Some places just stick with you, and in Nanaimo, Green Thumb Garden Centre is one of them. Family-owned for three generations and growing strong for over 60 years, it’s a place filled with stories, from first paycheques and summer jobs to their deep community roots. As part of our Nanaimo Business…
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What Once Stood Here In the late 1800s, Chinese immigrants began arriving in Nanaimo to work in the coal industry. From the outset, they built vibrant communities throughout downtown, places that supported daily life, culture, and commerce, and quietly helped shape the city as we know it today. As…
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Starting May 1, the ferry to Saysutshun is back up and running every hour, making it easy to slip away for a spring reset. Fewer crowds, quieter trails, and a little more room to explore at your own pace, exactly how spring should feel. Pack up the dog, grab the bikes, or bring your camping gear and…
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Tired of the city noise? We hear you. The constant traffic. The sirens. The construction that somehow starts before your alarm does. Lights always on. Crowds everywhere. It can feel like the volume never turns down. Sometimes you just need a break from the buzz. Good news: Nanaimo happens to be very…
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Looking to connect with Nanaimo’s art scene? We’ve got you covered… well, not us exactly. Nanaimo Art Gallery has you covered. And if you haven’t been yet, consider this your official (and slightly pushy) nudge. Smack in the heart of downtown on Commercial Street, the gallery is one of those places…
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If you think museums are all dusty display cases and whispered conversations, Nanaimo Museum is here to politely prove you wrong. Alongside its permanent exhibits that dig deep into the city’s coal mining roots, waterfront beginnings, and community stories, the museum regularly rolls out rotating…
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Arts in Nanaimo? Seriously Underrated (And We’re Done Being Quiet About It) If Nanaimo still lives in your head as a place you pass through , allow us to lovingly correct that. This coastal city is quietly stacked with creativity, and honestly, it’s about time people noticed. From contemporary…
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Winter here? Oh, we have the goods. While the rest of Canada is hiding under electric blankets, shovelling driveways, and scraping ice off windshields with expired debit cards, Nanaimo is out here living its best flannel life. Rain? That’s just free ambience. Steam rising from a mug, sea lions…
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Your guide to respectfully experiencing Nanaimo, Saysutshun & Gabriola Island Exploring the Nanaimo Region means stepping into a place where nature, culture, and community come together in ways you’ll feel long after you leave. From the shores of Saysutshun to the sandstone cliffs of Gabriola and…
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The days are darker, the drinks are hotter, and suddenly “staying in” feels like a luxury lifestyle choice. In Nanaimo, winter isn’t something we survive; it’s something we romanticize. Think storm watching with a blanket burrito, lazy mornings with fog on the harbour, coastal cabins that smell…
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