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Dining Incredible Edibles Plump, wild, just-off-the-boat seafood reigns supreme on Nanaimo’s culinary scene. One harbourfront restaurant’s menu even boasts: Our fish slept in the sea last night. Throughout the city, nationally acclaimed chefs create the best in west coast cuisine. Their culinary style is eclectic, enticing, world-class. They combine the freshest seafood (from the fishing boats in the harbour) and locally grown ingredients to craft a taste that is distinctly Nanaimo. They draw from the island’s plentiful salmon, cod, halibut, prawns, crab, mussels, oysters, clams, and freshwater fish. Regional organic greens, cheeses and wines complement the meal. Creative cuisine by nationally acclaimed chefs A global mix If international flavor tempts your palate, head downtown where you’ll find more than 20 types of ethnic cuisine – everything from Middle Eastern to Middle European. Such a global mix is rare for a city our size, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Unforgettable experiences Nanaimo is a don’t-miss stop on any culinary tour. Sure, the food is incredible, but so is the entire dining experience.You can dig into fish and chips on the sunny deck of a floating pub or restaurant. Order from a fivecourse tasting menu and see exquisite culinary art. Ask which Vancouver Island wine the chef suggests pairing with your meal. Insider’s Tip Head to the Fisherman’s Wharf harbourfront docks when the commercial fishing boats come in (afternoons) and pick up the fresh catch of the day. Want to know where to find upscale dining, coffee shops, family restaurants and more? Go to page 53 or check out Tourism Nanaimo’s online dining guide at www.tourismnanaimo.com 34 www.tourismnanaimo.com

Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008

Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008
Visitor Centre
Welcome to Nanaimo
Contents
Message from the Mayor
Getting Here
Outdoor Adventures
Scuba Diving
On the Water
Festivals & Events
Golfing
Downtown Nanaimo
Shopping
The Original Nanaimo Bar
Nanaimo Map
Arts & Entertainment
Parks & Trails
Dining
Local History
Accommodations
Hotels & Motels
Bed & Breakfasts
Camping & RVing
Education
Meetings & Conferences
Doing Business in Nanaimo
7 Great Day Trips
Listings
Kid’s Picks
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - 1
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Visitor Centre
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Welcome to Nanaimo
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Message from the Mayor
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Getting Here
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - 7
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - 8
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Outdoor Adventures
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Scuba Diving
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - On the Water
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Festivals & Events
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Golfing
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Downtown Nanaimo
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Shopping
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - The Original Nanaimo Bar
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Nanaimo Map
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Parks & Trails
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Dining
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Local History
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Accommodations
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Hotels & Motels
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Bed & Breakfasts
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Camping & RVing
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Education
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Meetings & Conferences
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Doing Business in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - 7 Great Day Trips
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - 51
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Listings
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - 54
Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Kid’s Picks
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