Nanaimo

This classy, colourful visitor guide to Vancouver Island's "gateway" city and the surrounding countryside is designed to be a treasured keepsake for locals and visitors alike. It pairs Terry Patterson's beautiful colour photographs with Goody Niosi's engaging depiction of this vibrant coastal community and some of its lesser known attractions. Walking tours in and around the city's historic centre and neighbourhoods shed light on Nanaimo's fascinating past and its growth from small aboriginal settlement to thriving city and modern-day playground. Goody provides a wealth of information on the attractions of present-day Nanaimo, including: . cultural centres. festivals and special events. parks and hiking trails. ecological reserves. nearby islands. Bungy Zone. scuba-diving sites. popular boating and swimming spots. notable landmarks