Incorporated in 1874, Nanaimo is the third oldest city in British Columbia. Once the location of five separate native villages, its name derives from a Coast Salish word, Sney -ny-mo", the "meeting place" - a perfect description of the rapidly growing harbour community at the centre of Vancouver Island's highway and ferry system.

 

The bustling harbour is the central focus for visitors to Nanaimo. Choose from wildlife cruises, kayaking trips, or fishing charters. A playground of land and sea activities, Nanaimo is a perfect place for a family vacation, a year-round go getaway, or a romantic weekend.

 

With its comfortable climate, beautiful natural surroundings, affordable housing, strong labour market, exceptional recreational opportunities and relaxed lifestyle, Nanaimo is emerging as the favoured place to live, work and play on Vancouver Island.Many young families are moving here, looking at self-employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. The City boasts an excellent school system and expanding facilities at Malaspina-University College.

 

For more information on Nanaimo please visit Tourism Nanaimo.

 

Here are the links to some fo the local attractions in Nanaimo and surrounding areas on Vancouver Island

 

For a free Visitor's Guide for Nanaimo CLICK HERE

 

The Downtown Nanaimo Partnership is a Committee of City Council and has been created to facilitate revitalization of Downtown Nanaimo. The Partnership grew out of the work started in 1999 by the Downtown Strategy Team and continued into 2001 by the Downtown Action and Advisory Committee.

Tourism Vancouver Island is a destination marketing organization whose vision is To Position the Vancouver Island Region as a Premier Destination. The organization is a not for profit association representing the tourism stakeholders within the Vancouver Island region, which includes all the islands located between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast and also includes coastal areas of the mainland coast between Moses and Bute Inlets.

 

TOURISM VANCOUVER ISLAND
Suite 203, 335 Wesley Street
NANAIMO, BC - Canada
V9R 2T5

 

 

 

Alberni Golf Club
6449 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni, British Columbia V9Y7L6
Clubhouse: (250) 723-7111 Pro Shop: (250) 723-5422

Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club
(250) 743-5000 www.golfbc.com/courses/arbutus_ridge
info_arbutus@golfbc.com

Fir Meadows Golf Course
5301 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC V9L5J2
(250) 709-2221

 

Bear Mountain Resort

 

GREEN ACRES PAR 3 DRIVING RANGE
3970 Metchosin Road, Victoria, BC V9C4A5
(250) 474-2123

 

BEBAN PARK PITCH & PUTT GOLF COURSE
2280 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T3K7
(250) 756-0108
(250) 756-2316 (fax)

 

LADYSMITH GOLF CLUB
380 Davis Road, Ladysmith, BC V9G1T9
(250) 245-7313

 

Cordova Bay Golf Course
5333 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8Y2L3
(250) 658-4075
http://www.cordovabaygolf.com

MOUNT BRENTON GOLF COURSE LTD
2816 Henry, Chemainus, BC V0R1K0
(250) 246-9322

 

COTTONWOOD GOLF COURSE
1975 Haslam Road, Cassidy, BC V9X1T1
(250) 245-5142

 

MOUNT DOUGLAS GOLF COURSE
4225 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria, BC V8X2C3
(250) 477-8314

Cowichan Golf & Country Club
4955 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L6L3
(250) 746-5333
http://www.cowichangolfclub.com

PRYDE VISTA GOLF COURSE
155 Pryde Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9S4P8
(250) 753-6188

 

Olympic View Golf Club
643 Latoria Rd, Victoria, BC V9C3A3
(250) 474-3671
(250) 474-4001 (fax)
http://www.golfbc.com
info_olympic@golfbc.com

 

EAGLE QUEST GOLF CENTER NANAIMO
1601 Thatcher Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X1S6
(250) 754-1325

 

WINCHELSEA VIEW GOLF COURSE LTD
7655 Harby Road West, Lantzville, BC V0R2H0
(250) 390-3934
(250) 390-2274 (fax)

 

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