Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association

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1 2011 Midget Tier 1 Provincial Hockey Championships March 20 23, 2011 Hosted by Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association

2 Organising Committee BC Hockey Representative Deb Turney Co Chairs Peter Newman David Beatty Treasurer Alternate contact Peter Newman Location About Nanaimo Nanaimo is action Central and a great place to relax. The name of our City is taken from the Snuneymuxw word meaning Gathering Place. Nanaimo is a vibrant business community and a regional economic centre. Explore our walkable downtown with its rich history and thriving arts and culture community. Visit the shops, restaurants, attraction, and entertainment in the Arts District, the Old City Quarter, along the harbourfront or throughout the community. Nanaimo is famous for marine adventures, fishing, kayaking, diving, sailing and more. Watch the seals, eagle or marine birds along the harbourside walkway. After hours enjoy oceanfront dining, a performance at our award winning 800 seat Port Theatre or let your hair down at our nightclubs or casino. For more information please visit the City of Nanaimo website.

3 Air Harbour Air Harbour Air is located at Unit 1A - 90 Front Street, in the Pioneer Waterfront Plaza across from the Lighthouse Bistro. Flights from downtown Vancouver to downtown Nanaimo for reservations: Air Canada Toll-free (877) daily between Nanaimo and other Western Canada airports. Ferry Regular, frequent ferry service connects the island to mainland B.C. The trip itself is a holiday as the ships weave a path past myriad forested islands. Marine life, including orca (killer whales) and seals, are often spotted. Nanaimo's arrival is at either Departure Bay or Duke Point Ferry Terminals. We highly recommend that you reserve your travel on BC Ferries. B.C. Ferry Corporation Extensive passenger/vehicle ferry system linking the B.C. Mainland with Vancouver Island. Travel time between Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) and Departure Bay (Nanaimo) is 1 hour 35 minutes and between Tsawwassen (Vancouver) and Duke Point (Nanaimo) is 2 hours. BC Ferry Group Reservations Reservations may be made for groups of 10 or more passengers, travelling together on foot or in a bus. Discount rates are available on some routes for groups of 16 or more, apply to passenger fares only, and are valid only for travel reserved a minimum of seven days in advance. For example, you need to submit your reservation request by Monday to receive discounted rates for the following Monday. You can submit your reservation on the BC Ferry website BC Ferry Group also offers some free travel to sports teams traveling to and from Vancouver Island. For more information please contact the BC Ferries reservation line at or

4 Nanaimo Ice Centre The City of Nanaimo opened the doors to the New Nanaimo Ice Centre on July 16 th, With two NHL size rinks and a large open community room, it truly is a world class facility. Located at rd St. Exit 18 off the Island Parkway; across from the Nanaimo Aquatic Center. Westwood Rd Buttertubs Marsh Wakesiah Ave Bowen Bowen Rd Rd Rd Bird Sanctuary Park Jingle Pot Rd Third Third Third Third Third St St St St St Miners Cottage Howard Ave Nanaimo Parkway Third St Swimming Pool (Nanaimo Aquatic Center) Fourth St Harewood arewood arewood R

5 Accommodations The Coast Bastion Inn RAMADA 11 Bastion St.(downtown Nanaimo) 315 Rosehill Street, Nanaimo (250) Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel Long Lake Inn 1 Terminal Ave.(downtown Nanaimo) 4700 North Island Highway Travelodge Nanaimo 96 Terminal Ave Best Western Dorchester Hotel 70 Church St The Grand Hotel Nanaimo 4898 Rutherford Rd Amenities Medical Care & Clinics Nanaimo Regional General Hospital 1200 Dufferin Crescent Nanaimo, BC V9S 5R6 (250) Caledonia Walk-in Medical Clinic (note: 2 locations) Open: Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm Saturday & Sunday 9am - 7pm Phone: (250) Location: 340 Campbell St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 3G7 Open: Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Phone: (250) Location: 6010 Brickyard Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9V 1S5

6 Shopping Malls Woodgrove Centre 6631 ISLAND HIGHWAY NORTH Includes: Avalon Cinemas Rutherford Mall # Rutherford Road Includes: Galaxy Cinemas Country Club Island Highway North Port Place Shopping Center (downtown) 90B 650 Terminal Avenue Includes: Casino Restaurants and Coffee Shops Skate Sharpening Reaction Source for Sports 4906 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo M-F 9am-8pm/Sat 9am-6pm/Sun 10am-5pm