Forum: Nanaimo Questions

We live in Nanoose. Is there not a "large" video store anywhere on north end? I work on Mostar Rd. It would be nice if there were a rogers, or blockbuster between work and home.

Somebody asked if there are places in Nanaimo where people can use their barbecues. (Ideally near a lake or beach.) They said: "I found that BBQ is not allowed in long lake area." Hrm, I guess you can use the picnic shelters at Bowen Park (I recommend the lower one, down by the Millstream). ...

I have been looking around for a picture frame shop for a while now. A friend told me to check out Terminal Park near the liquor store but that place must have closed down.. Does anybody know a place in town that I can get a picture framed at a reasonable price? Thanks!

Are the fireworks still on tonight despite rain? kirst

Anybody know if Nanaimo has red light cameras at selected intersections? I may have gotten caught on a fast orange-to-red change...

Does anybody know why it is called Dodds Narrows????...

Hello everyone, I am new here. My parents are moving to Nanaimo this summer, from Ontario, and I want to help them figure out where to buy a house. From what I read on this forum, it seems North Nanaimo seems better for them as is is more suburban and safe - they are in their 50's. Am I...

Anybody know the address of that place? I need it for a government form.

My boyfriend and I are looking for new things to do this spring, and I was hoping that all you fabulous forum folks might be able to help. We are relatively artsy people who enjoy a variety of things from theatre to live music and wine tasting. On the other hand we also enjoy low impact sporty...

Hi! I've been plotting my move to BC for months now, and this forum was a great help a few months back in making my decision to go Nanaimo. Things are moving right along! I've managed to line up a job in Nanaimo roughly August 1st-ish, so the next step is finding an affordable place for my...

I put this in the forum suggestions thread. I decided to make a thread about it too. Does anyone here have anything they would like to share? I am always interested in seeing what other people come up with. Here are 2 of mine... They are a set. I was the crow for halloween and I thought it...

Hahahaha...Ok so i dont know why, but i have the biggest urge to re learn line dancing. Anyone know of anywhere in nanaimo for line dancing? or anyone who wants to get together with me in the park one day in the sun and teach me to line dance? hahahaha....

Hi there this is Jeanniene. I was just wondering if anyone might know of any job openings in lantzville. And is there any hotels or motels there. Thanks

Is there a Gelato Bar in Nanaimo...I need good ice cream NOW!!!!!!! :mad:

Hey everyone, this was submitted to our Nanaimo Website. I hope someone can help to answer this! I'm looking to purchase some artwork by David Courtney. He lived in Port Hardy 25 years ago and did landscape drawings in ink and watercolours. Please contact me if you have any ideas. Thanks ...

We host a weekly and sometime twice a week hold em game at our house. Buy in for tourney style games is $20, buy in for 1/2 limit is $50. All players welcome. Anyone interested please call Shayne at 754-4484 or 729-1092.

I just wanted an idea of the ethnic diversity of Nanaimo. Would anyone have an idea of the percentages of different ethnic groups or know where I can find out more info? Thanks

What does everyone think of the construction on Commercial St. and the conference center that's going in?... I think it's a good idea for the downtown core. It will bring more foot traffic around existing dowtown shops. Although it's cutting into bits of Nanaimo heritage those old buildings won't...

We received this submission on the Nanaimo Information site's contact form. I thought you guys could help me answer:

Does anyone know whether there is a significant stand of old-growth forest remaining in the Nanaimo area? Someone mentioned something to me about some old-growth at the north base of Mt Benson, off of Jinglepot and east of Benson Creek Falls (Ammonite Falls). I know there are some massive trees in...