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Choosing the inn on long lake for my floral design seminars over the years has been a positive experience for me. the staff is very professional and caring, it has been my home away from home.

Joan Johnson

Green Key
BBB Accredited

Sights

  1. ENJOY OUR SISTER PROPERTY IN SIDNEY
    The Best Western Emerald Isle Motor Inn.  5 minutes from the BC & Anacortes Ferry Terminals, and 5 minutes to the Victoria International Airport, we feature a charming 2 story family hotel with an attached Smitty's Family Restaurant.  Sidney-By-The-Sea is a small town filled with book stores, artisans and exciting new marine centre is underway only 20 minutes drive to Victoria. 
    www.bwemeraldisle.com
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  2. VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE
    Our brand new conference centre will accommodate up to 1300 delegates.  More information on this exciting project can be found on www.viconference.com.

  3. SUE PERREY, ISLAND HOMES REALTY
    Real Estate Listings for Vancouver Island Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Chemainus, and Duncan, British Columbia. Residential, commercial, and vacation properties listed for sale. If it’s the island that you are looking at, please contact me. I will help you find your new home. Our office is in Ladysmith, centrally located on Vancouver Island, BC just 20 minutes south of Nanaimo and one hour north of Victoria. Only minutes to BC Ferries and Nanaimo Airport.
    www.vancouverisland.bc.ca

  4. BC FERRIES 
    Schedules, routes and fares for access to Vancouver Island.
    www.bcferries.com


  5. CITY OF NANAIMO  
    www.nanaimo.ca

  6. THE NANAIMO AIRPORT
    The Nanaimo Airport at Cassidy, located approximately 18 km south of downtown Nanaimo, is the primary air transportation gateway for the central Vancouver Island area.
    www.nanaimoairport.com

  7. ROMPER ROOM
    Since 1996 the Romper Room has been Vancouver Island’s Premier Indoor Rock Climbing destination ...For Fun ...For Fitness ...To Challenge Your Mind! We are dedicated to providing a safe and fun climbing experience for everyone!
    www.climbromperroom.com


  8. NANAIMO MUSEUM
    Nanaimo District Museum, situated on the waterfront in the heart of downtown, brings history to life with its fascinating depictions of early coastal living on Vancouver Island, from European, Chinese and First Nations' perspectives. Visitors can explore the coal mining exhibit, learn about native life through personal reflections, hands-on exhibits and audio-visual presentations.
    www.nanaimomuseum.ca

  9. VANCOUVER ISLAND SYMPHONY
    The Vancouver Island Symphony is based in Nanaimo, British Columbia on Vancouver Island region with patrons coming from Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Gabriola Island and Nanaimo. The VIS performs at The Port Theatre location in downtown Nanaimo on the waterfront.
    www.vancouverislandsymphony.com

  10. TERRACE BEACH RESORT
    Looking for a great place to experience Ucluelet, BC?  Enjoy the wild west coast with Jason Priestley's Terrace Beach Resort as your base.
    www.terracebeachresort.ca

  11. CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT
    A unique experience The Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is an ultra-luxurious eco-destination near the seaside village of Tofino.  Tofino is a 3 hour drive from Nanaimo.
    www.wildretreat.com

  12. TRACKS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
    Day Retreats, Sightseeing Tours, Nature Walking Tours, Hiking Tours, Wine Tours, Caving Tours, Historical and Cultural Tours, Art and Garden Tours, Snowshoeing Tours, Storm watching Tours, Driving Tours, Custom Tours, Nature Packages, Pre & Post Conference Tours
    www.tracksoutdooradventures.com

  13. RAINFOREST NATURE HIKES  
    Ecotour company on Vancouver Island - have been in business since year 2000 and specialize in easy day trip nature ecotours.
    www.rainforestnaturehikes.com
     

  14. GREAT CANADIAN CASINO
    620 Terminal Avenue Telephone (250) 753-3033
    With hundreds of slots and all the latest table games, this terrific Vancouver Island location is the place where good friends meet some old fashioned fun, and our staff welcomes them all like family. Guests from all over visit us regularly for the fast action games, friendly service and great food at our onsite restaurant. Be sure to stop by on your next visit to Nanaimo. We'll make you feel at home!
    www.greatcanadiancasinos.com/nanaimo

  15. HARBOUR LIVING
    Looking for where to go, or what to do in Nanaimo? You've come to the right place! This is where you will find all the events in Nanaimo.
    www.harbourliving.ca

  16. NANAIMO CLIPPERS
    Exciting local hockey! BCHL HOCKEY.
    www.nanaimoclippers.com

  17. BUTTERFLY WORLD - COOMBS
    www.nature-world.com

  18. PARROT WORLD REFUGE
    An Educational facility operated by For the Love OF Parrots Refuge Society (F.L.O.P.R.S.)
    www.worldparrotrefuge.org

  19. CHEMAINUS
    The little town that did.  45 min south of Nanaimo.
    www.chemainus.com

  20. CHEMAINUS THEATRE
    Experience the Chemainus Theatre Festival! If you haven't visited us before, you're in for a delightful and inviting afternoon or evening of shopping, dining, music, conversation…and theatre!
    www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

  21. THE MARMOT
    The Vancouver Island marmot is an important part of Canada’s diversity and our most endangered mammal. So endangered their only chance for survival is with our help.
    www.marmots.org

  22. JAMIE’S WHALING STATION
    Jamie's operates out of Tofino and Ucluelet on the West coast of Vancouver Island, about 160 miles north of Victoria BC. We are just a three hour drive from Nanaimo.
     www.jamies.com

  23. BLACKBALL TRANSPORT
    Victoria to Port Angeles vehicle and passenger ferry.
    www.cohoferry.com

  24. REAL ESTATE IN MALLORCA SPAIN WITH MR. ROBERTO GOURLAY
    www.mallorca-real-estate.com/television.html

  25. BC FOREST MUSEUM
    Since its official opening as a public museum in 1965, the collection of logging and steam related artifacts has grown, an array of buildings and exhibits have been constructed, the grounds have been expanded to 100 acres, and the trains have rolled!
    www.bcforestmuseum.com

  26. JOAN JOHNSON SCHOOL OF FLORAL DESIGN
    www.floraldesignschoolbc.com

  27. ARBUTUS RIDGE GOLF CLUB
    2009 Four Star Golf Digest Rating and was voted the Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by readers of Golf Nerve Magazine in 2006. Arbutus Ridge is located in the seaside community of Cobble Hill near Victoria and within the Cowichan Valley amongst 9 of Vancouver Island’s finest wineries. The terrifically scenic 40 minute drive from Victoria or Nanaimo prepares you for the pure natural charm of the country setting.
    www.golfbc.com/courses/arbutus_ridge
  28. PORT THEATRE  
    www.porttheatre.com

  29. ARBUTUS MEADOWS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE  
    www.arbutusmeadows.com

  30. VI RAIDERS FOOTBALL  
    www.viraiders.ca

  31. NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE  
    www.niwra.org

  32. NANAIMO THEATRE GROUP  
    www.bailey.nisa.com

  33. NANAIMO ART GALLERY  
    www.nanaimogallery.ca

  34. ALBERNI OUTPOST  
    www.albernioutpost.com

  35. E & N DAYLINER  
    www.viarail.ca/en/trains/rockies-and-pacific/victoria-courtenay

  36. WILDPLAY ELEMENTS PARK  
    www.wildplay.com

  37. GABRIOLA ISLAND  
    www.gabriolaisland.org/GICC/home.htm

  38. LONGWOOD BREW PUB  
    www.longwoodbrewpub.com

  39. CYBER CITY  
    www.cybercityadventures.com

  40. MACLEAN MILL AND STEAM TRAIN  
    www.alberniheritage.com

  41. VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY  
    www.viu.ca

 

   
 
   
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