Welcome to Nanaimo! From funky art and gift shops to local and national chain stores, historic buildings through modern shopping centres, Nanaimo entices shoppers with diversity and superb selection. Visit three distinct shopping districts: The Arts District, the Old City Quarter and the Waterfront. There's diving, kayaking, sailing, swimming, tennis, soccer, hockey, curling, bowling, golfing, cycling, and bungy jumping to get your heart rate going. The world-famous Great International World Bathtub Race has been running the last weekend of July since 1967, during the Nanaimo Marine Festival, which draws boaters and spectators to the city's harbour for three days of exciting activities!.