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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  • 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.

  • Writing Your Family Story: Why It Matters and How Anyone Can Begin presented by Nancy Penrose

    VI Library 6250 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, Canada

    Writing Your Family Story: Why It Matters and How Anyone Can Begin by Nancy Haight Penrose of Brighton, Ontario Nancy’s talk will show how family historians transform research into meaningful, engaging narratives that preserve the richness of ordinary lives. The session explains why documenting family stories matters for both emotional and practical reasons, reassures participants […]

  • 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.