Having turned down an invitation from Jean to attend a meeting, we went back to the house early last night getting ready for the next part of our west coast vacation.
Up bright and early, shortly after 6 am to be ready for the ferry ride to our next destination in BC., we were prepared to leave Dave’s place a little after 7am, thinking that we would have plenty of time.
However, the rush hour traffic was heavy and we arrived at the terminal just about 10 minutes before the ferry sailed off at 8:45am.
This was the first time we drove onto a B.C. ferry in a vehicle. As we had pre- purchased our ferry tickets, it was easy getting to the proper deck for our vehicle; the lineup was not too bad at all.
It was a pleasant 1 ½ hour ride on the B.C. ferry.
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| Downtown of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada |
After getting something to eat and writing for a few minutes on my computer, we arrived to the city of Nanaimo.
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| A landmark of Nanaimo, B.C. |
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| We visited the Nanaimo Museum, Nanaimo, B.C. |
In the past three decades, Nanaimo has evolved from a resource - based ( forestry) economy to a service - based community.
A stone's throw away, the Nanaimo Museum was within a short walk distance from the Nanaimo ferry dock.
We took a tour of the Nanaimo Museum and learned a lot about the history of the city.
The Museum gives a good description of the history and development of the city of Nanaimo.
What I liked about the museum visit were the following:
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A. In the history exhibition, the Nanaimo Museum included the contributions of Canada's minority people such as the Chinese immigrants, and the aboriginal people.
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The displays acknowledged these communities' existence and their contributions.
A. In the history exhibition, the Nanaimo Museum included the contributions of Canada's minority people such as the Chinese immigrants, and the aboriginal people.
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The displays acknowledged these communities' existence and their contributions.
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B. A section designed for children called "Kids Celebrate".
The kids exhibits included many interactive hands on activities.
The displays touched on the various festivals celebrated by different ethnic groups living in Canada.
Years ago, I tried a dessert called Nanaimo bar in Toronto.
Since then, I have always wondered if this dessert has anything to do with this western coastal city called Nanaimo.
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We found out more about it at the Nanaimo Museum, learned about the Nanaimo bar and found a number of huge ottomans made in the shape of Nanaimo bar!
B. A section designed for children called "Kids Celebrate".
The kids exhibits included many interactive hands on activities.
The displays touched on the various festivals celebrated by different ethnic groups living in Canada.
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| Nanaimo bar - a favourite dessert of many Canadians |
Years ago, I tried a dessert called Nanaimo bar in Toronto.
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| We found the Nanaimo ottomans at the Nanaimo Museum, B.C.! |
Since then, I have always wondered if this dessert has anything to do with this western coastal city called Nanaimo.
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We found out more about it at the Nanaimo Museum, learned about the Nanaimo bar and found a number of huge ottomans made in the shape of Nanaimo bar!
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| Display made with tea towels printed with recipe of Nanaimo bar |
There was a display made with towels printed with the recipes of Nanaimo bar.
How cool was that!
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| Modern Cafe in Nanaimo, B.C. |
After the museum visit, we had lunch at the Modern Café, established since 1940's.
We had the best lunch ever on our trip from this restaurant in a little known town!
The creamy pesto chicken linguini with broccoli , the harvest Bisque, The Menage de Trios salad served with fresh crab cake, prawns and candied salmon were absolutely delicious!
Tasting new food, experiencing and learning about new things are what we enjoy the most on our travels.
We did all of these today in Nanaimo, B.C.!
R.T.
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Canada
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