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LISTEN FOR CHIMES –
They’re coming from either the waterfront clock by the Port Theatre or St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Chapel Street. NANAIMO BOAT SHOW – The second annual
event has doubled in size for the March 31-April 3 show at Waterfront Suites and Marina. In addition to boats for every budget on display, the show also has activities for kids and families. Visit www. nanaimoboatshow.com.
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DOCKSIDE DINING –
You won’t get much closer to the waterfront than this. Trollers Fish and Chips and Penny’s Palapa in the Boat Basin (open summer months), plus the Dinghy Dock Pub on Protection Island (open year round family friendly), offer a variety of tastes with unbeatable atmosphere.
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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 Bastion Waterfront Market is open May to October on Fridays from 2-6 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. Markets are also available on Gabriola Island on Saturday and in Lantzville on Sunday.
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CORN MAZE – A fall
family fun staple, McNab’s Corn Maze is a three-hectare farm located at 4659 Yellow Point Rd. The maze usually starts up around mid-August. You can also ride the tractor to the pumpkin patch and visit a few farm animals. Visit www.mcnabscornmaze.com for more information.
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CRANBERRIES –
Across the street from the corn maze at Yellow Point Cranberries you can pick up fresh cranberries, homemade preserves and other cranberry concoctions for your fall feasts. Visit Yellowpointcranberries.com.
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