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2022/23
NANAIMO
BUSINESS RESOURCE
+ Relocation Guide
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Welcome
to Nanaimo
Life really is better out here on the West Coast.
Here, you can go from a downtown board meeting to
wilderness hiking or biking trails in just a few minutes.
Hop a seaplane and you’re in Vancouver in 20 minutes.
Your weekend surfing adventure in Tofino with the
family is less than a three-hour drive away. Mountain
climbing in Strathcona Provincial Park is even closer.
A classic West Coast community, the city of Nanaimo offers natural
beauty at every turn. Nanaimo has one of the country’s longest shorelines
and a forested mountain backdrop just outside downtown. You’ll find
natural wonders, vibrant festivals, unique culinary experiences, and so
much more. You’ll find your work-life balance in no time.
A COMMERCIAL HUB
Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a commercial
hub for the island’s central and northern communities. Nanaimo
serves the 400,000 people living north of the Malahat Mountain – more
than half of Vancouver Island. The city is home to satellite offices for
Vancouver companies, a busy harbour port authority, and a cruise ship
terminal that serves megaships.
BY THE NUMBERS MAJOR INDUSTRIES
103.500 pop. in Nanaimo · Construction & real estate
175,000 pop. in regional district · Retail
· Education
90 min. drive (113 km) north · Health Sciences
of Victoria, BC’s capital · Government services
20 min. flight (55 km) · Tech innovation & development
via floatplane or Helijet · Tourism
from Vancouver Harbour · Transportation
UNCOVER AN INDIGENOUS PRE-HISTORY
/ LOOK TO THE FUTURE…
Visit Saysutshun, previously known as Newcastle Island Marine Park,
and begin to uncover a history that goes back millenia. Now, new
economic reconciliation partnerships are happening. A Memorandum
of Agreement between the Chamber and Snuneymuxw, along with
significant equity investments in the local economy demonstrate how
our community is entering a new era of partnerships in progress.
AMAZING WEST COAST LIFESTYLE
Nestled between the ocean and a mountain range that runs the length of
the island, our protected city harbour enjoys one of the mildest climates
in Canada … making golfing possible nearly year-round. Yes! You can
golf, sail, surf and ski all on the same day for many months of the year
and absolutely love where you live. Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PUBLISHER
Nanaimo Chamber
MARKETING AND
SALES COORDINATOR
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Lindsey Innes, Nanaimo Chamber Nanaimo Chamber Business
Member Information Resource Reference
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Roberta Bowman, Nanaimo Chamber
EVENTS & SOCIAL MEDIA
COORDINATOR
Emily Tait
DESIGN BY
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Oneaftereight Design Studio Nanaimo Chamber
Relocation Guide Member Directory
PHOTOGRAPHY
Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
Nanaimo Chamber
2133 Bowen Road
OUR SALUTE TO DOWNTOWN
Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H8 CHAMBER CEO MESSAGE
t. (250) 756-1191
e. info@nanaimochamber.bc.ca Downtown Nanaimo really represents the spirit of ‘economic recovery’
nanaimochamber.bc.ca that all businesses are so engaged in...
/NanaimoChamber
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL DOWNTOWN
/NanaimoChamber Nanaimo is open for business once again! What we thought would be a bit of a
/company/nanaimo- slow transition has turned into a tsunami for the world of shopping, dining and
chamber-of-commerce entertainment. The Chamber is excited to see the re-opening of shops – big and small
/channel/UCw_-Hc0sWw – restaurants, bars, clubs, theatres and event venues. These add such a positive element
fRhXpNP7E7mKA of social interactivity we’ve all missed so much over the past two years.
/NanaimoChamber Less high-profile businesses offering goods and services are at the heart of Nanaimo’s
economy too. These too seem to have found an ever-expanding customer base, creating
a high demand environment where almost all industries and sectors are struggling
Cover image shot by Dirk Hedemann to fill workforce vacancies. We like to point out that the pandemic saw an historical
of HA Photography. Commercial number of start-ups as evidenced by the record number of new business license
Street outside Melange and the Modern applications. This growth in new businesses also accounts for some of the loss in
Café, friends on a sunny afternoon on a workforce numbers. Employees have now become employers, competing for the
Downtown Nanaimo patio. same workforce they just left!
This year, the honoured cover position of the Chamber Handbook is devoted to
Downtown Nanaimo. If one place could be dedicated as a ‘centre for local business’,
SPONSOR
it would certainly be our Downtown. As an example of perseverance and resilience,
you couldn’t find better. There have certainly been losses, but they have been mercifully
We pay respect for the privilege small. Expansive growth opens the doors for many to explore and achieve prosperity
of living, working and playing on in Downtown Nanaimo.
the traditional territories of the Thank you to every Downtown business for surviving and thriving, it’s great
Coast Salish – the Snuneymuxw, to be back together!
Snaw-naw-as, and Stz’uminus.
We support United Nations Kim Smythe, President & CEO
Declaration for the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples.
Hay ch qua
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AERIALS I CORPORATE I PRODUCTS I HOSPITALITY I INTERIOR
EXTERIOR I EVENTS/EDITORIAL I ENVIRONMENTAL I BUSINESS PORTRAITURE
WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS PORTRAIT
SAY ABOUT YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS?
LET’S TALK
About how we can create the
right message, increase
awareness to your business
and elevate your brand.
HA Photography
W: 250 729 5444 | heydemannphoto@shaw.ca
www.haphotography.com
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Nanaimo Chamber
Information
NANAIMO Who Are We? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What Membership Offers . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CHAMBER Optimism about the future . . . . . . . . . 9
Member Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INFORMATION
Marketing Opportunities
with Your Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
NANAIMO CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
WHO ARE WE? WHAT MEMBERSHIP OFFERS
A non-profit, membership
organization committed BENEFITS CREDIBILITY
to providing our members Member-exclusive Grow your
offers, pricing reputation through
with benefits and services
and discounts Chamber affiliation
designed to stimulate
the economic growth
of Nanaimo. We are
self-funded and managed VISIBILITY ADVOCACY
by a volunteer Board of Through Raise your
unique voice
Directors and professional
marketing through
staff. Our members and media our work with
represent a cross section opportunities government
of local businesses and
organizations of all sizes.
LEARNING CONNECTIONS
Workshops for Virtual and Live
your continuing Events to build
professional COMMUNITY your network
development
A platform for you to be
part of something bigger
COTTONWOOD
GOLF COURSE
29th
Annual
1:30 PM SHOTGUN START
6:45 PM DINNER
& AUCTION
THURSDAY $195 PER GOLFER*
(GOLF + DINNER)
AUGUST 18, 2022 DINNER-ONLY $50
*REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL
OR A TEAM
For sponsorship and ticket inquiries, contact the chamber at
250-756-1191 ext. 4 or email: memberservices@nanaimochamber.bc.ca.
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THANKFUL FOR THE PAST,
CAUTIOUS ABOUT THE FUTURE…
HEALTH BENEFITS
The past two years have taught us how
Give your business a competitive edge when hiring dynamic and fluid our lives can be. That
– enhance and expand the benefits you provide roller coaster they called a pandemic was
for employees. one of the worst rides ever, but an incredible
learning experience.
LEARNING We found out that our local business community
had strength and resilience that would not have been
imagined pre-2020. We found out that this community
The Chamber’s Professional Development events learned quickly to turn within itself to support not only
are designed to respond to the needs of the Nanaimo our health care workforce and first responders but all
business community. front-line workers. People had time to reconsider their
career choices, their business plans and, indeed, their
whole mission in many cases.
VISIBILITY The result is an upset in the normally relative balance
of supply and demand in the work force -- among other
Expand your reach through our unique marketing complex supply chain issues threatening our consumer
channels, precise audience targeting and slick message economy today. After all, Nanaimo is a hub for that
delivery on a variety of channels. consumer economy on Vancouver Island. These current and
upcoming issues warrant the Nanaimo Chamber to create
partnerships focused on efforts to balancing workforce
shortages now, and over time. At the same time, we’ll
CONNECTIONS promote managed economic growth in one of Canada’s top
5 growing communities. Thanks for your support!
It’s great to be back making real, live social business
connections. We’re happy to bring the business
community together at our luncheons, biz-after-biz,
MEMBER
hosted networking and special events. Together again! INCREASE YOUR PURCHASING POWER
BENEFITS THROUGH MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS.
ADVOCACY
We are the voice of business at City Hall, Canada’s #1 Plan forEmployee Benefits
in Victoria and in Ottawa. We have proof of our successes.
We look forward to your support as we pursue improved
social order and community safety, strategic economic
development, and prudent use of our tax dollars.
CREDIBILITY
The Chamber provides a platform for businesses to
enhance perception of their brand and raise their reputation
by affiliating with the Nanaimo Chamber.
For a full list of member exclusive benefits
contact the Chamber today
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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
WITH YOUR CHAMBER
memberservices@nanaimochamber.bc.ca NOMINATE
Nanaimo’s achievers
Wednesdays – eBlast Day
A Wednesday eBlast is a method of direct email-marketing
Opens June 6th
and a popular promotional channel available exclusively
to members. This benefit empowers members to share a
stand-alone, tailored message to promote announcements,
events, or special offers directly to the Chamber’s powerful
database. Expand your reach and drive customers directly
to your door!
NEWSLINE e-Newsletter
Our member newsletter is emailed weekly each Friday.
It is your one-stop source for information on the Chamber,
members, the community, and the local business scene.
Please contact the Chamber for ad inquiries.
Business Resource & Relocation Guide
A publication produced by the Chamber to provide business CELEBRATE
resource and Nanaimo relocation information. All members ON
receive a FREE contact listing in the directory portion, and
receive the exclusive benefit to advertise within. Distributed October 2nd, 2022
to each member, requests for information from outside
Nanaimo and through Tourism Nanaimo.
Social Media Promotions
Expand your reach by leveraging the Nanaimo Chamber’s
social media channels and relay your message across our
social media portfolio. Current platforms: Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, YouTube. Find out MARCOMMS
how we can share your news.
HIT YOUR
On our Website
Our website nanaimochamber.bc.ca is one of the most
popular local websites with the greatest reach. We give you
the opportunity for exposure to a huge number of local
and outside inquiries. Not only members, but visitors, HOTTEST MARKET
information-seekers, event audiences, and even out-of-town
inquiries all end up viewing our website. EFFICIENTLY &
Business Card & Brochure Racking
A FREE service for all members! Drop off a supply of cards
EFFECTIVELY…
or brochures (4” X 9” works best) to keep our information
racks full of your promotions. DIGITALLY.
The Nanaimo Chamber’s digital marketing
communications program works for you.
Find out how to connect to Nanaimo’s
business community… and beyond!
For more info: 250.756.1191
memberservices@nanaimochamber.bc.ca
www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
10Business Resource
Reference Table
BUSINESS of Contents
City of Nanaimo
RESOURCE
Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting a business in Nanaimo . . . . . 12
14 Steps To Starting Your
REFERENCE
Own Small Business in BC . . . . . . . . . 12
Business Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Quick References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
11CITY OF NANAIMO STARTING A BUSINESS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NANAIMO
www.investnanaimo.ca Thinking of moving to Nanaimo to start a
Business composition business? Check out these websites.
As with Canadian business composition, the majority of the busi- Incorporation & Financing & Business
nesses in the Nanaimo region are small to medium size enterprises. Registration BC Launch Support
Approximately 87% (3,028) of these businesses have between 1 and 19 Business Registry Community Futures
www.onestop.gov.bc.ca Development
employees; 9% (282) of the businesses have between 20-49 employees;
Corporation
4% (150) of these businesses have between 50- 499 employees and 4 Business Licenses,
www.cfnanaimo.org
businesses have more than 500 employees. Zoning, Building Permits
Businesses operating in Nanaimo are required to have a City of Nanai- City of Nanaimo Small Business BC
www.nanaimo.ca www.smallbusinessbc.ca
mo business licence. As of Dec 31, 2020 there were 6,281 licences
issued for businesses operating in the city.
14 STEPS TO STARTING YOUR
Most of Nanaimo’s businesses are locally owned operations. 67%
describe themselves as locally owned and operated, 3% are franchise
OWN SMALL BUSINESS IN BC
operations and 9.49% are branch offices of larger companies. www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/employment-business-and-econom-
ic-development/business-management/small-business/ssbg.pdf
Home-based businesses account for about 37% of total business licences
issued. Many people choose to use their home as a “business incubator” 1. Make Sure Running a Small Business is Right for You
to test their initial business ideas and later move into commercial space. · www.smallbusinessbc.ca
Nanaimo’s largest sectors by number of businesses are Construction 2. Decide on a Business Structure
(19.6%), Professional Scientific & Technical (12.8%), Retail Trade · www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/
(11.9%),Other Services except Public Administration (10.5%) and organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/
Healthcare/Social Assistance (10.2%). These top five industry sectors ministries/citizens-services/bc-registries-online-services
· www.corporationscanada.ic.gc.ca
account for 65% of all business licenses.
3. Develop a Business Plan
Business Licences 2020 · www.smallbusinessbc.ca
Utilities 2 4. Secure Your Financing
Management of Companies & Enterprises 3 · www.ic.gc.ca/csbfp
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 12 · www.futurepreneur.ca
Information & Cultural Industries 40 · www.womensenterprise.ca
Education & Training 85 1.3% · www.communityfutures.ca
Wholesale Trade 124 2.0%
Finance & Insurance 124 2.0%
5. Choose a Business Name and Have it Approved
Total = 6,281
Manufacturing 157 2.5% · www.bcregistrynames.gov.bc.ca/nro/
Transportation, Warehousing & Storage 169 2.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 207 3.3%
6. Register Your Business
Accommodation & Food Services 314 5.0% · www.onestop.gov.bc.ca
Real Estate & Leasing 445 7.1%
Administration & Support,
515 8.2%
7. Secure Your Online Presence
Waste Mgt & Remediation
Healthcare & Social Assistance 639 10.2 %
8. Register for Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
Other Services (except Public Administration) 657 10.5%
Retail 749 11.9%
· www.gov.bc.ca/pst
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 807 12.8%
9. Register for Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Construction 1,232 19.6%
Source: City of Nanaimo 2020
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 10. Complete Other Registrations
· www.worksafebc.com
Trade area · www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Nanaimo’s location has helped the city develop as an important retail,
11. Investigate Additional Business
service, transportation and distribution centre for central and northern Registrations and Requirements
Vancouver Island. The city has about 58% of the Nanaimo Regional District · www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb
population, but has 75% of the region’s retail and service floor space. · www.itabc.ca
· www.cipo.gc.ca
The city’s primary trade area comprises about 164,235 people drawn from
the Nanaimo Regional District and the town of Ladysmith. This trade area 12. Check Out Other Useful Resources
has been growing due to population growth. On average, the primary trade · www.smallbusinessbc.ca
area grew by 5.93% between 2011 and 2016. · www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca
12NANAIMO =
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Connecting you with For more information contact
the people, networks Amrit Manhas
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
and resources to establish, amrit.manhas@nanaimo.ca
expand and create success or call (250) 755-4465
for your business in Nanaimo.
If you are exploring a business idea, starting
a business, or have an existing business,
we can help! www.investnanaimo.comBUSINESS RESOURCES REAL ESTATE
Address Change BC Futurpreneur 460 Realty 1st View Real Estate
www.addresschange.gov.bc.ca www.futurpreneur.ca (250) 591-4601 Developments
www.460realty.com (250) 338-5466
BC Jobs Plan Industry Training Authority
www.1stview.ca/Nanaimo-
www2.gov.bc.ca www.itabc.ca Century 21 Harbour Realty Vancouver-Island-BC/c6/
Investment Capital Programs (250) 760-1066
BC Online www.c21.ca/directory/offices/ RE/MAX of Nanaimo
www.bconline.gov.bc.ca www.equitycapital.gov.bc.ca
harbour-realty-ltd (250) 751-1223
BCBid Mentorship BC remaxofnanaimo.com
www.smallbusinessbc.ca/ Coldwell Banker
www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca
contributor/mentorshipbc Slegg Realty Royal Lepage
BizPaL (250) 756-9700 Nanaimo Realty
www.bcbizpal.ca Ministry of Small Business (250) 758-7653
and Red Tape Reduction Colliers International www.royallepagenanaimo.ca
Business Development www.gov.bc.ca/smallbusiness (250) 740-1060
Bank of Canada www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/ Royal Lepage Nanaimo
www.bdc.ca OneStop Business Registry canada/cities/nanaimo Realty Gabriola
www.onestop.gov.bc.ca (250) 247-2088
Canada Business Network Engel & Volkers
Province of British www.royallepagegabriolaisland.ca
www.canada.ca (Vancouver Island)
Columbia
Canada Revenue Agency (778) 433-8885 Sutton Group
www.gov.bc.ca
www.cra-arc.gc.ca www.nanaimo.evcanada.com/en West Coast Realty
Service BC (250) 756-2112
Multiple Listing
Canadian Company www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca westcoastnan.sutton.com
Service - Canada
Capabilities Database
Small Business BC www.REALTOR.ca
www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/ Vancouver Island
eng/home www.smallbusinessbc.ca Real Estate Board
NAI Commercial
(250) 390-4212
Small Business (250) 753-5757
Canadian Franchise www.vireb.com
Profile Highlights www.naivanisle.ca
Association
www.cfa.ca www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/
employment-business-and-eco-
Canadian Intellectual nomic-development/busi-
Property Office ness-management/small-busi-
www.cipo.gc.ca ness/sb_profile.pdf
Community Futures Small Business Resources
British Columbia www.smallbusinessbc.ca
ROYAL SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY
www.communityfutures.ca
Starting a Restaurant in B.C.
Corporate Online www.gov.bc.ca/startingarestaurant
www.corporateonline.gov.bc.ca
Starting a Small
Corporations Canada Business Guide
www.corporationscanada.ic.gc. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/
ca/eic/site/cd-dgc.nsf/eng/home employment-business/busi-
ness/small-business/resources/
Employers’ Advisers Office
starting-a-small-business-guide
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/
employment-business/employers/ Trade and Invest
employers-advisers-office British Columbia
www.britishcolumbia.ca
Employment Standards
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/ Western Economic
content/employment-business/ Diversification Canada
employment-standards-advice/ www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/home.asp
employment-standards REAL ESTATE · INSURANCE
Women’s Enterprise Centre BC
eTaxBC www.womensenterprise.ca
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/
taxes/etaxbc WorkBC.ca
www.workbc.ca NANAIMO LADYSMITH GABRIOLA
First Nations in BC 250-756-1132 250-245-2252 250-247-2088
Knowledge Network WorkBC Employment
www.fnbc.info Services Centres
www.WorkBCCentres.ca NANREALTY@SHAW.CA
FrontCounter BC WWW.ROYALLEPAGENANAIMO.CA
www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca WorkSafeBC
www.worksafebc.com
14QUICK REFERENCES
BC Auto Insurance College of Physicians Nanaimo Economic Service Canada
www.icbc.com/autoplan & Surgeons of BC Development www.servicecanada.gc.ca
www.cpsbc.ca www.investnanaimo.com
BCAA Tenant Resource
www.bcaa.com Government of B.C. Nanaimo Real Estate Listings and Advisory Centre
www.gov.bc.ca www.realtor.ca www.tenants.bc.ca
BC Ferries
www.bcferries.com Island Health Authority Port of Nanaimo Tourism British Columbia
www.islandhealth.ca www.npa.ca www.hellobc.com
Better Business Bureau
of Vancouver Island Ladysmith Nanaimo Public Regional District of Nanaimo Tourism Vancouver Island
www.bbb.org/ca/bc/victoria Schools / School District #68 www.rdn.bc.ca www.tourismvi.ca
www.sd68.bc.ca
Chambers of Commerce Service BC Vancouver Island University
Group Insurance Plan Nanaimo Airport www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gov- www.viu.ca
www.chamberplan.ca www.nanaimoairport.com ernments/organizational-structure/
ministries-organizations/ministries/
City Of Nanaimo Nanaimo Affordable Housing citizens-services/servicebc
Economic Development (250) 755-1158
www.investnanaimo.com www.nahs.ca
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Guide Table of Contents
Municipal Government Services . . . . 18
Infrastructure & Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
NANAIMO
Governances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Motor Vehicle Licensing
and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
RELOCATION
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Financial Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Media & Communications . . . . . . . . . . 24
GUIDE
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Colleges and Trade Schools . . . . . . . . 29
Employment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Health & Community Services . . . . . . 30
Health Care in British Columbia . . . . . 30
Seniors Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Seniors Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Community Services & Recreation . . 34
NANAIMO NIGHT MARKET
Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
17MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
GOVERNANCE
Nanaimo City Council
An elected Council comprised of a Mayor and eight Councillors governs the City of Nanaimo. Member Legislative
Parliament Assembly (MLA)
They can be contacted at mayor&council@nanaimo.ca. A list of their individual contacts is available
on the city website: www.nanaimo.ca or call the city at (250) 754-4251 Sheila Malcolmson
Nanaimo
Public Safety Sheila.Malcolmson.mla@leg.bc.ca
sheilamalcolmson.ndp.ca
Policing services are provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Their non-emergency
number is (250) 754-2345. For more information on local police services, click on Adam Walker
Parksville – Qualicum
www.nanaimo.ca/EN/main/departments/Police.html
adam.walker.mla@leg.bc.ca
bcndpcaucus.ca/mla/
Fire Protection
adam-walker
Fire protection is provided by the City of Nanaimo Fire Department from seven fire stations located
Doug Routley
around the city. Their non-emergency number is (250) 753-7311. Information: www.nanaimo.ca/EN/
Nanaimo-North Cowichan
main/departments/FireRescue.html doug.routley.mla@leg.bc.ca
dougroutley.ca
Ambulance Services
Call (250) 758-8181 for non-emergency. 911 in case of any emergency. Snuneymuxw First Nation
Chief Michael Wyse
Regional District of Nanaimo www.snuneymuxw.ca
The Regional District of Nanaimo provides regional government services in Nanaimo, Lantzville,
Parksville, Qualicum Beach and seven unincorporated Electoral Areas on the east coast of Vancouver City of Nanaimo
Island. The RDN’s primary governing roles include public transit, solid waste management, regional Leonard Krog, Mayor
parks management, and environmental stewardship. Find more information: www.rdn.bc.ca or www.nanaimo.ca
phone (250) 390-4111, Toll-Free in BC: 1-877-607-4111
Vancouver Island University
Dr. Deborah Saucier
President and Vice-Chancellor
UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE www.viu.ca
Electricity Greater Nanaimo
Electricity is provided by BC Hydro, a Provincial Crown Corporation. For detailed rate information Chamber of Commerce
for businesses, contact BC Hydro’s Nanaimo office at 1-800-224-9376. www.bchydro.com Kim Smythe, CEO
www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
Natural Gas
Rates vary with consumption / usage classification. Contact the Nanaimo office of FortisBC at Nanaimo Port Authority
(250) 751-8300. www.fortisbc.com Ian Marr, CEO
IMarr@npa.ca
Heating Oil www.npa.ca
The primary local supplier is Columbia Fuels – (250) 751-2000. www.columbiafuels.com
Enex Fuels is another provider – 250-754-3639. www.enexfuels.ca School District 68
Scott Saywell,
Garbage Disposal & Recycling Superintendent
The City and Regional District provide weekly residential garbage, recycling and compost collection of Schools/CEO
and disposal services. Information here: www.nanaimo.ca/Garbage_Calendar or contact: www.sd68.bc.ca
(250) 758-5222. Businesses are required to contract commercial waste management service Nanaimo Airport
providers. A listing of these is available on the Chamber website in our ‘Member Directory’. Commission
Telephone David Witty, Chair
www.nanaimoairport.com
Cellular service is available from all popular carriers. Telus and Shaw both provide land-line
telephone communications infrastructure with main installation, sales and services stationed in Island Health
Nanaimo. For additional information, contact Telus at 1-888-811-2828 (www.telus.com) or Shaw Kathy MacNeil, President
at (250) 760-1999 (www.shaw.ca) & Chief Executive Officer
www.viha.ca
Internet Access
Although there is not a municipal ‘free wi-fi’ policy, Shaw Go Wi-fi operates in Nanaimo. Most Regional District
businesses, especially hospitality and service businesses offer free wi-fi when frequenting their business. of Nanaimo
Tyler Brown, Chair
www.rdn.bc.ca
1819
NANAIMO
NIGHT
MARKET
RETURNS!
Thursdays
June 23 - September 1
Artisans, artists, street performers,
food, drink, fun and friendly folks…
starting June 23!
For more information: nanaimonightmarket@nanaimochamber.bc.ca
Bus Tours &
Groups Welcome.
20MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION
LICENSING AND INSURANCE One of Nanaimo’s greatest natural assets is its geographic location.
It accounts for its early establishment as a ‘gathering place’ and has
For New Residents led to its acknowledgement as a transportation hub for the island.
Driver’s License An all-weather airport, floatplane terminal, 3 BC Ferries terminals,
If you are new to British Columbia and drive a vehicle, you need to a recently enhanced highway system (Island Parkway), and a public
obtain a BC driver’s license within 90 days of moving here. This can be transit system spanning a widely spread-out community. The
done at the Service BC Government Agents Office located at 460 Selby average commute time from the outer boundaries of the city to
Street in Nanaimo or at ICBC Driver Licensing at 6475 Metral Drive. downtown is 20 minutes.
New residents who hold a Canadian, American, Austrian, German, Air
Swiss, Japanese, or South Korean license can usually complete their The Nanaimo Airport – YCD, operated by the Nanaimo Airport
license exchange the same day, provided they bring all necessary Commission, is located 15 km south of the city. It is an all-weather (ILS)
documents. Visit: www.icbc.com/driver-licensing airport capable of handling medium size passenger jets (Boeing 737’s etc).
Students: If you normally reside out-of-province but are attending a The airport’s commercial interests are served by carriers such as WestJet,
recognized BC educational institution, you can continue using your Air Canada & Island Express offering multiple flights daily to Vancouver,
valid non-BC driver’s license. Calgary, Victoria, Abbotsford, Boundary Bay, Sunshine Coast and
Comox. Charter services are also available. For additional information,
Automobile Insurance contact the airport at (250) 245-2157 (www.nanaimoairport.com).
All motorists in BC must carry basic automobile insurance. For The Nanaimo Seaplane Terminal, operated by the Nanaimo Port
residents, it is provided through the Insurance Corporation of Authority, provides customer comfort and technical/security services
British Columbia’s (ICBC) Basic Autoplan. For more information: for seaplane flights from downtown Nanaimo aboard carriers
www.icbc.com/insurance Harbour Air (www.harbourair.com) and Sunshine Coast Air
(www.sunshinecoastair.com). Charter flights are also available.
Multiple daily regularly scheduled flights to YVR South, the Sunshine
Coast and the downtown Vancouver Float Plane Terminal are
available. Seair Seaplanes offers flights from their Departure Bay
terminal. www.seairseaplanes.com
Daily Helijet service operates from the Port of Nanaimo Cruise Ship
Daily Scheduled Flights | Private Flights
Terminal, next to downtown Nanaimo, landing at their Heliport on the
Parcel Shipping downtown Vancouver waterfront next to SkyTrain, WestCoast Express, and
Seabus in the heart of the waterfront commercial district. www.helijet.com
Ferries
Regularly scheduled ferry service is available between Nanaimo and
Vancouver via the Departure Bay/Horseshoe Bay route (1 hour 40
minutes) or the Duke Point/Tsawwassen (2 hour) route. The third
ferry terminal operated by BC Ferries runs between downtown
Nanaimo and Gabriola Island (40 minutes). Adjacent communities
offer BC Ferry services to Gulf Islands. For more information, contact
BC Ferries at 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779). www.bcferries.com
Public Transit
RDN Transit System
(250) 390-4531
www.bctransit.com/nanaimo/home
Keeping Nanaimo Connected Taxis
Quick, convenient, and spectacularly scenic. Yellow Cab Nanaimo AC Taxi Nanaimo
Connect between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver, (250) 751-1111 (250) 753-1231
Richmond or Sechelt in just twenty minutes. www.nanaimotaxi.ca www.actaxi.ca
Bus Transportation
Wilson’s Transportation
250-475-3235
harbourair.com | 250.714.0900 | 1.800.665.0212 www.wilsonstransportation.com
21FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Bank Of Montreal The Frank Allen TD Canada Trust
www.bmo.com Financial Group Inc. www.tdcanadatrust.com
Dickenson Branch mr-rrif.com Terminal Park Plaza Branch
6908 North Island Hwy. 1605 Bowen Road 1-1150 Terminal Ave. N.
(250) 390-5086 (250) 753-2101 (250) 754-7731
Terminal Park Branch Longwood Station Branch
HSBC
1533 Estevan Rd. 1-5777 Turner Road
www.hsbc.ca
(250) 754-0564 (250) 390-1248
101-6551 Aulds Road
Business Development Downtown Branch
(250) 390-0668
Bank of Canada 9 Nicol St.
www.bdc.ca Insight Holdings (250) 734-7590
500-6581 Aulds Rd. 2046 Boxwood Road Dufferin Branch
1-888-463-6232 (250) 716-1531 1810 Dufferin Cres.
(250) 716-2600
Canadian Imperial Island Savings
Bank Of Commerce Credit Union
www.cibc.ca www.iscu.com
Port Place Branch Nanaimo Location
66-650 Terminal Ave. 97-6631 Island Hwy. N.
(250) 716-2060 (250) 390-7070
North Island Hwy. Branch Cedar Location
6570 North Island Hwy. 1830 Cedar Rd
(250) 756-3430 (250) 722-7073
Country Club Branch
123-3200 North Island Hwy. Kell Ann Holding Ltd. Julia Jenkins, EPC
Master Financial Services Corp. (250) 390-3331
(250) 756-3400 6305 Waterbury jaj@telus.net
Retirement Planner / Pension Consultant
(250) 751-8263 Writer / Editor / Author -“I Am Aani Littlecrab” www.elderplan.ca
Canadian Western Bank
www.cwbank.com President’s Choice
Financial Pavilion & ATM
6475 Metral Drive The Real Canadian Superstore
(250) 390-0088
6435 Metral Drive
Coast Capital Savings (250) 390-6700
Credit Union
www.coastcapitalsavings.com Royal Bank Of Canada
www.rbc.com
6581 Aulds Rd.
(250) 483-7000 Main Branch
205 Commercial St.
Coastal Community (250) 741-3500
Credit Union Brooks Landing Branch
www.cccu.ca 110-2000 Island Hwy. N.
Bowen Rd. Branch (250) 758-7381
2350 Labieux Rd Central Walk Branch
(250) 729-2569 49-6631 North Island Hwy.
Harbourfront Plaza (250) 390-4311
111-59 Wharf St.
1 888-741-1010 Scotiabank
www.scotiabank.ca
Southgate Branch
111-50 Tenth St. Main Branch
1 888-741-1010 65 Commercial St.
(250) 716-2300
DayStar Financial Nored Plaza Branch
5144 Metral Drive 101-6750 N. Island Hwy.
(250) 760-1188 (250) 390-5975
22Working for you!
My team is here to help
your business or
not-for-profit organization
navigate federal programs.
BREW PUB &
RESTAURANT
LONGWOODBREWPUB.COM
5775 turner road, nanaimo
250.729.8225
Lisa Marie Barron
Member of Parliament
Nanaimo–Ladysmith
LisaMarie.Barron@parl.gc.ca
Community Office
Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
103 – 495 Dunsmuir Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 6B9
1-866-390-7550
23MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS SHOPPING
Newspapers Radio Stations Shopping Centres
Nanaimo News Bulletin CHLY Co-op Radio
777B Poplar St. www.chly.ca
Port Place Shopping Centre - 650 S. Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo, BC V9S 2H7 Anchor Tenants: Thrifty Foods, London Drugs, BC Liquor Store, Great
(250) 753-3707 Coast 91.7 FM Canadian Casino, CIBC, TD/Canada Trust, Wendy’s, Noodle Box,
(604) 741-9170
www.nanaimobulletin.com Subway, Dollarama, Medical Arts, Life Lab
www.mycoastnow.com
Vancouver Island
Business Examiner The Wolf – 106.9 FM Beban Plaza - 2220 Bowen Road
25 Cavan St. (250) 758-1131 Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, Central Drugs, Landlubbers Pub
Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T9 www.1069thewolf.com
1 866-758-2684 Brooks Landing -2000 N. Island Highway
The Wave – 102.3 FM
www.businessvi.ca Anchor Tenants: Save-On-Foods, Royal Bank, Staples,
(250) 758-1131
Publications www.1023thewave.com Home Hardware, Shanghai City Restaurant
Nanaimo Magazine Television Stations Country Club Mall - 3200 Island Highway
(250) 585-2767
www.nanaimomagazine.ca
CHEK TV Anchor Tenants: Save-On-Foods, Liquor Store, CIBC, JYSK
Phone: (250) 383-2435 www.countryclubcentre.com
VI Weekly www.cheknews.ca
(250) 585-2898
CTV Vancouver Island
Dickinson Crossing - 6900 Island Highway North
www.viweekly.ca
(250) 381-2484 Anchor Tenants: Cabela’s, Dairy Queen, Nesbitt Burns, KFC-Taco Bell,
What’s On Digest www.ctvvancouverisland.ca Pet Smart, Home Outfitters, Home Sense
(250) 585-3452
whatsondigest.com Shaw Cable Longwood Station - 5765 Turner Road
(250) 760-1999
Online News Services www.shaw.ca
Anchor Tenants: Thrifty Foods, BC Liquor Store, Boston Pizza,
Nanaimo News Now TD/Canada Trust. Longwood Brew Pub, Popeye’s
www.nanaimonewsnow.com
Nanaimo North Town Centre - 4750 Rutherford Road
Image Media Net Anchor Tenants: Canadian Tire, Lowes, Galaxy Theatres,
www.nanaimonet.com
London Drugs, Fairway Market
www.nanaimonorth.com
YOUR LOCAL
BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, North Ridge Centre - 5800 Turner Road
Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, A & W, Cactus Club, Northridge
ISLAND LIVING & HEALTH Fitness Centre, Northridge Husky
MAGAZINE Southgate - 10th Street & Island Highway
Anchor Tenants: Riverside Market, Coastal Community Credit
Union, Pharmasave, Rexall, Chase River Liquor Store, Petro Canada
Terminal Park - 1533 Estevan Road
Anchor Tenants: Liquor Store, Bank of Montreal, Burger King,
Bulk Barn
8
Y1ineaPrrisnt University Village - 530-5th Street
& Online Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, University Village Liquor Store,
Shoppers Drug Mart, Value Village, Bosley’s, Harbour City Bingo
Central Walk - 6631 Island Hwy North
Anchor Tenants: Wal-Mart, The Bay, GAP, Toys ‘R’ Us, Avalon Cinemas
www.woodgrovecentre.com
24HOUSING
Rentals Proline Management
(250) 754-6440
460 Property Management
(250) 591-4603
www.460pm.com
www.prolinemanagement.com
Who is
24/7 Apartments
Realty Executives
www.realtyexecutives.com taking care
for Rent – Nanaimo
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RE/MAX Property of your
Management
Ardent Property
(250) 751-1223
www.rentalsnaniamo.com
property?
Management
(250) 753-0881
www.ardentproperties.com
Widsten Property THINK OF US
- FIRST!
Management
(250) 753-8200
Gottarent.com
www.islandrent.com
www.gottarent.com/bc/nanaimo
Pacific Edge Properties
(250) 713-1025
www.pacificedgeproperties.ca
FIRST REALTY
Tanys Zelko
250-248-1071 | tanyszelko@outlook.com
remax-first-bc.ca
LONG & SHORT TERM RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
25EDUCATION
Nanaimo Ladysmith Coal Tyee Elementary Pleasant Valley Elementary Alternate
Public Schools / 2280 Sun Valley Dr. 6201 Dunbar Rd. K-12 Island Connect
School District #68 (250) 729-0450 (250) 390-4027 4355 Jinglepot Road
www.sd68.bc.ca (250) 756-9901
Departure Bay Elementary *Ecole Quarterway School
3004 Departure Bay Rd. 1632 Bowen Rd. VAST
School Board Office (250) 754-6845
(250) 758-6541 550 7th St.
(250) 754-5521
395 Wakesiah Ave. (250) 753-6331
Fairview Elementary Qwam Qwum
205 Howard St. Stuwixwulh School Home Schooling
Secondary 1390 Stuywut Street
(250) 753-3418
*schools with French immersion (250) 754-3033 North Island Distance
Forest Park Elementary Education
Cedar Community 2050 Latimer Rd. Randerson Ridge (250) 337-5300
Secondary (250) 758-6892 Elementary www.navigatenides.com
1640 MacMillan Rd. 6021 Nelson Rd.
(250) 722-2414 Frank J Ney Elementary (250) 758-5076 Nanaimo Independent
5301 Williamson Rd. Schools
Dover Bay Secondary (250) 729-8045 Rock City Elementary
Aspengrove School
6135 McGirr Rd. 3741 Departure Bay Rd.
7660 Clark Dr.
(250) 756-4595 Gabriola Elementary (250) 758-2434
(250) 390-2201
680 North Rd.
Seaview Elementary www.aspengroveschool.ca
John Barsby Gabriola Island, BC
Community School (250) 247-9342 7000 Lantzville Rd.
Nanaimo Christian School
550 7th St. (250) 390-4022
198 Holland Road
(250) 753-8211 Georgia Avenue
Uplands Park Elementary (250) 754-4512
Community School
3821 Stronach Dr. www.ncsnanaimo.com
Ladysmith Secondary 625 Georgia Ave.
710 - 6th Ave. Ladysmith, BC (250) 753-1044 (250) 758-3252
(250) 245-3043
*Ecole Hammond Bay
*Nanaimo District Elementary
Secondary 1025 Morningside Dr.
355 Wakesiah Ave. (250) 758-5711
(250) 740-2000
Ladysmith Intermediate
Live local, play local,
Wellington Secondary 317 French St., Ladysmith, BC
3135 Mexicana Rd. (250) 245-3351
(250) 758-9191
buy local!
Ladysmith Primary
Elementary 510 6th Ave., Ladysmith, BC
(250) 245-3912
*schools with French immersion
Bayview Elementary McGirr Elementary
6199 McGirr Rd.
We are proud to support the
140 View St.
(250) 754-3231
(250) 758-8946 Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
Brechin Elementary Mountain View Elementary and our local community
510 Millstone Ave.
2480 E. Wellington Rd.
(250) 753-2831
businesses.
(250) 754-7523
*North Oyster Elementary
Cedar Elementary
13470 Cedar, Ladysmith, BC
2215 Gould Road
(250) 245-3330
(250) 722-2722
Park Avenue
Chase River Elementary
1503 Cranberry Ave.
Community School ADAM WALKER , MLA
(250) 754-6983
395 Eighth Street PARKSVILLE-QUALICUM
(250) 754-5591
Cilaire Elementary 250-248-2625
*Ecole Pauline Haarer Adam.Walker.MLA@leg.bc.ca
25 Cilaire Dr.
Elementary
(250) 758-7941
400 Campbell St.
A-184 Second Avenue West
Cinnabar Valley Elementary (250) 754-2722 Qualicum Beach
100 Ohio Way Nanaimo
(250) 716-1030
Working Together – Strengthening Community
26ASPENGROVE SCHOOL
Academic Excellence
Innovative Thinking
Global Citizenship
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 International Baccalaureate School
Located on a beautiful, 40-acre guide them to become the best
campus, Aspengrove School is version of themselves. Our
driven by a passion that allows students are inspired to be
children to play to their own creative, curious, and courageous
individual strengths both socially through a multitude of experiences
and academically. It is a place to such as leadership and volunteer
7660 Clark Drive
Lantzville, BC thrive. opportunities, exciting outdoor
Aspengrove School recognizes that education experiences, and a
1.250.390.2201
every student is different and helps robust academic and co-curricular
www.AspengroveSchool.com
to promote their strengths and program.
27Succeed Online.
Online growth is a partnership.
We are that partner for your business.
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28COLLEGES AND TRADE SCHOOLS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Academy of Learning Ethos Career Nanaimo WorkBC Centre
Management Group www.gthiringsolutions.ca
The Academy of Learning, a Computer and Business College
www.ethoscmg.com
offers career training that prepares students for the workplace Vancouver Island
immediately. They have programs that allow students the Express Employment Vocational & Rehabilitation
flexibility to educate themselves in their own time according Professionals Services Ltd
to their convenience. www.expresspros.com www.vivrs.ca
www.academyoflearning.com go2HR
www.go2hr.ca
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Classrooms located in Nanaimo and Victoria. CSNN’s
holistic approach to nutrition provides progressive, hands-on,
science-based education geared towards achieving optimal
health and a lasting career.
www.csnn/vancouverisland
Discovery Community College
Discovery is a professional private college located in Campbell August 26, 27, & 28,
River on Vancouver Island with campuses in Nanaimo,
Parksville and Courtenay. Campuses are also located in 2022
Surrey and Maple Ridge.
We are looking forward to see you all again at the fair!
www.discoverycommunitycollege.com In 2022 The Vancouver Island Exhibition will be celebrating 128
years of Agriculture and fun! Did you know that the VIEx is
Sprott-Shaw Community College Nanaimo's oldest and largest event?
Sprott-Shaw campus opened in 1998 and is located in the heart 2022 Theme: "Better Together"
of Nanaimo. Sprott-Shaw provides a friendly rewarding learning Get Involved! to Volunteer or Become A Sponsor contact us today!
environment, in one convenient location, with all the services and www.viex.ca info@viex.ca 250-758-3247
amenities you would expect from larger college campuses.
www.sprottshaw.com
Tamagawa University
Tamagawa Nanaimo is the non-profit satellite facility of
Tamagawa Gakuen, a highly esteemed and private K-12 Academy
and University located in Tokyo, Japan. Modeled on the original
Tamagawa philosophy of “Zenjin” (“whole-person”) education,
Tamagawa Nanaimo is a privately-owned campus that supports
all educational endeavours and pursuits, whether from the local
populace or international communities.
www.tamagawa.ca
Vancouver Island University (VIU)
Vancouver Island University is a dynamic, teaching-focused Supporting those we serve to lead thriving lives for 35 years.
institution with its main campus in Nanaimo. VIU supports a
student population of 14,500 learners and employs more than Seeking
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS
2,300 faculty and staff. VIU fosters student success, strong and
community connections and international collaborations by CHILD AND YOUTH WORKERS
to join our team…
providing access to 120+ programs ranging from academic
...and EMPLOYERS
undergraduate and master’s degrees, to applied, technical, to provide opportunities for our job seekers!
vocational and developmental diplomas and certificates. Students
at VIU benefit from individual attention, small class sizes and a Learn more at:
http://www.nanaimoacl.com
caring, inclusive campus culture. We’re also on SOCIAL MEDIA!
www.viu.ca
@nanaimoacl
#201—96 Cavan Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2V1
Residential ⬧ Home Share ⬧ Community Inclusion ⬧ Employment ⬧ Snoezelen Room
29HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
As the largest hospital north of Victoria on Vancouver Island, NRGH provides primary hospital For more information,
services to the residents in the Nanaimo/Parksville/Qualicum region, and secondary referral please contact:
services for the 400,000 living north of Victoria. Nanaimo Regional
General Hospital
The hospital has a medical/dental staff of approximately 250. Services include medicine,
1200 Dufferin Crescent
surgery, maternity, pediatrics, intensive care, rehabilitation and psychiatry, as well as a
(250) 755-7691
150 bed Extended Care Unit. Outpatient services are provided in the medical laboratory,
radiology, CT scanning, diabetic counseling, pacemaker programming and endoscopy,
among many others.
Medical Clinics HEALTH CARE
Bayshore Infusion Clinic
1650 Terminal Ave N Suite 204
Wallace Street Medical Clinic IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
1 – 100 Wallace St.
1-877-235-7798 (250) 591-9622 Health Insurance BC Website
www.bayshore.ca/locations/ www.wallaceclinic.com
bayshore-infusion-clinic- Use this site to search for information, fill out forms online,
nanaimo-bc Wellington Medical Clinic download applications and find contact information:
3200 N Island Hwy #84C www.hibc.gov.bc.ca
Bayview Medical Clinic 1651 Boundary Crescent
1650 Terminal Ave N Unit 12 (250) 740-2100 For specific information on medical service plan and healthcare
(250) 591-3040 www.wellingtonmedicalclinic.ca benefits in BC, visit: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health
Caledonia Medical Women’s Vita Medical Clinic Fair PharmaCare
Surgical Clinic 1621 Dufferin Crescent #102
4750 Rutherford Rd #143
PharmaCare provides financial assistance to British Columbia
(250) 591-9812
(250) 753-3202 residents for eligible prescription drugs and designated medical
www.womensvita.ca
www.caledonianclinic.ca supplies. Further information on this program can be found at:
Mental, Seniors & www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/
Cline Medical Centre Other Health Services
2090 Skaha Dr pharmacare-for-bc-residents
(250) 753-3030 Avenir Memory Care
www.clinemedical.com 4989 Wills Rd Child Care Resources
(778) 762-4382
Family Practice Clinic www.avenirseniorliving.com Nanaimo Child Development Centre
2778-104th Street This non-profit organization provides individualized services for
(250) 758-1711 Crisis Counselling children to help them grow and develop. Early intervention, family
Walk-In-Clinic
support, and programs that encourage the inclusion of children
Gracemed Clinic 203-2000 N Island Hwy
1629 Townsite Rd. #102 (250) 739-5710 with special needs are provided.
(250) 755-4031 www.islandhealth.ca www.nanaimocdc.com
Medical Arts Centre Eden Gardens PacificCARE
103-650 Terminal Avenue 1917 Northfield Road
PacificCARE assists parents in finding child care for children
(250) 753-3431 (250) 758-4676
www.medicalartscentre.com www.edengardens.ca newborn to 12 years old for free; and provides training and support
to child care providers.
Nanaimo Health Unit
Nanaimo Public Health Unit www.pacific-care.bc.ca
1665 Grant Avenue
1665 Grant Avenue
www.islandhealth.ca
(250) 755-6200 BC Family Child Care Association
www.islandhealth.ca/ Nanaimo Kidney Care Clinic WCFCCA is a professional organization of family child care
our-locations 1588 Boundary Crescent #7
providers. They can provide information on how to find child care,
(250) 739-5828
Pacific Station Medical Clinic how to get a license and training opportunities for caregivers.
104 – 5160 Dublin Way Seniors Outpatient Clinic www.wcfcca.ca
(250) 585-4290 1100 Dufferin Cres
www.pacificstationmed.ca (250) 739-5994
30SENIORS SERVICE
BC Seniors Old Age Security &
1-800-465-4911 Canadian Pension Plan
www.gov.bc.ca/seniors 1-800-277-9914
Bus Passes for Seniors Retirement Homes
& Handicapped www.retirementhomes.com
1-888-866-0800
SAFER (Shelter Aid
Harbour City Nanaimo for Elderly Renters)
Probus Club 1-800-257-7756
www.harbourcitynanaimo
probus.org Seniors 101
www.seniors101.ca
Nanaimo & District Home
Support Association Senior Recreation Programs
(250) 754-3351 www.nanaimo.ca/parks-recre-
www.islandhealth.ca/our-ser- ation-culture/recreation-facil-
vices/home-care-services/ ities-schedules/senior-recre-
home-support-services ation-programs
Nanaimo Affordable
Housing Society
(250) 755-1158
www.nahs.ca
SENIORS RESIDENCES
Berwick on the Lake Long Lake Chateau
(250) 729-7995 Retirement Residence
www.berwickrc.com www.atriaretirement.ca
Dufferin Place Chartwell Malaspina
(250) 755-7632 Care Residence
www.islandhealth.ca/our-loca- (250) 754-7711
tions/long-term-care-locations/ www.chartwell.com
dufferin-place
Nanaimo Seniors Village
Good Samaritan Society, (250) 729-9524
Wexford Creek www.retirementconcepts.com
(250) 753-4044
www.gss.org Oak Tree Manor
(250) 716-1799
Kiwanis Village www.oaktreemanor.ca
(250) 753-6471
www.kiwanisvillage.ca Origin at Longwood
(250) 751-7755
Lakeside Gardens www.originlongwood.ca
Retirement Community
(250) 756-0799 Woodgrove Manor
www.lakeside-gardens.com (250) 390-1036
31COMMUNITY SERVICES & RECREATION
Vancouver Island Regional Libraries Arts & Culture
www.virl.bc.ca Port Theatre
Country Club Branch Nanaimo Harbourfront An 804-seat theatre on the breathtaking waterfront in downtown
3200 N Island Hwy Branch Nanaimo. The theatre offers a broad range of cultural events designed
(250) 758-5544 90 Commercial Street to meet many diverse interests and needs. Programs involve local
(250) 753-1154 groups as well as touring attractions and provide access to events for
Gabriola Island Branch
5-575 North Road, Gabriola Island Nanaimo North Branch families, seniors, youths and adults.
(250) 247-7878 6250 Hammond Bay Road www.porttheatre.com
(250) 933-2665
Nanaimo Arts Council
Nanaimo Parks, Recreation & Culture The Nanaimo Arts Council provides opportunities for people to
participate in creative activities through our programs and partnerships.
(250) 756-5200 | www.nanaimo.ca
We are the only arts organization in the community with a mandate to
serve all forms of artistic expression.
www.nanaimoartscouncil.com
Nanaimo Art Gallery
Nanaimo Art Gallery is located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo.
The Gallery presents a program of excellent exhibitions by professional
Make a Discovery! contemporary artists and dynamic public programs that explore
exhibition themes in the gallery and in the community. They offer
LOCAL HISTORY innovative workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities for both children
and adults at Art Lab, a dedicated space for learning. (250) 754-1750
TOURS & PROGRAMS www.nanaimoartgallery.ca
GIFT-SHOP Crimson Coast Dance Society
nanaimomuseum.ca •250.753.1821 The mission of the Crimson Coast Dance Society is to develop and
support dance creations, productions, performances and educational
opportunities at both grass root and professional levels in Central
Vancouver Island.
www.crimsoncoastdance.com
The OV Arts Centre
The mandate of The OV Arts Centre is to support and foster the devel-
opment and growth of the performing arts in Nanaimo, to encourage
artistic collaboration and cross-promotion of arts groups, and to create
a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
www.hcta.ca
Nanaimo Theatre Group
For 50 years Nanaimo Theatre Group have been entertaining audiences
of all ages with a variety of productions from around the world.
www.nanaimotheatregroup.ca
TheatreOne
Nanaimo’s Own Professional Theatre Company. TheatreOne provides a
VANCOUVER ISLAND venue for professional artists, particularly those from B.C., to practice their
SYMPHONY craft, thereby enhancing the quality of life in Nanaimo by encouraging
social interaction and by developing Nanaimo’s culture and its economy.
www.theatreone.org
Vancouver Island Symphony
Each year, the Vancouver Island Symphony reaches more than 20,000+
people through a season of nine performances at The Port Theatre,
vancouverislandsymphony.com community outreach programs, education concerts, special events and
Symphony in the Harbour.
connect with us www.vancouverislandsymphony.com
34Museums Markets
Nanaimo District Museum Island Roots Farmers’ Markets
Nanaimo District Museum, situated on the waterfront in the heart of Limited Physical Outdoor Market
downtown, brings history to life with its fascinating depictions of early Every Wednesday from 2:00 pm until 6:OO pm
coastal living on Vancouver Island, from European, Chinese and First Beban Park Fairgrounds.
Nations’ perspectives. Visitors can explore the coal mining exhibit, Online Farmers and Artisans Market
learn about native life through personal reflections, hands-on exhibits www.islandrootsmarket.ca
and audio-visual presentations. Discover what’s made Nanaimo tick in The Cedar Farmers Market
the post-coal mining era. Every Sunday from May 8th till October 30th.
www.nanaimomuseum.ca 9:30 am – 10:00 am Elderly and immune-compromised individuals
10:00 am – 2:00 pm General Public
The Bastion NEW location: Woodbank School, 1984 Woobank Road.
The Museum is also the guardian of the only remaining, original Nanaimo Night Market
Hudson’s Bay Company Bastion left in North America, and it turned Every Thursday from June 23rd till September 1st.
an amazing 150 years old in 2003. 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Commercial Street, Nanaimo
Vancouver Island Military Museum
Military artifacts, including Canada’s Victoria Crosses and an extensive Sports Clubs
weapons collection. Nanaimo Buccaneers Nanaimo Timbermen
(250) 753-3814 | www.militarymuseum.ca (Hockey) (Lacrosse)
www.nanaimobuccaneers.ca www.tmen.ca
Amusement Attractions Nanaimo Clippers Vancouver Island Raiders
Jumping Jiminy’s Playland & Café Junior A (Hockey) (Football)
Located at Rock City Centre, Jumping Jiminy’s is a giant indoor www.nanaimoclippers.com www.viraiders.ca
playland with air hockey, ping pong, basketball and a toddler’s section. Nanaimo Pirates (Baseball) Nanaimo Nightowls
There’s also a café for parents to relax. www.midislandpirates. (Baseball
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midislandpirates/
Romper Room
Located on Boban Drive, Romper Room is an indoor climbing centre
with over 7,000 square feet of climbing for beginners to advanced.
www.climbromperroom.com
WildPlay Element Park
Located on Nanaimo River Road, WildPlay offers Bungy Jumping,
Zip Lines, King Swing, and Monkido Course.
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Diving
Divers love the coastal waters off of Snake Island with the crystal clear
waters, the diversity of sea life and an artificial reef created with the
sinking of two former naval ships.
The Dive Outfitters 250.754.6262 | stacey@hbrdance.com
www.nanaimodiveoutfitters.ca hbrdance.com | 139 Bastion St. Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A2
Sundown Diving
www.sundowndiving.com
Find your flower.
Sink or Swim Scuba & Water Sports
www.scubananaimo.ca Find your Mood.
Movie Theatres
Landmark Cinemas
8 screen theatre located at Woodgrove Centre
www.moodcannabisco.ca
www.landmarkcinemas.com
5-6404 Metral Drive 3923 Victoria Avenue
Galaxy Cinemas (250) 933-4663 (250) 585-8933
8 screen theatre located at Nanaimo North Town Centre
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