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9. E&N Trail This 8-km (5-mi) paved trail parallels the E&N railroad tracks and the old Island Highway 19A from Rosehill Avenue to Mostar Road. It is extremely popular with walkers, runners, rollerbladers, bikers and skateboarders. 13. Newcastle Island Perhaps the most memorable place to experience Nanaimo’s beauty, history and culture all in one shot is on Newcastle Island. A 10-minute boat ride to this intriguing provincial park in the harbour transports visitors to another time and space. 10. Chase River Estuary Park Located in the south end of Nanaimo, this estuary is one of the city’s greatest treasures. Trails, viewing platforms and boardwalks encircle the park, treating visitors to the tranquil setting and spectacular scenery. For a free Nanaimo Parks & Trails Map, contact (250) 756-5200, parks@nanaimo.ca, or stop by the Visitor Centre. Go to www.tourismnanaimo.com for more info. 11. Swy-a-Lana Lagoon Park With its panoramic views, this harbourfront paradise is one of the busiest parks in Nanaimo. Children love to explore the lagoon’s lively tidepools and sandy beach. The park also includes basketball courts, a skateboard park, playground, fishing pier and grassy open spaces. Fast Facts • • • Thousands of baby crabs live in the tidepools on Swy-a-Lana Park’s ocean lagoon steps. In summertime, Nanaimo’s 4-H Club runs a petting zoo open daily in Bowen Park. Westwood Lake is Nanaimo’s only outdoor swimming hole that is staffed with lifeguards in summer. 12. Westwood Lake & Park Each year locals name this one of Nanaimo’s best places to swim, walk, jog and mountain bike. A 6-km (4-mi) loop trail passes through a large fir grove and a rocky bluff. Pathways lead to power lines, where dogs can run off-leash and mountain biking trails begin. 12 4 1 2 9 11 13 6 7 www.tourismnanaimo.com 33

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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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