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We received a card this morning that I had to blog about- it was a Thank You Card from three of the sweetest sisters in Texas! Lou-Ray, Billye and Martha visited us in November and had these kind words to say about our staff and their stay-
"Sorry to be so long saying Thank You for our wonderful memories of a delightful trip and how you are a special memory because you were so nice and fun to be with. And you can believe it because I've never written to any hotel before this trip- But you were special- so save us a room in case we get back some year. We are those three grey-headed sisters, all over 85 years old from Texas. Thank you again for just being so fun to deal with!"
Thank you ladies, we enjoyed having you as much as you enjoyed being here! We look forward to your next visit, hopefully soon.
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The Vancouver Island University 15th Annual Festival of Trees opens today. This popular visual spectacular raised more then $ 600, 000 for student scholarships, bursaries and awards last year. Check out more VIU events at www.viu.ca.
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November is a great time to check out Nanaimo art galleries and exhibits. Take a time out to look at:
Nanaimo Art Gallery: Structural Connections
Nanaimo Art Gallery: Upstairs at Wah Lee's
Nanaimo Art Gallery: Christmas Open House
Nanaimo Arts Council Feature Show: Mostly Natural by Gary Ansell
Nanaimo Museum Feature Show: The Closet Collector
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Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics are fast approaching. Whether traveling locally or internationally to Vancouver venues, Travelodge Nanaimo is your accommodation destination for the Games. Think about it, what would you rather do:
-drive 4-5 hours in bumper to bumper traffic, be in a rush to get to your Olympic Venue bus and struggle to find parking ?
OR
-drive 5 minutes to BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay, where you spend a short 1.5 hour drinking your morning coffee, taking in the worlds most beautiful coastal & mountain views, and board a bus on the ferry which takes you direct to the Olympic transit station ?
Seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it? Call 1-800-667-0598 to book your Home-Away-from-Home during the once-in-a-lifetime Vancouver Olympics!
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Those shopping days are quickly counting down. Be sure to plan early, and book a room big enough to hold all your gifts and wrapping supplies!
Be sure to check out Woodgrove Shopping Center, the newly renovated Nanaimo North Town Center, and Port Place Shopping Center. Also, don't forget about the boutique atmosphere of the Old City Quarter's unique assortment of shops and downtown Commercial Street artsy offerings.
Call 1-800-667-0598 to book your Christmas Shopping Retreat room.
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The winter wind and rains are here, but Nanaimo is still as beautiful as ever!
Book a cozy room to come home to here at Travelodge Nanaimo, after spending the day exploring the natural sights around town, including the ever changing colours of fall leaves. Popular places include Westwood Lake, Morrell Sanctuary and the peaceful Millstream in Bowen Park.
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Did you know Nanaimo hosts Vancouver Island's largest shopping center?
With more then 250 stores, its sure to have all of your Back to School necessities! Rest up with us here at Travelodge Nanaimo, then forfify yourself with Deluxe Continental Breakfast before hitting the crowds at Woodgrove Shopping Center. A quick 15 minute drive brings you back to rest your feet after conquering the sales.
Call us toll free 1-800-667-0598 to book a room big enough to hold all of your Back to School purchases!
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Leave your two left feet with us here at Travelodge Nanaimo, and swing on down to the Latin Luau at Manzavino's! This Sunday at 2pm all are welcome to attend cuban style salsa lessons and dancing tunes until 6pm.
Put on your best party dress and dance the afternoon away with salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and reggaeton, a short shuffle from Travelodge Nanaimo. Call us toll free 1-800-667-0598 for a room to come home to...when your feet can't take no more!
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Have you seen this years Canadian Sand Sculpting Competition entries yet? This is the last week to view amazing Individual and Team sculptures on Parksvilles golden beaches. 30 minutes from Travelodge Nanaimo, we are a stone's throw from all the beach events.
Taken from Parksville Beach Festival website: "The competition itself lasts for 23 hours over 3 days. Gates open to the public starting at 2 pm, Saturday August 8th , however viewing can be seen through the fencing all day Friday August 7th and until 2 pm Saturday August 8th. The sculptures remain in place for three weeks following the competition. Admission to the venue is by a suggested donation of $2.00 per person. "
Be sure to check out this years "Olympic" theme, these wonders of artistry and engineering are a feat to behold. More info available at: http://www.parksvillebeachfest.ca.
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Just down the hill from Travelodge Nanaimo, the last weekend of summer in Nanaimo features the Coaltown Festival, a family friendly musical event on the Harbour. Music runs from 10am Saturday into the night, finishing with a ticketed Evening Dance at the Vancouver Island Conference Center.
Daytime music events are by donation and promise to fill the park with the stylings of local talent, including Sky Brown, Glen Foster Group, Brian Hazelbower, Island Hue, Howie James, Alyse Paquette, Jerry Paquette, Kurt Phillips, Bobbi Schram, Shauna Sedola, Wind Weaver to name a few...
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Vancouver Island Symphony serenades Travelodge Nanaimo visitors Saturday August 8th in Maffeo Sutton Park. Family events start at 3pm, with the concert starting st 6pm. This is the perfect family friendly event to bring your picnic dinner and relax on the lawn while enjoying Vancouver Islands talented orchestra.
Travelodge Nanaimo is conveniently situated just north of the park (you'll be able to hear the symphony from your 2 bedded room!), a quick 10 minute walk to the park.
Phone 1-800-667-0598 to reserve a seat on your private balcony where you will be able to hear the concert.
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Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
A short 1 hour drive from Travelodge Nanaimo, Port Alberni hosts the powerful "Thunder in the Valley" drag racing event this weekend Aug 7-8-9! Exciting legalized drag racing on the airport strip with street class, funny cars and door slammers as well as free public Car Show Friday night.
4 minutes from BC Ferries Departure Bay, we here at Travelodge Nanaimo are happy to be your 'pit-stop' on the way to or from the Drag Races. Fuel up with our Deluxe Continental Breakfast before you head out. Phone 1-800-667-0598 to reserve your room on Travelodge Nanaimo's Pit Lane.
For more info on "Thunder in the Valley" see http://www.albernidragracing.com/website/home.html
Happy Racing!
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Check out the article in the Nanaimo News Bulletin about our donation to Loaves and Fishes Food Bank Capital Campaign at:
http://www.canada.com/weekly+reminder+nice+things+each+other/
1832167/story.html
Travelodge Nanaimo is challenging other Nanaimo businesses or individuals in the community to match our donation!
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We have added a new Deluxe Continental Breakfast item here at Travelodge Nanaimo...based on popular request, grape jelly is making its debut this week!
We have also added a beautiful cherry finish children's high chair for all of our younger guests to use, and to make our Breakfast Room more accessible for families.
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We are enjoying a HEATWAVE here at Travelodge Nanaimo!
We have had consecutive days in the high 20's with Sunday looking to be our warmest day at an estimated 34 degrees, which will feel like '38' with the humidity here in Nanaimo.
So, remember the sunscreen for the Bathtub Weekend Parade Saturday at 1030am but cool down Saturday night watching the spectacular **Fireworks** display at dusk.
The cannon announces the start of the 42nd Annual World Famous Bathtub Race Sunday at 11am...we hope to see you there!
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Nanaimo Child Development Center brings their annual event to Nanaimo Harbour this weekend. The Silly Boat Regatta promises musical acts, Gilligans Island look-a-like contest, and of course Boat Building like you've never seen.
See http://www.sillyboat.com/home.php for more info on this popular, beachside Nanaimo event.
Events are free, family friendly and run from 2pm Saturday to 4pm Sunday.
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We are happy to announce that Travelodge Nanaimo will be presenting $1000 to our chosen charity, the Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, to be used towards their Building Fund.
Thank you to Travelodge Canada for making this possible!
Look for us in the Nanaimo Daily News soon.
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Thank you for taking the time to visit the Travelodge Nanaimo Blog! We are so excited to tell you all about our property, the recent upgrades we have made and upcoming events in Nanaimo!
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We loved it!
Stopped by the Travelodge on our way off the ferry, too tired to drive up island in the dark...great little hotel with the friendliest desk staff...GREAT deluxe breakfast (toast, hard boiled eggs, cereal, fruit, yogurt, bagels, and excellent coffee)...good location, close to downtown and we went for a nice morning walk on the harbour walkway...nice big room with a view of the city and harbour with a balcony, air conditioner that cooled the room quickly and quietly...comfy beds and nice pillows.
From Trip Advisor.com
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