ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL 2012
NANAIMO, BC
MAY 27 – 31
Please note: all accommodation bookings must mention that they are for the Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival to receive the rates listed below. Hotels only have a certain number of rooms for the festival and availability will be based on a first come, first served basis.
Best Western Northgate Inn Hotel
6450 Metral Dr. Nanaimo, BC, Phone: 250.390.2222 or Toll Free: 1.800.661.0061 www.bestwesternnorthgate.com
Located in the heart of the north end of Nanaimo, prices range from $99.99 + tax to $114.99 + tax per night depending on how many people are in the room. Prices include 2 queen beds, fridge, microwave and Continental breakfast. Pet friendly hotel, but additional charge of $20 per night for a pet. Room rate guaranteed until April 25th.
The Coast Bastion Inn
11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC, Phone: 250.753.6601 or Toll Free: 1.800.663.1144
www.coasthotels.com/hotels/canada/bc/nanaimo/coast_bastion
Located near the BC Ferries Terminal on Nanaimo's inner harbour, the Coast Bastion Inn is steps away from the seawall walk-way, Swy-a-lana Lagoon, specialty stores and quaint cafes. Prices range from $129 + tax to $149 + tax per night for comfort double rooms or superior queen rooms. Room rate guaranteed until April 25th.
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel
1 Terminal Ave., Nanaimo, BC, Phone: 250.753.2241 or Toll Free: 1.800.663.7322 www.hojonanaimo.com
Centrally located downtown this hotel boasts an excellent location adjacent to the seawall where guests can experience a vibrant waterfront with many charming boutiques, restaurants and Nanaimo parkland. Prices are $82 + tax per night and complementary hot breakfast is included. Room rate guaranteed until May 12th.
Inn on Long Lake
4700 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, Phone: 250.758.1144 or Toll Free: 1.800.565.1144 www.innonlonglake.com
Located minutes from the largest mall on Vancouver Island, Woodgrove Centre, and near some of the finest restaurants the city has to offer. Prices are $109 + tax to $119.00 + tax per night. Standard rooms with two beds or kitchenette rooms with two queen beds. Each room has a fridge, microwave, coffee maker and continental breakfast is included. Room rate guaranteed until May 13th.
Ramada Nanaimo
315 Rosehill St., Nanaimo, BC, Phone: 250.716.2009 or Toll Free: 1.866.925.2009
www.ramada.com/hotels/british-columbia/nanaimo/ramada-nanaimo/hotel-overview
Located near the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, this hotel offers easy access to the BC ferry terminals and popular area attractions. Prices will be 15% off the advertised rate at the time of booking. Currently these rates are $127.00 + tax to $262.00 + tax per night. Rooms are on a first come, first served basis.
Travelodge Nanaimo
96 Terminal Ave., Nanaimo, BC, Phone: 250.754.6355 or Toll Free: 1.800.667.0598 www.travelodgenanaimo.com
Located just 2 minutes away from the BC Ferry Terminal at Departure Bay, as well as the downtown core. Prices range from $90.00 + tax for doubles and kitchenette rooms. Please use booking code: CGPBPF
Tigh-Na Mara Seaside Resort
1155 Resort Dr., Parksville, BC, Phone:250.248.2072 or Toll Free: 1.800.663.7373 www.tigh-na-mara.com
For those wanting to make a holiday out of attending the Provincials, this wonderful hotel is located 30 minutes north of Nanaimo in Parksville. Accommodation includes complimentary access to the Fitness Centre, including sauna, whirlpool and indoor pool, complimentary in room internet, no resort fee and complimentary newspaper. Facilities also include the Grotto Spa, three restaurants and a conference centre. A group rate of $139.00 + tax will be honored for a maximum of 4 guests per room on a first come, first served basis.
Travel Tips: Ferries to Nanaimo from Horseshoe Bay. Air Canada flies into Nanaimo Airport, located about 25 minutes south of Nanaimo. WestJet flies into Victoria Airport, a 2 hour drive south of Nanaimo or Comox Airport, 1.75 hours north of Nanaimo. There are also seaplane services between Vancouver Harbour, Vancouver Airport and Nanaimo Harbour