdoor Adventure
Nanaimo, in the Central Vancouver Island region, (See Map) is situated beside the only natural harbour on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island with the mildest, sunniest climate in Canada.
Nanaimo is 35 km across the water from Vancouver and Highway 1 brings you from Victoria in about an hour and a half.
www.bctravel.com /ci/nanaimo.html   (278 words)

  
 BEST OF Nanaimo British Columbia Canada
Nanaimo, British Columbia is located on central Vancouver Island.
Whether you fly or sail into Nanaimo, the view is astonishing.
With its comfortable climate, beautiful natural surroundings, affordable housing, strong labour market, exceptional recreational opportunities and relaxed lifestyle, Nanaimo is emerging as the favored place to "live, work and play" on Vancouver Island.
www.bestofnanaimobc.com   (374 words)

  
 Nanaimo, British Columbia Web Design Services - Web Site Design Firms
This Nanaimo, British Columbia web design service featured listing has received 89 unique visitors in the past three months.
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Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Nanaimo web site design firm featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
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 Nanaimo Vancouver Island Debt Collections - Bailiff, British Columbia, BC Canada
Nanaimo Vancouver Island Debt Collections - Bailiff, British Columbia, BC Canada
Our committment at J. McMillan Bailiff and Collections in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada is to offer effective and efficient service that is second to none.
To maximize the potential for collection, our collectors are extensively trained in establishing personal debtor contact.
www.jmcmillanbailiff.shawbiz.ca   (221 words)

  
 Nanaimo International Hostel - cheap accommodation in Nanaimo BC, budget hostels.
The Nanaimo International Hostel on Nicol Street has been family-owned and operated since 1985.
Our hostel is located in Nanaimo on central Vancouver Island, 1.5 hours north from Victoria by car and 1.5 hours west from Vancouver by ferry.
The Nanaimo Hostel is a proud member of the Pacific Hostel Network, an organization of approximately 5O independent hostels and tour companies on the west coast of North American.
www.nanaimohostel.com   (213 words)

  
 NWsource: Travel - Nanaimo, British Columbia Transportation : Getting there
It’s possible to get to Nanaimo by airplane, train, or bus, but most people arrive by car up Highway 1 from Victoria or by ferry from the mainland.
The Nanaimo Seaporter, 250-753-2118, meets ferries at both terminals, transporting passengers to downtown accommodations and the bus depot.
The Laidlaw bus depot is at the rear of the Howard Johnson hotel on the corner of Terminal Ave.
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 Nanaimo British Columbia - British Columbia Hotels: Read Hotel Reviews, Compare Hotel Prices, and Make Hotel ...
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The city of Nanaimo is in the center of Vancouver Island, it is the gateway to the Island.
Centrally located in downtown Nanaimo, with Bus Depot adjoining hotel, 5 minutes from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, 20 minutes from Duke...
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 Nanaimo Executive Association, Nanaimo, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Nanaimo Executive Association is based in Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada.
Founded in the early 1960s, the Nanaimo Executive Association is part of the Executive Association Movement with associate offices in over 100 major cities and six foreign countries.
The Nanaimo Executive Association is a business network, consisting of leading non-competing businesses, each represented by a key executive.
www.neanetworking.com   (141 words)

  
 UFO Sighting Report February 14th 2006 : Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
I found this article by a Nanaimo couple who saw something similar to what I've seen, with your contact info at the bottom.
I live at the south end of Nanaimo, and tonight was the fourth time I've seen a "fireball" in the night sky in the last couple of months.
The one I saw tonight was at approximately 10:00pm, as I was outside having a smoke.
www.ufoinfo.com /sightings/canada/060214.shtml   (410 words)

  
 Travel information for Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Nanaimo's most comprehensive visitor magazine also brings you Nanaimo's most complete website which you can use to plan an exciting vacation to this area.
In British Columbia we have a web site for Golden (1 1/2 hours west of Banff), while on Vancouver Island we have six separate web sites.
These include Victoria, Nanaimo, Oceanside (Parksville and Qualicum Beach), Pacific Rim (Port Alberni, Tofino, and Ucluelet), Comox Valley (Courtenay and Comox), and Campbell River.
www.visitors-info.com /nanaimo/home.htm   (142 words)

  
 BCPTL Life Views - Standing Up for Parents and Teachers' Rights
In the wake of the British Columbia Supreme Court's ruling against him, Dr. Kempling has appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada, which may or may not agree to hear the case.
The largest school district in the province of British Columbia in the Vancouver suburb of Surrey was sued by one of its own employees, a homosexual kindergarten teacher, so that he could use books promoting same sex families in his classroom.
He is trying to force the British Columbia Ministry of Education to change the entire British Columbia school curriculum for all grades and subject areas to include “queer studies” and “queer role models”.
www.bcptl.org /rights.htm   (12977 words)

  
 Port of Nanaimo Boat Basin, Boating British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Port of Nanaimo moorage is conveniently located in the center of the downtown area, next to a major shopping center, restaurants, hotels, theater, and casino.
Scheduled passenger service between downtown Nanaimo and Vancouver is provided by seaplane, from the Port's Seaplane Terminal which also has a restaurant and pub.
Passenger-only fast ferry service between downtown Nanaimo and Vancouver is scheduled to start in summer, 2003.
www.nwboat.com /nanaimo   (359 words)

  
 Nanaimo (city, British Columbia) - MSN Encarta
Nanaimo (city, British Columbia), city on Vancouver Island, southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
It is situated on the Strait of Georgia across from...
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 Royal Caribbean International - Nanaimo, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Centrally located near other Vancouver Island ports, Nanaimo, British Columbia, has recently undergone a renaissance.
Nanaimo offers a full range of West Coast cuisine, often using ethnic ingredients introduced throughout the history of this unique city.
With three distinct shopping areas, Nanaimo is somewhat of a local retail mecca.
www.royalcaribbean.com /findacruise/ports/group/home.do;jsessionid=0000y0suC5_DVlBvi2p7ijTZ-44:10ktdmlju?portCode=NAN   (316 words)

  
 Budget Car and Truck Rental Vehicle Rental Locations Nanaimo British Columbia
Our downtown office in Nanaimo is located at 33 Terminal Ave.
Our airport location is in the terminal at the Nanaimo Airport, only a few feet from the baggage pick up.
If you are flying to or from Nanaimo our staff will ensure fast and friendly service to make your rental experience smooth and easy.
www.bcbudget.com /Locations/Vehicle/nan.htm   (151 words)

  
 Painted Turtle Guesthouse Youth Hostels Nanaimo British Columbia Youth Hostels Vancouver Island Nanaimo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Painted Turtle is so close to everything and within 5 minutes you can walk to the Port Theatre, Harbour Lynx and BC ferry terminals, the 4km Harbourside Walkway, the Old City Quarter shopping district, outdoor and indoor recreation facilities, and other key tourism attractions.
Youth Hostels In Island: Nanaimo Vancouver, British Columbia
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www.realadventures.com /listings/1031941.htm   (338 words)

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