On Nanaimo's Culture
A city's culture can be described by illustrating the parts which compose it. Or can it?
The culture of Nanaimo is so complex that it can hardly be described as a set of distinct groups. There is so much crossover, so many stereotypes being broken.
Like other Canadian cities, Nanaimo is wired into the North American consciousness - we watch our tv shows and we identify with the general culture of North America. But, remaining slightly on the fringe of the general culture, Nanaimo has distinct elements that make it romantic and interesting. How to describe them? Here's a brainstorm: