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Inside Background
History 
The first Europeans to explore Vancouver Island were the Spanish, under Juan de...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
The Official Tourism BC Visitor Information Centre in Nanaimo is located at...
Last edited: July 03, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Nanaimo is located fairly far to the north, being around the 49th parallel...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Nanaimo is located on the east coast of  Vancouver Island, across the 21-mile...
Last edited: September 09, 2006
Getting Around 
Transit The Regional District of Nanaimo and BC Transit together operate...
Last edited: September 04, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Nanaimo is quite famous for the annual Nanaimo Marine Festival, which features...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
One of the oldest surviving buildings in Nanaimo is the Nanaimo Bastion , which...
Last edited: September 09, 2006
Shopping 
Nanaimo is one of the best places to shop on Vancouver Island, as most locals...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Sports & Activities 
A fun thing to do in Nanaimo is to book a private kayaking tour.  The Nanaimo...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
Family Friendly Nanaimo 
Nanaimo is known as a family friendly city.  Whether you are just visiting for...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
Nightlife 
There are many ways to entertain yourself in Nanaimo at night. As Vancouver...
Last edited: September 09, 2006
The Performing Arts 
Nanaimo is home to one of the oldest community bands in the country. The...
Last edited: September 09, 2006
Welcome Organic Fanatics 
Organic Fanatics in Nanaimo – Summer  Season, 2008   Markets are sprouting up...
Last edited: April 29, 2008
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually quick and painless, but these days many...
Last edited: June 25, 2008
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: June 24, 2008
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 08, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Enter from USA by Land/Sea: No Passport 
Currently (October 9, 2007), if you are traveling to Canada from the United...
Last edited: December 02, 2007
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: May 27, 2007
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: January 27, 2008
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: April 28, 2008
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% (lowered from 7% to 6% on...
Last edited: March 08, 2008
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