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  Nanaimo Yacht Club
The Nanaimo Yacht Club is an integral part of this community, with approximately 750 members who enjoy benefits such as a modern clubhouse and first rate moorage.
The Nanaimo Yacht Club is clearly indicated on the Nanaimo Harbour chart at the south end of Newcastle Channel and just north west of the main anchorage.
If you live in the Nanaimo area within 10 nautical miles of the Nanaimo Yacht Club in the area bounded by the waters of Nanoose Harbour, the Strait of Georgia, Northumberland Channel, and would like to become a member please contact us.
www.nanaimoyc.ca   (315 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.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=58   (1419 words)

  
  Nanaimo
Nanaimo is situated on a narrow coastal plain and is surrounded by good agricultural land and rich timber resources.
Nanaimo is the corruption of the name they gave the area.
Nanaimo is one of a few resource towns that have achieved transformation to a diversified regional centre.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /PrinterFriendly.cfm?Params=A1ARTA0005593   (597 words)

  
 Nanaimo Real Estate | Nanaimo Realtors | Nanaimo Homes
The future of ecotourism here cannot be overestimated, with international visitors by the millions drawn to the incredible power of the west coast beaches, the serene beauty of the Georgia Strait archipelagoes, and some of the last remaining stands of old-growth forest in the Pacific Northwest.
However, one Nanaimo Realtor is already posting listings in the Nanaimo Information Blogs, and other agents are invited to do the same.
Nanaimo real estate prices are modest and growing — come and visit us, and you'll find that a part of you has always longed to settle into Nanaimo real estate.
www.nanaimoinformation.com /nanaimo-real-estate.php   (569 words)

  
 Nanaimo History   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nanaimo was originally called Colevile Town until 1860 when the name was officially changed to Nanaimo which is an adaptation of Snuneymuxw (Snuh-NATY-moo).
It is reported that in Nanaimo Coal was King until about 1938 when forestry became the major industry in Nanaimo with the construction of a pulp and paper mill near Duke Point.
In 1891 the Chinese population in Nanaimo was 228.
nanaimo-info.com /gpage.html7.html   (1484 words)

  
 Nanaimo, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the seat of the Nanaimo Regional District.
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.
In the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Nanaimo is represented by the ridings of Nanaimo (Leonard Krog, New Democratic Party of British Columbia) and Nanaimo-Parksville (Ron Cantelon, British Columbia Liberal Party).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nanaimo   (808 words)

  
 Nanaimo in the 1890s
In 1891 the Chinese population in Nanaimo was 228.
For administrative purposes, it was considered part of Nanaimo's "Middle Ward" and so was enumerated as part of Middle Ward during the 1891 census.
Like the city of Nanaimo itself, Nanaimo Chinatown was a commercial hub for the mid-Island region, serving small satellite Chinatowns in Cumberland, Wellington, Northfield, South Wellington, and Extension.
www.mala.ca /history/nanaimo/chinese.htm   (1077 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, BC
Nanaimo, BC 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   (560 words)

  
 Nanaimo travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nanaimo [1] is the central hub city of Vancouver Island in BC, Canada.
The Departure Bay ferry terminal is served by Nanaimo Regional Transit to Nanaimo.
Nanaimo is a hub city for the island, as such it provides good access to a number of locations on the island.
wikitravel.org /en/Nanaimo   (1109 words)

  
 Hotels in Nanaimo
Nanaimo, BC Overlooking Georgia Strait, the Coast Bastion Inn in Nanaimo, BC is a premier hotel with facilities to suit all travellers.
Nanaimo, BC This Nanaimo hotel in British Columbia is located at the hub of Vancouver Island providing a perfect pivot point to the area's sights and activities.
Nanaimo, BC The city of Nanaimo is in the center of Vancouver Island, it is the gateway to the Island.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/BritishColumbia/Nanaimo.asp   (381 words)

  
 Nanaimo Bed Breakfast Nanaimo B&B Vancouver Island BC Accomodation Vacation Rental
Nanaimo is known on Vancouver Island as "the hub city" because of its central location for travelers going to and from Vancouver Island.
The Nanaimo area lays claim to two BC Ferries terminals bringing traffic from the BC mainland - one at Departure Bay near downtown Nanaimo and another at Duke Point in the Cedar area just south of Nanaimo.
Nanaimo's central location makes it one of the best vacation spots from which to experience the many recreational delights of Vancouver Island.
www.nanaimo-bed-breakfast.com   (402 words)

  
 Nanaimo Bars
According to local legend about 35 years ago, a Nanaimo housewife entered her recipe for chocolate squares in a magazine contest.
Nanaimo residents refuse to accept this theory, however, believing that once you set foot on Vancouver Island, there are no other places in the world.
The official Nanaimo Bar recipe was available as a handout as well as on quality tea towel and apron souvenirs.
www.nanaimo.ca /visitors/index_inside.asp?id=189   (246 words)

  
 Nanaimo BC, Canada. Travel & Tourism Accommodations, Attractions, Free Activities and Directions!
Nanaimo, also referred to as " The Harbour City ", is characterized by marine influences throughout the community complimented by the many marinas moored along its coastline filled with yachts, sailboats and fishing vessels.
Nanaimo is centrally located along the rugged inner passage of the Vancouver Island coastline peering out onto the island retreats of Protection, Newcastle and Gabriola Islands out on the Strait of Georgia.
Nanaimo has BC Ferry service from Gabriola Island to Nanaimo BC with a sailing time of 20 min.
www.vancouverislandaccommodations.com /nanaimo/index.html   (494 words)

  
 City Guide to Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Nanaimo, 68 miles / 110 km north of Victoria, is British Columbia’s third-oldest city and is best known for its meandering walking tours of 19th century buildings and delightful waterfront vistas.
Historic landmarks such as the Nanaimo Bastion, a former Hudson’s Bay fort dating back to 1853, the Miner’s Cottage (1897) and the 1898 elegantly steepled St. Andrews Church, are dotted throughout the city.
Nanaimo’s rich Native history as an ancient “meeting place” for five separate First Nations communities can be appreciated at Petroglyph Provincial Park, on the south end of the city.
www.gonorthwest.com /BC/islands/Nanaimo/Nanaimo.htm   (362 words)

  
 Nanaimo bar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Nanaimo bar was a well-known confection well before the establishment of the popular coffeehouses.
The designation "Nanaimo Bar" is predominantly Canadian, however the term is common in the American half of the Pacific Northwest, next-door to BC, and has been used in places such as New York City, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Sydney because of the popularization of the treat by the world-spanning Starbuck's coffee chain.
The city of Nanaimo's mascot is known as Nanaimo Barney and has the shape of a giant Nanaimo bar.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nanaimo_bar   (387 words)

  
 Nanaimo Airport Commission, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Nanaimo Airport Commission was incorporated in August of 1990 as a not-for profit authority under the Canada Corporations Act - Part II.
In April of 1992 the Commission assumed management and operation of the Nanaimo Airport under a 30 year lease from the federal Ministry of Transport.
In December of 1996 the Commission was granted fee simple title to the Nanaimo Airport lands through the National Airports Policy transfer initiative.
www.nanaimo-airport.com /commission.htm   (388 words)

  
 Nanaimo in the 1890s - North Ward   (Site not responding. Last check: )
North Ward, one of three sub-districts within Nanaimo city in 1891, spanned from Fitzwilliam and Bastion Streets in the south to the northern city limits at the end of Vancouver, Stewart and Newcastle Avenues.
The population of North Ward Nanaimo in 1891 was approximately 1,300 residents.
Luckily for residents of Nanaimo, a notice in the Nanaimo Free Press praised the health of Nanaimo claiming, 'things are therefore very quiet with the [medical] profession.' The bulletin also notes that sickness such as diphtheria was widespread during the summer previous.
www.mala.bc.ca /history/Content/Courses/358/project/north.htm   (1935 words)

  
 Google Maps Nanaimo
Nanaimo is served by BC Ferries from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver), a distance of 50 km (31 mi) by sea, with a crossing time of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Nanaimo is the third oldest city in BC.
Nanaimo also offers great and affordable accommodations, from numerous campgrounds, cozy bed and breakfast inns, comfy hotel and motel rooms to luxury ocean front suites.
www.beautifulbc.net /mapcity.asp?id=172   (400 words)

  
 Nanaimo and Gabriola Island : Planning a Trip | Frommers.com
At Nanaimo, the Trans-Canada crosses Georgia Strait via the Horseshoe Bay ferry.
North of Nanaimo, the main trunk road becomes Highway 19.
The crossing from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver to Nanaimo's Departure Bay terminal is one of the busiest in the system; expect delays.
www.frommers.com /destinations/nanaimoandgabriolaisland/1251010002.html   (433 words)

  
 Nanaimo, BC - Visit Nanaimo BC - Clipper Vacations   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nanaimo, located on the East coast of Vancouver Island, is the only all-purpose port city on Vancouver Island - catering to commercial and tourist sea activity!
Nanaimo is a wealth of culture and tradition that stays with travelers long after they've left!
Nanaimo Bridge, the first legal Bungy bridge in North America, brings present day adventure-seekers to this quiet little seaside town.
www.victoriaclipper.com /nanaimo_bc   (418 words)

  
 Nanaimo OnLIne Association   (Site not responding. Last check: )
On behalf of the Council and the citizens of Nanaimo, I would like to extend to you a warm invitation to visit our beautiful harbour city.
Nanaimo is among British Columbia’s most livable cities, having a favourable balance of lifestyle, employment and investment opportunities.
Strategically located on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, 111 km north of Victoria, Nanaimo is the regional service centre for mid and north Vancouver Island.
nanaimo-online.net /index.htm   (123 words)

  
 Nanaimo History
Nanaimo's modern history was built upon rich deposits of coal and abundant fishing resources.
Now a Nanaimo to Nanaimo event, daring tubbers race their real bathtubs out of Nanaimo Harbour to the Winchelsea Islands and back to Departure Bay.
This is Nanaimo's largest employer and their enormous mill is located about 15 minutes from The Buccaneer.
www.thebuccaneerinn.com /local/history_of_nanaimo.htm   (2404 words)

  
 Nanaimo Interactive Community News, August 2002
Nanaimo Interactive Community News has also just learned about something called the Cow Project, started by Free The Children, an international organization, run entirely by children.
The Nanaimo FTC youth group has yet to determine how to give out the "Cow" money, in Nanaimo, but is working on it.
A recent guest on Changes was Doug Catley, a Nanaimo teacher who has worked very hard over the years to raise awareness of healthy alternatives in politics.
cip.nanaimo-online.net /0802   (5041 words)

  
 Port of Nanaimo Boat Basin, Boating British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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)

  
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www.shopping.com /xGS-Nanaimo   (609 words)

  
 Nanaimo Bar, Nanaimo Bars, Nanaimo Bar History, Nanaimo Bar Recipes, Nanaimo Bar Recipe, Nanaimo Bars Recipes, Nanaimo ...
According to local folklore about 35 years ago, a Nanaimo housewife entered her recipe for chocolate squares in a magazine contest.
The official Nanaimo Bar recipe was available as a handout as well as on quality tea towel and apron souvenirs.
During the four-week long contest, almost 100 different variations of the famous Nanaimo desert were submitted.
www.mojographix.com /nanaimo_bar_recipes.htm   (380 words)

  
 Nanaimo in the 1890s - Chinatown   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Originally, the Chinese community was located on Victoria Crescent in the centre of the city, but in 1884 it was relocated to a site near the city limits.
The Chinese population ranged from 1 to 89 years of age, but the majority of residents were between twenty and fifty years old.
The information researched, recorded, interpreted and presented in this report suggests that the Chinese residents of were an industrious and determined people.
www.mala.bc.ca /history/Content/Courses/358/project/chinese.htm   (1076 words)

  
 Nanaimo, BC - Visit Nanaimo BC - Clipper Vacations   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nanaimo, located on the East coast of Vancouver Island, is the only all-purpose port city on Vancouver Island - catering to commercial and tourist sea activity!
Nanaimo is a wealth of culture and tradition that stays with travelers long after they've left!
Nanaimo Bridge, the first legal Bungy bridge in North America, brings present day adventure-seekers to this quiet little seaside town.
www.clippervacations.com /nanaimo_bc   (401 words)

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