Nanaimo/Gabriola Island • Community Information •

Nanaimo is about 110 kilometres northwest of Victoria, and 55 kilometres west of Vancouver, separated by the Strait of Georgia. The city of about 92,000 inhabitants (according to the 2016 census) is linked to Vancouver via the Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen BC Ferry terminals. Nanaimo is a gateway (ie. known as the Hub City) to many other destinations on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The airport with numerous connections is located just south of the city in Cassidy.

Photo of the famous Bastion in downtown Nanaimo

The famous Bastion jail in downtown Nanaimo was built between 1853-1855. The Bastion is the only known remaining freestanding tower structure built by the original Hudson’s Bay Company.

The Modern Café restaurant in downtown Nanaimo.

The Nanaimo harbour and the Cameron Island condominiums.

Photo of a Nanaimo street filled with shops

Unique Nanaimo boutique shops in the downtown core.

Photo of Fitzwilliam Street shops in Nanaimo

Nanaimo’s Fitzwilliam Street is in the city’s Old Quarter district and features many unique shops.

A family enjoys the late spring sunshine on Departure Bay beach, in Nanaimo’s central area.

Photo of Piper’s Lagoon beach, in Nanaimo, BC

Piper’s Lagoon beach is a popular recreation area in Nanaimo with great views of the Coast Mountain range.

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