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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Protected waters, island-hopping routes, and jaw-dropping coastal views, the Nanaimo region was practically made for paddlers. Whether you’re gliding past sandstone cliffs on a mellow day trip or loading up for a multi-day island adventure, this corner of the Salish Sea offers endless ways to…
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Written by Gina Woods Nanaimo attracts sailors from around the world to explore its unique shorelines, beautiful islands, and abundant marine life. It’s the perfect mix of natural landscapes and urban amenities that will make you want to drop anchor and stay awhile. Looking for things to do…
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Written by Gina Woods Nanaimo is considered by many as the Gateway to a Sailor’s Paradise. Being centrally located between the sheltered archipelago of the Southern Gulf Islands and the northern more rugged islands dotting Vancouver Island’s eastern coastline, Nanaimo is a must-visit destination…
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