Nanaimo, British Columbia

Canada

Nanaimo, British Columbia shares 148 connections with 3260 places across 21 topics, with government, sports, music, and transportation forming the bulk of its ties. Its strongest overlaps are with Canada, British Columbia, and Vancouver. The city's name traces to a 1791 Spanish expedition led by Francisco de Eliza. Olympic rower Brenda Taylor, who won gold at the 1992 Summer Olympics, was born here. The BC Ferries system links Nanaimo to Gabriola Island and the Lower Mainland through three terminals.