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Nanaimo
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This Nanaimo Things To Do directory has over 160 different contacts for a wide range of interests and activities.
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The Coast Bastion Hotel towers over it's namesake, the Bastion (hiding behind the trees) in the foreground.
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Nanaimo
Things To Do
Art Gallery:
Nanaimo Art Gallery
150 Commercial Street & 900 Fifth St.
The downtown location presents the art rental and sales program with work by over 80 local artists. The campus location has monthly exhibits, and artist's talks.
Art 10 Gallery
#123 - 4750 Rutherford Rd. Nanaimo
250-756-6136
For over 20 years, this artist-run gallery has been selling unique pottery, paintings and carts.
Artisan's Studio
70 Bastion Street
753-6151
Featuring quality arts and crafts from Vancouver Island, since 1975.
Black Rock Gallery
312 Fitzwilliam Street,
716-9909
Featuring national and local contemporary Canadian artists.
Gallery 223
223 Commercial Street
741-1188
Artworks of local artists and artisans are featured in routinely changing exhibits. An inspirational setting in a 10,000 sq. ft. facility.
Hill's Native Art
75 Bastion street,
755-7873
North America's largest collection of Northwest Coast First Nations artwork.
Nanaimo Arts Council
259-4750 Rutherford Rd.
729-3947
A non-profit, charitable organization supporting the visual, performing and creative arts in Nanaimo.
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Boat Rentals:
Gilligan's Sailing Charters
753-9245
Golden Eagle Charters
797-0265
Nanaimo Yacht Charters
& Sailing School
754-8601
Web Site
Sunsail Canada
758-5965
Windjammer Charters
741-1007
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Boy Scouts:
Actually known as Scouts Canada. Girls have been accepted since the 1970's.
Scouts Canada, the country¹s leading youth organization, offers seven challenging programs for boys, girls and youth age 5-26 in nearly 3,600 individual groups in most cities and towns across Canada. Nanaimo and the surrounding areas serve nearly 1000 young people in a variety of sections. We can be contacted for more information at 1-888-Scouts-Now (1-888-726-8876).
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Dance:
Crimson Coast Dance Society
250-716-3230 website
Brigadoon Dance Academy
Highland Dance Instructors
756-3661
Harbour Dancentre
Ballet Jazz Tap Modern
Hip Hop creative Dance
754-6262
Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts
Ballet Tap Jazz
756-1412
Mid Island School of Dance
Cecchetti Ballet Stott Pilates
Modern Jazz Hip Hop
755-5003
Tempo Dance Academy
Ballet Tap Jazz Hip Hop
390-2633
Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Soc.
Click Here for Web Site
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Fishing:
Gone Fishin'
Tackle Shop and good source of information.
758-7726
Lake Information
Click here for info
Suggestions
The fishing pier at Swy-a-Lana Park is a good place to drop a crap pot or try your luck fishing.
The cliffs at the Brickyard is also a spot to try for salmon while still fishing from shore.
There are lots of freshwater fishing options right within Nanaimo. Many of the lakes suck as Long Lake, Brannen Lake, Geen Lake, Colier Park etc. offer excellent fishing for trout and bass.
Ask some of the local tackle shops for the best advice. And be sure to check out the licensing requirements.
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Kayaking:
Adventures Wild Heart
722-3683
Adventuress Sea Kayaking
755-6702
Alberni Outpost
760-0044
Discovery Expeditions
756-0094
Kayak Shack
753-3234
Pacific Northwest Expeditions
754-6300
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
390-6883
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Martial Arts:
Fredericksen Combative Arts
2231 E McGarrigle Rd. 619-9349
Nanaimo Aikido Club
714-7787
Nanaimo Judo Club
110 Machleary St. 754-1444
Nanaimo Shotokan Karate-Do
Box 864 Stn A Nanaimo 751-3700
Nanaimo Tae Kwon Do Club
2310F McCullough 751-1585
Shima Marital Arts
7-4286 Departure Bay Rd. 756-1055
Tomari Karate & Kick Boxing
751-3657
Withers Taekwon-Do Academy
3-2330 McCullough 668-0116
World Tae Kwon Do Kumdo & Hapkido
307-4300 Wellington Rd. 760-0119
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Mountain Biking:
Nanaimo Mountain Biking
"There's a week and a half of riding," said Bob Simpson of Pacific Rim Bicycles in Nanaimo. He is talking about the Dumont mountain bike trails: 90 kilometres of single track, logging roads and "hard core North Shore." Simpson also recommends Mt. Benson's West Ridge Trails. The mountain is laced with trails that rise from 600 feet to 3200 feet. "But you have to get up there to ride down," he warns.
Head to Pacific Rim Bicycles for more information and maps, 250-390-2077.
Nanaimo Mountain Biking Club
Click Here for Web Site
Nanaimo Area Trails
Click Here for Info
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Museum:
Nanaimo District Museum
Coal Mining, First Nations, Feature Exhibits, Bastion Program, Canon Firing, Education, Special Events & more!
100 Museum Way In Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Phone 250-753-1821
www.nanaimomuseum.ca
Vancouver Island
Military Museum
255-4750 Rutherford Rd.
Rutherford Mall
250-756-2554
Mon. - Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Newcastle Island:
Newcastle Island
Newcastle Island possesses a rich natural and cultural history that makes it one of the most intriguing provincial parks in British Columbia.
The island's shoreline is dominated by steep sandstone cliffs and ledges that are punctuated by sandy gravel beaches. Caves and caverns abound along the shoreline, providing an appealing contrast to the undulating upland that is studded with Douglas-fir, Arbutus, Garry Oak and Dogwood trees.
Visit Web Site Click Here
B. C. Parks Web Site
Wikipedia Web Site Newcastle Is.
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Ringette:
RINGETTE
For girls aged 9 and under.
Ask about the ladies team aged 30+
Mid-Oct. to March 31 Parksville & Nanaimo
Call: Sara 248-8345
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Seawall Walk:
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Nanaimo seawall
A pedestrian walkway that winds along the waterfront from Cameron Island to the Nanaimo Yacht Club. Visitors especially enjoy the section of the seawall near the Bastion, where craft shops and restaurants dot the path. The path continues to Swy-a-lana lagoon, and Maffeo-Sutton Park (behind the Civic Arena). It then continues along the water front and crosses over the Millstone River. A very pleasant walk any time of the year. Especially nice in the evenings of summer.
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Tennis:
Nanaimo Tennis courts
Bowen Park, on Bowen Road near downtown.
Beban Park, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C.
Beaufort Park - 69 Lorne Place
Bob-O-Link Park - Thunderbird Drive, near hospital
Cranberry Avenue Park - By Moose Hall south of Nanaimo
Departure Bay Centennial - 1415 Wingrove
Diver Lake Park - Black Frank Drive
Harewood Centennial - 7th St
J. Weeks Park - Cranberry Rd
Loudon Park - Victoria Ave., near Long Lake
McGirr Sports Complex - 6185 McGirr - 756-1173
Maffeo Sutton Park - Arena St
Morningside Park - Morningside Dr.
Narco Centre - Victoria Rd.
Pioneer Park, behind the Canadian Tire across from Woodgrove Centre
Stacey Crescent Park - Stacey Cr.
Westwood Racquet Club, 2367 Arbot Road (250) 753-2866
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Theatre:
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The Port Theatre
125 Front Street, Nanaimo
754-8550
To view a complete schedule of upcoming events,click here.
NTG
The Nanaimo Theatre Group
2373 Rosstown Road
758-7246
Theatre B C
150 Commercial Street
714-0203
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