Nanaimo

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.

 

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Pressure1010 hpa
Humidity95 %
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