When you stroll through downtown Nanaimo today, the city’s inclusive spirit is on display. From the vibrant rainbow intersection painted on the street to the welcoming window stickers on local boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, more and more of the Hub City is proud to roll out the rainbow welcome…
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Join Us to Celebrate 30 Years of Pride in Nanaimo. Get your rainbow gear ready and book your travel! Nanaimo Pride Week 2026 is officially just around the corner, running from June 8th to June 14th, 2026, here in the Harbour City. This year is extra special as the Nanaimo Pride Society honours a…
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About the author: Lauren Semple (she/they) is a strategist, storyteller, lover of leisure, and the voice behind the queer travel blog, Sounds Gay Let’s Go. Nanaimo has always been called the “Hub City,” and that fits. Nanaimo really is the sturdy part of the wheel, the home base that holds…
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About the author: Lauren Semple (she/they) is a strategist, storyteller, lover of leisure, and the voice behind the queer travel blog, Sounds Gay Let’s Go. I get it - body mods may not be the first thing you think of when you hear ‘Nanaimo’. You’re probably thinking about the iconic Nanaimo Bar…
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About the author: Lauren Semple (she/they) is a strategist, storyteller, lover of leisure, and the voice behind the queer travel blog, Sounds Gay Let’s Go. You've heard about Nanaimo's famous sprawl, but that just means there's more to explore! Our city is home to a tapestry of distinctive…
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About the author: Lauren Semple (she/they) is a strategist, storyteller, lover of leisure, and the voice behind the queer travel blog, Sounds Gay Let’s Go. You've heard about Nanaimo's famous sprawl, but that just means there's more to explore! Our city is home to a tapestry of distinctive…
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When Fiona and Kara Shedden, a wife-and-wife team, began Burnt Honey Dessert Company in Nanaimo over six years ago, they dreamed of a shop where people could enjoy sweet treats and be their true selves. What started in a farmers' market stall has become one of Nanaimo’s favourite small businesses…
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Looking for bright colour, bold authenticity, and a deep sense of care? That’s what you’ll find with Myles Does My Hair, also known as A Vivid Edge Salon & Spa . Located on Departure Bay Road, this queer-owned salon has become a go-to for personal transformation, gender-inclusive services, and…
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Nanaimo isn’t just a pass-through on the parkway; it’s a destination that deserves your whole weekend. Sure, people love to jet off to vineyard valleys or chase waves up island, but don’t sleep on what’s right here. If you plan your belly, body and soul nourishing escape in Nanaimo, you’ll find a…
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By Lauren Semple (she/they), inclusive destination development consultant and Pride enthusiast. Nanaimo Pride Week 2025 was everything it promised to be: louder, prouder, and bursting with energy that’ll carry me all year long. From sunset dance parties to BIG parade crowds and shared queer joy…
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