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6. Rugged West Coast [2 Days] Traverse narrow mountain passes and stop for scenic photo ops on the drive to the island’s west coast. Here, the wild Pacific Ocean is the main attraction. On salmon fishing charters out of Ucluelet it’s not uncommon to reel in a 30-pounder during the fall. Ride an inflatable Zodiac out to sea from Tofino and spot bald eagles, sea lions, and grey whales. Local surf schools offer lessons and camps for riding waves at the well-known Long Beach. Hikers love Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail, an inspiring route that winds through old-growth forests and skirts the rugged shoreline. • Drive time: 2 ½ hrs. each way • Route: Hwy. 19 north, Hwy. 4 west to Ucluelet/Tofino • Contact: Pacific Rim Visitor Centre 250-726-4600 www.pacificrimvisitor.ca 7. Whale Songs & Solitude [2 Days] The population thins as you drive toward Telegraph Cove, a tiny community near the remote north edge of the island. The town itself is no more than a few buildings perched on stilts above the ocean. Former saltery and sawmill workers’ cottages, connected by a boardwalk, are now charming guest houses. This is the starting point for some of the island’s best kayaking, whale watching (Orcas), and bear watching. • Drive time: 4 ½ hrs. each way • Route: Hwy. 19 north to Telegraph Cove • Contact: Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce 250-956-3131 www.portmcneill.net Bear Tracks & Lu mbe rjacks Take the road less travelled, to a destination where man and nature share time and space. Spine-tingling sights and breathtaking experiences await you. Shift gears and stay a while in the beautiful Alberni Valley. www.tourismnanaimo.com 51

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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
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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 - 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 - Listings
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Nanaimo Visitor's Guide 2008 - Kid’s Picks
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