Meeting dates and other special events for both Nanaimo Family History Society and other family history societies are included in this calendar.  Our meetings are normally held on the third Monday of each month (except July and August).

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  • My Ulster Sergeant Ancestors, Tony Green

    Tony has had some challenges researching his Sergeant family prior to their immigration to Australia. Records abound in family trees online, but few have credible sources cited.

  • Genealogy Book Club, Terry Hartley

    Repeated by popular demand! We’re studying Research Like a Pro with DNA by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthln, and applying their methods to our own research. Each participant will choose a “brick wall" ancestor and work through the techniques outlined in the book to make and document progress. Along the way, members will share updates, receive […]

  • Coffee Club

    Smitty's 2980 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    Come join our large table for fun and interesting conversation. Held on the last Thursday of the month, 10:00 am to 12 noon at Smitty’s, Rock City, 2980 Island Highway, Nanaimo. We send reminder emails about a week ahead of time and ask for RSVP’s to provide Smitty’s with a number to set up for.

  • Heraldry in Canada by Steve Cowan

    Heraldry in Canada by Steve Cowan, Heraldic Artisan, C.D., U.E., of Comox, BC. Zoom presentation only. Join us as Steve Cowan introduces us to heraldry in Canada with examples of early heraldry going back as far as his U.E. relatives from the American colonies. His presentation includes lots of images and colour from his own […]

  • Coffee Club

    Smitty's 2980 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    Come join our large table for fun and interesting conversation. Held on the last Thursday of the month, 10:00 am to 12 noon at Smitty’s, Rock City, 2980 Island Highway, Nanaimo. We send reminder emails about a week ahead of time and ask for RSVP’s to provide Smitty’s with a number to set up for.

  • Travelling Back In Time Using Google Earth Pro presented by Marie Palmer

    VI Library 6250 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, Canada

    Monday, October 5, 2026, 1:15 pm - 3:00pm Marie Palmer will present TRAVELLING BACK IN TIME USING GOOGLE EARTH PRO. In person at Nanaimo North Library or on Zoom Google Earth Pro is a free program that gives you a way to map out your ancestors' lives and add unlimited visuals and text to the […]

  • Coffee Club

    Smitty's 2980 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    Come join our large table for fun and interesting conversation. Held on the last Thursday of the month, 10:00 am to 12 noon at Smitty’s, Rock City, 2980 Island Highway, Nanaimo. We send reminder emails about a week ahead of time and ask for RSVP’s to provide Smitty’s with a number to set up for.