Thursday, November 17th, 2011 -  Sunday, November 20th, 2011 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM    Get in the Christmas spirit and celebrate Island artisan talent!  Join us for a fun-filled day on the popular  Yellow Point and Cedar Country Christmas self-guided … Continue reading →

Food for thought:  If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. ~J.R.R. Tolkien It’s about gathering together in the kitchen when there is much more comfortable furniture elsewhere. It’s … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 21st, 2011 – Sunday, July 24th, 2011   Nanaimo harbor was the scene of a bathtub race extravaganza at the first race in 1967 Canadas’ 100 birthday and its’ Centennial year.. As the City of Nanaimo’s “Centennial Event” … Continue reading →

Hi there, My web guy, Jay at Webacom, suggested that I put  this very famous recipe on my blog page so all people can enjoy these treats, not just us Nanaimoites. These are really yummy so go ahead and try them and send … Continue reading →

Friday, June 3rd, 2011 – Sunday, June 5th, 2011 Friday: noon-7pm Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-4pm Nanaimo Port Authority’s 7th Annual Floating Boat & Marine Trade Show has something for every budget and for every level of boating. The 2011 show … Continue reading →