The Best Things About Summer
By Virginia Brucker Summer—everyone’s favourite season. Longer days mean more leisure time and good weather lets us enjoy outdoor meals with family or friends. Days at the beach, no school for kids, saying yes to a swim and letting the housework slide. Hot dogs and...
Discover Buttertubs Marsh – Nanaimo’s Nature Paradise
By Doug Fraser Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area is a 55-hectare natural paradise located in the middle of Nanaimo offering easy access for people to quietly observe and enjoy an abundance of plant and animal life. More than 270 different bird species have been...
The Spirit of the Month of June
Don’t you love the month of June? June carries a spirit unlike any other month—a vivid, vibrant energy that bridges spring’s gentleness with summer’s full bloom. It is a time of transition, growth, and celebration, painted in long daylight hours, warm breezes, and the...
A Local’s Guide to Whale Watching on Vancouver Island
There’s something magical about seeing a whale surface in the distance or viewing a pod of orcas travelling together. For many on Vancouver Island, whale watching is a must-do experience, and it’s right on our doorstep. April marks the beginning of whale watching...
Help Save Harewood Plains
By Gary Gauthier If you travel past Nanaimo on the Nanaimo Parkway, you will drive past an area where you get glimpses of meadows interspersed with stands of Douglas-fir and scattered Garry Oak. For most of the year, the area seems unremarkable, but at the end of...
Celebrate PRIDE in Nanaimo this June – And Beyond
Pride Week in Nanaimo is all about celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ people and the diversity that makes this community so special. This year, we're making it even bigger and better! Nanaimo is quickly becoming known for its authenticity, inclusivity, and acceptance. It’s simple:...