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Nanaimo (pronounced /nəˈnaɪmoʊ/) (Canada 2006 Census population 78,692) is the second largest city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has been dubbed the "Bathtub Racing Capital of the World" and "Harbour City". Nanaimo is also sometimes referred to as the "Hub City" because of its central location on Vancouver Island and due to the layout of the downtown streets which form a "hub" pattern. It is also fondly known as the "Hub, Tub, and Pub City" because of its association with the bathtub racing and the numerous "watering holes" in Old Nanaimo. It is the seat of the Regional District of Nanaimo.

By virtue of its proximity to Vancouver, Nanaimo is the gateway to many other destinations both on the island - Tofino, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - and off its coast - Newcastle Island, Protection Island, Gabriola Island, Valdes Island, and many other of the Gulf Islands. Nanaimo has often been referred to as 'A mall in search of a city' due to the malls that stretch from the south to the north.

 


Latest Tweets featuring Nanaimo

  • brendajohima

    @matvic @b_west I'm not driving : ready 2 Tweet w/ my iPhone #YYJChat from Nanaimo 2 Comox Valley

    Today, 04:30

  • grandmasterc

    RT @translink: #Transittip Please use caution NorthBound Nanaimo & Hastings. Several hundred fish on the road and very slippery ^rp

    Today, 04:28

  • TamaraStanners

    Oh my! Things got fishy at Hastings & nanaimo today! Go fishing @Badgerchild http://t.co/ueRGJrtA

    Today, 04:26

  • purplebucket

    RT @IslandRadioNews: The average age of the Island's population is much higher than the National average http://t.co/YQlNCrxH #Nanaimo #Qualicum

    Today, 04:20

  • alexward02

    nanaimo bars are not the answer :/

    Today, 04:03

  • UWL_Nanaimo

    Amazing!! http://t.co/3IrC2LEa

    Today, 04:02

  • Zisfor_Zoe

    Haha "@translink: #Transittip Please use caution NorthBound Nanaimo & Hastings. Several hundred fish on the road and very slippery ^rp"

    Today, 03:58

  • kailamt

    @alesstrange haha! It will grow, ps I'm coming to nanaimo to play you guys on sunday I thinnnnk

    Today, 03:53

  • DineOut140NAN

    @Original_Joes In #Nanaimo Long Beach Fish Tacos Rock. Great Service Nick! Blonde Lager Chaser .. Mmm..http://instagr.am/p/LO2iR1hO--/

    Today, 03:51

  • McCrann20

    @maddiiemcdonald #twowords nanaimo bar.

    Today, 03:27

  • hitonatu0611

    @nanaimo__777 おめでとう☆ミ

    Today, 03:24

  • msmithphoto

    WTF?! RT @translink: #Transittip Please use caution NorthBound Nanaimo & Hastings. Several hundred fish on the road and very slippery ^rp

    Today, 03:21

  • 8675309jennee

    Two red velvet mini cupcakes, one mini choccie cupcake, one butter tart and a nanaimo bar. That's not too much, right?

    Today, 03:20

  • Software_Critic

    @translink long line up on Nanaimo station for 25 Brentwood (51529 stop) Any idea where is the bus ?

    Today, 03:20

  • miiiiiiiiiiim

    @nanaimo__777 ななちゃんお泊り会だー\(^o^)/ ななちゃんのおいもエピソードはそんなにエッチなお話なのかにゃ?笑

    Today, 03:16

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