Nanaimo & Voyager Magazine

01/24/2025

About to enjoy my haggis tower from McLean's Specialty Foods in celebration of Robbie Burns Day

01/24/2025

Check out Spotlight Academy's ad in February's issue of Nanaimo & Voyager Magazine

Spotlight Academy Spring Break Film Camps for Kids and Teens – Now Open for Registration!

No experience? No problem!

Join our Full Throttle Film Camp, where teens will jump into the exciting world of filmmaking. They’ll get hands-on experience in many areas, including story creation, preproduction, cinematography, sound, acting, editing, and more.

Filmmakers will be divided into groups to create a short 3-minute film together. Each participant will have a chance to be part of the cast and crew. This collaborative process will help them learn new skills and understand filmmaking better. At the end of the camp, they’ll have a movie to showcase to family and friends!

For dates and pricing, visit: https://spotlightacademy.com/

If you have questions, feel free to message Jacqui Kaese here or text her at 250-714-2555.

01/24/2025

Love where you live

01/24/2025

Vancouver Island Symphony

February 8th!

Embued with humour and sensitivity, this entertaining show perfectly reflects the creative madness of Natalie Choquette , a diva-actress who doesn’t think of herself as… a diva! We are delighted to have Natalie return to perform with the VIS. Enjoy the music of Webber, Rogers and Hammerstein, Bernstein, Bizet, Offenbach, Piaf, Rossini and Puccini. A night of musical comedy to be remembered!

GUEST CONDUCTOR:
Janna Sailor

GUEST ARTISTS:
Natalie Choquette

Coastal Community Private Wealth Group Windsor Plywood

01/24/2025

Love where you live

Dreaming of the perfect day trip? Gabriola Island has you covered! 🌊🚴‍♂️🌲

🚢 Hop on a scenic 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Nanaimo and arrive on Gabriola Island—so close, yet it feels like you’ve travelled to a tranquil paradise.

☕ Start your morning at Mad Rona's Coffee Bar with a hearty breakfast and your favourite brew. Once fueled, hit the trails at 707 Park, where you can bike through 286 hectares of lush forest (fun fact: it’s the second-largest park in the Regional District of Nanaimo!).

🎨 After the ride, soak in the island’s creative vibes by exploring Gabriola’s art galleries and studios. Then, grab a delicious bite at Surf Lodge and Pub before capping off the day with an unforgettable sunset at Gabriola Sands Provincial Park.

Ready to escape the ordinary? Gabriola is just a ferry ride away! 🚢✨

01/23/2025

01/23/2025

Lantzville Art Gallery

01/23/2025

Are you ready for the February issue of Nanaimo & Voyager Magazine ? It's printing now... you can look forward to Budget Blinds of Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo as the Nanaimo cover story and Imagine Cruise & Travel as the Voyager cover story.... abd much more. Out from the 31st January.

01/22/2025

Destination downtown

Check out the map for the opening night of Luminous Paths in Maffeo Sutton Park!

Opening night includes:
• Temporary Art Installations (on display from January 22 until February 17)
• Live Performances
• Interactive Booths
• Food trucks
• Children’s activities
• Artist talks
• Educational workshops

We hope to see you there! City of Nanaimo Local Government

01/22/2025

Love where you live

✨ Tonight’s the night, Nanaimo! ✨⁠
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Luminous Paths kicks off at Maffeo Sutton Park tonight, January 22, from 5 PM - 9 PM, and it’s the event you won’t want to miss. We’re talking:⁠
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🎶 Live performances that’ll have you dancing in the moonlight⁠
🍴 Food trucks serving up drool-worthy eats⁠
🎉 Fun-filled kids’ activities and interactive booths⁠
🛍️ City of Nanaimo 150 merch and goodies galore⁠
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It’s all happening under a glowing canopy of light, so grab your crew and come join the magic!⁠
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Can’t make it tonight? No worries, Luminous Paths runs until February 17th, so there’s plenty of time to soak it all in. Learn more about the event details here: https://tourismnanaimo.com/blog/luminous-paths-discover-nanaimos-150-year-legacy-and-beyond/ ✨

01/22/2025

The Port Theatre

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, affectionately known as "The Trocks," is an all-male drag ballet troupe that has been pirouetting into the hearts of audiences since 1974. Founded by a group of ballet enthusiasts in New York City, the company set out to present a playful and entertaining view of traditional classical ballet. Their performances are a delightful blend of technical prowess and comedic brilliance, as male dancers don tutus and perform en pointe, parodying both male and female roles.

01/21/2025

Nanaimo & Voyager Magazine was there: presentation of Freedom of the City to John Ruttan .
You can read more about this amazing man in February's issue.

01/19/2025

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation

Together, we can make a difference!
We’re thrilled to team up with Quality Foods to support healthcare right here on Central Vancouver Island! From now until February 28, 2025, every time you purchase a participating Dempster's or Weight Watchers product, 25¢ goes directly to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation—up to $10,000!

This is your chance to turn everyday shopping into extraordinary care for our community.

👉 Shop, share, and show your support today! Let’s build a healthier future together.

01/19/2025

Crimson Coast Dance Society

01/19/2025

The Backyard Wildbird & Nature Store

Forecast is calling for zero and below overnight the next few days, is your hummingbird feeder heater ready for action? Before putting it on your feeder, make sure to double check everything's working properly!

For the metal Warm Wings, check
❄️ the bulb isn't burnt out and you start with the lower wattage
❄️ the cord is intact and the dimmer switch is functioning
❄️ the elastics and s hooks are all accounted for
❄️ your outdoor plug or extension cord is accessible
❄️ you have a way to keep the dimmer switch out of the direct weather

If you have a Hummer Hearth, make sure to check
🌨 the elastic is still intact with three hooks
🌨 the cord is functioning and the fuse is intact or replaced with the spare
🌨 the bulb isn't burnt out and you are starting with the lower wattage
🌨 your outdoor plug or extension cord is accessible

Already got yours out? Share your setup!

01/18/2025

Come join us today in for our free, and sure to be fun, community swim! 👇

01/18/2025

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