The staff at White House on Long Lake bed & breakfast welcome you to beautiful Nanaimo BC. Known as the Harbour City, Nanaimo is Vancouver Island's second largest city.
The beautiful coastal harbour which we now lovingly call Nanaimo was first occupied by the Coast Salish people whose name was Snuneymuxw (Snuh-NAY-moo) which means 'great and mighty people'. Our city now rests in an area where five separate First Nations villages gathered together for trade and commerce and celebration.
The area was first explored by the Spanish in 1791 and later by Captain George Vancouver. The discovery of coal in 1851 lured miners to the area and Nanaimo was incorporated in 1874 making it the third oldest city in B.C.
With the White House B&B as your accomodations in Nanaimo, you can easily access our colourful past by visiting the area museums as well as a number of pioneer buildings and sites. The Heritage Walk will take you to many of the interesting parks, sights and buildings in Downtown Nanaimo.
Nanaimo Population: approx 86,000 Elevation: 23 ft
Access:
Driving: Nanaimo is the easiest community on Vancouver Island to get to by car. Three major highways enter the city for travelers coming from both north and south on the island, and there are hundreds of vehicle spaces available on BC Ferries for travel between Nanaimo and Vancouver, as well as nearby islands.
From the South (Highway 1):
Nanaimo is 26 km north of Ladysmith or 110 km north of Victoria.
From the North (Highway 19 and 19A):
Nanaimo is 36 km south of Parksville and 105 km south of Courtenay/Comox.
BC Ferries - from 2 locations:
A. Horseshoebay in Vancouver to Departure Bay in Nanaimo - crossing time 1 hour 35 minutes. The ferry landing at Departure Bay is less than 10 minutes from the White House on Long Lake B&B.
B. The ferry route leaving Tsawwassen to Duke Point has a crossing time of about 2 hours and lands about 20 minutes away from our fine Nanaimo accommodations.
Nanaimo Airport (YCD) located in Cassidy just 20km south of Nanaimo.
Floatplane and Seaplane:
Travelling by seaplane is a wonderful option for getting to Nanaimo. The view from these planes can be simply breathtaking, with British Columbia's beautiful scenery all around. In addition to being a picturesque way to get here, float planes also offer the added convenience of being the quickest way to travel to the mainland. Downtown Vancouver is just 20 minutes away, while getting to the Vancouver Airport takes a mere half hour.
There are frequent, daily scheduled flights between Nanaimo and mainland destinations. Times vary slightly with the seasons, as seaplane companies only travel during daylight hours. Float planes can also be chartered for a variety of coastal and island sightseeing tours.
While float planes are small in size, they offer a very safe travel option, as companies strive to keep their fleets in top condition. Safety is of top priority during flight, with life jackets and emergency literature easily accessible.
The White House on Long Lake has its own private Floatplane Dock.
Recreational activities: golfing, hiking, cycling, diving, birdwatching, wineries, kayaking, fishing, caving, beachcombing, bungy jumping, rock climbing and more.
Tracks Outdoor Adventures
Wild Heart Adventures
Just Dive in Adventures
Sink or Swim Scuba
Pacific Rim Bicycle
Alberni Outpost
WildPlay Nanaimo
Romper Room
Horne Lake Caves
Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre
Tiger Lily Farm
Local and Regional Golf Courses:
Arbutus Ridge Golf Course
Arrowsmith Golf Course
Cowichan Golf & Country Club
Crown Isle Golf & Country Club
Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club
Eaglecrest Golf Course
Fairwinds Golf & Country Club
Morningstar Golf Course
Mount Brenton Golf Course
Pheasant Glen Golf Resort
Storey Creek Golf Club
Nanaimo Golf Club
Local Attractions: Newcastle Island, the Annual Bathtub race, VanIsle 360 Yacht Race, Dragon Boat Racing, Museums, Live Theatre, Wine tours and so much more.
Dragon Boat Festival
Nanaimo Bathtub Races
The Port Theatre
The Nanaimo Museum
Vancouver Island Wineries
More information about Nanaimo local parks and sites please check out Information Nanaimo
Let us be your guides and help you plan your perfect getaway. With our luxury bed and breakfast as your base, you can't go wrong!
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