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4 days left: Details You Should Know
Tod’s Nanaimo Infusion
4 days left! April 25-27
We are only four days away, and some American visitors have already started arriving in town to get a jumpstart on seeing the mid-Island!
Okay, some important details that many of you have been asking about.
In This Email
📷 Be There: Saturday 10 AM!
This is the only “official” event.
It will be at Maffeo Sutton park [map] on the Saturday (April 26th) at 10:00 a.m. SHARP! (Dogs are welcome in the park.)
The mayor will be there to welcome you, our local MLA has gifts for you all, and then we’ll take a big family photo. (It’ll also be my birthday!)
Some people have asked how they can thank us for doing this. Come to this Family Photo. That’s how. ❤️
❗Red Lanyard = Discounts!
Wearing a red (or Canada-flag) lanyard will help local store owners know you’re one of our treasured guests — some stores and restaurants are giving discounts to people wearing them. (Yes, locals can wear them too!) It will also help you all identify each other as you travel, and that way you can say hi!
You can get them anywhere — dollar stores, Amazon (if you must), and so on.
✅ Events List
Friday, April 25:
Noon to 8pm: Food Truck Festival, Maffeo Sutton Park [map]
3pm to 7pm: All-Local Market (vendors list), Maffeo Sutton Park [map]
6:00 to 8pm; LGBTQ+ meetup at White Sails Brewing [map]
Other Friday events around town (site loads slowly; scroll down for events)
Saturday, April 26:
10am to 10:30am: Family Photo, Maffeo Sutton Park [map] (please come!!)
Food trucks will also be at Maffeo Sutton Park during the day
Other Saturday events around town (site loads slowly; scroll down for events)
Sunday, April 27:
Food trucks will also be at Maffeo Sutton Park during the day
Other Sunday events around town (site loads slowly; scroll down for events)
📍 Locals/Mainlanders Welcome?
Absolutely! Please come! Nanaimo is rolling out the welcome mat this weekend, and you should absolutely join us. Please also wear a red lanyard if you can, and be sure to come to the Family Photo Saturday morning (see above).
🚗 Road Trip Music!
If you’re driving or flying, now’s a good time to download or bookmark either of the special music playlists I made for you!
Tod Radio | Mid-Island Musicians |
About Gabriola Island
Gabriola Island is a little residential island right off the coast of Nanaimo (a quick ferry ride gets you there). Someone who lives there sent me this helpful (and also kind of hilarious) set of helpful tips:
🛳️ If you come to Gabriola, know that our ferry fare is a round trip.
🍺 The Skol pub at the terminal is closed.
🦃 Yes, those are turkeys. Yes, they are giving you side eye but it’s nothing to worry about. Like what you get from a sea lion.
🍽️ If you’re looking for something to eat between 3:00 and 5:00 the deli is your only option. It’s opposite the skateboard park (and probably a turkey) on North Road in the village. If you want a pub, the only option is the Surf. It’s a long walk from the ferry.
🦦 There’s otters about, they are cute, but they are not happy about it. Keep your distance.
🦚 That loud honking you hear are horny peacocks on the make trying to scare off other horny peacocks on the make.
🦌 Lastly, watch for deer on the road. If you see one look for the other one following it, they travel in pairs.
Phone Number If You Need Help
If you get stuck and urgently need help with information (like you’re on the road but are confused about how to get to the ferries, etc.) call Tourism Nanaimo at 250-751-1556.
(If you can’t get ahold of them and you’re really stuck, check your email for this email which went out Monday night and you can find my phone )
Bonus video from Jocelyn: Downtown Map Tour!
@jocelynhacks What am I missing Nanaimo? Can’t wait to meet our visitors! #nanaimoinfusion #nanaimo #vancouverisland
Follow Jocelyn on TikTok at https://tiktok.com/@jocelynhacks
Join the Discord!Honestly, the Discord (which is like a bunch of chat rooms) is hopping! We have interest groups like beer, parents, games, theatre, music, vintage shopping, fishing, and much more! Joining the Discord is easy — just go to https://discord.gg/nanaimo. You can use it entirely through a web browser; you don’t need to download the app if you don’t want to. | Frequently asked questions 🛳️ How will we get to Nanaimo? → Answers are here ← |
Thank you again for your love and support! We’re so excited to be able to welcome you to our secret Island rainforest paradise!
Tod and Jocelyn ❤️ 🇨🇦
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