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Nanaimo District Museum

100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4X3

Explore Nanaimo's coal mining heritage, Snuneymuxw living culture, and local sports achievements. Located in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, this museum features permanent exhibits including The Bastion, a historic miner's cottage, and a restored steam locomotive alongsid

Coal mining heritage, Indigenous culture, and sports history. Historic buildings and locomotives on display. Community and rotating exhibits

Updated · Mis à jour May 8, 2026

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