Nanaimo

I was 2, and have spent all my life there! Most beautiufl place in the world.

I was born here. Moved away before I was even a year old, so naturally I can’t recall anything. I must go back! It calls to me!

Well, I’d say its the perfect place to raise a family, educationa dn healthcare are great, and the view is just spectacular!

Opinions about Nanaimo range from coziness to full-on fear. There’s certainly a sense that Nanaimo is a city best experienced if you know someone who lives in the very scenic, beautiful outskirts. These days, the central part of town is quaint, but can be seen as a bit homely and unsettling at night, as it has fallen on some hard times in the past decade.

That isn’t to say that the city should be avoided! Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself in a quiet town with isolated strange characters at night. It’s a safe place all ‘round. It’s a cousin to cities like Aberdeen, Spokane, and Olympia in that respect… there are many interesting great things to be seen, but can unfortunately be easily overlooked if you’re just passing through and just get the “creepy” impression from the central part of town.

Great place to smoke crack!! Otherwise the best idea is to get out of the city and explore the rivers, beaches and forests in the surrounding areas.

...to make me realize that I’ll have to go back and spend more time. I went to visit a friend and fell in love with the area. Absolutely beautiful. Even with grey weather.

not a place for tourists…but as a local, no better place in the world. beaches, rainforests, mountains, lakes, rivers, islands, channels, harbours and the like.

Born and raised here and I love it!

The Painted Turtle Guesthouse (in Nanaimo) is the best hostel I’ve been to during my holidays in Canada. Free internet! :) (Not to mention that it’s only 5 minutes walk from a great cafe)