Welcome to Nanaimo, the Harbour City Nanaimo is a vibrant urban centre found on the east side of beautiful Vancouver Island where an abundance of recreation and cultural opportunities exist giving residents a lifestyle second to none for living, working and playing.
Nanaimo-Gabriola Island is a provincial riding located on Vancouver Island. This riding was represented by NDP MLA Sheila Malcolmson who first took office in 2019. Malcolmson collected 14,344 votes, ...
The more urbanized of the two Nanaimo ridings, Nanaimo-Gabriola Island contains everything just south of Departure Bay all the way down Highway 1 until South Wellington and Cedar, roping in the ...
History of Nanaimo Nanaimo has a unique and colourful history. Founded on coal mining in the early 1850s, the City evolved from a small Hudson's Bay Company outpost to the dynamic regional service centre for the mid-Island that it is today. Brief History of Nanaimo (PDF) Read a brief history of Nanaimo's historical development.
About Nanaimo Push aside your Slice, New York; it’s called a Nanaimo Bar. The chocolatey, custard-layered, crumbly treat has made Nanaimo internationally famous, and although you may find it out there under another name (New York Slice, London Fog Bar), make no mistake, it’s ours. And it’s the best sweet treat out there! (yeah, we’re proud of it. A little ego never hurt anyone, right ...
The Nanaimo 150 logo The Nanaimo 150 corporate logo and street banner was designed by local artist Amy Pye. The designs were inspired by the convergence of land and sea, and the unique blend of urban and rural life that makes our landscape truly exceptional. Pye's design will grab attention and inspire thoughtful reflection throughout the year. '150' becomes more than just a number, and ...
VIERA is a fire service learning institution serving the people who serve others. We are proud to be a Pro Board accredited academy supporting fire departments across Canada Contact us at VIERA@nanaimo.ca and 250-755-4551. 2026 Training Calendar Course Information Candidate Information: (registrations, exam order forms) VIERA Practical Check Sheets: (practical evaluation check sheets and OGs)
Tourism Nanaimo operates as a multi-stakeholder society with a governance board that includes representatives from all major sectors of Nanaimo's tourism industry. The Tourism Nanaimo Board has agreed in principle to administer the MRDT and Tourism Nanaimo is the recognized Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the community.
City Plan - Nanaimo ReImagined, adopted , is the City’s strategic planning document. The Plan provides direction for the coming 25 years on land use, Truth and Reconciliation, climate adaptation, health and wellness, diversity, accessibility and inclusion, economic prosperity, sustainable living, and more. Because cities work best when interdependent systems are considered ...
Nanaimo may have been incorporated as the sixth municipality (and fourth city) in BC on , but it wasn’t until 1875 that the first Council was formed. The newly formed City’s first election took place on electing Mark Bate as our first Mayor and the first Council meeting was on .
The Legendary Nanaimo Bar This creamy, chocolatey treat's origin is elusive, shrouded in mystery, and claimed by many as their own. Of course, we know that Nanaimo Bars originated in Nanaimo, or they would be called New York Bars, or New Brunswick Bars.