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Welcome to Painted Turtle Travel Talks, our new looking e-newsletter detailing all the latest stories, events, travel products and information of interest to you - our friends, referral partners and guests.
Your hosts,
Angie & Bruce Barnard
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Power to Women Entrepreneurs!
Our own Angie Barnard, co-owner of the Painted Turtle Guesthouse, recently received the honour of being featured in the book: “New Pioneers, Stories of 100 BC Women Entrepreneurs”. This book is published by the Women’s Enterprise Centre, and serves to acknowledge and celebrate women entrepreneurs throughout British Columbia. Angie’s story is an example of a successful business initiative in Nanaimo, and her story may act as a catalyst for other women entrepreneurs. For more information about the Women’s Enterprise Centre, or to order a copy of the book click here.
Conference Centre Success
The recent opening of the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo has spelled out great business for the Painted Turtle Guesthouse. Our close proximity to the conference centre (less than 2 minute walk!) translates into an easily accessible and desirable location for hosting conference delegates. Feedback from delegates thus far has been very positive! Delegates commented on the cleanliness of our property, our free wireless Internet, and the spaciousness and fun atmosphere in our Common Room. Members of the BC Leadership Conference enjoyed their stay with us most recently, and we will soon be hosting delegates attending the Vancouver Island University Leadership Conference.
Trick-or-Treat, Turtle-Style
Hosting in-house events to create ambiance and an opportunity for guests to feel at home is part of what makes the Painted Turtle Guesthouse so unique. For instance, good food, good friends, and some very unique pumpkin carvings describe Halloween this year at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse. This fun event brought us together, warm and cozy in the guesthouse, and definitely upheld the community-spirit of the Painted Turtle. Visit our BLOG for the full story and some ghostly photographs.
Jingle Bell Deals
Are you scrambling to host visiting family and friends for the holidays? Not to worry, since the Painted Turtle Guesthouse is offering some hot Christmas deals for the holiday traveler. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for your traveling loved ones, and we do offer weekly rates here.
Study Near the Waterfront
For all those students looking for a unique place to spend their spring semester, why not consider an extended stay at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse? You’ll meet other international students from all over the world, and who knows…you may make some lifelong contacts while hanging out in our Great Room. Amenities include free (yes, FREE) wireless Internet, fully equipped kitchen and on-site laundry. For more information about the Guesthouse, click here. For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please call us toll-free at 1-866-309-4432.
Dive & Stay
Winters in Nanaimo are among the mildest in Canada, and bring with them a unique sport: shipwreck dives! Scuba diving season is year-round and the cool waters of the Pacific Northwest are clearest during the winter months. Starting at $120 per person, our Dive & Stay package includes accommodation at the Guesthouse (with lots of storage space for diving gear) as well as full day diving excursion. For more information on our packages, click here.
BC Premier Doles out Millions in Nanaimo
BC Premier Gordon Campbell recently announced that $3.5 million will be invested in creating a cruise ship terminal in Nanaimo’s Assembly Wharf. In addition, Premier Campbell announced that a $1.5 million grant will be awarded to Vancouver Island University, to create a regional rural tourism initiative in BC. For the full story, click here.
Return of Petroglyph a Source for Celebration
The indigenous Snuneymuxw people of the Nanaimo area celebrated the return of a salmon-carved petroglyph to its original location. Located at the tip of Jack Point, the petroglyph marked a well-known ritual that guaranteed the run of chum salmon on the Nanaimo River. For the full story, click here.
For Bungee Enthusiasts
Special limited-timed offers are available at Wildplay, Nanaimo’s only bungee jumping specialist! These offers include: BC 150 Package, The Wildcard, and The Ultimate Wildplayer - a wild adventure package in partnership with the Painted Turtle Guesthouse.
A Night at the Theatre
Why not spend a night at the Theatre downtown Nanaimo! For under $100 per person you can enjoy dinner, live theatre and accommodation at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse. Western Edge Theatre introduces the “New Classics” live series for this fall season. Upcoming shows include: The Odd Couple, Hedwig and the Angry Itch, Dreamland, and The Engineers. Click here for more details. Book your accommodation online or call Toll Free 1-866-309-4432.
Nanaimo's 2008 Election
Saturday, 15 November marks Election Day for Nanaimo, and we encourage you to: a) Learn about the candidates' views on important tourism industry issues, and b) Get out there and vote! We found this useful online resource for links to all candidates and referendum topics.
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