Nanaimo Questions
As a not-for-profit organization the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce does not have the funding to provide pins or other promotional materials.
The Mayor’s office provides
Better Business Bureau of
Telephone:
Fax:
Click on the link to go to Clubs & Organizations
Starting a business (Click here to go to our Business Information Page)
Business finder
City of
Telephone:
Transportation
Ferries
Telephone:
Toll Free: 1-(888) BCFERRY
Buses
City Bus Information
Island Coach Lines 1-800-661-1725
Local (250) 753-4371
IslandLink Bus Services 1-877-954-3556
Train
Dayliner (The Malahat)
Tickets can be purchased at local travel agencies; or by calling VIA Rail at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (842-7245); or online at VIA Rail
Internet cafés
Libraries
Townsite Business Centre
Web Laundry
Seniors information
Bus Passes for Seniors & Handicapped 1-888-661-1566
Meals on Wheels (250) 753-1300
Old Age Security & Canadian Pension Plan 1-800-277-9914
Child Care Resources & Referral
Telephone:
Telephone:
Toll Free: 1-888-480-2273
Wharfinger’s
Visiting Vessel Pier (250) 755-1216
The
741
750
Food safe/Serving It Right/WHMIS
Serving It Right
Tradeshows/Home Shows
Home Shows are usually held at one of the larger facilities operated by the Parks, Recreation & Culture department of the City of
Small Business BC Tradeshow Directory
Rental Facilities
Government Information
Enquiry BC – Enquiry BC provides open, accessible government to all British Columbians. Hours of operation are
Telephone device for the deaf (TDD)
How do I contact my MLA/MP?
MLA for
Telephone:
MLA for Nanaimo-Parksville is Ron Cantelon
Telephone:
MP for Nanaimo-Cowichan is Jean Crowder
Constituency Office:
MP for Nanaimo-Alberni is James Lunney
Constituency Office:
Annual events
Maple Sugar Festival, February
Empire Days, May
Farmers Market, May – October
International Children’s Festival, May
Cadillac Van Isle 360, June (every 2 years)
Dragon Boat Festival, July
Silly Boat Festival, July
Bathtub Races/Marine Festival, July
Infringing Dance Festival, September
