Tourism Nanaimo is here to guide you to everything that this great city has to offer, from its oceanfront scenery and stunning mountain views, to the charming downtown area. Whether you're looking for local eateries, outdoor adventures, or a guide to the arts scene, you'll find extensive resources inside to make your trip planning easier.
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With 3 theatres, 4 art galleries, the Nanaimo Museum, Vancouver Island Conference Centre and numerous entertainment venues, there is always something happening in downtown Nanaimo.
Submit your downtown event to the DNBIA events calendar or search for activities that fit your mood.
The DNBIA reserves the right to publish only those events that occur within the downtown BIA areas.
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Custom ornamental wrought iron,
Worldwide metalcraft items for home and garden,
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Upcoming Events
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May 18 10:00am
The Nanaimo Downtown Farmers' Market is one of the youngest markets on the island, being only in its fifteenth year. From a beginning of only a few vendors, we have grown to become a market of over fifty full time vendors, and many drop ins, giving us an ever changing facade.
Our motto is...
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May 18 7:00pm
Head to Diners Rendezvous for an evening of new wave rock performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Carole Pope.
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
Diners Rendezvous is located at 489 Wallace St. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Diners...
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May 19 6:00pm
HerART Finale Showcase on May 19th at the Nanaimo Centre Stage features art and performance works created by women and girls in free workshops developed and led by local artists.
The Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society created the program for women and girls in our community who rarely have...
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May 19 7:00pm
Come on down to ACMe to experience The Cameron Wigmore Trio: a jazz featuring Cameron Wigmore on tenor sax.
ACMe is located at 14 Commercial St, Nanaimo. There is no cover charge for this event, but we recommend reservations. Music starts at 7pm and ends at 10pm
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May 20 1:00pm
The 145th Annual Nanaimo Empire Days Parade is happening May 20th, 2012 at 1pm. Organized and put on by the Nanaimo Lion's Club, the Parade is sure to be an exciting event! The parade will follow its traditional route beginning at Victoria Cres, along Commercial St and Front St.,...
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May 22 All day
The Nanaimo Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists is excited and proud to announce their Spring Juried Show, hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery downtown at 150 Commercial Street. It will run from May 22 through June 12th and the Opening and Awards Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 26,...
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