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Nanaimo has a rich indigenous heritage and industrial background. It boasts a vibrant urban center found on the east side of beautiful Vancouver Island and you will find an abundance of shops, cafes, recreation and cultural opportunities in the Old City Quarter. Near the Harbor front walkway, the Bastion is an 1853 wooden tower with cannon firings in summer and at its heart, the Nanaimo Museum displays exhibits on the city’s industries and indigenous peoples. As a matter of fact, Nanaimo has used its excellent harbour for trading, servicing and distribution industries. Fishing and lumbering have also grown since the 1950s. Moreover, the port of Nanaimo has 4 deep-sea berths, and the provincial ferries have docks at Nanaimo Harbour, Departure Bay and Duke Point.