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.
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.viso.bc.ca
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