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Plenty to see and do in Nanaimo

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ven us locals can find something new to see and do in Nanaimo every year.

The local food movement has taken off in the last few years, with farmers’ markets nearly every day of the week in the spring, summer and fall. Now you can go right to the source to find the best eats – the farmer’s gate. Farms offering a variety of fare, from organic edibles to roaming buffalo, are scattered throughout the Nanaimo region.

Then there are some of our old favourites. Physical strength and mental toughness are tested on the walls of the indoor climbing gym, as well as the open air of WildPlay Element Parks’ Monkido course that draws participants into the treetops.

For more relaxing activities, hop among the islands nestled within a short distance of Nanaimo’s harbour.

A few quick ferry rides – or kayak trips, if you’re feeling adventurous – will get you to the Isle of the Arts (Gabriola), Protection Island or the jewel in Nanaimo’s harbour: Newcastle Island.

You can also try learning a new skill by taking a class in watercolour painting, acrylic, basic drawing and more from one of the dozens of world-class artists who call Nanaimo home.

Whatever your interests, the Nanaimo region has an activity to suit your tastes. So get out there and start exploring!

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Local farmers open up their property to visitors curious about food production.

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All ages and abilities are welcome at Nanaimo’s indoor rock climbing gym.

Find three islands within kayaking distance of Nanaimo harbour.

101 Things to See and Do in Nanaimo is an annual publication of the Nanaimo News Bulletin. To add an event or exhibit to our list, please e-mail editor@nanaimobulletin. com. Contributors include Tamara Cunningham, Chris Bush, Greg Sakaki, Karl Yu and Nicholas Pescod.

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WildPlay parks Tucked along the banks of the Nanaimo River sits a playground where the young and old are encouraged to walk on the wild side.

That playground is known as WildPlay Element Parks, an adventure park, where visitors can zip-line from tree to tree, swing on ropes and even walk on wires.

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ildPlay is located on Nanaimo River Road just off the Island Highway. The park’s four main attractions include bungy jumping from a 46-metre high bridge over the Nanaimo River, using the Dragonfly zip lines, trying out a Primal Swing or meandering through the Monkido Ariel Adventure course.

WildPlay Nanaimo park manager Jennifer Doyle explained that the Monkido Course has something to offer for everyone.

The Monkido course is a made up of four levels that become progressively harder the deeper into the course you get.

Each section of the course is colour-coded to indicate the level of difficulty, with green being the easiest and black being the hardest.

It is worth mentioning that once you

begin there is no turning back until you reach the end of each level.

Green and Blue: The green and blue levels are straightforward. The green course begins at about two metres off the ground and forces you to walk across a wooden bridge and then zip line onto obstacles that slightly increase in difficulty.

Red: Beginning at approximately 10 metres above the ground and reaching high as 16 metres, the red level offers terrific views of the parkland and surrounding area while testing your endurance and balance. Throughout the red level, you’ll encounter all kinds of interesting obstacles, such as zip lines, rope swings, lines, a Tarzan-style rope swing, wooden barrels and other obstacles and is the perfect mixture of fun and challenging.

Black: The black level is by far the most

difficult portion of the Monkido course.

It easily tests your upper body strength, endurance, balance and stamina. The level begins by forcing you to climb up to the highest point in the course at 18 metres.

Once you reach the top, you have to walk on a long thin wire before encountering the toughest portion of the course. The course finishes with a series of long zip lines that provide plenty of outstanding views.

The entire Monkido course takes approximately two hours to complete and provides a great mental and physical workout. Whether you go as an individual, with a group of friends or as part of a co-worker outing, the Monkido course is worth the experience.

For more information, please visit www. wildplay.com/parks/nanaimo.

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Nanaimo Welcomes You to

Attend the Church of Your Choice Brechin United Church

1998 Estevan Rd. 250-754-9212 Brechin United Church is an inclusive congregation rooted in God’s call. Our outreach focus is to provide hospitality and to meet the needs of our local community.

You will experience us as welcoming and open to the beliefs and questions of all who enter our doors. Come and explore your faith and spiritual yearning with us.

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Calvary Fellowship Nanaimo

Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church

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At Calvary Fellowship our desire is to know God and His purposes for us. To do that we carefully study week by week chapter by chapter, the most popular and most widely read book of all time, God’s handbook for humanity, the Bible.

We invite you to come and join us as we learn God’s word, fellowship and worship God together!

We are a Bible based church that believes in the importance of building strong families and lives through the preaching of the Word of God, through ministry opportunities, and through fellowship with other believers. We believe you’ll see a difference!

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St. Andrew’s United Church

“A church designed to commemorate the word and works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing.” -MB Eddy.

Built in 1893, St. Andrew’s has 121 years of service to the community of Nanaimo. We hold traditional church services accompanied by our pipe organ and choirs. We are a friendly, welcoming church offering tea and coffee after church. We have a Sunday School for children and teens, a thrift shop offering household goods and clothes and an Outreach program.

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First Baptist Church

St. Paul’s Anglican

Established in 1889. First Baptist Church’s vision is “To Know Christ... and Make Him Known.” Guests are welcome at our two Sunday morning Worship Services at 9 am and 11 am.

Proclaiming God’s love and the faith of Christ crucified and resurrected through Christ centered music, preaching and liturgy. We welcome you to join us in knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Friend. A spiritual oasis in the middle of the city.

250-753-2523 • 29 Church Street

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Generations Church

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

A place where individuals and families can take a fresh step on their spiritual journey and experience God. Our passion is to love God, serve others, and grow in grace! Our gatherings focus on energetic worship and relevant teaching in an informal atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. Sunday Worship 10:30 am.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is a Biblical and Confessional church that proclaims Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour for all people, forgiving the sins of all who believe in Him, and giving them eternal life. Regular Sunday Service is at 10:30am.

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Genesis Christian Centre

Trinity Catholic Church

250-585-1920 • 4355 Jingle Pot Road, Nanaimo

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In the Catholic tradition of the Apostles we invite you to celebrate the Holy Eucharist, our source of strength and spiritual life. Jesus is truly present with us in Holy Mass.

Everyone is welcome at our celebrations Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 8 & 9am

Genesis is a growing young church in the city that is both casual and contemporary with an awesome coffee bar. Our community prioritizes a warm and energetic atmosphere of worship and thriving multi-media based kids programs. We meet every Sunday @ 10:30am.

Woodgrove Christian Community Church

Trinity United Church

250-390-3679 • 7244 Lantzville Rd, Lantzville

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Woodgrove is a Bible-based Church with a loving group of people who share the love of Jesus with all who enter our Church and in the surrounding community. We love to gather for coffee and goodies after the Sunday service for a time of fellowship and encouragement.

Help is given to those in need within the community by gathering food donations, warm blankets and clothing.

Minister Foster Freed Regular Sunday worship at 11:00 am.

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Take an art class

BY CHRIS BUSH

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ooking for a little therapy from a hectic week?

Try taking an art class, especially if you’re the type who needs to work with your hands and engage the right side of your brain to decompress from a busy day.

Between Nanaimo Parks and Recreation and private arts supply outlets and studios, there’s a number of places in Nanaimo you can go to delve into your artistic inkling.

Be prepared to think outside of the box.

Painting, for instance, isn’t just about pigment and brushes. Watercolour techniques bring a surprising tool kit to hand, like brushes, for sure, but chopped up credit cards? And then there’s that thing you do with a toothbrush.

“Oh, that’s splatter,” said Helen Binns, watercolour course instructor for Iron Oxide Arts Supplies. “There’s splatter, there’s sponging or stamping, graded washes, puddling.”

First thing to learn in water colouring is how to perform a graded wash by applying colour from dark to light on paper. “Puddling” means adding colour to a puddle of water or paint already on the paper.

Learning to control pigment, water and paper to create texture, shadowing and depth can be challenging, but watching colours flow into one another and seeing how they react with the paper as they’re applied is fascinating.

Chopped up credit cards are for creating rock textures, fences, grass or cityscapes by dragging their points and sharp edges across paint and paper.

Sponges make leafy textures for trees.

Lay down a dark pigment along the edge of a wet surface and the pigment bleeds across the moisture and birch bark appears before your eyes.

There’s a high degree of control, but it’s not in watercolour’s nature to do what you want it to.

“You have to persuade it,” said Binns, who is also a professional badminton coach with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

Her three-hour classes are dynamic and cover a lot of ground in each session.

“One thing I learned working with teams is they get bored really quickly, so you’ve got to keep them doing and hide the learning,” Binns said.

She got serious about watercolour paint-

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ing when she travelled around the world in 2005 with a basic painting kit and a little paper.

“The thing that I love about watercolour is all you need is a small paintbox, three brushes, a little plastic container and your water bottle… and you can sit anywhere,” Binns said.

Learning watercolour techniques doesn’t come easy to everyone, but those who take longer to learn them often become the best artists, Binns said.

“There’s a lot of different ones going on for all skill levels, from basic drawing – draw the world around you – to abstract watercolour classes, to acrylic and more,” said Willow Friday, owner of Iron Oxide.

“The classes are always evolving.”

Prices vary per class type and there are classes for kids, too. There’s a class schedule on the business website at www.ironoxideartsupplies.com.

Classes are also available through Creative Escape Art Programs at www.creativeescapeart.com; Island Girl Art Studio at www.islandgirlartstudio.com; 4Cats art studio at www.4cats.com; and Nanaimo Art Gallery at www.nanaimoartgallery. com.

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Go for a walk – For anyone looking to explore the outdoors in a more leisurely fashion, Nanaimo offers parks including Cottle Lake (Linley Valley), Neck Point, Piper’s Lagoon, Buttertubs Marsh, Colliery Dam, Bowen, Biggs, Cable Bay, Beach Estates and Newcastle Island.

Even a hike on the paved routes including the Parkway Trail, Nanaimo Harbourfront Walkway or E&N Trail is a nice outing.

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MouNT BENSoN – The mountain provides outdoor enthusiasts with an opportunity to take to the woods only minutes from their doorsteps.

Accessible from Witchcraft Lake on Benson View Road or up through the hills above Westwood Lake, the nearly six-hour hike (including a few strenuous portions) round-trip takes you through old growth timber, waterfalls and streams, previously logged areas and views galore along the way. Benson’s view from the summit is spectacular, encompassing the entire Nanaimo River valley.

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MorrEll SaNcTuary –

Eleven kilometres of dirt roads and trails lead through this 111-hectare Nature Trust of B.C. park, providing hikers with platform views, occasional wildlife and the opportunity to push through to Westwood Lake Park and beyond.

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wESTwooD lakE – A 6.2-kilometre bark mulch trail around Westwood Lake provides an enjoyable hike with equally enjoyable water views.

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wESTwooD riDGES – Situated between Westwood Lake and the slopes of Mount Benson, the Westwood Ridges offer eye-opening views. The trail, while wooded, is not overly strenuous, but does present the occasional challenge with footing.

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aMMoNiTE fallS – Tum-

bling down the northwest slope of Mount Benson and draining into Brannen Lake, Benson Creek creates the dramatic Ammonite Waterfalls. Part of a regional park, Ammonite is a series of three drops rushing through a heavy forest that can be reached either off of Jameson Road near Jingle Pot Road.

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HiT THE DirT – The Marie Davidson BMX Park has its ups and downs, and that’s a

good thing when it comes to BMX racing.

The Nanaimo BMX Association’s track at Beban Park hosted world championship races, yet anyone on two wheels is allowed to use the facility. Regular races go Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings all spring and summer. For more information, visit www.nanaimobmx.com.

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BaSEBall – Serauxmen Stadium, an enclosed ballpark, houses the Nanaimo Pirates of the B.C. Premier Baseball League, the Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners of the Canadian College Baseball Conference and the Nanaimo Coal Miners senior men’s team.

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Association and the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League play at Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo’s biggest rink, in the summers. Over at the Nanaimo Ice Centre you’ll find the Nanaimo DBL Timbermen senior B lacrosse team in the summer.

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HOCKEY – During

hockey season, the Nanaimo Clippers of the B.C. Hockey League call the 3,000-seat Frank Crane Arena home, while the North Island Silvertips major midget and the Nanaimo Buccaneers junior B hockey team play at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

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HOrSESHOES – A great way to spend an afternoon. Six public pitches are maintained at Bowen Park near the tennis courts and are free to the public.

FOOTBALL – The city’s biggest football games take place close to downtown at Cale-

donia Park. The Vancouver Island Raiders of the Canadian Junior Football League are nearly unbeatable in their home park, taking the provincial conference championship in 2013.

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DiviNg – The big draw in recent years is Nanaimo’s three artificial reefs – the HMCS Cape Breton and HMCS Saskatchewan near Snake Island and the Rivtow Lion in Departure Bay. For those who don’t want to scuba dive or who want to bring the family on a marine adventure, Sundown Diving takes people snorkelling with the seals at Snake Island.

For local knowledge, call a dive shop or visit www.bcdiveguide.com.

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DiSC gOLF – An 18-hole disc golf course is located in Bowen Park. Borrow discs from the administration office, open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and try your hand tossing the discs into the basket.

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BEBAN PArK POOL –

This pirate-themed pool features a 61-metre waterslide, leisure pool and a unique pirate ship interactive play feature. The facility also has a 25-metre pool, weight room, hot tub and steam room.

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PArKWAY TrAiL – Need a scenic route for the commute to work? Want to meet with friends for a walk in the woods? Then look no further than the Parkway Trail. This 20-kilometre trail running from Woodgrove Centre to Chase River is a Nanaimo gem and perfect for commuting and getting fit.

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BY GREG SAKAKI

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n Nanaimo, the top of the world must be somewhere around the rafters at the Romper Room indoor climbing centre.

Maybe the crest of the climbing wall, eight metres (27 feet) up, isn’t technically the top of the world, but it’s pretty high up there. And yet toddlers as young as two, grandmothers as old as 90, even mild-mannered News Bulletin sports reporters have successfully scaled the walls.

“We’re not a bunch of crazy yahoos trying to kill ourselves – it’s safe and fun,” said Aaron Hamilton, who has owned the Romper Room for eight years and has been climbing for 20.

Amid the 7,500 square feet of surface area at the Boban Road gym, there are countless climbs, using three basic methods. There is top roping, which is ascending a route while tied to the top. There is the more advanced lead climbing, which is bringing a rope from the bottom and clipping it continually on the way up. Finally, there is bouldering, which involves climbing just a little ways up the wall, without any rope.

“You can come in and have a good time at whatever difficulty level suits you,” Hamilton said. “It’s only about you. It’s not about competing with anybody else.

Whether you get to the top of the wall or you only make it halfway up, it’s really easy to see your own progression and measure your successes.”

There isn’t a lot of know-how or equipment needed to try the sport. Climbing shoes, which intentionally force feet into an arc, might make a beginner feel like Cinderella’s stepsister, but they make for stronger, no-slip footholds. A harness keeps the rope securely attached to the waist.

Routes up the wall are marked with degrees of difficulty – 5.6 is the easiest, 5.12-plus is the toughest – then colour coded all the way to the ceiling. Climbers only need to identify the next handhold, push themselves up with their feet, and advance.

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letting go of the top of the wall for the first time and trusting in the belayer – the person at the other end of the rope – to guide a gentle descent.

First-time climbers will need to book an introductory session at least a day in advance, but anyone can come in and go bouldering. The Romper Room offers programs and courses for all ages and skill levels, including outdoor climbing opportunities.

There’s always something new at the centre, too. Staff, with the input of other climbers, are continually moving around the holds to create new bouldering ‘problems’ or just to keep things fresh.

“The routes we build, the challenges that

we have here are pretty renowned around Canada,” Hamilton said.

When he climbs, sometimes he’ll choose a simple route; sometimes, a physical exertion. Sometimes he wants a bouldering brain-teaser; sometimes he climbs to clear his mind. Climbing can be any sort of sport he wants it to be.

“It’s really good for building confidence; it’s really good for learning problem-solving skills,” he said. “Everything I’ve learned from climbing I’ve been able to put into other aspects of my life.” rock Talk … For more information on the Romper Room, search Facebook, visit www.climbromperroom.com or call 250-751-ROCK.

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Tennis – Tennis, anyone? Beban and Bowen parks both feature six public tennis courts that operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bowen also has three nighttime token-operated courts. Tokens cost $8 per hour from the Bowen or Beban park offices or Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

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WaTer Parks – Take

the kids to chill out on a hot summer day at the Kiwanis Bay Water Park located near Departure Bay beach, the Haliburton Water Park near Princess Royal School or Harewood Mining Community Water Park on Howard Avenue.

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FiTness Gyms – The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre gym and Beban Park gym offer state-of-the art fitness equipment, including rowing machines, treadmills, stair climbers and universal gyms. Call 250-756-5200.

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BoWlinG – A great activity for rainy days.

Brechin Lanes at 1870 East Wellington Rd. offers five-pin bowling with automatic lanes and scoring, and bumpers for the kids. Call 250-753-2341.

Splitsville at 171 Calder Rd. offers 10-pin fun, call 250-754-2442.

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BookFesT – Vancou-

ver Island Children’s Book Festival happens in the spring in downtown Nanaimo and Diana Krall Plaza. The fun-filled day features authors, illustrators and storytellers entertaining kids from five to 12. Go to www.bookfest.ca for more information.

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DininG – Nanaimo has a wide variety of culinary options. From Indian or Thai food, sushi, Mediterranean or traditional burgers or wings, there are plenty of opportunities. Check out listings at www.tourismnanaimo.com.

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FloaTinG resTaUranTs – You won’t

get much closer to the waterfront than this.

Trollers Fish and Chips and Penny’s Palapas in the Boat Basin, plus the Dinghy Dock Pub on Protection Island, offer a variety of tastes.

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BasTion – Nanaimo’s iconic Bastion was originally built in 1853 by the Hudson’s Bay Company and is the last of the original free-standing HBC bastions.

Operated as an exhibit by the Nanaimo Museum, it is open for tours during the summer season daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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CemeTery ToUrs – A great way to learn about Nanaimo’s history. Guided cemetery tours take place in July and August with stories about our earliest residents. Contact the Nanaimo Museum at 250-753-1821 for details.

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The Nanaimo Skate Bowl can be found on the corner of Comox Road and Wall Street while the Pioneer Skatepark can be found behind Dickinson Crossing shopping centre in the north end. The Cedar skate park (pictured) opened in 2014 on Walsh Road off MacMillan Road.

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fErriES – You can’t help spending an afternoon aboard a vessel that’s part of the largest ferry fleet in the world.

B.C. Ferries has one of its largest hubs in Nanaimo, with major terminals at Departure Bay and Duke Point, as well as the smaller Gabriola Island route.

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firST NaTioNS culTurE – Learn

about the first people on the Island at the Nanaimo Museum or shop for aboriginal art at Art of Siem on Front Street or at Hill’s Native Art on Bastion Street. You can also find information about Snuneymuxw First Nation culture through community portals, such as the gateway arch near the Kin Hut at Departure Bay beach.

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loTuS PiNNaTuS – It

was adopted in 2010 as Nanaimo’s official floral emblem. The rare flower, also known as

the bog bird’s-foot trefoil, is located in only a handful of places in Canada – all in the Nanaimo area. The delicate bloom is best spotted at the Harewood Plains, located in south Nanaimo between White Rapids Road and McKeown Way.

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PorT THEaTrE –

Nanaimo’s 800-seat performing arts centre is located at 150 Front St., with more than 250 scheduled events each year. Call 250-7548550 or visit www.porttheatre.com.

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NaNaiMo rivEr SalMoN HaTcHEry

– October to December is the best time to visit the hatchery but juvenile salmon in their outdoor channels can be seen until May. The public is welcome to use the walking trails. Turn on Beck Road just north of the Haslam Creek Bridge then go left on Rugby Road. Please call 250-245-7780 or visit www.nanaimoriverhatchery.ca.

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DEParTurE Bay BEacH – Grab a snack

and watch the ferries come and go, check out the Snuneymuxw First Nation portal, have a picnic or go for a swim at one of Nanaimo’s most popular areas.

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BiNGo – Get out your dabbers and head for Playtime Bingo at 495 Dunsmuir St. (call 250-754-3077 or go to www.playtimegaming.ca). You can also try Harbour City Bingo at 520 Fifth St. (call 250-754-1421).

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vaNcouvEr iSlaND MiliTary MuSEuM

– Memorials, medal displays, books and military records can all be found at the Vancouver Island Military Museum, located in Piper Park in downtown Nanaimo. The museum is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 250-753-3814.

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McNaB’S corN MazE – A fall staple

for a fun family activity in Nanaimo is this three-hectare farm.

Located at 4659 Yellow Point Rd., the maze usually starts up around mid-August. For more information, please visit http://www. mcnabscornmaze.com.

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caNaDa Day cElEBraTioNS – On

July 1 at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo celebrates Canada and its diversity with all kinds of music, food, entertainment and family events. Call 250756-5200 or visit www.nanaimo.ca.

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farMErS’ MarkETS

– A relaxing way to find some of the Island’s freshest produce, food and crafts is its markets.

The Downtown Farmers’ Market is open May to October on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Cedar Farmers’ Market, open from mid-May to October, can be

found at 2313 Yellow Point Rd. The Bowen Road Farmers’ Market will take place from 4-7 p.m. late May to early October every Wednesday at Beban Park.

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DiNGHy Dock PuB – Canada’s only floating pub is on Protection Island, a 10-minute ferry ride from the Nanaimo Boat Basin. Chow down on pub fare and seafood. The Protection Connection ferry leaves 10 minutes past the hour beginning at 7:10 a.m. weekdays, 8:10 a.m.

Saturdays and 9:10 a.m. Sundays. A walk around Protection Island is a popular postmeal activity.

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GaMBliNG – Casino Nanaimo in the downtown core has plenty of options for bettors.

With more than 1,579 square metres of gaming floor, it has 380 slot machines and your favourite table games.

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NaNaiMo caNoEkayak cluB – The

club hosts several regattas over the summer at Long Lake. The club also hosts learn to paddle programs from May to September on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. Call 250-741-1200 or visit www.nckc. ca.

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BirD waTcHiNG –

More than 250 bird species call the area home or return annually on migration routes. Buttertubs Marsh is a popular 18-hectare bird and wildlife sanctuary near Bowen Park.

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vaN iSlE SailiNG co-oP – The non-

profit group owns the sailboats and members get to sail on them, learning by crewing with experienced sailors. For more information, visit www. vanislesailing.ca.

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yoGa – Most people

associate yoga with stretching, but stretching is just one element of a yoga practice.

Yoga incorporates flexibility, strength and meditation and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. It’s versatile so it can be tailored to all ages, body types and activity levels. There are dozens of yoga styles offered in Nanaimo, whether you are inexperienced, seek a challenge or somewhere in between. Nanaimo is home to a variety of yoga styles, such as Bikram and Moksha.

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MillSToNE rivEr SalMoN SiDE cHaNNEl – This

new channel, located in Bowen Park, is the perfect place for a stroll and to learn more about the environment we live in. Ducks, otters and beaver inhabit the channel year round, and late September through December are the best times to see coho salmon.

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wiNDSurf – With dozens of places to put in, the Harbour City has great opportunities to get out on Georgia Strait and enjoy the breeze. craBBiNG – Get a licence and compete with resident seals for supper at local crabbing hot spots. One of the most popular places in Nanaimo to catch crab is the crabbing dock on the Harbourfront Walkway. ruNNiNG – There are five popular running routes in Nanaimo. The Harbourside Walkway, Westwood Lake trail loop, Parkway Trail, E&N Trail and the Jack Point/Biggs Park route. Most of the local running clubs and specialty stores host drop-in groups, and some even run to raise money for charity.

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HarvEST fESTival –

Brings together local farmers and chefs with people interested in learning time-tested techniques for growing and harvesting food. The event takes place in the Old City Quarter in early September.

Silly BoaT rEGaTTa

– The 2014 Silly Boat Regatta is on Sunday, July 13 at Maffeo Sutton Park. Boat building starts at 8 a.m., activities and games start at 10 a.m. and races begin at 1 p.m. The regatta is a fundraiser for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. Participants have four hours to assemble a floating concoction of craziness. To register or volunteer visit the website at www.sillyboat.com.

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BY TAMARA CUNNINGHAM

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anaimo region’s farmers are opening their gates to tourism, giving the agri-curious a chance to experience what it takes for food to travel from farm to plate.

The Nanaimo area has been home to a patchwork of farms and rolling fields for decades, but until recently agriculture hasn’t landed on the map as a tourist attraction. That’s all changed with the growing interest in buying local, making farms, fields and artisan trails a new trend.

Farmers are now opening their gates to not only sell homegrown products but the experiences that go with them.

For those looking to tour local farms, here’s some top spots to put on the map: Morning Star Bison ranch: Kick off your farm tour on the last Sunday of the month with a visit to Bob Wilson “Buffalo Bob” and his herd of bison. The farmer opens his 96-hectare ranch between June and October to take people for a guided wagon-ride, where people can get up close and personal with bison and their calves, feed the animals and listen to Buffalo Bob’s adventures with bison. Visitors will also be able to learn about the herd and how they are ethically raised.

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Tours cost $20 for adults and $5 for children over the age of three and are offered between 10 a.m and 6 p.m. After the tour, visit the gift shop or grab a bite to eat at the Yippy Ki’Yeah Cafe concession truck. The ranch is 10 kilometres south of Nanaimo at 1185 Spruston Rd. Hazelwood Herb farm: If you are interested in learning about herbs or picking up chutney and cooking blends, stop in at the Hazelwood farm. Open daily beginning in April, it offers a quarter-acre display garden and gazebo for visitors to explore. Grab a brochure for a self-guided walk or book a group tour and learn about everything from the history of how herbs were used to the way they’re transformed into botanical creams and infusions. A group tour is $35 and for another $2.50 you can end it with tea, cookies or lemon bread in the farm’s orchard. People can also visit the nursery and gift shop. The best months to enjoy the farm at 13576 Adshead Rd. are May through July between 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. fredrich’s Honey farm: Stop in for something sweet at Fredrich’s Honey Farm, which has produced honey on Vancouver Island since 1966. Visitors can peruse honey and pollen products at the gift shop between Wednesday and Sunday or pre-ar-

range a free tour to see the handling and production of beehives. The farm at 2798 Cedar Rd. is open between 10 a.m until 5 p.m., beginning in April. For more information, call 250-245-4214.

Nanoose Edibles farm: This certified organic farm in Nanoose Bay supplies fresh produce to a number of restaurants across Vancouver Island. Stop by to wander the four-hectare grounds, pick fruit or visit the market for local products and farm-fresh foods. Owner Barbara Ebell is also available to show visitors the farm and explain the importance of agriculture and locally-grown food. For a free tour prebook at 250-468-2332. The farm is open daily, Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

Tiger lily farm: If you have children, this small interactive farm will be a tour favourite. Rain or shine, families can stop at the barnyard to cuddle with baby chicks, pet bunnies and ride ponies. Watch goats being milked daily at 11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m, help bottle feed one of the kids every hour between 11 a.m and 3 p.m or collect farm fresh eggs. The barnyard, open daily between 10 a.m and 4 p.m., is $8.75 a person and $32.50 for a family and includes a pony ride. Tiger Lily Farm also offers trail rides between dawn and dusk.

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NaNaiMo MulTiculTural fESTival

– Live music, cultural demonstrations and family entertainment in the Old City Quarter. Takes place in June.

Call 250-754-8141.

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EMPirE DayS cElEBraTioN – The

celebration starts off at the Port Theatre on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. with the historic May Queen crowning ceremony and accompanying multicultural entertainment. Saturday the queen and her royal party attend various city functions and activities, Sunday features the 1 p.m. parade and in the evening the 10 p.m. fireworks over the harbour. Full information is available at www.nanaimoempiredays.com.

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DraGoN BoaT fESTival – The

2014 Save-On-Foods Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival July 4-6 attracts some 30,000 people and more than 80

teams, all to help the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation. www.nanaimodragonboat.com.

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fESTival of BaNNErS – Artists

create banners on a common theme and they are displayed on street lamps throughout the city from May to October every year. It’s a symphony of colours that can be seen right through the fall season before being sold. Proceeds go to charity. 250-740-6350 or www.nanaimogallery.ca.

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lEarN To Sail – No experience necessary – lessons are available for ages five to adult. Sail or race keelboats for fun or join a dinghy sailing team.

Take in Nanaimo Yacht Club’s annual Cutty Sark SIN Regatta and check out the local and visiting high-performance racing boats. Visit www.nanaimoyc.ca or call 250754-7011 for more information.

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– The beach courts at Bowen Park are a popular place throughout the summer, whether it’s for a fun pickup game with friends or as part of a league. For more information, go to www.nanaimosport.com.

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caMPiNG – Nanaimo has several camping opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, whether by the ocean, the Nanaimo River, one of the many local lakes or near the mountains. Check out provincial parks, or Living Forest Oceanside Campground, Brannen Lake and Westwood Lake campgrounds.

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PlayGrouNDS – During July and August, playgrounds host free programs for children aged six to 12. Join in for games, sports and crafts. Call 250-7565200.

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PETroGlyPH Park – A two-hectare provincial park featuring prehistoric sandstone rock carvings depicting mystical animal and human figures. Parking lot is off the Island Highway between Haliburton Street and Highview Terrace.

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frESHwaTEr fiSHiNG – People from all

over the world come to Nanaimo to fly fish some of the globe’s best streams and rivers, including the Nanaimo River. Fly fisherman are on the rivers year-round and many lakes are annually stocked. Call a retailer for the best fishing holes, or try Nanaimo and District Fish and Game Association at 250-754-2846.

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MouNTaiN BikiNG –

World class mountain biking can be found just minutes from downtown Nanaimo.

Local riders challenge themselves on technical singletrack at the Abyss, near the top of Harewood Mines Road, where challenging climbs, rocket-fast downhills and switchbacks test rider skills. The trails at Doumont Road (top of Weigles Road) offer a variety of terrain from fire roads to winding singletrack, as well as jumps and ladders. Your best bet is to tag along with the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club, which goes on several rides a week to the best spots. For more information, check out www.nanaimomountainbikeclub.com.

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MoTocroSS – Many

people aren’t aware that Nanaimo is home to one of Canada’s premier motocross tracks.

Officially called The Wastelands, the track is operated by the non-profit Nanaimo Motocross Association, and hosts four or five Island Series races annually. Nanaimo

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oldest theatre group in western Canada.

Based at the Cedar Community Hall, the group offers shows in the spring and fall, including its popular dinner theatre. For shows and dates, please contact 250-245-7882.

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Island hopping canoe and kayak on the island as well.

According to Susie Sirri, director of operations for the Grand Hotel, which looks after the Newcastle pavilion, a swim at Mallard Lake is breathtaking, with scenery comparable to the film Lord of the Rings.

“It’s really beautiful, it’s very mystical.

Lots of moss hanging off the trees and it’s very serene,” Sirri explains. “There’s never usually anyone around so you feel like you’re the only one there on a movie set.”

Typically, the season runs from May until the end of September.

BY KARL YU A visit to Nanaimo can be complemented by trips to three surrounding islands. Gabriola, Newcastle and Protection islands are all a stones throw away from Nanaimo’s harbour and some island hopping can enhance your stay.

Gabriola island

A 20-minute ferry ride away, Gabriola Island is known for its thriving arts community and is aptly nicknamed “Isle of the Arts.” However, Lisa Rey, manager of the Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce, said there’s more to Gabriola.

“Our island is kayakers, hikers, beaches, weekend getaways, just the whole beach atmosphere and water sports and fishing and all those real recreational things ... this is a major draw to our island,” Rey said, adding that Gabriola’s population doubles in the summer.

Golfers can tee off at Gabriola Golf and Country Club and there is the Concert on the Green, which takes place on Aug. 7.

Snuneymuxw First Nation influence can be seen on Gabriola with petroglyphs (rock carvings). Some genuine petroglyphs can be viewed at the island’s United Church and replicas can be seen at Petroglyph Park, near Gabriola Museum.

Malaspina Galleries isn’t a gallery per se but rather limestone formations caused by

over a thousand years of erosion. People can stroll through the tunnel-like area and view Nanaimo in the distance.

Rey said there are events taking place almost every weekend between May and October. Some notables are the farmers’ market, from Victoria Day long weekend until Thanksgiving, the Gabriola Theatre Festival and Street Fair from Aug. 15 to 17 and the Thanksgiving Studio Tour from Oct. 11 to 13.

Newcastle island Provincial Park

Outdoors enthusiasts may be inclined to ferry or boat from Maffeo Sutton Park to Newcastle Island Provincial Park for camping. The campground is run by the Snuneymuxw and has shower and washroom facilities. People can hike, swim,

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The round-trip ferry fee from the wharf in downtown Nanaimo to Protection Island is worth it, especially on a summer evening. The sunset on the skyline is the perfect complement to a meal on the Dinghy Dock Pub and Restaurant patio, the only registered floating pub in Canada.

Life exists past the Dinghy Dock, according to long-time islander Larry Iwasko, including recreational activities.

“There’s volleyball on Sundays at [Pirates Park] and there’s a hard surface playing field at the centre of the island that has basketball hoops and hockey nets and we have the ocean and we have the beach, great recreational facilities,” he said, adding birdwatchers can also observe herons nesting near the ferry dock.

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rEaD a Book – Visit the Vancouver Island Regional Library, grab a book, kick back and enjoy. The library also offers summer reading programs for children. For hours and information call 250753-1154 (Harbourfront) or 250-758-5544 (Wellington).

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NaNaiMo arT GallEry – With so many

local artists and exhibits the local art gallery has two locations at 900 Fifth St. on the Vancouver Island University campus and downtown at 150 Commercial St., which underwent renovations earlier this year. The campus gallery features exhibits by local and international artists while the downtown location has items from more than 100 local artists.

Works are available for rental or purchase.

Visit www.nanaimogallery.ca.

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Nanaimo has several big-screen theatres with comfortable seating and surround sound.

Try the Galaxy Theatre at Nanaimo North Town Centre at 250-729-8000 and Avalon Cinema at Woodgrove Centre at 250-3905021.

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Facebook or call 250-585-1811.

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– Taste this town’s tinkerings with its iconic treat. Laid down by Destination Nanaimo, it plays no favourites, luring pilgrims with a list of coffee houses, bakeries and restaurants that mint the bar from recipes clinging to convention and other establishments that trampled tradition and proudly boast the offspring of their work. Find out more about the tasty trail on the city’s website at www.tourismnanaimo.com.

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DoG SHow – Nanaimo Kennel Club hosts obedience trials and show at Beban Park June 12-15.

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3,000 athletes and coaches will descend on Nanaimo July 17-20 for the annual B.C. Summer Games. An army of volunteers will help young athletes realize their dreams of competing in their chosen sports.

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national historic place, the park is a 10-minute drive south from downtown Nanaimo on the Island Highway. A left turn onto Morden Road and three more minutes east takes you back a century to when Morden Colliery was a thriving, coal-producing mine. Morden’s surviving, although rapidly deteriorating, head frame and tipple loom up 23 metres opposite the present parking lot – grey, formidable, and one of two such remaining above ground structures in North America. For more information please see www.mordenmine.com.

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BrEwEry Tour – The Longwood Brew Pub at Longwood Station offers tours of its unique in-house process. Call 250-729-8225 or visit www. longwoodbrewpub.com and be sure to leave enough time to try their food. Nanaimo’s oldest brewery, Wolf Brewing Co., is located at 2-940 Old Victoria Rd., offering sales of its beer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-716-2739.

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Wine tasting

Millstone Estate Winery is a 10-minute drive from downtown Nanaimo. Stroll across 2.5 hectares of vineyard, picnic on the grass or have a glass of wine on the licensed patio.

Millstone Estate Winery, which opened just over two years ago, offers visitors a chance to tour the winery and vineyards, try its collection at the tasting bar or, on a weekend, enjoy live music on the patio.

The tasting bar is open daily from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. on 2300 East Wellington Rd. For more information, please call 250-7163549.

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GrEaT iNTErNaTioNal worlD cHaMPioNSHiP BaTHTuB racE –

Nanaimo’s first bathtub race was a publicity stunt – now it’s internationally renowned.Originally a crazy idea to celebrate Canada’s Centennial and put Nanaimo on the map, the first bathtub races were held in 1967. Now, Nanaimo is the bathtubbing capital of the world and host to the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race.

On Sunday, July 27, at 11 a.m. sharp, tubbers will race out of Nanaimo Harbour, head up past Schooner Cove and circle Winchelsea Island. The 58-kilometre race ends back in Nanaimo’s Departure Bay where participants have to park their tubs, run up the beach and ring a silver bell.

Bathtub and driver combined must weigh a minimum of 350 pounds (158 kilograms) and the boat’s engine can be no more than eight horsepower.

Minimum racer age is 14. Three classes run the race: stock, modified and

unlimited. Finish times range from just over one hour to two hours, depending on the class of tub and the weather.

The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race is part of the Nanaimo Marine Festival. The four-day festival starts on Friday, July 25 at Maffeo Sutton Park with a kids’

carnival, mainstage entertainment and beer gardens. On Saturday, the Sail Past On Wheels Parade travels through the downtown core, starting at 10:30 a.m., and at night the sky will light up with one of the biggest fireworks displays on Vancouver Island. For more information, please visit www.bathtubbing.com.

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Go SHoPPiNG – Nanaimo has no shortage of shopping malls to keep people entertained if the weather is less than perfect. The Island’s largest mall, Woodgrove Centre, is located in the north end of the city. Following the highway south, you’ll find Nanaimo North Town Centre, Country Club Centre, and Port Place mall in the downtown core.

rENT a ScooTEr – Tuff City Powersports on Terminal Avenue rents scooters to tourists and locals alike for a fun and cheap way to get around town. Please visit www.tuffcitypowersports.com for rules and rates.

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the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, the Malaspina Mural was painted by E.J. Hughes on the walls of the former Malaspina Hotel. The painting was saved from destruction and restored as part of the city’s public art program.

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arTwalk – Nanaimo artists open their studios once a year for the annual winter artwalk. For 2014, the artwalk runs Nov. 29-30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.nanaimoartwalk.jimdo.com.

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the sun goes down, it’s time to dance the night away. The Queen’s hosts live music almost every night, with the latest Top 40 hits played by local and guest DJs at Level 2, Spice Lounge and Club 241.

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been part of Nanaimo’s landscape for a long time. In 2008, during renovations to University Village mall at Bruce Avenue and Fifth Street, construction workers dug up the fossilized remains of a palm tree. It’s now on display outside the mall.

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TakE a Tour – The Cedar/Yellowpoint area is home to not only farms, but also artisans working out of homebased studios. Tourism Nanaimo offers a brochure for a self-guided tour of artisans in the Cedar/Yellowpoint area, including dining and lodging options if you find you want to spend more time here. For more information, please visit www.tourismnanaimo.com.

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SiNG a SoNG – With hundreds of musicians living and working in Nanaimo, there’s no shortage of open mike nights in the city. One popular venue is The Vault Cafe on Wallace Street, which opens its stage up on Wednesday nights. Serious Coffee on Commercial Street, next to the Nanaimo Museum, also offers a popular open mike series on Thursday nights. For more music events, check the Nanaimo News Bulletin’s What’s On calendar, published Tuesday and Thursday.

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The Hub City Lions was chartered in 1984, sponsored by the Nanaimo Lions Club. Since then, we’ve been involved in many projects, including Sight First, Diabetes, Hearing, Loaves & Fishes and Lions BC Society for Children with Disabilities. Our current project is the 911 Reflective House Numbers project. “If they can’t FIND you, they can’t HELP you.”

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Zonta Club

Island Crisis Care Society

Zonta is an organization of women who work together to improve the lives of women. Our mission is to provide support and advocacy for education, health and safety locally and internationally.

4th Annual “Sweets for Streets” Silent Auction and dessert evening. June 20th 7pm at the Maranatha Church, 6553 Portsmouth Rd., Nanaimo. All proceeds to the Samaritan House Women’s shelter expansion project. Tickets $5. Call 250-585-2577 for info.

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Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation

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Non-profit organization that raises funds and works with principals and teachers at Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district to help students in need, encourage them to stay in school and succeed.

Nanaimo has one of the highest child poverty rates in BC!

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Schmooze Productions

250-739-0721 • info@schmoozeproductions.com Schmooze Productions strives to be one of Nanaimo’s leading producers of local entertainment, featuring local artistic and technical talent by producing a broad range of quality theatrical presentations and events to the people in Nanaimo and surrounding area. We provide hands-on learning experiences in all aspects of theatre production.

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Welcome to the Nanaimo Curling Club!! Whether you’re a brand new curler or an experienced curler who has just moved to Nanaimo you are in for lots of fun and are about to meet some of the greatest people in Nanaimo. Fun + Fitness + Friends... it just doesn’t get any better than this!

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We support people to develop a passion, interest and commitment to healthy local food in children, their families and the communities they are in. We are committed to helping people develop the skills they need to increase food security, build community and be self-sufficient.

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L’Association des francophones de Nanaimo 250-729-2776

Bienvenue tout le monde! Welcome to Nanaimo’s fun group! Experience the joie de vivre of Francophone culture: great people, activities and food, upbeat music, energetic dancing, and memorable cultural events for Francophones and Francophiles of all ages. Thanks to our Government Partners: Canadian Heritage, BC Gaming and the City of Nanaimo.

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