Nanaimo

Nanaimo is situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. One of the main things to do in downtown Nanaimo is a visit to the Nanaimo Museum, located in downtown on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw Nation. The museum offers a variety of critically acclaimed exhibits including the ones being brought from the Canadian History Museum, the National Gallery and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Other art attractions include the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts - Studio & Gallery which showcases ceramics, paintings, jewelry and fibre arts. The studio also offers 1-2 day workshops for all ages. Apart from museums, the city also has the Port Theatre, which is an 800-seat theatre located downtown. Additionally, the city also hosts the annual Jazz Festival that showcases many local artists Beautiful scenery and a rich local culture make downtown Nanaimo a great destination for art enthusiasts. 

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Tourism Nanaimo

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Tourism Nanaimo serves as the designated Destination Management Organization (DMO) for the City of Nanaimo, playing a pivotal role in shaping the city’s tourism landscape. The Society is entrusted with crafting and executing a comprehensive multi-year Tourism Nanaimo Destination Strategy, as well as specialized Business and Meetings Tourism, and Sport Tourism Strategies; while also operating the community’s Visitor Information Centre. Read more...
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Joel A Prevost – Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio

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Education & workshops The Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio offers a series of immersive workshops in sculpting, situated in downtown Nanaimo on traditional Snuneymuxw land and led by professional sculptor Joel A. Prevost. Participants benefit from learning in an inspiring environment designed to nurture artistic expression. Our diverse range of workshops caters to all skill levels, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Read more...
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Maple Sugar Festival

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Experience the French Canadian cultural traditions through musical performances, children’s entertainment, visual arts, contests, educational videos, and a little history of our traditions. Be sure not to miss our comedian Saturday evening, a one-shot opportunity, Live Streamed! Also, look for our online store where you can order traditional food from Pappy’s Creton as well as a variety of maple products. Experience the Read more...
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Nanaimo Art Gallery

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Located on the lands of the Snuneymuxw, in the heart of downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo Art Gallery is an ambitious public art gallery that inspires and engages its communities through art. Over the past several years, the Gallery has moved through a phase of significant transformation to reposition itself in the communities we serve and to enhance our capacity. We have Read more...
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Nanaimo Arts Council

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The Nanaimo Arts Council provides opportunities for people to participate in creative activities through our programs and partnerships. We are the only arts organization in the community with a mandate to serve all forms of artistic expression. ​For over 50 years, NAC has played an integral part in the incubation and development of many of Nanaimo’s now autonomous organizations and Read more...
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Nanaimo Ceramic Arts – Studio & Gallery

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Discover Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery, nestled in downtown Nanaimo on traditional Snuneymuxw land. Our diverse store showcases ceramics, paintings, jewelry, cards, and fibre arts. With a fully-equipped clay and art classroom, private studios, kiln, and glaze room, creativity kn​​ows no bounds here. Join us for weekly ceramic classes in wheel throwing and hand building. Explore monthly memberships and Read more...
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Nanaimo Museum

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The Nanaimo Museum is located in downtown Nanaimo on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. It is a dynamic community facility offering diverse interpretive programming encouraging visitors to “Make a Discovery” while exploring the history and heritage of our area. The  museum entered a new era in 2008. Nanaimo’s history was given new life with the construction of Read more...