NANAIMO ATTRACTIONS

PROTECTION ISLAND AND NEWCASTLE ISLAND Only a 10 minute passenger only ferry ride from Nanaimo's downtown harbor. Protection Island is home to North America's only floating pub - the Dinghy Dock Pub. Newcastle Island is rich in history, hiking and walking trails, interpretive programs, great beaches, picnic and camping sites. Both of these destination's ferry services are an easy walk from Travelodge Nanaimo.
NEIGHBOURHOOD FARMERS MARKET Nanaimo hosts Nanaimo Farmers Markets throughout town... Wednesday afternoons at Beban Park Friday mornings in Bastion Square Saturdays at Nanaimo North Town Center Dates vary, from May through to October
VANCOUVER ISLAND EXHIBITION Friday, August 20, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010 It's cotton candy time again! Come over to Beban Park for some old fashioned fun, farm-style. Wander the 4-H animal exhibits, excite with carnival rides and games, get hypnotised during an on-stage show, or party down with the live bands in the evenings. Don't miss the Tractor Parade daily!
NANAIMO BLUES FESTIVAL Proud to be home to world renown Blues artist Diana Kroll, Nanaimo offers a showcase for local, national and international Blues musicians during 4 days of free outdoor concerts. Bring a blanket for stargazing in venues around town like Diana Kroll Plaza or Maffeo-Sutton Park. Picnic style for families, or cuddled in a dark Martini bar for 2, the sounds are sure to pull and inspire.
NANAIMO HARBOUR OPEN AIR CONCERTS Happening frequently in summer months, Nanaimo hosts a myriad of musicians Sunday evenings at 6pm. These are free, family friendly events a short walk from Travelodge Nanaimo. Take a picnic and enjoy dinner in the park while listening to blues, jazz, childrens, or classical music.

PROTECTION ISLAND AND NEWCASTLE ISLAND

Only a 10 minute passenger only ferry ride from Nanaimo's downtown harbor. Protection Island is home to North America's only floating pub - the Dinghy Dock Pub. Newcastle Island is rich in history, hiking and walking trails, interpretive programs, great beaches, picnic and camping sites. Both of these destination's ferry services are an easy walk from Travelodge Nanaimo.

NEIGHBOURHOOD FARMERS MARKET

Nanaimo hosts Nanaimo Farmers Markets throughout town...

Wednesday afternoons at Beban Park

Friday mornings in Bastion Square

Saturdays at Nanaimo North Town Center

Dates vary, from May through to October

VANCOUVER ISLAND EXHIBITION

Friday, August 20, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010

It's cotton candy time again! Come over to Beban Park for some old fashioned fun, farm-style. Wander the 4-H animal exhibits, excite with carnival rides and games, get hypnotised during an on-stage show, or party down with the live bands in the evenings. Don't miss the Tractor Parade daily!

NANAIMO BLUES FESTIVAL

Proud to be home to world renown Blues artist Diana Kroll, Nanaimo offers a showcase for local, national and international Blues musicians during 4 days of free outdoor concerts. Bring a blanket for stargazing in venues around town like Diana Kroll Plaza or Maffeo-Sutton Park. Picnic style for families, or cuddled in a dark Martini bar for 2, the sounds are sure to pull and inspire.

NANAIMO HARBOUR OPEN AIR CONCERTS

Happening frequently in summer months, Nanaimo hosts a myriad of musicians Sunday evenings at 6pm. These are free, family friendly events a short walk from Travelodge Nanaimo. Take a picnic and enjoy dinner in the park while listening to blues, jazz, childrens, or classical music.