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.
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 ...
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.
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)
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 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 ...
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.
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The City of Nanaimo is located on the Traditional Territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Have questions or comments for a specific department? Visit the contact us page to help you connect. Although the City of Nanaimo tries to ensure the accuracy of all website content, you should confirm all information.