Nanaimo is a city located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the headquarters for the Regional District of Nanaimo.
The city is situated on the western shores of Nanaimo Harbour and is frequently referred to as the "Harbour City." It is also known as the "Hub City," a nickname derived from its central location on Vancouver Island and an original street layout where roads radiate from the shoreline like spokes on a wagon wheel.