Cassidy, British Columbia is located south of Nanaimo and is home to the Ray Collishaw International Airport, Nanaimo's only airfield. It is home to many farms and larger acreages. It is a quiet community surrounded by nature. Its close proximity to Nanaimo means it provides a convenient commute for those looking to live away from town. Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Area 944,735 km² (5th) - Land 925,186 km² - Water 19,549 km² (2. ... Nanaimo (2004 pop. ... For other uses, see Airport (disambiguation). ... The deepest visible-light image of the universe, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field. ... Commuting is the process of traveling between a place of residence and a place of work. ...
It is the largest urban area on Vancouver Island (not to be confused with the city of Vancouver, which lies 90 minutes northeast by ferry on the BritishColumbia mainland).
With the discovery of gold on the BritishColumbia mainland in 1858, Victoria became the port, supply base, and outfitting centre for miners on their way to the Cariboo gold fields.
In 1886, with the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway terminus on Burrard Inlet, Victoria's position as the commercial centre of BritishColumbia was irrevocably lost to the City of Vancouver.